When You Realized Your Favorite Fighter

Clinton · May 31, 2025

Mandela2039 said: ↑

Before I ever took boxing seriously, I had seen Roberto Durán fight Sugar Ray Leonard in their first bout—the legendary Montreal fight. I was still VERY young back then, and while I was undeniably fascinated by Durán’s ferocity and intensity, I completely shrugged him off as a hard hitting unintelligent brawler

But years later, after I started truly studying the sport and gaining a deeper appreciation for its nuances, I decided to revisit Durán’s career. That’s when everything changed. I watched his third fight against Esteban De Jesús and his masterclass performance against Carlos Palomino. I rewatched the full Montreal bout with a more informed perspective, and this time, I wasn’t just entertained—I was left in absolute awe.

Durán wasn’t just fighting. He was executing a brilliant, layered game plan with incredible timing, subtle defensive movements, and an unmatched ability to control distance and rhythm. His craft, especially on the inside, was nothing short of genius. The more I watched, the more I realized how wrong I had been. He wasn’t just a brawler—he was a master technician hiding behind the mask of a street fighter.

And i fell in love
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Fantastic post, Mandela!

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