Ray Leonard's win over prime Thomas Hearns is the Greatest Win in History

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  1. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Defo agree, that was a shocking win.
     
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    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    That was a shocking upset but it wasn't the two best fighters who were prime, trained and focused to beat each other. Tyson probably walked into the ring from a cocaine binge and an orgy and still gave a decent account of himself.
     
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  3. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was definitely a great win. Duran taking SRL 0 probably the greatest win ever for me though
     
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  4. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Nahh! It’s a good win but I’d put LaMotta beating Ray Robinson above it. DEFINITELY Roberto beating SSL in Montreal
     
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  5. Mark Anthony

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    Yes Hearns and Benitez were more skilled than Ray but Ray`s amazing handspeed made him one of the most dangerous fighters of that era.
     
    Mark Anthony, Aug 24, 2023
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  6. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know that but the poster had stated that take away Ray’s speed and he was trash, there was more about him than that.
     
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  7. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    punch for punch, I'd say Hearns is about the same speed but packs more power. 8 times out of 10, Hearns would have won their fights but Ray proved his greatness in snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
     
    RJJFan, Aug 24, 2023
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  8. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I can't agree with that.

    It was only Ali's third fight after a three and a half year layoff.
     
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  9. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Leonard was the bookies' favourite.
     
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  10. Pimp C

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    Excuses it was a historic win.
     
    Pimp C, Aug 24, 2023
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  11. drenlou

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    Ali beating Foreman was a bigger win.
     
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  12. sid

    sid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Leonard in his prime, was as good as any boxer @ W/W wiith out the name Sugar init past or present.:deal:
     
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  13. DavidC77

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    I didn't say it wasn't historic.

    But you're kidding yourself if you think a three and a half year layoff wasn't a major factor.
     
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  14. Pimp C

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    He had 2 tune up fights thats an excuse
     
    Pimp C, Aug 24, 2023
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  15. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    After a three and a half year layoff...
     
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