Could Roberto Duran actually beat Tommy Hearns in a rematch?

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  1. tommythomas3

    tommythomas3 Member Full Member

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    Duran would have to get in the late rounds which will be hard for Roberto, and I will give Tommy a good chance to KO him anytime in the fight, especially early on, but once he gets in rounds 12 through 15, he will swarm all over the Hitman. Tommy fought at a great pace, but it would cost him late in the fight.
     
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  2. HitBattousai

    HitBattousai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Styles make fights. Hagler was much shorter than Hearns, slower, with a far lesser reach and was a pressure fighter. He hit hard in general but didn't possess explosive one punch power compared to Hearns. Barkley was as tall as Hearns but didn't have the speed, reach, or boxing ability of Hearns. I don't think a properly conditioned Duran fares much better in a rematch.
     
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  3. anton

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    Tommys style is just difficult for duran lond rangey boxer who can bang. All wrong for duran. I would never count out duran against anyone but tommy had his number.
     
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    anton Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Duran is such a great fight tho itje rematch i would have like to have seen
     
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  5. An Absolute Job

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    Hearns was too big
     
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