Michael Nunn vs Roberto Duran.

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  1. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    no Nunn was not Hearns or Jones. Hearns was Duran's generation for the most part and held title at 147 and 154 at the same weight and time Duran did, and held the 168 pound title when Duran held the 160 pound title in 1989. So that was more of a natural fight.
     
  2. Jamal Perkins

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  3. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Just almost took the same position, before I realized I’d already commented on this.
     
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  4. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I give Duran virtually no chance against Nunn at 160. Physically, Nunn is just too much for the tiny Duran at middleweight, with the wrong style to boot.

    Nunn wide UD.
     
  5. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    Well, at least you know you have a consistent viewpoint on it!
     
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  6. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Very similar to Nunn vs. Starling. UD 12 rounds.
     
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  7. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Duran's a better fighter than Starling but if he can't get inside on Nunn it doesn't mean a damn thing.
     
  8. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Better fighter, but Starling was exceptional. The fight would be similar.
     
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  9. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Greatest high guard I've seen but somewhat limited offensively and not a huge puncher. He'd give a lot of guys a lot of problems, but Nunn was the worst style for a guy like that.
     
  10. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran would not be successful against Nunn. Nunn moved and had fast hands. The worst style for Roberto.
     
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  11. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Preaching to the choir.
     
  12. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    well someone told me Duran was better than Starling. And I still said Nunn is the worst style.
     
  13. escudo

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    Duran was better than Starling, Nunn had the style to beat both of them. I feel like I'm not getting what you are trying to say.
     
  14. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You say that and when I say Nunn was too tall regardless you say preaching to the choir. Duran was better than Starling yes, but Starling could punch also and he was underrated, and I think Duran overrated at times.
     
  15. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Better in what way? As a overall fighter or in a matchup against each other?