Roberto Duran vs Sugar Ray Leonard 1: 40 Year Anniversary

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  1. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thomas Hearns easy answer.
     
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  2. Scotty Cork

    Scotty Cork Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree but I don't think it's as easy as their actual fight
     
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  3. Smoochie

    Smoochie Harry Greb Footage Hunter Full Member

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    I would put Robinson as well but that one might be hella competitive too
     
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  4. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Possibly.

    Definitely in the conversation.
     
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  5. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    Surely one of my top 10 favorite fights of all time. Both guys left it all in the ring with twin virtuoso performances. No losers here.
     
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  6. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    NICE, Lol
     
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  7. TNSNO1878

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    Honestly? Hearns crumbled late on against a fired-up Leonard. I don't think we ever saw this version of Duran again, he was possessed. I'd favour this version of Duran, but wouldn't surprise me if Hearns won.
     
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  8. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    I would say Jake The Raging Bull handing Ray Robinson his first loss or Big Max KOing Prime Joe Louis and handing him his first L. But this one is probably a close 2nd. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Duran hasn't got the dimensions to beat Hearns he's only 5'6 with a 67 inch reach.

    Compared to Hearns at 6'1 with a 78 inch reach.

    Hearns is always a bad style match up for Duran.
     
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