I think they're about equal in meanness. I like Duran's defensive skills better, but Williams could dish out punishment and was an effective infighter with superb technical ability. Duran was arguably the best LW of all-time and has a damn good chance. But besides Benny Leonard, if anybody can possibly top Duran here, I think Ike Williams can do so as well. A hard fought points victory for either man.
I have trouble picking a winner here, too- I think Ike is the harder puncher here, but Duran is better defensively. Definitely a war; I decline to pick a winner, as I could see either winning by stoppage or by decision. I'll just say they're two of the best four lightweights ever. The other two are Leonard and Whitaker (obviously).
I see duran winning a decision. ike williams a great body puncher wouldnt have landed as cleanly on durans extremely underrated defense.
yes, they are evenly matched for meanness.ike liked to fight outside of the ring as much as inside it.i agree with your defence choice too. winner..............i don't know
