Benitez/Duran/Hagler/Hearns/Leonard- let's sort it out.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Some of you are questioning why I rated Duran over Hagler and Hearns.

Keep in mind that lightweight was his prime weight division and he moved up to beat a young Leonard even when he was past his best.. Hagler couldnt even beat Leonard who was coming off of a long layoff..

Sure he lost to Hearns but that was more of a style thing and he still beat a prime Leonard who beat the man but more importantly, he moved up again to beat Iran Barkley who had knocked out Hearns in the previous bout.. Lastly, Duran went 15 rounds with Hagler and fought well enough to a point where some fans questioned the verdict.. Hearns got KTFO early by Hagler..

It's criminal to rate Hagler and Hearns over Roberto Duran..

[Sleepwalker]

That particular era: Hagler >>>> Duran

All Time: Duran >>>> Hagler

Imo, Duran took a legacy hit fighting in that era, whether "No Mas" had ever happened or not.