I just see that it was 30 ago yesterday that Duran pulled off one of his best victories vs the much bigger and younger Barkley . I remember watching it at a girlfriend's place and I broke the sofa jumping up and falling back on it when Duran floored the blade.
It was Duran's last great performance and he showed all the fire and skill that made him who he was.
30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
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Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
How did you see it live? I had to wait a week or so for USA or ESPN to show it. Amazing fight and performance.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:13 I just see that it was 30 ago yesterday that Duran pulled off one of his best victories vs the much bigger and younger Barkley . I remember watching it at a girlfriend's place and I broke the sofa jumping up and falling back on it when Duran floored the blade.
It was Duran's last great performance and he showed all the fire and skill that made him who he was.
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Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it liveOnetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24How did you see it live? I had to wait a week or so for USA or ESPN to show it. Amazing fight and performance.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:13 I just see that it was 30 ago yesterday that Duran pulled off one of his best victories vs the much bigger and younger Barkley . I remember watching it at a girlfriend's place and I broke the sofa jumping up and falling back on it when Duran floored the blade.
It was Duran's last great performance and he showed all the fire and skill that made him who he was.
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Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Awesome, I remember seeing the result on ESPN at a bar and losing my shit. I wonder why they dont try some fights during the week. All the big ones were week days, I think that was. Not that it was big heading in.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:26It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it liveOnetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24How did you see it live? I had to wait a week or so for USA or ESPN to show it. Amazing fight and performance.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:13 I just see that it was 30 ago yesterday that Duran pulled off one of his best victories vs the much bigger and younger Barkley . I remember watching it at a girlfriend's place and I broke the sofa jumping up and falling back on it when Duran floored the blade.
It was Duran's last great performance and he showed all the fire and skill that made him who he was.
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Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
That win over Iran Barkley got to put Roberto with the top 5 greatest pound per pound boxers that ever lived. It was his most courageous performance. I thought I saw everything about him. At 37, and being washed up, he pulled another miracle.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
I remember my father crying tears of joy as Duran took the title from Barkley. He was a massive Duran fan.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Duran had more lives then a cat, that for sure. Also a awesome feat.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Watched it live on TSN..me and my brother Goin absolutely crazy all fight..what a performance...we were jumping and screaming like two lil kids...I was so jacked that I stayed up and watched the replay a few hours later.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Was a Friday nightOnetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:31Awesome, I remember seeing the result on ESPN at a bar and losing my poo. I wonder why they dont try some fights during the week. All the big ones were week days, I think that was. Not that it was big heading in.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:26It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it liveOnetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24How did you see it live? I had to wait a week or so for USA or ESPN to show it. Amazing fight and performance.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:13 I just see that it was 30 ago yesterday that Duran pulled off one of his best victories vs the much bigger and younger Barkley . I remember watching it at a girlfriend's place and I broke the sofa jumping up and falling back on it when Duran floored the blade.
It was Duran's last great performance and he showed all the fire and skill that made him who he was.
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Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
A very cold Friday night in Atlantic City, NJDuran1970 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 10:51Was a Friday nightOnetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:31Awesome, I remember seeing the result on ESPN at a bar and losing my poo. I wonder why they dont try some fights during the week. All the big ones were week days, I think that was. Not that it was big heading in.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:26It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it liveOnetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24How did you see it live? I had to wait a week or so for USA or ESPN to show it. Amazing fight and performance.paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:13 I just see that it was 30 ago yesterday that Duran pulled off one of his best victories vs the much bigger and younger Barkley . I remember watching it at a girlfriend's place and I broke the sofa jumping up and falling back on it when Duran floored the blade.
It was Duran's last great performance and he showed all the fire and skill that made him who he was.