Roberto Duran vs Alexis Arguello, 135 lbs

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  1. loadedgloves

    loadedgloves "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    I'll keep my pick to myself for now, what do you guys think?

    Ah fuck it

    Arguello would land with accurate and heavy artillery early on as Duran fought to the inside, but the pace, power and subtle defensive skills of Duran would wear him down. Arguello finishes on his feet but is very clearly defeated.

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    Hut*Hut The Mackintosh of temazepam

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    There'd be no loser in this fight. Sub atomic strings would sigh contentedly. Tibet would become free & China would keep the land all at once. Jews and Arabs would unite in worship of The Duran, The Thin Man and the Holy Spirit. Nuclear fusion would become stable inside the ring and tranquilize all anxieties.
     
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    Ugotabe Kidding WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Duran would probably win a decision as he could take Arguello's punches and Arguello, despite all his technical mastery, was hittable at close quarters
     
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    Xplosive X-MOD Bad Motherfucker

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    Duran beats the shit outta Arguello, and stops him late.
     
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    I like Duran's great defensive acuity in this one... Arguello definitely stings him with some beauties, but his approach is far too measured to handle the combination of Duran's pace and his ability to move his head so quickly to slip and counter coming in. Alexis was very tough and resilient, hard to see him getting stopped even close to his prime years, but if anyone could wear him out, it's Duran. Beautiful fight, though
     

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