Roberto Duran vs Juan Roldan

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  1. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins this middleweight battle?
     
    Ken Ashcroft, Jun 24, 2017
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  2. Vince Voltage

    Vince Voltage Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good match-up. Just to **** people off, I'll pick Roldan.
     
    Vince Voltage, Jun 24, 2017
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  3. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Roldan.
     
    Longhhorn71, Jun 24, 2017
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    It's a bit of a tough one but I'll go roldan by unanimous Dec.
     
    Fergy, Jun 24, 2017
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    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Argentina strongman Roldan prime was robbed of another MW title shot as
    after the Hagler despite remaining undefeated he had to wait 43 months for
    his next title shot. Hagler only fought 4 x during this period.
    Roldan was the Lemieux of the 80's in that his prime there
    was a dominate undisputed champion.
    Roldan awkward clubbing style would be too strong for Duran in a rough
    fight. Roldan on pts.
     
    juppity, Jun 25, 2017
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Duran.
    Roldan had no finess Duran would make him look foolish after the first few rds and take a UD. Duran is far too skilled for Roldan. Now im Talking a Duran that was in the same condition that fought Hagler here.
     
    robert ungurean, Jun 26, 2017
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  7. GoldenHulk

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    As much as I like Duran, I'm leaning towards Roldan by decision.
     
    GoldenHulk, Jun 26, 2017
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  8. Titan1

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    Toss up, but I feel Duran loses to Roldan in a close one. Maybe Davidson and Hamsho as well.
     
    Titan1, Jun 26, 2017
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  9. Reinhardt

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    Roldan would look like Davey Moore after 12 rounds with Duran, Roldan's strength would make the decision close but Duran would bust up a guy like this
     
    Reinhardt, Jun 28, 2017
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  10. Reinhardt

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    Agreed
     
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    At their best, Roldan isn't beating Duran. His face would look deformed after about 8 rounds.
     
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    KuRuPT, Jun 28, 2017
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    Duran on points in a tough fight.
     
    lloydturnip, Jun 29, 2017
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    Ken I see Duran's defense keeping him in the fight Roldan in keeping true to Argentine power punchers was a powerful fighter but lacked precision. I can't see Duran's defense failing him but I can see His sharper offense keeping him in the fight and doing some damage to Roldan in a SD
     
    richdanahuff, Jun 29, 2017
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  14. Matt Bargas

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    Or the Duran that beat Barkley. Roldan's style makes the fight easy for Duran.
     
    Matt Bargas, Feb 19, 2021
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  15. George Crowcroft

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    Duran from Hagler I counters the **** out of Roldan.
     
    George Crowcroft, Feb 19, 2021
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