Interesting final score. I suspect that I gave rounds to Duran because Barkley was bigger and most of us have a tendency to pull for the little guy, especially when he tries hard and shows courage. I suspect that if there was a way to "disguise" the fighters and watch the fight with both fighters portrayed anonymously, and as the same size and doing exactly the same, that Barkley might win 8-10 rounds?
Better late than never - 1. Duran - Some good countering and very slippery defensive work. I had him narrowly ahead then he hurt Iran with that booming right at the end of the round to clear up any doubt. 2. Barkley - excellent early workrate and body work. Duran a couple of good clean blows late but not enough to offset Barkley's more consistent work. 3. Even - Duran with a couple of excellent punches right near the bell. 4. Even - What a round. Both landing some big blows, Duran a little cleaner but Barkely busy. 5. Barkley - Duran blowing early but not slowing, Barkley blowing a little late. Barkley busy and smashing the body at times. 6. Duran - Breather round with Duran's cleaner work carrying the stanza narrowly for mine. 7. Barkley - I feel like i'm erring by giving this round to anyone but i already have 2 rounds even. I had Barkley nicely ahead after he put a bit of a lathering on Duran but man did Duran come back with a great spurt a little later. What a round. 8. Barkley - Some terrific left hooks and brutal body work. Duran still gets in some serious licks of his own. 9. Duran - Barkley eases back a bit and Duran keeps working. 10. Duran - Barkley slows which allows Duran to go to work with some really clean well chosen shots. This time around i have it even going into the last two. 11. Duran - 10-8. Barkely hammered in the last half of the round and looking well and truly worse for wear. 12. Duran - Close. A couple of super clean hard blows right at the end pipped it for me. 116-113 if i added correctly. Close hard to score fight. GREAT fight. Duran was born to fight. He is just a natural and so relaxed and comfortable in there. Amazing fighter.