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Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 11 Nov 2023, 20:23
by goose 5
12 rounds
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 12 Nov 2023, 09:24
by AngryGoon38
Whittaker by decision. 8-4 type of bout.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 12 Nov 2023, 09:52
by scorpio83
At Welterweight, the Cobra by decision.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 12 Nov 2023, 16:40
by Joson
I lean toward Whitaker by decision. It would probably be very hard to score, like Sweet Pea's match against DLH. The big difference between this pair is that Whitaker was almost impossible to hit with a clean shot.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 12 Nov 2023, 21:40
by goose 5
McGirt wqs landing good right hands on Whitaker in their first bout and he had no left hook to up with. I don't think Curry would have a problem finding Whitaker; but I could still see Whitaker winning-tough bout either way imo.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 12 Nov 2023, 22:59
by margaret thatcher
pea beats the overrated curry
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 13 Nov 2023, 09:03
by elmersalsa
I will pick The Lone Star Cobra over Sweet Pea by knockout.
Before the Lloyd Honeyghan bout, Donald Curry was special. He was supposed to be the great Sugar Ray Leonard's heir apparent. But he failed to the billing.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 13 Nov 2023, 12:21
by AngryGoon38
elmersalsa wrote: ↑13 Nov 2023, 09:03
I will pick The Lone Star Cobra over Sweet Pea by knockout.
Before the Lloyd Honeyghan bout, Donald Curry was special. He was supposed to be the great Sugar Ray Leonard's heir apparent. But he failed to the billing.
"Donald Curry" and "Greg Page" were rather reminiscent, when it came down to how they're boxing careers ultimately wound up becoming. Whittaker was That Very Special Next Level type though. Curry wasn't adaptable enough to beat SweetPea.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 13 Nov 2023, 15:14
by Ezzard
50-50 type bout.
Curry would be the toughest opponent of Whittaker's career.
Hard to bet against Pernell but Curry's combination of skill, speed and power were top drawer. I'd lean towards Curry...
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 13 Nov 2023, 15:19
by gilgamesh
Curry at his best could've given Whitaker all he could handle for sure. I could easily see this being a Split decision that could go either way, and if I had to bet I'd bet it goes Curry's way.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 14 Nov 2023, 18:01
by Jeff_lacy_ko
I have never seen curry as a hof talent i just dont get it. Maybe you had to see him live or something
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 15 Nov 2023, 06:29
by RScarf1
Jeff_lacy_ko wrote: ↑14 Nov 2023, 18:01
I have never seen curry as a hof talent i just dont get it. Maybe you had to see him live or something
Curry beat Marlon Starling by split decision in 12 rounds and unanimous decision in 15 rounds. Starling was the best welterweight later in his career. I think Starling should be in the HOF. Curry was inducted in 2019. Curry was rated one of the best pound for pound in the mid 1980s.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 15 Nov 2023, 10:28
by elmersalsa
RScarf1 wrote: ↑15 Nov 2023, 06:29
Jeff_lacy_ko wrote: ↑14 Nov 2023, 18:01
I have never seen curry as a hof talent i just dont get it. Maybe you had to see him live or something
Curry beat Marlon Starling by split decision in 12 rounds and unanimous decision in 15 rounds. Starling was the best welterweight later in his career. I think Starling should be in the HOF. Curry was inducted in 2019. Curry was rated one of the best pound for pound in the mid 1980s.
Donald Curry in his prime was rated as the best fighter in the world with Marvelous Marvin Hagler withstanding.
Re: Donald Curry versus Pernell Whitaker
Posted: 15 Nov 2023, 14:16
by Nile4000
Donald by UD, or possible late round stoppage.