Everyone Agree, Pernell Whitaker Is Greater Than Chavez?

[Perfect Plex]

I think so, does everyone agree with my statment. If not explain?

[IronDanHamza]

I agree...

[young_robbed]

yep. I would agree too.

[Pastrano]

Nope, definitely not. Whitaker was a greater defensive fighter than Chavez, but when all things are taken into consideration, Chavez had a better record and he was a more complete fighter. Main difference is, Chavez HAD power. He also beat Meldrick Taylor, whom Whitaker either avoided or just never got to fight, but he should be glad he never did in Meldrick's prime. Chavez's prime was already at its end when he fought Sweet Pea. And as we know, it was a stylistic nightmare-matchup for JCC. His compatriot Ramirez beat Whitaker only because Whitaker for some reason refused to fight in that match.

[IronDanHamza]

Nope, definitely not. Whitaker was a greater defensive fighter than Chavez, but when all things are taken into consideration, Chavez had a better record and he was a more complete fighter. Main difference is, Chavez HAD power. He also beat Meldrick Taylor, whom Whitaker either avoided or just never got to fight, but he should be glad he never did in Meldrick's prime. Chavez's prime was already at its end when he fought Sweet Pea. And as we know, it was a stylistic nightmare-matchup for JCC. His compatriot Ramirez beat Whitaker only because Whitaker for some reason refused to fight in that match.

No suprises here.

Remarkabley poor post.

[Barn]

I agree whole heartedly. Pea around 17, Chavez around 35.

[The Surgeon]

For me Pea is definately the greater fighter and im big on Chavez.....

[SBleeder]

Completely agree.

Whitaker is in my top 15, Chavez barely top 25.

[Steak]

of course. Chavez was an outstanding fighter, but Whitaker just overall was flat out more accomplished, not to mention he beat Chavez when they fought.

[Pastrano]

No suprises here.

Remarkabley poor post.

Yes, if you are a Pernellhugger that is. Fortunately I am not.