"Duran vs. Kirkland Laing" from '82...

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  1. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Folks,

    I just finished up with "Duran-Laing" from '82..... Duran was 155 pounds, while Laing was a slim 149 pounds......... Duran did NOT look grossly outta shape, but he was sluggish after round 3...... I suppose Laing deserved the win over 10 rds......... Duran was more so surprised in Laing's spryness and ability, rather than his power....
    :patsch:|:twisted::shock:
    Just two months later, on the "Walk-Out" card of "Pryor-Arguello 1" down in Florida, Roberto Duran won a decision over Jimmy Batten, to set-up a 1983 bout with Pipino Cuevas in Los Angeles....... This was the true beginning of the 'Duran' comeback................ Peace......
    :deal:bbb:rasta:admin:tong:yep:D

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    MRBILL, May 21, 2009
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  2. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Interesting point.

    Contrary to what you'd expect, Duran was actually the bigger guy in that fight.
     
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  3. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    I was disappointed Duran lost to Benitez, that would have been a real good fight pre `no mas.`

    I know this is a Duran/Laing thread but no doubt Duran is better than Laing & he lost to another elite in Benitez around the same time, it just reminded me of that Benitez fight.
     
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  4. Caponecartels

    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    never seen the Duran V. Benitez fight. got a link?
     
    Caponecartels, May 21, 2009
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  5. smitty_son408

    smitty_son408 J ust E njoy T his S hit Full Member

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    the fight in it's entirety doesn't exist, though their is a video with highlights and the verdict:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Dw7g-JniA
     
    smitty_son408, May 21, 2009
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  6. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It does exist. I have it.
     
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  7. Caponecartels

    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    Could you post it then?
     
    Caponecartels, May 22, 2009
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  8. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Every time Duran lost, their seems to be some kind of excuse.
     
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  9. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    seems that way selfkill
     
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  10. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have it in a file on my computer. I have never uploaded to Youtube. If someone could help me, I will gladly provide it unless it involves chopping up a long match into 8 pieces.
     
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  11. Caponecartels

    Caponecartels Maritime Lawyer Full Member

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    can anyone help this guy to do it?
     
    Caponecartels, May 22, 2009
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  12. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Never seen Duran-Laing.
     
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  13. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In terms of weight, yes, but in the physical attribute department, Duran was naturally smaller than Laing......... Laing appeared to be bigger than Duran in the ring...... Duran just had some added steaks and beers in his girth and thigh zone.......... Laing was in-shape........

    MR.BILL:deal:bbb:thumbsup
     
    MRBILL, May 22, 2009
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  14. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well, Duran had a bad 1982..... he lost to "Benitez & Laing," but he beat James Batten in a slobbish encounter to close out the year.........
    :bbb:admin:shock:

    MR.BILL
     
    MRBILL, May 22, 2009
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  15. MRBILL

    MRBILL Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I get SO PISSED when I review the facts / hoopla surrounding that '82 fight on HBO........... Duran had to lose 38 pounds in order to make weight against Wilfred Benitez.... Duran was strong and game for 5 or 6 rds, but then he tired and fell behind on the scores... Wilfred Benitez was bigger and more solid at 154 in 1982 than Duran was........ Ironically, that was Benitez' last great fight......... Poor Benitez went straight to hell after beating Duran on a decision over 15 rds on HBO.............
    :deal
    Contrary to many reports, Duran was NOT embarrassed by Benitez in 1982.... It was a good fight that was tactical...... Benitez won by a few points / rds, but Duran was game....... Cheers.....:bbb

    MR.BILL:yep
     
    MRBILL, May 22, 2009
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