Colin Jones vs Roberto Duran

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by EJC83, Mar 30, 2022.


  1. EJC83

    EJC83 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Prime version of Colin Jones, the first man to stop Kirkland Laing and he did it again soon after and before Laing would defeat Duran. Jones packed dynamite and one could argue that at his peak he deserved the moniker "Hands Of Stone" so lethal were his fists. If Jones was in place of Laing on the night how does anyone see this going?
     
  2. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    I feel Kirkland Laing`s style probably contributed a lot to Duran losing this fight.Jones was much more of an in your face sort of fighter an even an under motivated Duran would prevail
     
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  3. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm a huge Jones fan but I don't imagine Colin having the smarts to beat any version of Duran. Jones' feet were not fast enough to create the angles to throw and get away.
    Of course, Jones had the power to take out any human being but against Duran, it would be luck over judgement.
     
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  4. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Duran is a little to slick for Colin Jones but I will say this: Colin has the power to change the course of a bout with a SINGLE blow.
    So while I favor Duran don't think this is a walk over.
     
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