Roberto Duran vs Harry Greb @160lbs

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Pachilles, Mar 9, 2010.


  1. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    But we have seen Tunney fight, whom Greb beat twice. And he looks great. And what about Barkley? He was no more than a decent middleweight and Duran barely got past him. This matchup is not really fair. Greb is too big, too strong, too powerful. Duran had no legs @ 160lbs.
     
  2. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    GREB UD. Come on, I love Roberto, but Greb was a better middleweight than Duran. Actually, he was a better fighter, period. Greb wasn't a KO guy, but he would win a decisive decision.
     
  3. Maxmomer

    Maxmomer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Greb would beat the hell out of him.
     
  4. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    This.
     
  5. Pachilles

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oh right the Sicily that isn't in the Italian Republic and isn't inhabited by italians, okay.

    And what is wrong with you guys??? I'm actually curious to who you'd pick. Duran is often matched up against 154lbers and 160lbers in poll threads. Why cant you analyse this one???
     
  6. teeto

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    Don't make me get into the intricacies (spellcheck) of why it is wrong to label them the 'Italian Mafia', you will lose.

    Anyway, i wouldn't even mind discussing it, going off accounts of Greb's fighting style etc etc, but i know you're trolling. Notice my earlier responses.
     
  7. Meast

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    Don't be stupid, the Italian and Sicilian mafia are completely different, if your gonna make statements like this then at least know what your talking about.

    Back on topic, Greb would beat Duran.
     
  8. Abdullah

    Abdullah Boxing Junkie banned

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    This may very well be the dumbest post that I have ever read. Congradulations on that, I guess. Have you ever seen Greb's record. He was stopped twice in around 300 fights. Once in his 7th pro fight, which he avenged and once because of a broken arm. He finished the round to by the way. He also fought again about two months later. Greb was one of the toughest, fastest, most determined, most fearless fighters of all time. I know the same can be said about Manos de Piedra, but Greb is levels higher, in my opinion.
     
  9. EleventhHour

    EleventhHour Got Dat Black & Gold Soul Full Member

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    How on Earth did this devolve into talking about Mafia distinctions?

    In any case, Greb.
     
  10. Meast

    Meast New Member Full Member

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    When Pachilles starts a thread anything can happen :lol:
     
  11. Pachilles

    Pachilles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I am honestly not trolling. You are right in thinking that i dont rate Duran anywhere above LW and that i dont consider Greb because i havent seen him fight.

    But
    ...Duran is held in high regard @160lbs by some posters and if often matched up against them. Some people may consider modern greats to be somewhat superior, negating the prime weight issue or atleast making it interesting. These are the two most highly regarded fighters on this board, and i am generally curious to see opinions on this.
     
  12. lora

    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Duran isn't usually matched up against Great middleweights, at least not by the non-simpletons.
     
  13. teeto

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    Well okay then, Greb. It's only right to say he wins it if nothing else.

    Now what happens in Robinson-Pacquiao? (only kidding)
     
  14. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would resemble Greb-Walker, with Duran having moments early and mid-way through due to his sophistication inside and his power, but Greb's pace was a killing one. Hagler wore him out after about 13 and he spent the night fighting with more implied aggression than aggression. Barkley forced an inspired Duran to dig very deep to grab a third wind, but Greb could be counted on to wear Duran out. He may even toy with him at the end.
     
  15. SLAKKA

    SLAKKA Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This thing about no greb film always winds up a dimwits delight
    howzabout????
    When i asked harry's ex corner-man nate liff how harry would do vs lamotta nate laughed himself silly. Would roberto do any better?