Prime Roberto Duran 1977 vs Prime Julio Caesar Chavez 1987

I do not think a single past or present fighter at 135 lbs could beat the Hands Of Stones, Roberto Duran. The only one to defeat him was Esteban De Jesus, on Nov 17 1972, in a non title ten rounder, Duran was decked in round 1, but lost by unanimous decision. On March 11 1974, he again was decked in round 1, but Stopped Esteban De Jesus in round 11, to retain his WBA World Lightweight Title. They met for the final time in Jan 1978, to unify the WBA and WBC World Lightweight Title, Duran stopped Esteban in round 12 of a masterful performance by Duran. Duran was champion from 1972-1979, with 12 title defenses. He was trained by Ray Arcel and Freddie Brown. Julio Caesar Chavez was WBC Junior Lightweight Champion and won the WBA Lightweight Championship with his stoppage of Edwin Rosario. Chavez loves to attack to the body with that savage left hook, as he applies constant pressure to an opponent. Joe Frazier once remarked that Duran had the eyes of convicted killer Charles Manson, when he fought, and it scared him. Roberto did have that mean streak in him in his battles. He had skills, he was a good counter puncher, and had a deadly right hand. I see Chavez showing respect early in the fight, but Roberto with a very lethal punch at Julio's heart begins to slow up Chavez and his effective counters begins to soften him up for the paralyzing Duran right. In round 10, Roberto connects with a right to Julio's jaw as he is attempting to fire his right hand, Chavez staggers backward, Duran steps in with a combo, Julio hits the canvas, tries to rise, then falls to his side for the full count. Roberto Duran was admired by many fighters especially Carlos Monzon, who used to converse with Duran by telephone after Roberto's fights.

 

Thank You my friend.

 

Anything can happen, Duran was meaner and had that mental toughness, also skill . But I respect your opinion.