Johnny Tapia vs Rafael Marquez @ Bantamweight

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  1. Flo-Raiden

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    How do you see this match up going? Johnny Tapia had the faster hand speed, reflex and chin while Marquez had the power, timing, and jab. Both could box smart but could they avoid getting into a brawl? This would have been a helluva bloody scrap. I'm not sure who to favor.
     
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    marquez would give tapia a beating
     
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    I don't think Tapia could outbox Marquez enough to win the larger share of rounds and he isn't get the better of a brawl so i'd have to go with RM. Would be a crowd pleaser even if it didn't turn out bloody.
     
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    I would take Tapia by decision if it's the version that schooled Konadu.
     
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    Marquez for sure
     
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