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Wee Tommy wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 06:39

elmersalsa wrote: ↑21 Mar 2022, 20:24

Ambling Alp II wrote: ↑21 Mar 2022, 15:59 Most people understand that when you aren't in the ring for more than 2 years like Leonard you aren't going to be as sharp.
Duran won a disputable decision when he wasn't rusty. You can call it "clowning" all that you want. Leonard, Ali, Tunney, Jones etc. did the same thing, only were much better at it. Duran got hit more than he should have and was not very effective offensively. Unimpressive performance by Duran.

Everybody got a bad day at the office. Including Duran and Leonard.

Very true. Head to head Duran and Leonard are difficult to split. Maybe if they had 10 fights at their peak it would be five each or 6-4 one way or another.

I only rate Leonard slightly above Duran because he beat better fighters. Anyone who rates Duran higher is entitled to. Both all time greats.