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Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 25 Nov 2022, 15:31
by goose 5
154 and 160. 12 rounds each.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 26 Nov 2022, 13:24
by elmersalsa
Only movers at those weight classes were Roberto Duran's problem.
John "The Beast" Mugabi was perfect for a guy like Roberto Duran. Duran would kick his ass....bad!
I am talking about the Duran that destroyed Davey Moore
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 26 Nov 2022, 14:44
by keithmoonhangover
elmersalsa wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 13:24
Only movers at those weight classes were Roberto Duran's problem.
John "The Beast" Mugabi was perfect for a guy like Roberto Duran. Duran would kick his ass....bad!
I am talking about the Duran that destroyed Davey Moore
Hearns took center ring against Duran and bombed him out.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 26 Nov 2022, 16:58
by gilgamesh
It depends on when we do the matchup. In 1985 and '86 Duran was kinda living the high life, and not really on point the way he'd been. Mugabi was peaking a a fighter during that time, and if it's the Mugabi that fought Hagler for the title. He may well be too much for the smaller Duran.
However, fast forward a few years when Duran got a reinvigorated energy and Mugabi had began to slip and I'd favor Duran to break down Mugabi and either stop him late or win a decision.
In a scenario where both would be at their very best. I'd favor Duran, but it'd be a hard struggle because Mugabi was tough and the bigger man.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 27 Nov 2022, 08:00
by scorpio83
The Hands of Stone would tame "The Beast" at both weights with Duran stopping Mugabi in late rounds at 154lbs and decision him at 160lbs.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 27 Nov 2022, 10:22
by Nile4000
Duran close UD, very,very tough fight.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 27 Nov 2022, 20:02
by elmersalsa
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 14:44
elmersalsa wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 13:24
Only movers at those weight classes were Roberto Duran's problem.
John "The Beast" Mugabi was perfect for a guy like Roberto Duran. Duran would kick his ass....bad!
I am talking about the Duran that destroyed Davey Moore
Hearns took center ring against Duran and bombed him out.
That didn't happen at 147lbs.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 27 Nov 2022, 20:04
by elmersalsa
scorpio83 wrote: ↑27 Nov 2022, 08:00
The Hands of Stone would tame "The Beast" at both weights with Duran stopping Mugabi in late rounds at 154lbs and decision him at 160lbs.
That's the way I see it. It has to be a well conditioned and motivated Duran, though. Any other version like when he fought Kirkland Laing or the great Wilfred Benitez and he would get destroyed by The Beast.
Re: Roberto Duran versus John Mugabi
Posted: 28 Nov 2022, 04:20
by keithmoonhangover
elmersalsa wrote: ↑27 Nov 2022, 20:02
keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 14:44
elmersalsa wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 13:24
Only movers at those weight classes were Roberto Duran's problem.
John "The Beast" Mugabi was perfect for a guy like Roberto Duran. Duran would kick his ass....bad!
Which weight was Duran Vs Moore?
I am talking about the Duran that destroyed Davey Moore
Hearns took center ring against Duran and bombed him out.
That didn't happen at 147lbs.