Quote Originally Posted by Terry Nutkins
Duran was never a devastating puncher, even as a lightweight. He had very good power, in all his shots, but even at 135 he wore guys down. He retained his power throughout the 15 rounds which was remarkable, but he should never be included in such a list. Nigel Benn's inclusion at super middle is myopic to say the least. Benn didn't carry his firepower up to SM and his records reveals everything you need to know. Even as a middle weight, in true world class company, he wasn't nearly as devastating as say Jackson or Mcellen. Not even in the same ballpark.

Hearns hit harder than Norris did at JR middle, no question. And the gold toothed swaggering Mexican Oliveres is a must inclusion.
I actually disagree on both counts here.
In relation to Duran, it must be said that in retrospect he had onme of the most amazing careers ever. I t seemed that throughout his career he not only retained his power, but actually increased it as he climbed weights.
His win over Barkley at Supermiddle was a result ofhis power as in truth, his size should really have disabled him from claiming a title at that weight.

As for Benn. Nigel was a ferocious Middleweight, but it seems to be the common consensus that he was in actuality better at Super Middleweight. Similarly to the Leonard-Hearns series many felt that the runner up in their first fight actually won the second fight despuite a draw being awarded. (I'm refering to the Eubank fights of course.) In my view Nigel at Super Middleweight was not only strengthened physically in his ability to withstand punishment, but his power was actually asdamaging as it had been at 160.