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Donald Curry v. Pipino Cuevas
Posted: 05 Sep 2014, 05:49
by Woldemar
A Slugfest.Who would win?Two big punchers with not good chin.
Re: Donald Curry v. Pipino Cuevas
Posted: 05 Sep 2014, 13:38
by Nile4000
Can't see Donald knocking Pipino out like Hearns did, on point, he would win 12, 13 rounds out of 15 and win a huge unanimous decision.But if Pipino caught him like Jun Sok Hwang did, it would be a wrap for Curry, who couldn't take the hook or a tremendous shot like a Leonard could.
Re: Donald Curry v. Pipino Cuevas
Posted: 06 Sep 2014, 12:43
by Chuck1052
Pipino Cuevas would have only a puncher's chance against Donald Curry, a fighter with far more skills and talent.
- Chuck Johnston
Re: Donald Curry v. Pipino Cuevas
Posted: 07 Sep 2014, 18:17
by SenorPipino
Pipino's power and tenacity during his prime, would have been far too much for the fragile (physically and mentally) Curry.
The Texan would have boxed nicely for a few rounds, but would have quickly unraveled once he tasted Senor Pipino's huge left hands.
BTW, during his title years (1976-1980). Cuevas didn't show any signs of having a "not good chin."
Defense wasn't his forte and he took bombs from a host of contenders without blinking. Ranzany, who could belt, blasted him early but Pipino barely noticed.
Only after the Hearns bout did his chin appear to regress.
Re: Donald Curry v. Pipino Cuevas
Posted: 09 Sep 2014, 12:25
by Flump
Chuck1052 wrote:Pipino Cuevas would have only a puncher's chance against Donald Curry, a fighter with far more skills and talent.
- Chuck Johnston
This. It could almost look like a mismatch if Cuevas doesn't start well and Curry gets into a groove, but Cuevas obviously has the power to turns things around at any given moment.