This is an unpopular opinion, but I actually prefer the newer generation. The brawls with no finish actually irritates me. I prefer someone to just get plainly outboxed for 12 rounds than brawling for 12 rounds with no finish.
I have. Chavez vs Rosario. Chavez vs Taylor. Tyson vs Spinks. Frazier vs Ali 1 Dempsey vs Willard. God there’s too many to name. Hagler vs Hearns. And the beat goes on
@@havrisen6620 When he thought so highly of himself that he overindulged/didn't train because he saw his opponents as inferior. Which was true, but when fighting a bigger man, you need to be in excellent condition. Otherwise it'll be a long night for you, or a short one.
@@davidonewayticket3388 This was 147 if I'm not mistaken, with today's rehydration habits the real 140-something pounders are the guys at 135 and the smaller guys at 140. Those two divisions are the welterweights of old in terms of size, in terms of caliber of fighter yea nobody today compares but we still got a lot of really good fighters at 135 and 140 today, actually the best today are at that weight (besides naoya Inoue and canelo which are both either way above or below that weight)
@@noneyabusinesshomie What exactly are you saying here dude? What "two divisions"? The comment you replied to says "that power in that weight division is not present today" and you went off on some weird rambling about what exactly? Is the power in THAT weight division present today or not?
@@taejon4370 Huh? More like high bar gymnastics is art in motion and those men could cross over into boxing and do better than boxers who try to cross over to high bar.
Majority of fighters in the past took risks and fought the best for pride, glory, legacy...which gave great iconic fights. Today, cherry picking easy opponents has gone up through the roof which is why we rarely see great fights anymore. It's more about the benjamins than it is about legacy. These kind of awesome fights like the video above were very common back in the day unlike today.
@@alsavantjes Watch his early years at lighter weight. He was unstoppable, a menace Noone could Stop him. Later at 40 almost he blasted Davey Moore apart AND whipped Barkley who sought revenge for his friend Moore. Roberto Duran 💥💪✨🥊🏆😡
I can't think of any other fight like this. Duran had already etched his name in the history books with his work at lightweight and Leonard was the flashy undefeated Olympic gold medalist. Both of these men went on to become top 5 ATGs, and we have the privilege to watch them fight in their primes, with no asterisks surrounding the match regarding weight problems, gloves, ring size etc. Just 15 rounds of fury. The greatest boxing match of all time.
@@mikemckenna4023 Duran and hearns possibly could have been stopped in the 1st round, definitely should have been stopped in the 2nd prior to the knockout.
@@mikemckenna4023 Not to make excuses but Duran wrote in his book he was horribly out of shape for that fight against the Hitman .It sounds like excuses ofc but when you consider he went 15 rounds toe to toe with HAGLER of all ppl and dropped Iran Barkley en route to taking his belt, both much larger men whom knocked Hearns out mind you, it makes me wonder.
@@mikemckenna4023 Hearns also bullied his opponents and met his match when he was Knocked Out by Leonard in the 14th rds,.... Destroyed by Hagler in "3" rds also 2 other WARRIORS Hearns could never intimidate.... PUERTO RICAN BOXING CHAMPION "HALL OF FAME" LEGEND Wilfredo "The Radar" Benítez ( even though Benitez lost by decision, he was able too show hearns absolutely "NO FEAR" (Especially in the Face Off!!!!!!) and made hearns miss many punches, with Benítez "SUPERIOR" Defensive movements and ability too slip "punches" had "frustrated" hearns throughout the entire fight!!!!.... Also Roberto Duran defeating the 1976 "Gold Medalist" Sugar Ray Leonard was much "BIGGER" fight Than Hears vs Leonard. Duran was older than Leonard... Also smaller being originally a natural lightweight moving up two Division two Welterweight "CHALLENGING" a much faster, bigger, stronger and Highly Regarded "Sugar" Ray Leonard. Also Roberto "Manos De Piedra" Duran fought "FEARLESSLY" Two other "GLADIATORS" Who "KNOCKED" Tommy Hearns "OUT" in Only 3 rounds.... These two Legendary Warriors were Iran " The Blade" Barkley.... And "Marvelous" Marven Hagler Two of Boxings "ÉLITE"!!!!!....Duran defeated Barkley another younger bigger and stronger Champion. And Duran also fought Valiantly "against" another bigger stronger Champion in Healer and lost (Duran fought his heart out!!!!! "Valiantly" & "Fearlessly") a decision in 15 rounds something Hearns was Unable to do. Much Respect too Tommy "The Hit Man" Hearns for thus, he is also One of Boxings "SUPER ÉLITE" Who just like Duran was not afraid too fight anyone!!!!! However, Out of the following "Greats" I just have mentioned....."Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran" found away too "BEAT THE ODDS" Many times being at a disadvantage when he Challenged the other "Boxing Elites" this is why Duran is among the "LEGENDARY HALL OF FAME BOXING CHAMPIONS ÉLITE"...... "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" and a "COURAGEOUS" Heart is what got it done.
