Alexis Arguello vs Tyrone Everett

[sweetviolenturge]

As we know, Everett, 36-1, was a star-crossed fighter. As he lost what may have been the all-time worst decision in boxing history to then-WBC jr. lightweight champion Alfredo Escalera in his hometown of Philidelphia in November of 1976. To which there was a scheduled rematch for in June of 1977 in Escalera's native Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, a month before it could take place, Everett was infamously murdered by his girlfriend in a sordid affair.
Everett, a very slick, quick, mobile southpaw could very well have beaten Escalera in that rematch had he lived After which he would likely have been faced with the task of facing Arguello in defense of the title. I'm interested in learning what the rest of you believe would have happened had Everett survived, won the belt & then fought Arguello.

[SenorPipino]

Interesting matchup.

I believe Arguello would have worn down Everett over 15 rounds. Much stronger than Ty the Fly.

But you know that Arguello had problems with slick guys who gave angles and had good footwork.

If Arguello had a glaring flaw it was poor foot speed.

So Everett surviving and outboxing Arguello is a real possibility.

But I'll stick with the legend in this one. Especially at 130 lbs, which may have been his best weight.

Either a very late KO in a fight that's razor close or Arguello's strong finish in the final rounds earns him a narrow decision.

I could easily envision Everret winning a 10 round decision in a non title 10 rounder, like another good mobile boxer Vilomar Fernandez did over Arguello.

But I think those extra 5 rounds in a title fight are the edge Arguello would need to truly break down Everett.

[sweetviolenturge]

Interesting matchup.

I believe Arguello would have worn down Everett over 15 rounds. Much stronger than Ty the Fly.

But you know that Arguello had problems with slick guys who gave angles and had good footwork.

If Arguello had a glaring flaw it was poor foot speed.

So Everett surviving and outboxing Arguello is a real possibility.

But I'll stick with the legend in this one. Especially at 130 lbs, which may have been his best weight.

Either a very late KO in a fight that's razor close or Arguello's strong finish in the final rounds earns him a narrow decision.

I could easily envision Everret winning a 10 round decision in a non title 10 rounder, like another good mobile boxer Vilomar Fernandez did over Arguello.

But I think those extra 5 rounds in a title fight are the edge Arguello would need to truly break down Everett.

You have the same exact problems picking a winner in this one as I do, SenorPipino.
As you said, Arguello had slow feet which resulted in him having issues with slick, mobile boxers like Vilomar Fernandez. He also wasn't at his best vs southpaws. Therefore, I can imagine Everett giving him absolute fits.
But, 15 rounds is a long time. Especially when one is in the ring with an all-time great like Arguello. Who, though he lacked quickness, was adept at cutting the ring off on his opponents.
This match-up is such a tough pick that I really want to make it for two fights. The first a 15 round unanimous decision win for Everett & in the rematch, a 14th round come from behind KO/TKO for Arguello. But, if forced to pick only one result I have to give Arguello the benefit of the doubt.

[SenorPipino]

Well, when breaking down so called dream fights, we're always forced to pick one winner.

But in reality, when two elites rumble, one guy isn't going to beat the other guy 100 times out of 100.

Maybe 7 out of 10. Maybe just 6 out of 10. Throw in a draw maybe.

So no, I don't believe Arguello beats Everett every time out. There's too many variables. Too much talent for any one man to completely dominate.

It comes down to who has the better battle plan on a given night. And who executes his strategy better.

Some nights it would have been Everett. But I feel that on most nights, Arguello ends up with his hand raised.

[Nile4000]

Everett in an 8-7 decision. As long as it is held in the right place at the right time. Otherwise, Alexis pulls it out. Nothing against Arguello, this is probably his best weight, but Everett had the skills to pay the bills.