Leonard vs. Duran--Stomach Cramps?

It's quite apparent that Duran was in 100% condition, and simply lacks mental toughness. Leonard would always beat him, unless Leonard fought a fight that led him to lose.

 

Here is my take on things:

In the second fight, Duran may or may not have had stomach problems (be it cramps, indigestion, whatever). Whether or not his excuses were just that - excuses - is irrelevant, because I think we all know Duran was not in the best shape for that fight anyway, neither mentally nor physically.

I believe the first Duran-Leonard fight was by far the most significant and telling because they were both at or close to their best. However, I also think Leonard benefitted from the experience and slightly improved afterwards; therefore, Duran-Leonard at their absolute peaks is a toss up.

 

that thinking goes for most fighters;'A would always beat B,unless A fought a fight that led him to lose.'moreover,why is a bad gameplan acceptable but not bad conditioning?And Duran was in bad shape!100% condition?thats absurd.Even leonard and dundee would laugh at that.

 

No. Totally unfit and unprepared: yes.

 

It was a bad case of spicy frijoles.

 

not only in beyond the glory, but he also said it in the playboy interview.

 

Shep Peasants.

 

You brought Shep up. Check out his quotes in the recent Duran book for a start.

 

All I know is that Duran quit. Leonard won.

And the fight was ****. Complete garbage.

 

You're not making sense. If Leonard fights smart enough to have a winning strategy and execute it, Duran CANNOT WIN.

 

Duran was in arguably better condition than the first bout. His biceps looked larger.

 

Ha ha. Fair enough. Honestly, things wouldn't be the same around here if you left. :bbb