McClellan V Duran - Middleweight. Disaster For Roberto??

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Would this match up end in disaster for Duran?
    Facing a guy that had the power of an Hearns?
    Or do you see this as a winnable fight for Hands of stone?
     
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  2. wutang

    wutang Active Member Full Member

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    I think Duran could pull it off, but his chances are slim. G-Man is a bad match-up for Duran in my opinion. I can't see it being much of a tactical boxing match early on, but if Duran could weather the storm early, it could certainly become one- and if it does slow to that pace - i would favour Duran more and more. Still though, I'd take G-man by stoppage.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Very bad match up for Duran, he's all to do just to survive.
    He's got a slim chance imo of getting thru that hurricane, but yes, if he can..
     
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  4. META5

    META5 Active Member Full Member

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    The biggest issue here is natural size.

    G-Man won't give Duran the same respect that Hagler did and whilst Duran could very well catch him with good counters, G-Man likely won't respect his power and walk him down. Whilst not as skilled as Hearns, G-Man's size differential and power will likely catch Duran and I'm not sure I like Duran lasting here.

    G-Man was very aggressive and will look at Duran like a lioness stalking a wounded zebra baby.
     
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  5. ivancho

    ivancho Member Full Member

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    I love Duran, Mcclellan by ko rd 2-3 he is too explosive and much bigger
     
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  6. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You’re a sadistic *******. Duran shouldn’t be in the same building as a 6’2 guy who entered the ring in WBC defences 180+ still chiseled/carved.
     
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  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Duran had the same mentality as Benn.
    He'd go for it.
     
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  8. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran isn’t Benn with due respect. He’s a 5’4 boxing master.
     
  9. Bulldog24

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    Who started at 119lb
     
  10. META5

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    Without Benn's size and power - especially power.

    Duran does have an all time chin but Tommy cracked it and I wouldn't bet on Roberto taking G-Man's Sunday punch.
     
  11. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    McClellan has become a bit of a bogeyman but he had some glaring limitations made apparent during the first Jackson and Benn fights.

    But he was a nightmare matchup for a short guy who wasn’t really a natural middleweight. Duran was leagues above Gerald as a fighter but he was small and Gerald had a rock chin and a lot more natural gifts than Barkley. McClellan would likely blast him out at some point at 160.

    But I don’t like GMans chances against big, skilled natural middles like Hopkins, Toney or Jones Jnr at all. And if you could shrink him down to Durans natural weight then he’d be absolutely smashed.

    Its the reason we have weight classes this match up.
     
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  12. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldn't write off Duran so easily. Gerald is one of those fighters who's reputation has grown without a lot of justification .
     
  13. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I get where you come from absolutely.
    Well said.
     
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  14. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Although I haven't seen the fights, people seem to forget a young McClellan was outboxed by Ralph Ward, Dennis Milton, I think Duran is also being sold a bit short here aswell.
     
  15. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I think he has to get through a rough early doors. Then he does stand a chance.
    My money on G but I always give Roberto a shot.
     
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