i know Duran wasn that kind of puncher but i think he could take out Pac in 3 in a war no the Haton KO was brutal he got hit so flush it was unbelievable they fell in a similar way there body all straight and limp just Hatton landed on his side
The Hearns KO was far more brutal, but Duran never smashed his head on the canvas and he also had a far better chin than Hatton.
Pac would definitely be competitive, but unless he really is a 'super-puncher' like Hearns (don't think he is, and DUran was at his best at 135) then I don't think he stands a chance. Duran had one of the greatest chins of all-time, and at 135 was the complete 'offensive' fighter. He had subtle movement as well in slipping punches and great movement. He could box, punch, and fight all night. Pac may even drop Duran, but that would just get 'Hands Of Stone' mad. Pac would not be K.O'd, but Freddie Roach would know when enogh is enough, and would save Manny around the 9th.
Pacquiao would probably fare well against Pryor in a war, even if he did ultimately lose, but Duran is one he'd never do too well against IMO. When you can't physically overwhelm a fighter who also happens to be far more technically skilled, you're in a for a hard night. Would be interesting to see how it went down, though.
Duran of course. Although you could make a case for Pacquiao maybe, maybe outboxing him, Duran was no good at cutting the ring off in his younger days. Check out his fight with the great :roll: Bizarro if you don't believe me.
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