Roberto Duran vs Aaron Pryor at 140

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[THE THIRD MAN]

The Duran of 1980 BEATS Pryor of 1980. Pryor was simply too careless, he would've walked into some heavy duty Duran punches and would not have got up swinging his arms around like a windmill.
Pryor was super hyped up before every fight, the bottle controversy has tarnished his reputation and Duran in 1980 was every bit the beast and legend that has made him famous in boxing.
Pryor's best wins were against an old Cervantes and built up featherweight Arguello, Pryor facing a determined 12 year veteran with hands of stone is a different ball game altogether.

I give Pryor more chance of beating Leonard in 1980 than him beating Duran.

The last time we ever saw Roberto Duran at his best was June 1980. If that had've been Roberto Duran's last fight he would still be regarded as an all time great and boxing legend.
See pre fight ring instructions Leonard V Duran 1, look closely at Duran, he is focused, he look mean, he is switched on, look closely at Leonard, he looks away from Duran, he looks at his feet, he tries not to make eye contact and i cannot help thinking he was a beaten man right there and then, he has a look of a man who is thinking "what the fuck am i doing here"?

Duran knew it too, he knew it after the fight also and it all went to his head leading to poor preparation for the rematch just 6 months later. Duran should've made Leonard stew for at least 12 months. Leonard to his credit turned that psychological advantage completely around, worked on plan b and caused the most embarrassing moment in Duran's career.

I have re-assessed Aaron Pryor, i don't think he beats Duran, Leoanrd or Mayweather. Both Chavez and Tszyu had huge punching power and at some point in all the mayhem Pryor would get caught. by both. Whitaker would make Pryor look foolish!

[Master]

Duran could be out boxed by Pryor is not doing that. Duran should win in a thriller going the full 12/15 rounds of mayhem provided Pryor does not drink from the infamous black bottle.

[johnsebastianmiran]

A brawl for it all is Duran's passion but Pryor was not going to be out boxing Duran. Mr Duran has been underrated in certain areas of the square ring. He forced Leonard to fight. Dejesus 2 he out boxed him leaving the audience and sports professionals with their mouths open. I was at ringside for a few of Duran's fights and the only thing that was more incredible than the action was the speed of critic's jaws hitting the floor. Yes, Duran beats Pryor who was also one of my favorites and very entertaining especially after hitting the canvass in some fights and knocking out the ones who did it. hands of stone had an advantage for years, he was a natural and then he gained some skills.

[Bill Paxtom]

The Duran of 1980 BEATS Pryor of 1980. Pryor was simply to careless, he would've walked into some heavy duty Duran punches and would not have got up swinging his arms around like a windmill.

Pryor's best wins were against an old Cervantes and built up featherweight Arguello, Pryor facing a determined 12 year veteran with hands of stone is different ball game altogether.

I give Pryor more chance of beating Leonard in 1980 than him beating Duran.

The last time we ever saw Roberto Duran at his best was June 1980.

Right on the Mark

[SlimTrae]

Pryor was indeed careless, but he was not chinny.
Pryor also settles down as fights progress.
Both guys never really fought in eras that were packed with prime talent,,especially Duran@ LW.

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

Ain't that the truth.

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

[SlimTrae]

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

Ain't that the truth.

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

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

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

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.

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

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