Pernell whitaker is the greatest defensive boxer not floyd.

[Doctor_Tenma]

There was always this misconception that Whitaker offense wasn't nothing special. But, his offense was legit. He was not only defense.

His power was also underrated. He stopped Chavez a few times in his tracks. And, Chavez had a hell of a chin. But, his power got Chavez respect. And, not a lot of guys could get Chavez respect.

Even when he was passed his prime and was behind in the cards against Hurtado. Look at how he just activated his beast mode. Dude was incredible to watch. One of my favorites in the 90's.

Chavez didn't want none of that body attack. Also fuck the commentators that night. They kept calling it low blows.

[BUSINESSMAN]

aye cowboy that he is.

[revs1227]

yeah i agree wow @ the end of the video im uset i misssed him as a fan

[joeboy1983]

ok whitaker was a defensive wizard but is punch drunk now...how does that happen? i'm from VA and love Sweet P, but in 10 years floyd will still be a clear speaker with over 45-50 fights. I give the nod to floyd.

[Calilloyd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjTHLPmfBCQ


Check this video out. My mate showed it to me..this guy was before my time but wow i am stunned by his reflexes....watch him dodge 10 punches vs a prime oscar dela hoya...the old version gave floyd a lot of trouble.

Also floyd did well..but hey he looks much better beating an old man than a young one that's for sure.


Pernell is the man...his reflexes are insane

I'm a huge Pernell Whitaker fan so I won't argue that. They are both great defensive fighters though.

[Calilloyd]

Chavez didn't want none of that body attack. Also fuck the commentators that night. They kept calling it low blows.

You noticed that too huh Dominicano lol? Ferdie Pacheco and the showtime crew in general was awful with the bias towards Chavez that night. But as the fight went on Whitaker forced them to give him due respect.

[Calilloyd]

Mayweather is the better all around defensive fighter and has the greater traditional defense.Whitaker had great reflexes but he was actually a greater offensive fighter than he was a defensive fighter.


Past prime Whitaker got hit alot more than Mayweather ever has.

Fixed it for you.

[Xercen]

So did whitaker have any real losses (losses in his prime) i don't count the felix trinidad loss because he was over the hill like mosley

[Calilloyd]

Better fighter all around.

I can't agree with that. Their skill level is pretty comparable but I think Mayweather was the harder puncher. Whitaker was a better body puncher though.

[Calilloyd]

So did whitaker have any real losses (losses in his prime[/B] i don't count the felix trinidad loss because he was over the hill like mosley

Nope...................