Roberto Duran vs GGG?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    At first I thought maybe GGG would stop Duran , probably late ,by accumulated punishing shots.But more I think about it ,I'm leaning towards Duran making it to the end but losing by a large margin.
     
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  2. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker Full Member

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    The Duran that lost to Hagler would be competitive ..
     
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  3. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    GGG would be too much for Duran. Late stoppage.
     
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  4. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Duran maybe by ko....he should be a slight favorite
     
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  5. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran came close to beating prime Hagler.83 Duran by close decision.
     
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  6. Rspen46

    Rspen46 Member Full Member

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    Duran the better all around fighter and a Chin that would not be Knocked out by GGG.
    I could see Duran winning a UD or SD in 15.
     
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  7. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Duran of the Marvelous Marvin fight takes a Decision. If Canelos defense caused him some problems even though I had G winning both i can only Imagine how much trouble Duran would cause him plus Duran countered much better.
     
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  8. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

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    Roberto had chin cepting Hearns, Roberto far more aggressive he went 15 with Hagler ,hed take great GGG
     
  9. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nobody hit Duran to the body like Iran Barkley did and Roberto went nowhere. I'd say Barkley's left hook was as hard as anything GGG throws Golovkin was just a much better boxer.
     
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  10. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can see Duran slipping that jab and throwing the counter right, what would Gennady due when he's getting outboxed and countered with solid shots? GGG has never faced a fighter with the experience or the guile and savvy of Duran.Would he do what Hagler did and come at Roberto? GGG is not as strong as Hagler nor as good, I can see Duran frustrating him and taking a decision . Close fight
     
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  11. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    GG would land more hooks than Barkley did, he is a far smarter offensive boxer than Barkley was.
     
  12. bbox71

    bbox71 Member Full Member

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    Same, I got GG beating duran by UD. I think Duran does some cute things in there, and his quickness will make it competitive, but GG is too strong and has too good of a jab to allow duran to do much.