Anybody here think Pryor woulda beat Leonard ?

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  1. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    My view is... hell no.

    Leonard was a class above Aaron Pryor, Pryor would have his moments but ultimately would be outboxed & stopped in rd 13 or 14.

    Some comedians will vote `yes` no doubt & they cant hide because the poll will be public - as mines always are.

    Take it away.


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    Bill Butcher, May 21, 2009
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  2. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    no not big or strong enough
     
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  3. Delroc

    Delroc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    cant see pryor taking this regardless of his talent.
     
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  4. Killer Instinct

    Killer Instinct Be formless, shapeless... Full Member

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    No. Despite me being a HUGE pryor fan.
     
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    Combinaçion Active Member Full Member

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    Nope.. but it does deserve to be talked of, though... as Pryor was vastly underrated
     
    Combinaçion, May 21, 2009
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  6. Killer Instinct

    Killer Instinct Be formless, shapeless... Full Member

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    Then again did any one at the time ACTUALLY believe Duran would beat Leonard? What were the betting odds?
     
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  7. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Pryor and Leonard shouldve got it on ... he shouldve challenged leonard for his welterweight title.
     
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  8. PopeJackson

    PopeJackson Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No. He probably gets stopped by Leonard.
     
    PopeJackson, May 21, 2009
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  9. unclepaulie

    unclepaulie Run like an antelope! Full Member

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    That about says it all.
     
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  10. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    No.

    I like Leonard to win a clear UD.

    I don't like Pryor's chances against the top WWs of that time, especially Hearns. A pro fight between the two at 147 would've gotten real ugly for Pryor.
     
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  11. fitzgeraldz

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    Leonard would knock him out ... no decision especially going 15 rounds with Leonard
     
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  12. fenian 67

    fenian 67 Active Member Full Member

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    pryor is my one of my favourite all time fighters so im biased but i think he could have.pryor was relentless and if the fight was at 140 or 147 i think pryor could outwork leonard and pull out a close points win
     
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  13. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Yeah, Leonard was a great finisher. A stoppage win is highly possible.

    I'll just be nice to Pryor and say he'll last the distance.
     
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    fenian 67 Active Member Full Member

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    he turned up at leonards press conferences but leonard wouldnt take the fight
     
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  15. Thread Stealer

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    Please, people need to stop putting so much emphasis on press conferences and guys "calling out" opponents.

    Fights are made at the negotiating table, not a press conference.

    Pryor turned down $500,000 for a Leonard fight.

    Given the fact that Pryor ended up making 3 times that for an easier fight in Arguello, it turned out pretty well for the Hawk.
     
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