Carmen Basilio vs Roberto Duran

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  1. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    15 rounds at welterweight, prime for prime
     
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  2. Mark Dunham

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    Duran of course. Did he not hand Sugar his first defeat?
     
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  3. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would pick Duran with confidence. All due respect to the tough as nails Basilio but Duran was special.
     
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  4. SwarmingSlugger

    SwarmingSlugger Active Member Full Member

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    Roberto by UD, Carmen was never kod legit.
     
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  5. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What a great match up. Never thought of this one.
    I'd actually pick Carmen in this one because while I think Duran is alot more refined and slicker on the inside Carmen was a machine at welter and I don't see Duran being able to keep Carmen off of him especially in a 15 rounder.
    Throw in the fact that Carmen had a granite chin and I think Duran won't be able to hurt Carmen to make Carmen back off enough.
     
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