Roberto Duran vs Aaron Pryor at 140

Great match up but I go with Duran in that one. Pryor was a high volume guy but he didn't move away or focus on defense, he moved in and out in straight lines and threw nonstop punches. Duran had slow feet, as evidenced in the second Leomard fight, but he fought his best against guys who attacked him and tried to beat him up inside (except Hearns who was MUCH bigger).

When Prime Leonard, Prime Hagler, Prime Barkley, Prime Davey Moore...etc. tried to beat him up or overwhelm him, he used his outstanding inside ability and toughness to put on GREAT performances. Pryor was a beast n would've lasted te distance, but Duran was AMAZING in the inside. Watch footage of him.

I see Roberto fighting effectively on the inside, slipping, parrying, catching and countering to beat Pryor up and physically impose his will/move him around the ring. Pryor would never quit and throw 100 punches a round, keeping it close and entertaining, but Duran's inside game and body attack would be the difference in one of the ATG best fights ever. Would've been a phenomenal match up.

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Originally Posted by Beanflicker

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Originally Posted by SlimTrae

Both guys never really fought in eras that were packed with prime talent,,especially Duran@ LW.

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Ain't that the truth.

People talk about this motherfucker like he's invincible at 135 because he beat Esteban DeJesus and Ken Buchanan.

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Wanted to quote mikeod,...but this deserves a LOL!
You both made my day!

If there's anyone who gets more overrated than Duran it's fuckin Aaron Pryor.

We should be talking about Pryor vs Chavez. That to me makes for a more viable fight.

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Originally Posted by Jimanuel Boogustus

If there's anyone who gets more overrated than Duran it's fuckin Aaron Pryor.

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Hmmmm... maybe!

The hawk never had the balls to move up just said no one fight him well the guy never tried to go to 147 and see what he could do. When he went to 147 he got his ass kicked and his best wins are guys who were great at 126 well good for you dude wtf makes him so great really.

If Pryor leaves that Magic bottle alone then Duran takes him over the distance in a real thriller.

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Originally Posted by Manos de Piedra

If Pryor leaves that Magic bottle alone then Duran takes him over the distance in a real thriller.

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What if he does take the magic bottle? The one Panama Lewis mixed??

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Originally Posted by Beanflicker

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Originally Posted by Manos de Piedra

If Pryor leaves that Magic bottle alone then Duran takes him over the distance in a real thriller.

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What if he does take the magic bottle? The one Panama Lewis mixed??

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Duran's hands are made of stone so he would have beat Pryor up enough before the late round magic bottle to have it's effect.

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Originally Posted by Beanflicker

Who'd win this? I think Duran gets his ass beat.

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these guys would have to fight 3 times or even 4------- I say The Hawk wins 2 of 4, with 1 draw.

I think the only certain thing is that it would be a war and a lot of punches would be thrown and landed around the face and midsection.