Whitaker-Duran at lightweight (voting thread)

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  1. GazOC

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    I was about to ask the same question......pretty much everyone (on either side) had said it would be a close fight.
     
    GazOC, Jul 13, 2009
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  2. smitty_son408

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    :think I'm going with Whitaker. I believe his ability on the inside (defensively especially) is definitely the x-factor in this one.
     
    smitty_son408, Jul 13, 2009
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  3. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What is image shack,how do i load up the siteposter from this fight, i'am not that PC literate,

    Don king's hand ai.nt exactly invisible here, same happened 2 pea in paris with Ramirez
     
    duranimal, Jul 13, 2009
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  4. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ye man there BENITEZ 2 me had the only answer possibly 2 avoid Duran safely for 15 rounds. Now he was a fistic phantom:good
     
    duranimal, Jul 13, 2009
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  5. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    http://www.imageshack.us/

    Go there and register, then you'll be able to upload things, it's fairly self explanatory (my way of saying I'm too lazy to explain :D ).
     
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  6. Sweet Pea

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    A prime Duran would've dealt with Benitez more convincingly than he would Whitaker, IMO. Benitez lacked the backfoot movement, workrate, and jab that Whitaker posessed. The Duran he faced was nothing like the one we're considering.
     
    Sweet Pea, Jul 13, 2009
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  7. smitty_son408

    smitty_son408 J ust E njoy T his S hit Full Member

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    :goodStill wonder why the cards were close when Duran lost to both Benitez & Hagler:think. It would of been interesting to see them get it on at Welterweight, would've been a great fight.
     
    smitty_son408, Jul 13, 2009
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  8. cotto20

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    whitaker decision!
     
    cotto20, Jul 13, 2009
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  9. RafaelGonzal

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    Whitacre has no ****ing offense how is he supposed to win he also has no right hand, I cant believe anyone picks Whitacre.
     
    RafaelGonzal, Jul 13, 2009
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  10. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran has no left knee cap.
     
    sweet_scientist, Jul 13, 2009
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  11. Sweet Pea

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    No right hand? His southpaw jab (right hand) was arguably the best in history. Beinge a southpaw, his left hand was his power hand, and an excellent counter weapon. In fact, it was one of the best ever in that regard. Whitaker was among the most skilled boxers in so many areas it's stunning. Aside from power, he had the total package. Oh yeah, and it's Whitaker, not Whitacre.
     
    Sweet Pea, Jul 13, 2009
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  12. My2Sense

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    No he wouldn't; unlike Viruet, Whitaker could punch as a lightweight. Duran wouldn't be able to just come barging in against him like he did against Viruet and so many other lightweights who couldn't punch. Whitaker could get his respect and make him think.
     
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  13. cpnasty

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    Whitaker SD
     
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  14. ripcity

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    Whitaker by clear decision.
     
    ripcity, Jul 13, 2009
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  15. El Puma

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    Whitaker by clear decision



    Frustrates Duran by making him miss and taking his best while firing back.
     
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