Roberto Duran had steel in his balls. He fought them all. Never ducked anyone . Even those who were much physically bigger, younger, and had a longer reach advantage than him.
Reemus Boxing fighters cared more for legacy then win/lose records. Now it's just preserving your perfect record. Back then fighters would take opponents that they thought could beat them, if it meant they could make a name for themselves or take a title.
I promised my brother I would invite him to this fight thinking it would be held at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas (we live in Calif. 1 hr away by plane). Went to buy tickets and found out it was going to be held in Montreal, Canada - WTF!!! I bought 4 very expensive front row tickets and when we got to Chicago we missed our connecting flight and they said there's no way we can make it now. Tried to charter a single engine or twin engine plane and they said no way you'll get there on time unless u charter a lear jet, so we did. We had 4 front row tickets and there was NO WAY we were going to miss that fight. Turned out to be EXTREMELY expensive but since we were Roberto Duran's fans it was worth every penny. I know, who gives a fuck but I'll never forget this fight and what we went through to get there. At least he won which made it all worth it!!!
Ramiro Guerrero In those days I enjoyed going to fights so I had been to a few good fights but this one was by far the best one because he won. Went to go see Alexis Arguello vs Aron Pryor in Miami but he lost so ended up being a bummer. I remember in the Duran fight by the 12th round we all had our buzz on so we began to stand on the chairs screaming like crazy. We all pretty much ended up with hoarse throats (lol). Had a super good time and took lots of photos. I'll never forget it!
Simon Bolivar That's amazing. I wish I would have been there. Ofcourse, I wasn't even alive yet, lol. But anyways, that's cool. Did Leonard look way taller than Duran?
When Duran was totally focused he was unbeatable in his prime. In this fight you see 2 of the top 10 greatest fighters to ever live battling. Hands Of Stone!
@Roger Martin Yes, he is pound for pound the best. Who knows how the other two fights with Leonard would have gone if he had been in shape and focused like in this fight.
Duran was one of the greatest fighters of all time, if you look at it. If you look at the history, you will see that he simply did not get the recognition that he deserved. He was truly an underrated fighter, probably because he was not American, and the media especially focused more on the American Fighters back then. Also because, since he was not American, then the media wanted everybody in the United States to remember him as the No Mas fighter. Since I was a kid, I admit that I was one of the ones who saw him that way for a long time, until I educated myself about him and found out how many fights he had which was a lot and also reviewing his career. He fought some of the best fighters of the time, always went the distance and never really got hurt, even when he lost. Te saludo, manos de piedra!
I dunno, I always knew who Duran was, even when I knew nothing about boxing I knew he was a great. Maybe in my country he got the media coverage he deserved.
