Who was favoured to win in 1980? Duran or Leonard

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  1. BrainyBoxer

    BrainyBoxer Active Member Full Member

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    I wasn't around in 1980 but just wondered to who ever was who was favoured among the pundits? Also, who did you think would win and what was your reaction when Duran won.
     
  2. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Don't know the actual odds, but most pundits and experts were picking Leonard.
     
  3. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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  4. TheMikeLake

    TheMikeLake Well-Known Member Full Member

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  5. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Thanks Mike
     
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  6. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Leonard was the overwhelming favourite. Duran was seen as over the top although he wasn't taken lightly.
    I remember watching the fight with my Dad and both of us being amazed that "Old man" Duran could go at that pace for 15 rounds.
    It was a victory that shook Boxing to its core at the time.
     
  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leonard was favored,,,I know I won money on Duran