Roberto Duran vs Pernell Whitaker,,,135

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Reinhardt, Mar 3, 2024.


Who wins

  1. Duran by Decision

    25 vote(s)
    58.1%

  2. Duran by KO

    6 vote(s)
    14.0%

  3. Pernell by KO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Pernell by decison

    12 vote(s)
    27.9%
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  1. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agree 100% Relentless is the key. Sweet Pea is a great fighter but he's going to be attacked from the opening bell and his fight plan will devolve from looking to counter to trying to avoid Durans swarming attack . Plus Pernell simply doesn't possess the firepower to keep Duran off him. Rounds 11-15 will be seriously tough for Whitaker
     
    Reinhardt, Mar 4, 2024
    Reinhardt, Mar 4, 2024
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  2. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I used to think Duran but now I say Pea wins a decision in a great fight.
    The think is watch Whitaker closely and he actually hurts saps alot of boxers with sneaky bodyshots downstairs and I think this is overlooked.
    I actually would favour a Montreal Duran at 147lb against a Whitaker. I think at welterweight Pea didn't move as good and was just a twitch slower then at lightweight where he was getting hit more.
     
    Cobra33, Mar 4, 2024
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  3. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Idk if anyone beats sweet pea at 135. If Chavez couldn’t land **** and got completely schooled idk if Duran would do much better.
     
    ellerbe, Mar 4, 2024
    ellerbe, Mar 4, 2024
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  4. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Pea by ud he's a stylistic nightmare for Duran who he would frustrate the hell out of and possibly make him quit.
     
    Pimp C, Mar 4, 2024
    Pimp C, Mar 4, 2024
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  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jose Luis Rameriz beat him at 135, and Chavez lost at a higher weight
     
    Reinhardt, Mar 4, 2024
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