Roberto Duran vs Mayweather

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  1. Sunchild78

    Sunchild78 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Duran of Montreal fought like a beast the same way he tried to fight in the second fight. He did have to loose a good amount of weight for the second fight, but keep in mind Duran was known for blowing up in between fights. I still believe if Leonard fought him the way he did the second fight it would of been a much tougher fight for Duran. Duran was a all offense kind of guy, and Leonard did very little boxing the first time around. My opinion still stand even with Duran dramatic weight lost, because it wasn't the first time he gain weight in between fights, and he came in the ring the second fight showing no adjusments from the first. Which tells me even if he wanted to fight another style he probably would eventullay convert back to what he knows best, and that's brawling, and we see what Floyd does to fighters who try to pressure him.
     
  2. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not sure what you mean by the Montreal performance I think he had. Many have called it one the greatest feats in boxing, and while I'm not one of those people, I think it's head and shoulders ahead of anything Mayweather done in his career. As for whether or not Mayweather is a coward (your words not mine) I've never called ANY fighter a coward in my life, but he is ducking Pac, as to why, I'm not sure, but most people certainly think he did. I [personally think Mayweather's not a fighter, a great boxer you bet, but a lay it all on the line fighter willing to go out on his shield to win, nope. In fact, Mayweather himself has said as much.
     
  3. The Mongoose

    The Mongoose I honor my bets banned

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    -No, Charles and Moore are a spot on analogy for what you are doing with this 1-5 refrain.

    -I would hate to be the guy to decide between SRL and Duran on a P4P list, I can see a case either way.

    -Give up on DeJesus, a great fighter but Duran knocked him out twice over to not leave any doubt.

    -Than you shouldn't have brought up an alleged "racial bias" as it made you look foolish.
     
  4. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well if you think Mayweather is going undefeated against this crop of legends you're dreaming. I might give him a shot at beating Benitez and that's it.
     
  5. StGeorge

    StGeorge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This. Would have the fight close in both weights though.
     
  6. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well most have picked Duran when deciding between the two and I do too. But this is mostly based on longevity, talent wise I wouldn't argue against someone giving the edge to SRL.
     
  7. rossco666

    rossco666 Guest

    :patsch Your deluded. Floyd isn't superior to Duran at anything and bringing up fighters BETTER/GREATER than Floyd to try and prove your point that Floyd beats prime Duran is ******ed. Duran fought these Much bigger Great fighters past his prime. Only De Jesus beat prime Duran and it was avenged big time. Please take in what I'm saying this time and please remember the overrated Mayweather should have had a loss against JLC when you bring up Durans loss to De Jesus.
     
  8. buckdacious

    buckdacious Sin~City punks!!! Full Member

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    This is a very tough fight. Duran works and works hard. would swing alot more, mayweather would be more accurate. I'll say Mayweather SD. very close fight, accuracy and better defense give Mayweather he nod
     
  9. rossco666

    rossco666 Guest

    This has to be trolling :rofl
     
  10. 1_man_army

    1_man_army The Knockout King Full Member

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    How many wins does Floyd get against that group?

    Probably one less than Duran even despite his probable size advantage (compared to Duran not the opponents).
     
  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    You're delusional PBF is superior to Duran in speed, defense, ring IQ, movement, footwork, counter punching, reflexes and accuracy.:deal
     
  12. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    I would favor PBF over Benitez SRL pickem Hearns is a stylistic nightmare for him and Hagler probably too big and I would favor over him.
     
  13. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In other words, about the same, or worse, than Duran did.
     
  14. rossco666

    rossco666 Guest

    Superior!?! :lol: What great fighter did he prove that against? Castillo? :rofl

    Your clearly a deluded ***** :hi:
     
  15. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion

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    Refute my point Duran apologist. He doesn't have better speed, reflexes, defense, ring IQ, counter punching, footwork, movement or accuracy than PBF.:deal:hi: