Roberto Duran vs Manny Pacquiao (Fantasy matchup)

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  1. warman

    warman Guest

    So, Roberto Duran is one of my favorite fighters of all time (probably my favorite). I believe he is the greatest P4P of all time. (Personal opinion).

    Id like to put him up against Manny Pacquiao. At lightweight and welterweight.

    Who do you think would win this??

    I surely think In both cases it would be Duran by KO, but I would like to hear your opinions on this.

    Please no BS hate or fanboy behavior, just rational thought.

    Also make sure to select 2 options only (one at welter, one at lightweight).
     
    warman, Apr 22, 2011
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  2. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Hey warman.

    I agree, Duran was a beast at lightweight and would stop almost anyone there (the only guy I think beats him at this weight more often than not is Whitaker... maybe).

    At welter I think Manny stands more of a chance, and probably lasts the distance but loses a fairly close decision.
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Apr 22, 2011
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  3. warman

    warman Guest

    Hey man, I also think that Manny has a bigger chance at welter, however I still think Duran would KO him in the latter rounds.

    It would be an incredible matchup though, both fighters being offensive monsters.:good
     
    warman, Apr 22, 2011
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  4. warman

    warman Guest

    Id also like to thank GTSK for voting 4 times...
     
    warman, Apr 22, 2011
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  5. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Biggest difference between the two is Duran's defense. He's a master at staying on the inside, making you miss and countering with hard, powerful combo's.
     
    Vanboxingfan, Apr 22, 2011
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  6. Duck Dodgers

    Duck Dodgers Kimbo #1 P4P Full Member

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    I'll take Duran by decision @ LW, Manny by decision @ WW. I think Manny would have been a better LW than he is a WW but we never got a chance to find out.
     
    Duck Dodgers, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What separates Duran and Pacquiao at lightweight is Durans slickness, his defence was underrated and against a style like Pacquiao Duran would find plenty of right handcounters which would eventually lead to a KO.

    Although at welterweight my gut feeling says that Pacquiao would scrape a narrow decision, but I'm confused because a 100% dedicated Duran is close to unbeatable against a high aggressive fighter (Pacquiao).
     
    Kingkazim, Apr 22, 2011
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  8. cesare-borgia

    cesare-borgia Übermensch in fieri Full Member

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    duran beats manny at 135 at welter its difficult, it depends what kind of duran shows up but it would be close I think.
     
    cesare-borgia, Apr 22, 2011
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  9. Kingkazim

    Kingkazim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What separates Duran and Pacquiao at lightweight is Durans slickness, his defence was underrated and against a style like Pacquiao Duran would find plenty of right handcounters which would eventually lead to a KO.

    Although at welterweight my gut feeling says that Pacquiao would scrape a narrow decision, but I'm confused because a 100% dedicated Duran is close to unbeatable against a high aggressive fighter (Pacquiao).
     
    Kingkazim, Apr 22, 2011
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  10. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    What separates Duran and Pacquiao at lightweight is Durans slickness, his defence was underrated and against a style like Pacquiao Duran would find plenty of right handcounters which would eventually lead to a KO.

    Although at welterweight my gut feeling says that Pacquiao would scrape a narrow decision, but I'm confused because a 100% dedicated Duran is close to unbeatable against a high aggressive fighter (Pacquiao).
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Apr 22, 2011
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  11. Duck Dodgers

    Duck Dodgers Kimbo #1 P4P Full Member

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    :rofl
     
    Duck Dodgers, Apr 22, 2011
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  12. warman

    warman Guest

    :lol:
     
    warman, Apr 22, 2011
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  13. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    I see this thread almost every fortnight.
     
    Journey Man, Apr 22, 2011
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  14. RafaelGonzal

    RafaelGonzal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Durans ability to roll with punches while on the move and his straight right ....his ability to slip and get inside. His power at Welter at lightweight Pac has a better chance still Duran has too much ability and primarily his defense gives him the advantage.
     
    RafaelGonzal, Apr 22, 2011
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  15. JMP

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    Duran looked as good as he ever did against SRL and Palomino at ww. Manny wouldn't stand a chance against that man.
     
    JMP, Apr 22, 2011
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