@@Alfredo-li6olDuran was a good fighter but he was one-dimensional if he couldn't brawl then he couldn't fight, that's why ray beat him in the second fight because he changed his style of boxing, same with him and Tommy hearns Duran was a brawler Tommy was a skilled boxer he did very good with brawlers like himself, Marvin hagler was a brawler him and Duran went the distance he lost but his fight with Marvin hagler was a evenly matched war that was his weakness a one dimensional fighter
What a legendary fight. Two all time greats, giving It all for Fifthteen rounds, neither letting up.Remarkable endurance , grit and courage at the highest level
I remember this time. After the golden era of great Heavyweights was over after Ali retired. The Golden era of middleweights started. With Leonard, Hearns, Duran and Hagler. They all fought each other the way the Heavyweights all fought each other. It was incredible and I enjoyed all these fights. This might be the greatest fight ever.
@@dynjarren8355 Dude, Mayweather NEVER came CLOSE to fighting someone at middleweight like HAGLER. 5'10 pure muscle, IRON JAW. I mean to have ZERO probability of maybe knocking someone down or out is fkng deterring as hell. The pressure he would have brought down on Floyd. Even if he couldn't find his head he would have eaten his body/liver up in the early to mid rounds. Hagler by TKO late in the fight. The most interesting fight would be Hearns Mayweather.
I'm going to watch it later, never seen it. My mate opened a boxing gym last year & he's sparked an interest. I've seen afew fights over the year, mainly lower weight divisions but I just watched the Tyson vs Holyfield fights yesterday & today, amazing to watch all that power!
@@nightryder16 It's hard to say what made this fight so exciting for me. It was probably where I was at that time in my life and what seeing on TV actually was back then.... EVERYONE I knew was talking about it, At the time Roberto Duran was like the toughest boxer anyone had ever "seen" It was like getting to see two of your hero's fight each other!! It's not like seeing some crazy wild fight where both guys end up with permanent brain damage like Margarito vs Cotto or Hearns vs Hagler, those were certainly ACTION packed fights but at the time seeing this fight was Sweet!
@@Itstherealdeal453 Can you see how CRZY the crowd is going before the fight?? The excitement that builds over the weeks before a fight was at a PEAK when this fight happened.. Im not trying to say this fight had more clean blows landed then other fights but it was certainly VERY EXCITING to see, especially at the time, These were the BEST of the BEST going toe to toe.... After watching the KNOCKOUT that happened he fight before even made it more exciting and ENTERTAINING
This is Leonard’s only defeat in his prime. It took another great one to do it. Greatest lightweight during my 70 years. But he went after the big money and moved up.Many boxing analysts consider Duran the best in fighter ever. He was so skilled in areas regular fans don’t recognize. The only fight I paid to see. Never paid again because I knew that fight could never be topped. Leonard, to his credit, said it was the hardest he was ever hit consistently over 15 rounds.
That's true ... Up to this point Duran was an incredibly hard fighter with a lot of resources ... best lightweight in history ... definitely a top 10 ...
Son 2 gladiadores fuertes preparados para la lucha de cuerpo a cuerpo rudos valientes que han demostrado sus fuerzas valientemente el ganador ha Sido Roberto Duran un fenómeno en el box.
I've been watching a lot of the old fights since the passing of Hagler. What an Era for middleweights. There will never be a better. RIP to the Marvelous One.
He was number one in my book, his fights with Mustafa Hamshuà what classic!! Against the beast he really had to take this guy into the deep water of the championship rounds to take him out of there 😵💫 it was a shock to me. When I found out that The marvelous one was out for the count for good 😭R .I.P. warrior 🥊🥊
I have VCR tapes of many great fights from the 80's and '90s, and im rewatching this one rite now. Hagler in his prime vs. Hopkins in his prime...who ya like?
I remember watching this at the time and thinking that Sugar Ray was sheer class, while Roberto was the hard man. All these years later in 2016, it's obvious that they were both brilliant.
Eugene McGirt This Duran victory brought about his notorious inconsistency. The millions came, and then the whores, parties, and food, food and more food.
