How Great was Roberto Duran? How many rounds can he win against Andre Ward?

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  1. Pulev

    Pulev Guest

    Duran comes in at 147-155 going against Ward who will probably come in around 175.. How many rounds can Duran win?
     
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  2. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    his limit was 160...and he beat a beast in iran barkley....but ward is next level.

    pound for pound fantasy match...all things equal...duran beats an andre ward.

    real life...with size differences. ward all day.
     
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  3. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    Zero. Pretty confident in saying that. The size disparity is way too much and Duran lost plenty of his physical gifts above 147.

    If they were naturally the same size, it'd be a beatdown for Duran. He was just a much better fighter than Ward.
     
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  4. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    This **** is getting hilarious.
     
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  5. locard

    locard Boxing Addict banned

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    what's next, a Hopkins vs Morales thread?
     
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  6. CassiusClayAli

    CassiusClayAli Active Member Full Member

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    Duran was so overrated!!!
     
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  7. Pacman2011

    Pacman2011 New Member Full Member

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    Overrated??? Duran beat Barkley!!! He would destroyed Ward!!!
     
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  8. Mexi-Box

    Mexi-Box Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Ward ain't the "Marvelous-One."
     
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  9. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    :deal
     
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  10. RUSKULL

    RUSKULL Loyal Member banned

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    Ward would clown him.
     
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  11. The Masked Man

    The Masked Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Naturally the size disperity would have to be taken int account, so Ward wins. If they were equal in size and weight, then Duran wins it
     
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  12. JMP

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    No, but he's a great fighter in his own right and naturally larger than Hagler. Factor in his quick hands, athleticism, reflexes, physical strength, and tactical mindset and you'd have a fight he dominates. Duran was a solid, but limited fighter at 160 pounds. Fighting at 168 against one of the very best in the division's (short) history would be a bad idea for Duran.
     
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  13. JASPER

    JASPER Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ward is a complete fighter who can fight on the outside and in, while Durans best weight was 135. I could see Duran giving a fighter like Kessler hell and might be able to pull it out but Ward is another story.
     
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  14. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    haha.. Duran loses EVERY round against Ward.. too much size, and Ward is very good as well.. whoever thinks Duran beats him, I would like to hear how.

    The only relevant polls are public.:deal
     
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