Roberto Duran vs Julio Cesar Chavez Sr

[James9753]

Who wins between two prime versions of Roberto Duran and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr at 135lbs and 140lbs. A bloody war and slugfest, or a one sided affair?

Who wins in this epic contest?

[bigjack]

That would be an absolute dream fight for me,neither would take a backward step for sure and i couldn't pick a winner,neither would get stopped that's for sure.

[DrDuke]

Duran would have won. He was more advanced boxer.

[SenorPipino]

Duran would have won. He was more advanced boxer.

Absolutely.

Better speed. Better defensively. Less predictable in his attack.

He also was the harder one punch fighter although Chavez could break anyone down over the course.

Two terrific chins so it could go the distance. But Chavez could be a prickly, whiny sort when faced with adversity.

I think he quits on his stool around the 10th round claiming injury.

[bigjack]

Duran would have won. He was more advanced boxer.

Absolutely.

Better speed. Better defensively. Less predictable in his attack.

He also was the harder one punch fighter although Chavez could break anyone down over the course.

Two terrific chins so it could go the distance. But Chavez could be a prickly, whiny sort when faced with adversity.

I think he quits on his stool around the 10th round claiming injury.

Chavez at his peak was an amazing fighter,relentless in his attacks,and despite his style,was often difficult to catch cleanly.I don't believe he was a whiny sort at his peak,that came a bit later when he was showing signs of decline,great matchup though.

[SenorPipino]

Duran would have won. He was more advanced boxer.

Absolutely.

Better speed. Better defensively. Less predictable in his attack.

He also was the harder one punch fighter although Chavez could break anyone down over the course.

Two terrific chins so it could go the distance. But Chavez could be a prickly, whiny sort when faced with adversity.

I think he quits on his stool around the 10th round claiming injury.

Chavez at his peak was an amazing fighter,relentless in his attacks,and despite his style,was often difficult to catch cleanly.I don't believe he was a whiny sort at his peak,that came a bit later when he was showing signs of decline,great matchup though.

I don't think the whiny, bitter attitude was something that suddenly became a part of Chavez' nature.

It was always there. But when he was young he seldom encountered real adversity in the ring, so those traits didn't surface.

But Chavez would definitely face adversity in a matchup with Duran.

[Taansend]

What a fight. I'd have to lean towards Duran. But he wouldn't have it easy.

[elmersalsa]

Two of my favorite boxers. I lean to The Hands of Stone to win by unanimous decision in a great battle.

The great Julio Cesar Chavez, aka The Culiacan Lion, was a slow starter. Duran was a fast starter. Duran had more speed of hands and feet. He also hit a little harder than Chavez, but, Chavez in his prime had one of boxing's greatest chins of all time. Same as Duran.

It would be a fight for young bucks to learn the art of how to fight INSIDE! Fighting inside is a LOST ART NOWADAYS.

[Nile4000]

Duran by 13th round stoppage.

[Matt W]

The 'Sr' was unnecessary detail haha!

[SenorPipino]

The 'Sr' was unnecessary detail haha!

Probably.

But it's strange that whenever I hear the name Julio Cesar Chavez, the first image that pops into my mind is of fat Junior rolling a joint.

I bet plenty others think the same way.

[SenorPipino]

I read somewhere a few days back that another Son of the Legend has emerged on the boxing scene.

Roberto Duran Jr.

He's not exactly a kid but a 29 year old welterweight with a 1-0 record. The win was by KO in four rounds over the expected non descript opponent.

Junior Duran doesn't figure to ever match his dad in ring accomplishments, but he has the old man's bravado.

"My dad had power. I also have power," Duran warns. "To be honest, I think I can hit harder than him."

But can you fight as well or better than your father, Junior? That's the key to success.