BXGUY73 fuck you mate.. he came from having nothing, after all the sacrifice let the man live his life man.. i am from panama and we have seen mano de piedra drunk on live TV a thousands times and believe me.. no one here on his healthy capacity of reasoning would call him drunk.. he already put us on the map and make us feel proud, he has the right to do whatever he want
I remember being HORRIFIED of Duran after this fight!! Then in 1988 this stacked,green-eyed,drop-dead gorgeous lady named Julie C. at my high school in near southwest Detroit,was looking"lost"and distressed in front of the school,after classes dismissed,saying that her ride home hasn't shown up yet,and my buddy"Jam"who I rode home from school with agreed to drive her home. We pulled into her driveway and showing her total gratitude for the ride home widely smiled and said:"Thanks a lot guys; do you guys want to come on-IN and MEET my family?!?" We said:"SURE."then went in and was asked by her mom 1:04:11 were we hungry and then hungrily CONSUMED some delicious Cuban cuisine!! Her daddy looked JUST like Roberto Duran,and I started to RUN straight-out of the house in stark TERROR!! 😮
@@jamesonedwardsii4943ah a reporter asked who he wanted to be like and someone in the crowd said ali and tyson said no ... i think he wanted to be a more ruthless and mean guy like sonny liston and roberto duran ... he just said that ali was an idol and he respected him
@@bastos3237 I’ve seen the interview bro. He basically said he idolized Ali and wanted to be just like him but couldn’t. He said Duran was his favorite because they were more similar. All of his reasonings were mostly not very boxing related either.
@@jamesonedwardsii4943 i personally don’t think he wanted to be like him but tyson believed he grew differently from ali which caused him to be more mean like liston
Ana Costellano Though proved not to be of the caliber of fighters on your list, Pipino Cuevas was the WBA Champion when this fight took place. A menacing fighter in his own right with 11 straight title defenses. Cuevas' punching power and prowess as a finisher just added to what is the greatest collection of fighters ever to be in the welterweight division at one time.
Duran was feinting beautifully here. This is a master class in street fighting mixed with some VERY savvy and effective inside game. Duran at 29 here still had that mongoose split second timing that made him so effective. For this fight Duran was in SPARTAN condition against one of the best fighters this United States has produced in Ray Leonard. Duran is the ONLY man to defeat Leonard at his absolute prime. Duran when DISCIPLINED and focused, was truly a marvel of aggression, boxing , subtle defense, killer instinct and heavy,punishing hitting. A natural born, fearless fighter. His classic third fight with Estaban Dejesus was a clinic in disciplined agression and Counter punching. As he aged and moved up in weight, the speed was not quite the same and his punches though hurtful, did not ROCK the bigger fighters such as Hagler, Robbie Simms, Iran Barkley (though he did drop Barkley)and several others. What did remain constant was his fearlessness, heart and ring smarts accumulated over 80 something fights. I see this same fighting spirit in Manny Pacquiao today. Win,lose or draw ,real fighters with the street in them on many levels. Much respect to Hands of Stone, Manos de piedras!
***** when they say "that jungle intensity" and Dempsey an duran are mentioned, when manny retires I think they'll have to put him in that catagory. You are right in a way though cause duran was a spectacular in fighter, and manny is not really an in fighter at all. But when you just look at the intensity those two bring to.the ring, they are very comparable.
Kasey Winborne yeah fair enough. can't deny the intensity Pacman brings. it was more the infighting I was talking about as you mentioned.Manny is more in and out with explosive combos and great foot work. peace
Ambos son leyendas pero creo que el mérito de Durán no puede negarse,subir a otra categoría de peso y retar a Sugar Ray Leonard que era medallista olímpico e invicto además el mejor libra por libra,con todas las apuestas en contra y dar la pelea del siglo fue épico,salió campeón ganándole al mejor del mundo simplemente la mejor pelea de todos los tiempos.
