I say Armstrong by a decision.
2006-12-19 17:52:22 · 9 answers · asked by James R 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
DURAN - W 103 (KO's 70) TF 119 - W pct 87% - KO pct 58% - wins over Buchanan (I thought that was a low blow foul that wasn't called), Leonard, Cuevas, Moore, I. Barkley and Palomino - KO'ed by Leonard (quit in the ring), Hearns and W. Joppy - #28 ranked puncher - #5 ranked fighter
Won titles at 135, 147, 154 and 160
ARMSTRONG - W 151 (KO's 100) TF 182 - W pct 83% - KO pct 55% - wins over Ross, Jenkins, Ambers and Massey - KO'ed by Zivic - #2 ranked fighter
Held 3 titles simultaneously - 126, 135 and 147
This a classic match-up between 2 all-time great boxers. This fight will be closer than everyone expects. I have Duran in a close/slim majority decision.
2006-12-20 01:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question sir! I assume you are talking about 15 rounds and at lightweight. This would be a fantastic fight between two legendary fighters. Armstrong would probably throw the higher volume of punches with Duran landing some great counter right hands during this fight, I believe that Duran was a better defensive fighter although he was also very aggressive, This would be a fight of wills with two very determined fighters going at it every round. I believe that it would be a very close fight with a lot of momentum changes with Duran emerging the victor by split decision and a clamoring for a rematch,
2006-12-20 09:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duran
2006-12-19 23:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by frog eye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
James R - Good question. What weight are they fighting at? I'll match them up at lightweight. Both fighters are relentless/pressure style type fighters. My gut feeling tells me Duran is the better defensive fighter. He was able to press his opponents to the ropes and work both the body, head and at the same time he was able to make his foe miss with tremendous upper body movement. He was tremendous at rolling with punches also. Duran wins a close unanimous decision with both fighters being exhausted at fights end.
2006-12-20 10:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Brent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I wouldn't really know about this fight I know how tough Duran is but Armstrong was no slouch either. A tough fight, what ever the out come too hard too decide.
2006-12-20 18:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by Bru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hanks footwork and handspeed would be too much for duran ,i am also a huge fan of duran,but armstrong was the real deal,and i would have to give it a unanimous points win for armstrong.
2006-12-20 09:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by anthony s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know I KNOW Armstrong's RECORD and I think he is one of the greatest fighter ever but Roberto Duran is one of my favorite fighters I don,t have enough info on Armstrong meaning I haven,t seen a lot of his fights but I do know it would be a hell of a fight neather fighter would back down it would go 15 with Duran winning a close decision
2006-12-20 00:35:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a great, great question.
Duran wins. Too skillful, too strong. Can you picture Armstrong beating Ray Leonard?
2006-12-19 18:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's close, but Duran would probably win on a decison that is a nail biter.
2006-12-20 06:27:30 · answer #9 · answered by zebbie g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