Floyd Patterson vs Willie Pastrano 1958

[Robinson]

Lets say that Pastrano, who did a good job at campaigning
as a HW gets a shot against champion, Patterson.

How do you guys see this fight going ?

Patterson takes the fight after his defence against Rademacher
but before Roy Harris.

Both guys are in their low 180s. And around 6' tall.

Whats your predictions and how do you see this fight playing out?

Thanks again guys

Kym

[Ambling Alp]

Interesting fight.
Pastrano was obviously more skillful than Radamcher or Harris and would be more of a challenge. He would give Patterson some trouble. However, he probably lacked the power to stop Patterson and keep him off for long.
While Pastrano was a very good boxer, Patterson should eventually be able to get to him enough to stop in in the later rounds. Would have been a good fight.

[enrique]

This match was proposed and almost happened.

I think it would have been similar to Torres Vs Pastrano.

[Zelley]

I would rate Flloyd a slight edge over his mate Jose Torres.
Thus, Patterson over Willie Pastrano.

[raylawpc]

I agree, Zelley. I see Floyd taking Willie inside 10 rounds. Too much speed and power.