Best Southpaws Roberto Duran ever fought

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  1. Wisdom

    Wisdom Member Full Member

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    Who were the best southpaws Duran ever fought ?

    name as many as you can
     
    Wisdom, Jun 22, 2012
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  2. 1_man_army

    1_man_army The Knockout King Full Member

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    Hagler is the first to come to mind.
     
    1_man_army, Jun 22, 2012
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  3. A.J.

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    After Hagler might be Adolfo Viruet, who gave Duran trouble at lightweight.
     
    A.J., Jun 22, 2012
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  4. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    Hagler was the best easily. No one else comes close.
     
    MAG1965, Jun 22, 2012
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  5. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leonicio Ortiz perhaps, is on the next level.
     
    LittleRed, Jun 22, 2012
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  6. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Marvin Hagler
    Hector Camacho
    Robbie Sims
    Adolfo Viruet
    Leoncio Ortiz

    Duran performed impressively against his early southpaw opponents who were admittedly not higher class opponents. He did well above his best weight against half-brothers Hagler and Sims. Many felt he beat Hector Camacho way past his prime.

    I don't think he had any particular problems facing the southpaw style.
     
    TheGreatA, Jun 23, 2012
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  7. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Emiliano Villa was the best during his 135 days.
     
    lora, Jun 23, 2012
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