Re: Greatest Fighters over 40 years old...
Duran never really had a big win past 40, although he did weed out a lot of fighters for the middle weight division.
I don't remember the Lawlor fight and I am a pretty big Duran fan. He did get outboxed by Kirkland Liang, which was a little embarrassing. But he had some more than just redeeming moments after his campaign below WW.
Duran had the Davey Moore fight after SRL 2, he beat Barkley, and he almost beat Hagler in case any of you forgot. I (and the judges) had him ahead after 12 rounds... unfortunately they had to fight 15 rounds and with the 13th round a swing round, plus Duran losing the last 2 rounds clearly from no fuel left in the tank. It was really a razor thin decision and a tactical fight. Reminded me of JMMarquez and Barrera in a lot of ways. Two very seasoned/game fighters in the twilight of their careers dishing out every different punch and trick in the book!
Check that fight out if you ever get a chance.
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