Roberto Duran: Take a few rounds off, please.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by JLP 6, Aug 27, 2013.


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  1. JLP 6

    JLP 6 Fighter/Puncher Full Member

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    I have just counted 14 Roberto Duran vs. Somebody threads since 8-22 (Last Thursday).

    1. Duran vs. Benn
    2. Duran vs. Mayweather Jr.
    3. Duran vs. Greb
    4. Duran vs. Burley
    5. Duran vs. Toney
    6. Duran vs. Benitez (How great Duran looked)
    7. Duran vs. Fitzsimmons
    8. Duran vs. Monzon
    9. Duran vs. Cerdan
    10. Duran vs. Simms
    11. Duran vs. Hearns
    12. Duran vs. Camacho
    13. Duran vs. Leonard
    14. Duran vs. Minter

    I propose that we take a week off from any new Roberto Duran threads. This is starting to look like his personal fan site where no matter who you match him with, he wins or look awesome in a loss.

    But if you must post another Duran thread make it something interesting like Duran-Mandell or Canzoneri with your full thoughts.
     
    JLP 6, Aug 27, 2013
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  2. Garrus

    Garrus Big Boss 1935-2014 Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  3. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm save my Duran vs 300 Spartans thread for next week...
     
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  4. JLP 6

    JLP 6 Fighter/Puncher Full Member

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    Duran record would be 300-0-299KO's. One of them will be smart enough to run away.
     
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  5. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I guess this number 15 then Duran vs JLP 6...

    I am picking Duran
     
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  6. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    Probably because he's still fighting again at 62 and is one of the baddest men on the planet. WAR ROBERTO DURAN!
     
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  7. MercuryChild

    MercuryChild Member Full Member

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    Roberto Duran is the man, a true fighter, a truly well rounded and great fighter and one of my favorites of all time. But yes, all these threads are nonsense. I have never seen the point at debating a mythical match up, the only purpose it serves to contemplate those are for mental entertain and good conversation, but not to be taken seriously and debated.
     
    MercuryChild, Aug 27, 2013
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  8. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    I agree. The worst was the claim Duran fought great vs Bentiez when it was a clear, one-sided boxing lesson. Then again, almost as bad, was the thought that Duran no way could compete with Fitsimmons at 160. Despite, natual size and distinct height disadvantages, I'm sure Duran, or any fighter from the modern era, would love to fight guys with that the kind of mobility and punch volume.
     
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  9. JLP 6

    JLP 6 Fighter/Puncher Full Member

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    I think Duran has defeated not just me but the entire site.
     
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  10. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, with Ali bottling the Foreman rematch, Duran called out George instead, and Big George went quiet...
     
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  11. Woller

    Woller Active Member Full Member

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    What about "Roberto Duran - Take a few Pounds off"

    He was great at light, welter and maybee light middle, but then?!

    Woller
     
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  12. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    Frazier was afraid of him, said he reminded Joe of Charlie Manson. [Me, I'm afraid of clap ridden chicks who remind me of the Slice Girls.]
     
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  13. Pachilles

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Duran deserves a mention
     
    Pachilles, Aug 28, 2013
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  14. duranimal

    duranimal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran v Spartacus, or Crixus the undefeated Gaul. Good tear up's these.
     
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  15. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    When he was a kid, Duran would survive by climbing up the coconut trees of wealthy land owners to steal their bounty, tear off the husks with his teeth, then crack the nuts open with his bare fists. [This was years before he cracked open Buchanan's nuts with his gloved fists, hence his original nick-name, El Cascanueces. Didn't stick though, because, well, it's the title of a goddam ballet!]
     
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