Duran Vs Chavez at lightweight in their primes who would win?

[Violent Demise]

Duran fought the likes of Leonard, Hearns and Hagler need I say more

What's that got to do with this thread? He fought none of them at Lightweight

[eagle]

Duran fought the likes of Leonard, Hearns and Hagler need I say more

What's that got to do with this thread? He fought none of them at Lightweight

My thoughts exactly.

[Pavlik]

Duran fought the likes of Leonard, Hearns and Hagler need I say more

What's that got to do with this thread? He fought none of them at Lightweight

Duran was still an excellent fighter above his natural weight class against legendary caliber fighters even in losing efforts, I can just imagine how great he was in his natural weight class.

[Julius Rain]

i gotta go with duran, i still think sugar ray couldn't beat him at his best and that was above lightweight.

[p4pking]

Duran fought the likes of Leonard, Hearns and Hagler need I say more

What's that got to do with this thread? He fought none of them at Lightweight

I dunno about that, really. The fact that Duran was able to beat Leonard at Welter, and go 15 rounds with Hagler at middleweight is probably largely due to the ring smarts he had that would have proven to much for Chavez imo. Not saying it directly supports that thought, but I couldn't imagine Chavez ever even living with SRL at welter, not to mention go 15 with Hagler and fight all the bigger guys like Duran did. He was a monsterous Super feather and LW as well, but Duran was clearly a better natural fighter imo, and just as strong at lightweight as Chavez.

[Dark Lord Al]

draw 15

[Kel]

Duran would win but it would be a good fight as long as it lasted.

[Pavlik]

Duran fought the likes of Leonard, Hearns and Hagler need I say more

What's that got to do with this thread? He fought none of them at Lightweight

I dunno about that, really. The fact that Duran was able to beat Leonard at Welter, and go 15 rounds with Hagler at middleweight is probably largely due to the ring smarts he had that would have proven to much for Chavez imo. Not saying it directly supports that thought, but I couldn't imagine Chavez ever even living with SRL at welter, not to mention go 15 with Hagler and fight all the bigger guys like Duran did. He was a monsterous Super feather and LW as well, but Duran was clearly a better natural fighter imo, and just as strong at lightweight as Chavez.

Exactly!!! and as stated by the Wind. As great a fighter Chavez is, Duran is a LEGEND. I don't want to go by the QUALITY of fighters Duran has met in his career because Chavez will definitely fail in comparison. I really don't think a lightning fast super skilled fighter like Meldrick Taylor but was featherfisted a total threat to Chavez.

[Master]

Chavez would give a very good account of himself against Duran and I do not think Duran could stop him, JCC had an excellent chin and solid defence. Duran would also have to deal with the onslaught of the superstar so it will not be all one way. Finally JCC fought at Super Feather and was a champion at that weight.

[brucelee]

Duran all the way for me. I grew up loving his fights except late in his career.

[rjj tszyu]

Duran fought the likes of Leonard, Hearns and Hagler need I say more

What's that got to do with this thread? He fought none of them at Lightweight

And Only beat 1 of them who beat him back twice. Chavez may well have faired similarily! I still stick with Duran thought just thought I'd point that out

[Spicoli]

Chavez was so brief at Pure lightweight but was solid at Jr.Light as well.I think some tend to overlook him there....almost like a "Pre Taylor-Post Taylor" situation?I think Duran takes it at Lightweight over distance and some what wide