I had Oscar winning against Floyd (I can live with Floyd also winning in a close fight). I may be no boxing expert but I did watch Duran's best days at lightweight and let me tell you something, the man was one of the slickest boxer I ever seen. And by that I don't mean as slick as Pernell Whitaker but slick in his own way. The man's defense was just too amazing at lightweight let alone his great arsenal of punches that makes him the greatest lightweight ever been. He would literally own both Floyd and Pacquiao.
Leonard was slick that's why he beat him, duran wasn't...call it semi-slick if you want. Slickness is Duran's Achilles heel so I have Floyd winning hands down. As for Pacquiao who has non-existent defense but pivots around in unworldy angles, he would definitely eat lefts and rights from the Hands of Stone and if cornered will go toe-to-toe, but if he loses the toe to toe battle he again will pivot in a weird angle and shoot his weird but effective left. I repeat Pacquiao's left is the ultimate game-changer who now has his right. He knocks out Duran. But Floyd owns them both if ever these three met. Skills baby, skills. Fact. :good
Look mate I'm just a noobie boxing fan asking a question..at the very least I thought this was a place where people would help me learn.
Good you admit that for a start noobie. Nothing to be ashamed. Good for a start. :good Now professor tells you to go do your research. :rofl
duran is the GOAT at lightweight. he pretty much beats everyone @ 135 past, present and in the future.