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Hypothetical Match Ups -- who ya'll got and why?


Was trying to think of a fan post that can create some good conversation -- and hypothetical match ups (particularly between modern and old ATG's) always creates good conversations. There are endless possibilities that we can talk about. Here are five, who would you think would win? These are all fights where both fighters are in their primes (even if they were not in their prime at the listed weight; this is all hypothetical).

1) Sugar Shane Mosley vs. Manny Pacquiao at 147

Interesting fight. Manny would probably be the aggressor, because in his prime he did not know how to box as much. Sugar was very versatile and knows how box and how to slug. This is a tough fight to call, I think it would be mighty close, however the prime Manny who KO'd Oscar, Ricky and Cotto in succession seems pretty tough to beat, even with a prime Shane. I see Shane and Manny in an incredibly close fight, I would lean towards Manny by close decision.

2) Roberto Duran vs. Pernell Whitaker at 135

Duran was an absolute beast and hurt guys who were much bigger than him. He had an iron jaw and was an incredibly skilled fighter. Whitaker is amongst the best defensive fighters to ever live. I think Duran would win this fight because I think he would take any punch Whitaker threw in order to get in position for his monstrous knock out power. I would say Duran by late KO.

3) Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Louis

This is an absolute dream fight and one of the most talked about hypothetical fights. Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis were both great and also beatable. I think Joe Louis' chin and balance were both suspect. I think Ali would move rapidly in and out, mark him up, and possibly drop him in a close, but clear decision for Ali.

4) Miguel Cotto vs. Kostya Tszyu at 140

This would have been an awesome fight. An all time great fight between two warriors. I would lean towards Cottto because he has an ability to punch but he could also box. I think he would use that against Kostya affectively and Cotto would win via. close decision.

5) Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Shane Mosley at 135

Floyd did not have a lot of experience at 135, and arguably he lost against Castillo at 135. This would be an epic fight. I would probably lean towards Floyd. Shane was a versatile fighter; he could box or slug. Being the aggressor against great mover, counterpuncher and defensive fighter would not work against Floyd. I think he could never outbox him. I would take Floyd by a close but clear decision due to the style match up.

Who do you take in these match ups, and why? And also feel free to list other hypothetical match ups and who would win. Please comment!

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