Castillo vs. JMM @135

I would have a different opinion if this were a P4P matchup (which I'm glad it isn't since I hate those). But straight up at 135, I have to go with Castillo - who would be at his peak - over a still-elite but subtly declining version of Marquez. Decision win, somewhere in the ballpark of 116-112.

 

Chavez was better than Castillo. Titles in three weight classes, dominant wins in many of his important fights, and losses only at the tail end of his career.

Chavez/Martinez was a competitive though. As was Chavez/Laporte. As was Chavez/Lockridge. As was Chavez/Taylor.

 

how many rounds did Martinez win?

agree on the others, all really good fighters as well

 

Castillo wins a 7-5, 8-4 type decision in a rough fight.

Chavez-Lockridge was not all that close, BTW.

 

agreed

 

i'd pick Castillo to win on points.

 

agREED. I would put Castillo on the level of Ramirez or Mancini, which isn't a bad place to be. But definitely not on the same level as Chavez.

 

This would be a good fight, but I like Castillo on points

 

Floyd did not win the Castillo rematch easy.

 

Chavez/Lockridge was 8-4 at best

Mayweather/Castillo was similiarly 8-4

neither were close