Good question sir! Luis Rodriquez is a Hall of Fame fighter with 107 career wins against 13 losses and defeated such fighters as Bennie Briscoe, Emile Griffith, Denny Moyer, Curtis Cokes, and Bennie Briscoe. He was a good boxer and a decent puncher with 49 kayo's so he certainly wouldn't be an easy mark for anybody holding the welterweight title in 1963. Felix Trinidad who I believe will be inducted one day himself into the Hall of Fame is well known for his great punching power and sturdy chin and he too defeated some very worthwhile opponents in his career notably Oscar De La Hoya. He is also a good boxer as well so this could be a very close fight. I believe that in a 12 round bout Trinidad's overall superior punching power and the ability to cut off the ring would be a deciding factor in a close fight.

Trinidad W12

Rodriguez according to the great trainer Angelo Dundee was among the best fighters he had ever handled. Dundee said Rodriguez who figured in a five-fight duel with the late great Emile Griffith that ended in a 1-4 win-loss record was a complete fighter who was very difficult to fight, much less hit cleanly. He was a great technician and tactician inside the ring.

I think the Cuban beats Trinidad who was noted more for his power than his fighting skills and strategies.

Rodriguez by UD 15. In a five fight series, I take Rodriguez, 4-1.

Felix Trinidad broke Whitaker's jaw in round 11 and won a unanimous decision. With that said, if Tito can get past Sweet Peas defense (who i rate very high in the greatest defensive fighters of all time), there's no doubt he can get to Luis Rodriguez and knock him cold.

I think Luis edges Felix in a 12 rounder, completely decisions him in a 15 rounder, tougher era from which he came from helps.