Duran vs. Chavez @ 135

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by dogcatcher, Jun 30, 2019.


Who wins in their primes?: Roberto Duran or Julio Cesar Chavez

  1. Duran by KO

    6 vote(s)
    15.8%

  2. Duran by Decision

    27 vote(s)
    71.1%

  3. Chavez by KO

    2 vote(s)
    5.3%

  4. Chavez by Decision

    3 vote(s)
    7.9%
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  1. dogcatcher

    dogcatcher Active Member Full Member

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    How would a fight between these two in their primes go down?

    I personally would prefer Duran, but I wouldn't completely count Chavez out.

    What are you thoughts on this hypothetical dream match?
     
    dogcatcher, Jun 30, 2019
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  2. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This fight has been analyzed as much any matchup in history, so I'll just keep it very simple.... Chavez was an AMAZING fighter... but Duran was better.
     
    Xplosive, Jun 30, 2019
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  3. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    They had some similar strengths. IMO Duran separates himself with his quickness and defense. Not saying Chavez wouldn't have some success and show his worth. JCC had a great chin and here he would need all of it. Duran would be the dangerous one with more explosive power.
     
    ETM, Jun 30, 2019
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Done more times than I can remember.
    Same answer.
    Duran
     
    robert ungurean, Jul 1, 2019
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  5. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think we see Duran of DeJesus III here. He uses speed and skill to outslick Chavez for a comfortable UD.
     
    Saintpat, Jul 1, 2019
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Duran by decision . He's in a class above here , even though Chavez is a legend . Would be an entertaining scrap but there d be no protest when Duran has his hand raised .
     
    Fergy, Jul 1, 2019
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  7. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster On the Italian agenda Full Member

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    Everybody when a new Duran vs Chavez thread is made

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    (Shoutout to Roughdiamond, this video is a perfect reaction to most of the threads made here)
     
    The Undefeated Lachbuster, Jul 1, 2019
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  8. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Duran was too fast and defensvie. JCC was a great fighter, but sort of an overachiever type, even if he had a perfect hook to the body.

    Duran on points for me.
     
    Mendoza, Jul 1, 2019
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  9. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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  10. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I've said this before, this fight would turn into a latin macho struggle , Duran by KO in 8
     
    Reinhardt, Jul 3, 2019
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  11. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This would be one of the best fights ever!! Duran UD.
     
    Mod-Mania, Jul 5, 2019
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  12. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I don`t think Mexico or Panama are considered latin American countries.
     
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  13. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Duran UD
     
    George Crowcroft, Jul 13, 2019
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  14. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great matchup.

    I think Duran wins by competitive decision.

    His defense was a bit better - he rode with punches whereas Chavez got hit flush a lot more.

    Chavez was extremely durable though so I do not see a stoppage, or Chavez even being hurt by Duran.
     
    Saad54, Jul 13, 2019
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  15. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Duran was a little better.Duran by competitive decision
     
    THE BLADE 2, Jul 13, 2019
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