Fernando Vargas vs Terry Norris. What If?

[KOJOE90]

Two Light-Middleweight punchers who both visited the canvas many times during their careers.

But if they had been around at the same time who would have won?

Fernando Vargas
http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=007205

Terry Norris
http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=000532



I think this could have been a great fight.

[wolverine1]

Terry would have the advantage of handspeed and footwork. If he stay outside and boxed & moved, he'd give Vagras a boxing lesson.

Vargas would have to cut the ring off, try to counter-punch Terry and break him down. If Norris got careless, Vargas would catch him with some power-shots and possibly KO him.

However, I'd pick Norris in this match-up by UD; he'd make sure to move & box.

[theone]

I see Terry overwhelming Vargas from the beginning and stopping him mid to late rounds.

[-KOKid-]

I'd pick Norris in this one. When "on" Norris was a great fighter, too quick and skilled for an "on" Vargas.

-KOKid-

[Autobarn]

and we saw too little of an on form Vargas. he didn't look good vs Winky, was spanked by Tito and DLH. when we think of a top quality Vargas it's usually based on a couple of fights, i.e. Quartey, Yori Boy. Norris was an excellent fighter and would've been too dynamic imo

[Jorge]

Terry Norris would probably K.O. Vargas early (1st or 2nd round). Norris was as explosive as Vargas is slow and deliberate. Vargas wouldnt know what hit him. A prime Norris would also probably K.O. Trinidad in the same way.

[c.millss]

Evan matchup.

[Autobarn]

Norris was an incredibly agile boxer, who could pounce from different angles. Vargas wouldn't see a lot of them coming. We've seen what happens to Vargas when hit regularly, and Norris hits with more speed, precision and power than DLH.

[wolverine1]

I really liked the way Terry could bounce in, engage, bounce out, come back in at angles, and do it all over again. He'd be way too active for Fernando.

[KO Artist]

Terry Norris would probably K.O. Vargas early (1st or 2nd round). Norris was as explosive as Vargas is slow and deliberate. Vargas wouldnt know what hit him. A prime Norris would also probably K.O. Trinidad in the same way.

Agreed that Norris would KO Vargas, but not sure Norris would KO Trinidad.

Now that WOULD be a fight, Norris v Trinidad WOW

[Manos de Oro]

Norris UD Vargas, with a few (potentially very) shaky moments along the way. Vargas's legs would probably go a few times as well.

As for Norris - Trinidad: I see Trinidad getting tuned up for a few rounds (eyes swollen, etc), then in the fourth catching Norris for a brutal ten count, perhaps producing one of the most violent and savage finishes in modern highlight tape history.

Both these fights would be memorable wars.

[KOJOE90]

and we saw too little of an on form Vargas. he didn't look good vs Winky, was spanked by Tito and DLH

True, but Vargas did show a great fighting heart against De La Hoya & Trinidad.

[hawaiianpunch]

Battle of the shaky chins, I'd go with Norris, he just was a little better than Vargas in more areas. He also was super slick when he was on. Norris by mid round TKO.

[evndrbsn]

Norris had a far weaker chin than Vargas. Norris had great ability, but Vargas had a huge punch and a better chin. If they went to war early, Vargas KOs Norris in 2.