Why were these Durán fights never made?

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I was really waiting for Duran - Joppy II. Roberto was just getting into his groove when crooked Cortez stepped in, on script, to halt the proceedings.
     
  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Benitez was 4 years later....at 154. He raided welterweight and fought Leonard.
     
  3. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Considering the list of fighters Duran fought at all the weights he did, and what stages of his career that he fought them, it is highly apparent Duran really wasn't much of à ducker.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    When you fight for that many years in that many divisions there is going to be some highly rated guys left behind. Given he fought everyone at 135 and the full compliment of the four kings as well as Benitez he did incredibly well. He had down periods where he himself wasn't viable, as well.