Roberto Duran just wasn't very good

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  1. mikE

    mikE "Twinkle Toes" McJack

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    Agree.

    Duran gets licked by a lot of people whose opinion I respect, but I think he is very overrated. And I base this as much on watching his fights as the things you mention. He just has too many losses against mediocre fighters.

    I think Duran is licked by people who like fighters like Toney and Holyfield. Guys with excellent wins, shit losses, but excuses for the losses.

    Duran did beat the guy I rank #1 overall, Leonard, so obviously I don't think he sucks or anything, but he is nowhere near as good as he gets credit for being.
     
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    dsimon writes:

    Stinger do you think Cotto is in the same mold? Obviously Cotto has yet to prove the greatness of Duran, but I see similarities with the mentality and the strategy. Cotto could be great the same way... time will tell.
     
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