Roberto Duran v Nigel Benn

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  1. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Benn would absolutely dominate and stop Duran while taking very little punishment.

    Duran would be so preoccupied with trying to evade the explosive assault of Benn , he would find little opportunity to mount his own defense.

    Benn wins purely because he is just too big fast and powerful for Duran.
     
  2. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Benn would've smashed him to bits. Early.
     
  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Oh no
     
  4. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I should add when Duran fought a great fighter or top fighter. On the same night Hearns stopped Duran, Duran could have beaten other guys in his range. Even with Hearns he landed some decent punches, but not clean enough.