Marcel, Buchanan and De Jesus

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  1. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did Duran never stop an ATG? Or did he stop 3 ?
    (or 1, or 2)
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    What????
     
  3. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’ve heard it said that Duran never ko’d an ATG fighter.
    But did he ? He ko’d these three, are they greats ? Or are any of them greats?
     
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  4. TipNom

    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd say he stopped 1, in Buchanan.
    Marcel had ATG ability but I don't think he managed an ATG career.
     
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  5. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed with Kenny, ATG
     
  6. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 OFFICIAL THREAD DIDDLER banned Full Member

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    Marcel had ATG ability along with Kenny, DeJesus had the potential to become one but unfortunately did not.
     
  7. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    You are correct Buchanan was " stopped " only because Duran hit him with a low blow, that is not in dispute is it ? failing that Ken would have lasted the distance in my eyes, are you in agreement with either, just wondering.
    stay safe TipNom, chat soon.
    Mike.
     
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  8. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In my mind they are all ATGs in terms of ability, but I can see an argument as well for none of them.
     
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  9. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well yeah, Marcel retired in his prime due to his promise to his mother.
     
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  10. TipNom

    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree with this sentiment, yes. It was a low blow landed after the bell, Bad call by the referee. It's unlikely that Buchanan would've been able to take the fight back had it not been stopped, but with only two rounds left he likely would've survived the distance.
     
  11. Mandela2039

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    I never knew do this, what promise did he do to her?
     
  12. HolDat

    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That he would retire early from the sport. She didnt want him to fight any longer. Gotta respect it.
     
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  13. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very endearing to see a son honoring his mother's wishes, especially in a dangerous sport like boxing. Mother knows best.
     
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  14. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    If only all fighters would listen to their mothers!
     
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