>>44186404Red beat the Elite 4 and Lance because Blue battled with them first.
So, Red at 100% beat the E4 + Lance that already got destroyed by Blue
Red at 70% after defeating 3% E4 + Lance goes against Blue at 5% and wins by a close match.
Blue is better.
I will admit he is cocky and a bit rude in the first games...
However, he grows to be a great and respectful trainer, loved by everyone that inspires younger generations, living in Kanto with his Gym married with Leaf while Red is travelling the world alone.