Why was the fight in Montreal? Tax reasons?
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Re: Does Anyone Else Think SRL Beat Roberto Duran In The Brawl In Montreal ?
Why was the fight in Montreal? Tax reasons?
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Re: Does Anyone Else Think SRL Beat Roberto Duran In The Brawl In Montreal ?
Leonard returned to the Olympic Stadium in Montreal to defend his title against Duran, because that's where Leonard had won a gold medal, in the 1976 Summer Olympics.Originally Posted by Master
Duran only received $1.5 million for the 1st fight, and Leonard, working for a percentage of the closed-circuit gate as well as a guarantee, received over $9 million, I guess Ray got the last laugh, especially in the rematch.
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Last edited by Mars_ax; 08-23-2011 at 02:49 PM.
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Re: Does Anyone Else Think SRL Beat Roberto Duran In The Brawl In Montreal ?
Leonard won even though he lost the fight. Going toe-to-toe was a self-created drama providing a win-win scenario for him. Even if he lost he would gain the rep of a warrior.
I think the saavy SRL knew this and I believe him when he says he contemplated doing the same for the Hagler fight. But Duran was smaller and coming up to Leonard's class, so he made for a better bet.
Leonard's sense of drama is a big part of what makes him great. I can see him manufacturing some.
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Re: Does Anyone Else Think SRL Beat Roberto Duran In The Brawl In Montreal ?
Haven't watched the fight in ages but I had Leonard winning
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