Roberto Duran vs. Michael Nunn at middleweight 1989

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by CassiusClayAli, Oct 1, 2011.


  1. CassiusClayAli

    CassiusClayAli Active Member Full Member

    1,050
    14
    Mar 3, 2010
    Since people think Duran was so great when he beat Barkley in 1989, and Barkley gave Nunn a tough fight months later. What would happen if the Duran who fought Barkley fought the Nunn who fought Kalambay? Who would win?
     
    CassiusClayAli, Oct 1, 2011
    CassiusClayAli, Oct 1, 2011
    #1
  2. JudgeDredd

    JudgeDredd Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,949
    33
    Sep 14, 2009
    Nunn would've won easily
     
    JudgeDredd, Oct 1, 2011
    JudgeDredd, Oct 1, 2011
    #2
  3. FloydFan1988

    FloydFan1988 New Member Full Member

    64
    0
    Sep 24, 2011
    Nunn would stop him in 3 or 4!!
     
    FloydFan1988, Oct 1, 2011
    FloydFan1988, Oct 1, 2011
    #3
  4. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

    24,813
    20
    Jul 23, 2008
    Nunn wins a decision. He was on fire at that point. Speed, slickness, leverage, footwork. Too much for that version of Duran. Make no mistake though, Roberto would rumble as always and make it competitive.
     
    slip&counter, Oct 1, 2011
    slip&counter, Oct 1, 2011
    #4
  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

    38,042
    7,558
    Jul 28, 2004
    Nunn would have won a one sided decision.
     
    red cobra, Oct 1, 2011
    red cobra, Oct 1, 2011
    #5
  6. laxpdx

    laxpdx Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,921
    77
    Oct 1, 2006
    I can't see this even being competitive. Nunn had the range and speed, and Duran didn't belong at MW.
     
    laxpdx, Oct 1, 2011
    laxpdx, Oct 1, 2011
    #6
  7. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

    58,748
    21,578
    Nov 24, 2005
    I believe Nunn would have schooled Duran.
    I believe Kalambay would have too.
     
    Unforgiven, Oct 1, 2011
    Unforgiven, Oct 1, 2011
    #7