As an ATG where is DLH ranked at LW/WW. And was he one of the best LW's ever?

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  1. dyna

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    Below Duran at lw.
     
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  2. TheSouthpaw

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    Right!:good
     
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  3. TheSouthpaw

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    But then again in my opinion everyone is below Duran at LW...
     
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    A big maybe, maybe Joe Gans and Benny Leonard were better.
    That's about it.
     
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  5. TheSouthpaw

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    Maybe...
     
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  6. TheSouthpaw

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    Its just my opinion that Duran is the best LW of all time..but I am aware its a very long list of greats
     
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    H2H I like Duran over any LW in history. But as far as greatness goes one could make a strong case for Gans and Benny Leonard over him.
     
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  8. TheSouthpaw

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    I would have to agree with you!..H2H Duran is number 1 in my book.
     
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  9. TheSouthpaw

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    I believe Gans and Benny Leonard spent more time at LW than Duran did...but im not positive
     
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    Thank brother, good to be back! :happy
     
    turbotime, Jan 7, 2013
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  11. TheSouthpaw

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    He coudnt stay away from a DLH thread if he tried!...:lol:
     
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    especially a flattering one
     
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  13. TheSouthpaw

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    I understand!...:D
     
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