Quote Originally Posted by TIC View Post
the fab four wanted no part of him
Agreed, at that time Duran took on Hitman Hearns and got destroyed. Mike was not that type of one punch hitter so he would have systematically beaten Duran over the distance.

Hagler took on Mugabi instead of McCallum who may not have been a big enough name.

Leonard was doing his retirement and come back at the time.