@@16nowhereman quien sabe la segunda la perdió duran pero no estaba preparado estaba con sobrepeso y el quería aplazar la pelea para prepararse mejor pero no pudo, ese día se vio lento y con falta de distancia y pidió no peliar mas
wow - I appreciate the sport. Duran was a natural lightweight fighting a natural welterweight as a middleweight. Hearns smoked him, but he gave Hagler a great fight until he broke his hand, took out Davey Moore and Iran Barkley. He was a beast.
@@ChileniaChilensis no esa fue una guerra , esta fue una pelea ambos con Buena defensas , energia , ademas conbinaciones brutales . La otra fue una guerra sin mucha tecnica .
@@antoniomoreno3142 , puede ser pero no concuerdo, La tecnica de Mayweather jr me ha llevado a detestar el boxeo moderno. Ademàs te olvidas de algo...Duran no tiene tecnica, solo empuja con el hombro y traba el combate para lanzar golpes cuerpo a cuerpo. Mira nuevamewnte la pelea y te daras cuenta de ello, No uso tecnica solo agachó la cabeza y empujó. Prueba de ello, es que en la segunda pelea no pudo hacer nada.
@@ChileniaChilensis COMO no tenia tecnica movimiento de Manos con la sincronizacion de la pienas , sugar jamas pudo utizar su jab cada vez que lo tiraba Duran conectaba por ensima del jab , solo benites y Duran hicieron fallar tanto a Leonard .
Sugar Ray Leonard. He always looks good in every single one of his fights. He's got the flash n flare, but yet so efficient, effective and practical. We need more complete boxers like him nowadays.
The first man and the only man to beat Sugar Ray in his prime. Sugar Ray held his hands half the time. Should have taken points away for all those holds.
Yes. And defeated many of these bigger men. Came closer than Hearns did to take title from Hagler (R.I.P.). Hearns only lasted 3 rounds with Hagler. Duran went the full 15 at a heavier weight than his natural normal weight.
My old grandfather before he past had this video of this legendary trilogy. 1 of my 1st look of older fighters before I started boxing and following it
BigBoy 5.56mm yeah but the original comment said “no one in this class today” and this fight was at welterweight so he’s referring to the Crawfords, Errol Spences etc
DonD512Mom LikesToGetFucced I think Mayweather is fighting Leonard, and then Duran after, because Duran is still too tough and young, should be an exciting fight next year, thanks mayweather
To me, one of the best fights ever ... both at their absolutely prime ... what a courageous fighters ... The first four round by Duran decided the fight ... both score- and psychologically !!
Two legends, one of the best fights of all time. Can’t take nothing away from either fighter , and Iv always been a fan of both. However Roberto Duran was a Beast !
THIS IS ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREAT FIGHTS EVER PRODUCED. Both Duran and Ray Leonard were in their prime years. (20's ) Sugar Ray is one of the all-time greats and was almost unbeatable. His hand speed, foot speed, accuracy, and reflexes were undeniable the best ever witnessed in the ring. Roberto Duran a tremendous Lightweight champion with great boxing skills, offense, and defense, showcased his abilities and beat the great Ray Leonard. Any one of these two would beat today's champion without question. Manny Pacquiao would have put on a great fight with either of them. BTW can you believe 15 rounds too?????
Duran was out of his prime here ,and didn't have the power anymore that he had at 135 this is welterweight not durans home,his movement is slower his footwork is slower but he did what he had to do here with tremendous inside work that he developed later on in his career as his speed and feet slowed down
@@strawberryh7652 stop it, Duran had literally just turned 29 before this fight lol, Foreman Won Heavyweight title at like 50 lol, they say your most Physically and mental prime is 28-32.
Duran , in his prime as a lightweight,,,was the greatest. Duran was so good he went up many weight classes,,,and STILL won titles. Yes , a Lion. He respected the sport and did not like clowns.
It was a great era for boxing. I was 21 in 1980 and had witnessed the heavyweight battles of the 70's which were epic. Now here comes the welterweight class with first-rate boxers like Sugar Ray and Roberto Duran. I had no way of knowing that it would end. UFC is ok but the art of boxing is somehow finer. Beating another boxer with fists only seems more courageous and manly.
