Benn vs Duran in 89-90

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  1. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Benn was WBO champ after defeating DeWitt and Duran had just beaten Barkley.

    How would this pan out against a young, up and coming Destroyer vs a wiley and still capable legend?
     
    WhataRock, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. markedwardscott

    markedwardscott Active Member Full Member

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    Duran was so clever and Benn didn't have the one-punh kayo like Hearns. Duran by decision.
     
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  3. Jinx

    Jinx Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Duran SD....
     
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  4. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think Roberto would win it...just.

    Benn had only recently lost to Watson aswell and was still learning his craft...but there was no doubting the man's power..it was something else.

    I think Roberto would probably grind out the decision...possibly he could stop a gassed Benn depending on Nigel's tactics..but seeing it was post Watson he would probably not have fought the same as he did in that fight.
    Either way this is a fight I see Duran being able to take.
     
    WhataRock, Dec 19, 2008
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  5. Rise Above

    Rise Above IBHOF elector Full Member

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    It would have been a very tough fight for Duran to win but I'd say he does win it. Benn had great power so a knockdown wouldnt be surprising but the way Duran fought inside would have been to his advantage as Benn wasnt exactly a jab and move guy.
     
    Rise Above, Dec 19, 2008
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  6. jaysuperman27

    jaysuperman27 Superman Full Member

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    Duran
     
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  7. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    NOPE!! Benn beats Duran in '89 / 1990...... My man Duran had a "One Fight Wonder" against a weight drained Iran Barkley in Feb. of 1989 on PPV.... I realize that Duran was in great shape, however, he also had a guy who owned a porus defense and was there to be hit.... In '89, Nigel Benn was still green but capable and strong at 160 pounds.... By 1989, Roberto Duran had to carefully select his 160 pound opponents and title holders..... Cheers....

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    MRBILL, Dec 19, 2008
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  8. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I found "Duran-Leonard 3" in 1989 very disturbing.... Leonard looked to box without ever really trying to engage Duran, and Duran seemed disinterested to press the issue... All in all, it was a high-profile sparring match..... Cheers....

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  9. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Duran is obviously one of the GOAT, but back in the day Benn was an absolutely vicious puncher with great power who swarmed all over his opponents. Too close to call really, although Duran would be the favourite, even in 89-90.
     
    El Cepillo, Dec 22, 2008
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  10. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Best person to ask about this is DINAMITA by the way.
     
    El Cepillo, Dec 22, 2008
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  11. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Benn by KO
     
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  12. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd favor Benn but a Duran win isn't out of the possibility(it never is)
     
    EL-MATADOR, Dec 22, 2008
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  13. Trendkiller

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    I would go for Benn....
     
    Trendkiller, Dec 22, 2008
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  14. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Benn by late stoppage with Duran ahead.

    Duran went the distance with Barkley - Benn sent him to the moon and back, in the first round.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Dec 22, 2008
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  15. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    This post made me realize that I haven't seen enough of Duran from this particular part of his career to judge properly.

    I do know that Benn was a monster in '89/90, so if Duran was badly faded, then I would certainly say Benn.
     
    El Cepillo, Dec 22, 2008
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