Roberto Duran vs. Ray Lampkin - Revision history

Flatnose at 02:53, 15 October 2019

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	[http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/180535-hands-of-stone-10-fights-that-cemented-durans-legend-part-i?start=1 "Hands of Stone: 10 fights that cemented Duran's legend – part I" by Lee Groves, RingTV, August 29, 2013]		[http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/180535-hands-of-stone-10-fights-that-cemented-durans-legend-part-i?start=1 "Hands of Stone: 10 fights that cemented Duran's legend – part I" by Lee Groves, RingTV, August 29, 2013]

			*Official scores - 129-124 (twice) and 128-122 all for Duran through 13 completed rounds.
			*Unofficial UPI scorecard - 128-122 Duran
			*Purses: Duran - $75,000 plus $5,000 in training expenses, Lampkin - $15,000

Earl at 17:26, 2 November 2013

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	<fight>233</fight>		[[File:DURAN-RAY-LAMPKIN.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|Ray Lampkin hits Roberto Duran with a stiff jab]]
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			*'''[[WBA]] Lightweight Title''' (6th defense by Duran)

	In the ~~fourteenth round~~, Duran ~~crushes~~ Lampkin ~~with~~ a ~~thundering~~ left hook to the head. Lampkin is hospitalized for ~~four~~ days ~~following~~ the ~~fight~~.

			"As was usually the case, the outdoor arena was awash in heat and humidity, conditions that only amplified the advantages Duran enjoyed. But Lampkin opened the bout positively; he boxed well enough to establish his long-range game yet slugged often enough to show the champion he was willing to engage. In round two, the feisty Lampkin dug several hard rights to Duran’s ribs, then won a wild exchange at ring center as the ringsiders roared.

			The pair set a torrid pace with Duran moving forward behind fast, power-laden punches and Lampkin engaged in purposeful retreat. Duran appeared to have an edge through the early rounds but Lampkin hung tough and fired back whenever possible. But it was apparent that Lampkin's best right hands lacked the steam to move Duran and that fact guaranteed a long, hard slog would be necessary to pull the massive upset.

			It wasn’t to be. Duran’s ceaseless pressure and superior firepower gradually wore down the challenger, who nevertheless continued to battle despite his deterioration. Duran picked up steam in the bout’s second half and by the 12th Lampkin sported a mouse under the left eye and a weary expression. By answering the bell for the 12th Lampkin achieved a victory of sorts by passing DeJesus as Duran’s longest-lasting challenger to date and though he was clearly tired it appeared his fighting heart might be enough to carry him the entire 15 round distance.

			Duran had other ideas – frightening ideas. Less than 30 seconds into the 14th Lampkin moved toward the ropes, where Duran whipped over a whistling hook that connected flush with the challenger’s jaw. Lampkin fell back first and his head hit the canvas with sickening force. There was no getting up for Lampkin and the aftereffects were harrowing – Sports Illustrated reported Lampkin was out for 80 minutes...and that the challenger was hospitalized for five days. One media report indicated that Lampkin had died but while Lampkin was (and still is) alive and well, the fall did leave his left leg temporarily paralyzed.

			After the bout Duran uttered one of his most famous – or infamous – quotes: "I was not in my best condition. Today I sent him to the hospital. Next time I’ll put him in the morgue.'"

			[http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/180535-hands-of-stone-10-fights-that-cemented-durans-legend-part-i?start=1 "Hands of Stone: 10 fights that cemented Duran's legend – part I" by Lee Groves, RingTV, August 29, 2013]

Emaster: Fight:233 moved to Roberto Duran vs. Ray Lampkin

2008-04-23T22:06:37Z

Fight:233 moved to Roberto Duran vs. Ray Lampkin

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Matt at 17:16, 31 January 2007

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	In the fourteenth round, Duran crushes Lampkin with a thundering left hook to the head. Lampkin is hospitalized for four days following the fight.		In the fourteenth round, Duran crushes Lampkin with a thundering left hook to the head. Lampkin is hospitalized for four days following the fight.

Matt at 17:16, 31 January 2007

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	~~== 1976-05-23: Panama City, Panama: Roberto Duran beat Ray Lampkin by KO in round 14 of 15 ==~~		In the fourteenth round, Duran crushes Lampkin with a thundering left hook to the head. Lampkin is hospitalized for four days following the fight.

	In the fourteenth round, Duran crushes Lampkin with a thundering left hook to the head. Lampkin ~~suffers in a coma~~ for four days following the fight.

Guerrero157 at 04:37, 31 January 2007

2007-01-31T04:37:51Z

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== 1976-05-23: Panama City, Panama: Roberto Duran beat Ray Lampkin by KO in round 14 of 15 ==

In the fourteenth round, Duran crushes Lampkin with a thundering left hook to the head. Lampkin suffers in a coma for four days following the fight.