Who beats Pernell Whitaker at 135?

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  1. Explosivo

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    Im not sure a prime Duran does
     
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    I'd take Duran.

    Not many others, though. Even though he's a bit crude, I'd give Armstrong the next best chance.

    From there it's basically a few 50/50s and that's it IMO.
     
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    Duran would be the only favorite.

    The guy with the best chance, who still be a underdog, would be Ortiz.
     
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    Joey Napoles
     
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    Duran and Ortiz have the best chance.

    But Pete was brilliant enough to beat both IMO.
     
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    Roberto Duran, Jose Napoles, Carlos Ortiz, and Henry Armstrong have the best shot against a peak Whitaker at 135. Ismael Laguna has a 50/50 chance.
     
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    Not saying he wins but at that 06-09 period Pacquiao had a style nobodys seen before, not even Pernel. Itd be fun
     
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    I have very little faith in Pac dealing with a prime Whitaker at lightweight. I think Pete soundly outboxes Manny at 135.

    147 might be a different story.
     
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    I wouldn't say that Laguna is 50/50 with Pete, though I respect your view.

    I think Laguna's a difficult fight for Whitaker, but I see Whitaker as the favorite.
     
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    ILLUMINATI Roberto Duran

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    Shane Mosley knocks him out…
     
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    I like Shane but I cannot see it.

    I think Pea is too smart and too skilled for him.
     
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    me 2…but Mosley would touch him and often(by Whitaker standards)…would’ve love to see how Pea would deal with it.
     
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    I don’t think Floyd matches up well with Whitaker. I think Pea would neutralize alot of what Floyd does well.
     
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    And too durable. If he could go the distance with DLH and Trinidad I don't think he gets knocked out by Mosley. I can see Shane beating him. I can also see Tank knocking Pea out.
     
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    Pea is super human and never lost a round. No way he gets knocked out. Ever.
     

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