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30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 03:13
by paddy chavez
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.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 03:24
by Onetimeonly
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.
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.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 03:26
by paddy chavez
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24
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.
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.
It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it live
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 03:31
by Onetimeonly
paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:26
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24
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.
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.
It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it live
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.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 07:12
by elmersalsa
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.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 09:52
by Ketchel
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.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 09:58
by Paci
Duran had more lives then a cat, that for sure. Also a awesome feat.
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 10:48
by Duran1970
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.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 10:51
by Duran1970
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:31
paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:26
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24
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.
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.
It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it live
Awesome, 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.
Was a Friday night
Re: 30 years ago Duran beat Barkley.
Posted: 25 Feb 2019, 16:12
by elmersalsa
Duran1970 wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 10:51
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:31
paddy chavez wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:26
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑25 Feb 2019, 03:24
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.
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.
It was the next day in the UK but it was before instant access to results so it was like watching it live
Awesome, 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.
Was a Friday night
A very cold Friday night in Atlantic City, NJ