By Marquise Bullock: In a world of corrupt promoters, and fighters afraid to take risk, we’re force to see unnecessary fights for one of the millions of titles fighters compete for nowadays. But in the last decade the welterweight division has always had some good fights, and it’ll always be that way for some reason. But in this fantasy Super Six for welterweights. who world be named victorious. Here’s a list of six exciting welterweights the world wouldn’t mind seeing mixing it up. And who would win this fantasy? Is the question that will always leave fight fans on edge.
“Sugar” Shane Mosley – A prime Shane Mosley was a problem for any man. Even though suffering loses to Vernon Forrest, ad least he had the guts to get in the ring and risk his undefeated record against the former Olympian, Forrest. Mosley had the total package, speed, power, and great heart with endurance to go with it. One of boxing’s legends.
Zab “Super” Judah– Ok I know what your thinking, why this guy? Well let’s just say a prime, focused Zab Judah, you know, like the Judah that beat Cory Spinks. When Judah was focused, the Brooklyn native was very on point and hard to beat. He’s a southpaw with the most hand speed that I’ve seen on a slick style boxer. And one thing we all know about Judah, he never ducked anyone and when he came to fight, he came to bang!
Cory Spinks– At one point this man was the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. Him fighting in his home town of St Louis, was just as big as the “Super Bowl.” Spinks had tremendous skill; was a very, very good technical boxer also a southpaw himself. He could’ve been a great potentially, but he faded away into the dark somewhere.
Felix Tito Trinidad– A lot of boxing fans don’t know this, but Trinidad is the youngest welterweight champion ever wining it at just the age of 20 years old. He beat Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC, and ranks second in welterweight title defenses behind Henry Armstrong with 15. Felix had some fast hands and some pretty good power, all while doing it with a peek-a-boo style of fighting. He would give any welterweight trouble.
Paul “The Punisher” Williams– Ok to start this one off, Williams is beatable. The blue print was set on how to beat him when Carlos Quintana out boxed him beautifully. Who’s Quintana. So fight fans don’t be frightened. But despite that Williams is very tough to beat. Standing at 6’2 and an 82 inch reach advantage, not to mention a high punch out put, Williams is a match up nightmare. But he lacks defense and we all know that could be costly.
Sergio Martinez– Before making noise at Jr. middleweight and middleweight, this slick Argentine was a welterweight. In my opinion he has a style like Joe Calzaghe. He can expose you quick if you’re not careful. He’s 35 years of age now, but I’ve seen videos of a young Martinez at welter, this guy was the real deal. Before meeting up against Williams he had only one loss, a controversial loss at that. From the hands of Margarito. But a young welterweight Martinez was a beast. And just to add to things, he’s another southpaw people would have to worry about.
So there you have it. These welterweights would put on a great show. But who would win? All the welterweights I’ve mentioned have had the share of success, and always put on a show. And to spice things up a bit, what if this was in all of their primes, and like I said a focused Judah. Not to mention most of these guys were all avoided throughout their respective careers. Who would win?
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