Jeff Chandler vs Wilfredo Gomez@122lbs in their primes
Posted: 18 Oct 2005, 14:48
(keep in mind this fight takes place when both are in their primes)Chandler was a good boxer/ puncher,with a good chin,cocky attitude,and a longer reach & height advantage.He had pretty good hand speed,a very good jab.He could box or slug.Most "experts" picked him to beat fellow bantam Champ Pintor,and we all know what a fight Pintor gave Gomez.(Though in my opinion,Gomez was a little past his prime with Pintor,otherwise he would have won much easier).I see Chandler trying to use the reach and box using his jab,but a prime Gomez was a special fighter.I see him slipping his way in,and pummeling Chandler.Chandler's heart and ego would take a beating that would end by mid to late rounds K.O.,with either his corner,or the referee stopping the fight to save a badly battered Chandler.