Did Duran Knock Leonard Down In The 5th Round Of Their 2nd Fight?

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  1. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When you watch the fight you see Duran attack Leonard and Leonard's legs fly under him. He goes to the ground and the ref immediately calls it a slip. They don't show a replay in between rounds. Did Duran knock him down or was this a slip?
     
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  2. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Idk. Mind providing the clip?
     
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  3. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This content is protected
    Start at 21:40
     
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  4. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I strongly disbelieve that that was a KD. Duran hit him with a couple light right jabs, but SRL fell launching a monster left hook (which missed), and fell down.
     
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  5. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree. It looked funny.
     
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  6. Smokin Bert

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    I think it was a push/slip. But, after rewatching that fight, I had forgotten how unimpressive Leonard's offensive output was in that second fight. I had him ahead, but, he spent the majority of the fight just moving. Much fewer exchanges than in their epic first fight. I know there are literally dozens of theories as to why Duran quit. But, after watching it again, one thing is certain: it definitely wasn't because Leonard was putting a hurting on Duran.
     
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  7. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    No. Looks like Leonard swung and missed with a wide counter-punch while back-pedaling, and then Duran shoved him to the ground.
     
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  8. Fergy

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    If it had being a genuine kd then maybe Duran would have been spurred on, and not gotten stomach cramps!!
     
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  9. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I agree
    As far as Leonard going down looks like a slip.
     
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  10. SwarmingSlugger

    SwarmingSlugger Active Member Full Member

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    Very true, ultimately only Roberto himself knows why he quit, but it definitely wasn't due to a beating that's for sure.
     
    SwarmingSlugger, Aug 29, 2021
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