Jose Luis Castillo (Prime) vs. JMM @ 135

[deejd]

Nobody oozed more machismo than Razor Ramon, you crazy? That toothpick was serious.

But I'm glad you watched. Corrales was a blood and guts warrior but he was a very, very capable boxer who at one point was rated higher than Floyd Mayweather pound for pound. And his war against Castillo was epic not because of their heart but because of their skill. It was breathtaking - the combos, fluidity..everything.

Especially when it ended up in an opponents eye before the bell.

Definitely dude. Very capable boxer I do agree with. That's one thing about Chico boxing fans have to love, the dude would fight everyone. If he could, he'd have probably fought on the undercard and the main event (minus Castillo I, of course).

[Ray*]

Very mouthwatering dream match up, Slight edge to Castillo IMO because he was an intelligent pressure fighter, He doesnt just walk in a straight line and take punches, People that beat Castillo in his prime have to be good or even great technically.

JMM while technically good might not be big enough to get castillo off him, I see castillo winning a UD but he would know he has been in a fight.

[deejd]

no I am basing it off of the shellacking JLC took against Chico who at 135 was one of the hardest punchers in the sport. He landed bombs on JLC and still could not get him off his feet

I see what you're saying eaner, we just have differing views. I'm not stating that Marquez would KO Castillo, I was simply stating that it's not "crazy" to think that he could.

Personally, I don't think Marquez would KO Castillo, but I still leave that possibility open.

[IMDAZED]

I see what you're saying eaner, we just have differing views. I'm not stating that Marquez would KO Castillo, I was simply stating that it's not "crazy" to think that he could.

Personally, I don't think Marquez would KO Castillo, but I still leave that possibility open.

Honestly...D. I don't give Margquez a snowball's chance in hell of stopping Castillo.

[Pacquiao'd]

Nobody oozed more machismo than Razor Ramon, you crazy? That toothpick was serious.

But I'm glad you watched. Corrales was a blood and guts warrior but he was a very, very capable boxer who at one point was rated higher than Floyd Mayweather pound for pound. And his war against Castillo was epic not because of their heart but because of their skill. It was breathtaking - the combos, fluidity..everything.

this.................

to say chico wasnt a talented boxer is idiotic

[Pacquiao'd]

I see what you're saying eaner, we just have differing views. I'm not stating that Marquez would KO Castillo, I was simply stating that it's not "crazy" to think that he could.

Personally, I don't think Marquez would KO Castillo, but I still leave that possibility open.

i dont believe in that poss. if someone gets stopped its JMM not cast.

[bojangles1987]

Castillo was so good in his prime at lightweight. Much as I love JMM, and this is no definite, I think I'm going wtih Castillo.

[deejd]

Honestly...D. I don't give Margquez a snowball's chance in hell of stopping Castillo.

I don't disagree with your stance at all. I'm just glad you didn't use Mayweather not stopping Castillo as your reasoning.

[IMDAZED]

I don't disagree with your stance at all. I'm just glad you didn't use Mayweather not stopping Castillo as your reasoning.

Castillo was unstoppable at 135...well, before Corrales.

[deejd]

Castillo was unstoppable at 135...well, before Corrales.

Oh yeah, sheer horror. Dudes were having trouble getting to the final bell against Castillo. Definitely, sad that Castillo couldn't make the weight for the rematch, though. I still remember Corrales in interviews "THAT IS COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL..."