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I know this topic has come up before. I've just watch a bunch of Duran clips on youtube and I was just thinking him versus Oscar at lightweight would be an amazing bout. I think I would go with Oscar but who knows Duran could gut it out. What are some other great dream matches.
There's a few people I would have liked to see Duran up against, to see how good he really was.
Arguello at lightweight would be one, although Arguello arrived maybe a little late at lightweight for Duran Maybe Benitez at Junior Welterweight. Not sure if Benitez would have the experience at JW to beat Duran, but I'd give him a decent shot at welterweight. Also Aaron Pryor. Of course there is also Chavez, but again Chavez came along a little to late.
Duran smashes everybody at Lightweight.
Pryor v Duran at 140 would have been fun to watch. Also Duran v Mosely at 135 would have been great also.
Is this even a Duran thread?
I think he loses to a prime Pernell Whitaker at Lightweight, Roberto Duran often had some troubles with boxers. And Pernell Whitaker would frustrate Roberto Duran all night, it would be close but Pernell Whitaker would win a decision IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
And remember Roberto Duran's workrate wouldn't bother him. Because Pernell Whitaker at Lightweight could throw 100 punches a round near enough.
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
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Originally Posted by eagle
Not necassarily a Duran thread. Just thinking of great fight's. To me Duran Whitaker would be a borefest. With Duran chasing and chasing and Whitaker running and running.
Another great fight would be Sandy Saddler vs Manny Pacquiao at featherweight my god man need I say more.
Pernell Whitaker vs Floyd Mayweather (Lightweight)
Sugar Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather (Welterweight)
Tito Trinidad vs Thomas Hearns (Welter/Junior Middleweight)
Shane Mosley vs Sugar Ray Leonard (Catch weight, 143-145)
Juan Manuel Marquez vs Erik Morales (Featherweight)
Manny Pacquiao vs Naseem Hamed (Featherweight)
Muhammad Ali vs Lennox Lewis (Heavyweight)
Marvin Hagler vs Bernard Hopkins (Middleweight)
Mike Tyson vs Joe Frazier (Heavyweight)
Roy Jones Jr. vs Evander Holyfield (Catch weight 185-190)
These are just some matches that I, personally, would've loved to see...
I've never been into Whitaker but the things you say when you talk about him got me intrigued. I looked at a bunch of footage of him, he is sick! I've never seen anyone slip, duck, or just flat out got out of the way of punches before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nonito DonaireI think he loses to a prime Pernell Whitaker at Lightweight, Roberto Duran often had some troubles with boxers. And Pernell Whitaker would frustrate Roberto Duran all night, it would be close but Pernell Whitaker would win a decision IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
And remember Roberto Duran's workrate wouldn't bother him. Because Pernell Whitaker at Lightweight could throw 100 punches a round near enough.
Pernell Whitaker vs Miguel SantantaQuote:
Originally Posted by C-LoI've never been into Whitaker but the things you say when you talk about him got me intrigued. I looked at a bunch of footage of him, he is sick! I've never seen anyone slip, duck, or just flat out got out of the way of punches before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nonito DonaireI think he loses to a prime Pernell Whitaker at Lightweight, Roberto Duran often had some troubles with boxers. And Pernell Whitaker would frustrate Roberto Duran all night, it would be close but Pernell Whitaker would win a decision IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
And remember Roberto Duran's workrate wouldn't bother him. Because Pernell Whitaker at Lightweight could throw 100 punches a round near enough.
Pernell Whitaker vs Roger Mayweather
Pernell Whitaker vs Greg Haugen
Pernell Whitaker vs Jose Luis Ramirez 2
Pernell Whitaker vs Juan Nazario
Pernell Whitaker vs Azumah Nelson
Pernell Whitaker vs Buddy McGirt 1/2
You should watch these fights if you haven't seen em. Also watch his fight with Diosbelys Hurtado, because he was nowhere near his best in that fight. But showed a champions heart to comeback.
Tyson Vs ALI
Agreed true legend.Quote:
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Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Would have been nice if he actually had some ATGs to fight at lightweight, but I guess we'll have to stick with the "Would haves".Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
Duran vs PBF, will be No Mas 2!
Yes and against Manny Pac and Amir Khan ;D:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by KananKrus
No it would be Wilfredo Benitez vs Roberto Duran 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by KananKrus
John Mugabi vs. Tony Ayala
Tony Ayala vs. Fernando Vargas
I was always a Benitez fan, and I would have liked to see a rematch against Duran too. The first fight Duran really didn't trouble Benitez much at all. Off day for Duran I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nonito DonaireNo it would be Wilfredo Benitez vs Roberto Duran 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by KananKrus
Ray Robinson vs PBF (welter)
SRR - He had one of the best mixes of power and speed in history. He was an amazing combination puncher with great technical ability, crushing power, and a tough chin (he was never knocked out).
