Which fight is better? Duran/Leonard 1 or Leonard/Hearns 1?

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  1. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    Leonard/Hearns saw the momentum and who got the upper hand change a lot during the fight, making it suspenseful and exciting, but lacked the straight up action of Duran/Leonard. Duran/Leonard was action packed, but the suspense and way the battle was fought never changed, unlike Leonard/Hearns. So which is the better fight, in your eyes?
     
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  2. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Tough call. I personally like watching Leonard vs. Duran I better. You could argue the Hearns fight was better, because you have someone losing coming on to win by stoppage.
     
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  3. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    I'm glad someone agrees with me, I personally feel Leonard/Duran 1 was better to watch as well.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    Leonard - Duran is definitely more action packed, the Hearns bout more of a see sawing tactical battle. It comes down to personal preference, i like both but the Duran fight is fought at a superb pace for the whole 15 rounds. Hard to beat.
     
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  5. My dinner with Conteh

    My dinner with Conteh Tending Bepi Ros' grave again Full Member

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    It's much better to watch. Leonard-Hearns only has a few decent rounds, all instigated by Leonard I must add.
     
    My dinner with Conteh, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. Smokin'Moe420

    Smokin'Moe420 Fighting, ****ing Machine Full Member

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    damn hard to choose
    i would probably go with leonard v hearns cuz that was one of the first major boxing fights i seen
    i love the way little ass leonard just starts wingin those overhand bombs
    BUT leonard v. duran is a great ****in classic
     
    Smokin'Moe420, Jan 16, 2008
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  7. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I prefer Hearns vs Leonard although both fights were great.
     
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  8. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    Duran-Leonard by a mile.
     
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  9. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Leonard v Duran I.
     
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  10. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leonard Duran
     
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  11. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Especially when Duran comes over to Leonard after the fight and
    says "I WON !" and Leonard has that little sheepish grin
    on his face.
     
    Longhhorn71, Jan 16, 2008
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  12. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    For sure. Who would have believed the freakish role reversal a the end of fight II.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jan 16, 2008
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  13. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    When Duran says "Let me out of here....I got a bad stomach."
     
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  14. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Duran/Leonard 1 `for me. tough fast paced bout with both men still punching in the 15th a close but dominant win for Duran
     
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  15. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Duran/Leonard I slightly. Both great fights.
     
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