Still a difference. Dunno where you got the idea that WB was thinking highly of Garp in MF, he was actually talking down to him while respecting Sengoku.
- When he came he directly adressed Sengoku, not Garp.
- During the fight he repeatedly gave attention to Sengoku, not Garp.
- During his death speech he directed it towards Sengoku, not Garp.
WB at no point respected or gave attention to Garp as a worthy warrior.
Hell. Even Sengoku was treating Garp like his bottom bitch.