tito vs duran @ 154

I'd take Duran by UD, possibly by late stoppage (assuming he comes in at his best). His defence is good enough to stop Tito from landing constantly and he also the inside game to give him plenty of trouble. I see Duran fighting a patient fight on the outside, he'd wait for opening and then rush to the inside after landing counters. Trinidad was never much of an in-fighter, he needed to be at long range to get his punches off with power. Because of this Duran would be able to land devastating body punches up-close and smother most of what comes back in return. Tito's best chance in this fight is to keep Duran at long-range, where he can land his shots with full force and negate Duran in-fighting skills. Unfortunately for him Duran is far to smart to fall into this trap.

Duran by Clear Decision or Late TKO, assuming he is at his best.

 

I still like Duran by decision at 154, maybe late stoppage. This was Tito's prime weight as he was impressive at 154 with a very solid resmue, so I think he fairs better with the added weight over Duran who's biggest win here was one over a very inexperienced Davey Moore. Still I see the skill gap too great and I think he breaks Tito down. Trinidad did not have the speed of Hearns and that is why would kill him.