Who would be Roberto Duran's biggest threat at 135lbs today?

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  1. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Say he was rising through the ranks, I have no doubt he'd unify that division in no time and become THE man at 135lbs.

    But who would give him the biggest problems? Terence Crawford? Yuriorkis Gamboa?
     
  2. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Duran, in his prime, was extended and even troubled a little bit by movers and cuties like Vilomar Fernandez and Edwin Viruet. So I could see Vasquez and Abril annoying Duran, even though I suspect Cholo would still come out on top. Gamboa might be able to drop Duran, but almost certainly would have the favor returned (probably more than once).

    Crawford and Shafikov, given their respective skill=sets, probably give Duran his two toughest fights at 135. I don't think either guy wins, but they can probably find different ways of staying competitive throughout the fight/
     
  3. Nate 2011

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    :patsch:yepNOBODY!
     
  4. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Broner give him trouble at any weight.
     
  5. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    this...

    i'll extend that up to 154.
     
  6. sharpshooter

    sharpshooter Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No threats, All prey!
     
  7. ValentinePrince

    ValentinePrince Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Duran would brutalize that noob.
     
  8. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No he wouldnt , Broners shoulder roll would make him say ' no mas'
     
  9. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    if maidana was able to kick broners ass....duran puts him to sleep.
     
  10. second to none

    second to none Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah Broner's shoulder roll really was so good vs Maidana, lol see how bad Broner got his ass beaten by Chino well Duran would do that about twice as bad Broner get's ****ing battered for every minute of the fight so about 5 minutes i reckon.
     
  11. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nah , Broners punch output and solid chin will be too much for Duran, I see Broner slipping punches all night.
     
  12. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    i think u should change your screen name. ray robinson should be reserved for someone who knows boxing. u clearly do not.
     
  13. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Who is the world's tallest midget?
     
  14. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Middleweight Duran takes out the Middleweights apart from GGG.
     
  15. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    ggg is no hagler. i'd say it's a 50/50 fight.