Did Leonard use the wrong strategy against Duran? or...

[caponecartels]

....did Duran force him to fight the way he did? Many feel Leonard fought the wrong fight that night,
opting to stay and fight in front of Duran, rather than stick and move. But prior to this fight, Leonard really
never did fight like that, and was more in your face and throw combo's. Although Leonard had the tools
to fight like that, I think what happened was that Duran FORCED him to fight, not Leonard choosing not to.
Duran was truly on fire that night, feinting beautifully, throwing that right hand constantly, and really cutting off the ring.

A great performance from Leonard, but that was Duran's night.

What do you guy's think?

 

[caponecartels]

Opinions Welcome.

 

[caponecartels]

no opinions?

 

[cafinest23]

Sugar fought the wrong fight IMO if he took advantage of his speed he would have mopped Duran. My dude Tommy Hearns put Duran out of commission with that righthand. Hearns is one of the most underrated fighter ever IMO.

 

[caponecartels]

Finally, an opinion

 

[cafinest23]

You have to be an old head or love boxing to know about this fight.

 

[caponecartels]

but for that Hearns mention, Duran was 20 pounds above his prime weight, 33, and facing the worst possible match up in Hearns.
That fight has no bearing on this one.

 

[dako akong otin]

you'd probably get more opinions in the boxing thread. most of the members here weren't even born when that fight happened

 

[caponecartels]

Originally Posted by dako akong otin

you'd probably get more opinions in the boxing thread. most of the members here weren't even born when that fight happened

yeah your right

....but since your here, whats your opinion on thefight?

 

[mextra45]

Leonard fought the wrong fight you just dont stand infront of Duran and try to fight on the inside you wont win . Duran will win a rough brawl all day , yousaw the changes Leonard made in the second fight he used his speed and range for to frustrate Duran never letting him get a rhythm started .

 

[caponecartels]

Then again, it wasn't the same Duran in the rematch.
He was notorious for blowing up in between fights, and was around 170 after Montreal.
Leonard knew this and exploited that fact which is why he wanted a rematch so quickly (5 months later)
Although a good win for Leonard, it wasn't the same Duran from Montreal.

 

[aka king arthur]

i play fight night....

 

[caponecartels]

Originally Posted by AKA King Arthur

i play fight night....

...so what do you think?

 

[bchimcuter]

who?

 

[caponecartels]

Originally Posted by bchimcuter

who?

Sugar Ray Leonard vs Roberto Duran.

 

[air bonilla 23]

Leonard spoke at my high school graduation. When I met him I said "NO MAS NO MAS!" and he said "Roberto fan huh!"

 

[caponecartels]

Originally Posted by Air Bonilla 23

Leonard spoke at my high school graduation. When I met him I said "NO MAS NO MAS!" and he said "Roberto fan huh!"

is your school on MD?