PBF - (With amazing reflexes, speed, power, and defense.)
GREAT FEATHER DIVI
Pep vs Pac
Azumah vs JMM
Gomez vs Morales
Saddler vs MAB
Sanchez vs Hamed
H. Armstrong vs Kostya Tszyu (welter)
Kostya had super-human power with both hands; especially for some one weighing only 140 pounds. In his prime, Kostya only lost once and dominated the welterweight division for over 7 years without losing.
"Hurricane Hank" is the only boxer to hold championships in three divisions simultaneously (featherweight, lightweight and welterweight). Henry was a very aggressive fight who constantly threw punches.
Read that Wilfred Benitez had fallen into hard times on top of a debilitating condition brought about by boxing. It is sad, the plight of these former great warriors of the square ring!Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMI was always a Benitez fan, and I would have liked to see a rematch against Duran too. The first fight Duran really didn't trouble Benitez much at all. Off day for Duran I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nonito DonaireNo it would be Wilfredo Benitez vs Roberto Duran 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by KananKrus
Muhammad Ali vs. Rock Marciano... has it already been mentioned?
Yeah, you got that right. There is a foundation set up to make it easy for people to help him, but I don't think it brings in much money. A page for donations to the fund is set up at wilfredbenitez.comQuote:
Originally Posted by KananKrusRead that Wilfred Benitez had fallen into hard times on top of a debilitating condition brought about by boxing. It is sad, the plight of these former great warriors of the square ring!Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMI was always a Benitez fan, and I would have liked to see a rematch against Duran too. The first fight Duran really didn't trouble Benitez much at all. Off day for Duran I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nonito Donaire
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Originally Posted by antimoron
IMO Ray Robinson could not even be touched at welterweight. Imagine if he actually trained for 3 months and then fought. The man would simple be even more ridiculous. Training for 3 weeks then fighting was how it was done back then but with 3 months or more of training PBF would not stand a chance against Sugar.
I don't transact monetary stuff electronically tho'. Maybe I can find a postal ad somewhere that serves the same... Very well then, I just found a better use for the twenty I just found under my couch! Lucky me!Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMYeah, you got that right. There is a foundation set up to make it easy for people to help him, but I don't think it brings in much money. A page for donations to the fund is set up at wilfredbenitez.comQuote:
Originally Posted by KananKrusRead that Wilfred Benitez had fallen into hard times on top of a debilitating condition brought about by boxing. It is sad, the plight of these former great warriors of the square ring!Quote:
Originally Posted by CGM
the page also features a postal address.Quote:
Originally Posted by KananKrusI don't transact monetary stuff electronically tho'. Maybe I can find a postal ad somewhere that serves the same... Very well then, I just found a better use for the twenty I just found under my couch! Lucky me!Quote:
Originally Posted by CGMYeah, you got that right. There is a foundation set up to make it easy for people to help him, but I don't think it brings in much money. A page for donations to the fund is set up at wilfredbenitez.comQuote:
Originally Posted by KananKrus
Bob Foster vs Michael Spinks
Carlos Monzon vs Marvin Hagler
Salvador Sanchez vs. Alexis Arguello
After he died, I'd read there was some talk of him moving up to face Alexis.
Alexis Arguello did not look very good against Pryor, a much shorter fighter... was it two times? It looked like he was too slow, without reflecting age.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackRazor
Sanchez with his speed and workrate, would have embarassed Alexis, irregardless that the later was touted then as being the most accurate puncher of the times.
I wonder prime against prime, would Arguello been able to keep up with Sanchez.
Eusebio Pedroza was one guy that Salvador Sanchez should have faced. I'm not sure why it didn't happen. Personally I don't think Pedroza got the credit he deserved. I think he gives Sanchez all he can handle.
Great fights !Quote:
Originally Posted by C-Lo
Pernell Whitaker vs Floyd Mayweather (Lightweight) - Whitaker points
Sugar Ray Leonard vs Floyd Mayweather (Welterweight) - Leonard Points
Tito Trinidad vs Thomas Hearns (Welter/Junior Middleweight) - Trinidad ko
Shane Mosley vs Sugar Ray Leonard (Catch weight, 143-145) - Leonard points
Juan Manuel Marquez vs Erik Morales (Featherweight) - Morales points
Manny Pacquiao vs Naseem Hamed (Featherweight) - Hamed KO
Muhammad Ali vs Lennox Lewis (Heavyweight) - Lewis points
Marvin Hagler vs Bernard Hopkins (Middleweight) - Hopkins points
Mike Tyson vs Joe Frazier (Heavyweight) - Tyson KO
Roy Jones Jr. vs Evander Holyfield (Catch weight 185-190) - Holyfield KO