Bud has now fought and won titles at 135, 140, 147, and 154 just like Sweet Pea. Who would you have favored in each weight classes that they have fought? Do you see Whitaker outclassing Bud in every weight class or can you see Bud getting the better of Whitaker in the higher weights?
I can see Bud winning at 147. Or at the very least, it's a close fight at 147. At 140, Whitaker wins competitive yet clear. At 135, Whitaker very clear.
Just as REED Thinks Bud is (Slightly) BETTER Than Floyd @ '47/'54, Ditto for Being BETTER Than Sweet Pea @ Those Weights... REED
Crawford lives a far cleaner life, that's the main reason he looks better and definitely more consistent in his 30s ( at 147 )
I like this matchup the most at 140. When both fought at 140, they were in their late 20s, putting them right in the heart of their physical primes. 135 gives an edge to Pea, and 147 gives an edge to Bud. 140 is the most compelling weight for the matchup.