This was the greatest times for welterweights in history. Roberto came up in weight and defeated one of the greatest fighters in history. I will never forget this fight.
Ray was rube and Durant corner were giving him something in inhale. The Old guy in the white had him inhaling right from round One. watch the fight again and pay attention anytime to the Oldman Left hand to him nose and watch Durant face
@@Bob-eo6uh during that time boxers aged earlier than now due to the diet and training regimes. Now it's a lot more scientific and elite fighters take better care of themselves in general. Not many go party and drink for 3 straight months after a victory and those who do lose their titles right away. Duran did that throughout his boxing career and only paid for it after the Leonard fight and others after that when he was old
@@Bob-eo6uh Boxing back then is not what it is now. Duran had over 70 fights when he met Leonard. 7 years as lightweight champion. Back then at lightweight when you were 29, you were past your best. Not so now, 29 year olds have 30 something fights against nobodies and are world champs.
As someone who was born in the 90’s many years after this legendary bout, I would like to express my gratitude for TH-cam for enabling us all to be able to travel back in time to 1980 to witness Duran and Leonard put on a wonderful display of the sweet science in the greatest era of middleweight boxing! 💥🥊🔥💯
Duran was beatable, Leonard did not have the experience and confidence to go for it. Duran had incredible power and SRL respected it. He made Duran look terrible in the 2nd for a reason....SRL was a better boxer.
No One no it's because Duran got fucked over by don king he had been celebrating for two months and gained 43 lbs and when the fights came around he wasn't ready
He was no match for Sugar Ray Leonard in the second fight. I am sure that Roberto Durans camp was in the need for $$, and they also promised a rematch immedately after the first fight (which was very very close, might I add...) Thus, the perfect storm. Sugar Ray Leonard was a superior boxer and did not really utilize his best abilities in the first fight. He was in better condition, younger, faster and just better. He was also a student of the game..Duran does not have humility Duran was not winning the rematch.
@@jcglez9491 my bad, I've been study this guy for years and take it personal sometimes because I admire the genius. I wish my defense was that good. I wish.
Geez, I forgot what an amazing fight this was. 15 rounds of furious, intensive, infighting skill.. very close fight and both guys fought their heart out. SRL fought the wrong fight but still held his own evenly… I scored it 1-2 rounds in favor of Duran. No doubt, 2 ATG, elite, HOF’ers.. no diva’s like we have in todays boxing world…..
Not true... biases judges that's why they are always pick to judge to help the lesser talent... cause they need all the help they can get , we know who the best are period.
I don’t know where the clip is on TH-cam but he gives a very powerful, emotional response on why he liked Duran so much, one of the best clips I ever seen
man what a fight i get goosebumps watching those later rounds, neither man willing to budge, these were the golden days of boxing when men had pride and a sense of dignity and respect they deserve, two legends here
Duran is everything they say he is and more. He’s the greatest lightweight ever. He’s a top 20 welterweight. Aside from Ali, Duran''s the best fighter of the 70s. He’s one of the best underdog fighters ever. He has 3 of the best performances I have ever witnessed vs Ray Leonard, Carlos Palomino and Hector Thompson. He’s one of the best defensive fighters ever. He’s the best defensive fighter I have ever seen in an AGGRESSIVE FIGHTER. He’s one of the best infighters ever. He’s one of the best counter punchers ever. He’s one of the strongest fighters ever for his size. He has a great chin. He’s a great puncher. He’s the best Latino fighter ever.
@@Rundm3p even during his lightweight championship years, Duran is fighting in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. So Duran is a real welterweight coming into this fight.
@@Rundm3p wrong. Duran has lots of non title fights in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions during his reign as a lightweight champion. But that's not the point, even if he immediately jump to welterweight it doesn't change the fact that he was already accustomed to the weight class even before he fought Leonard for the title and not something like the fans and experts are portraying that he was a small lightweight when he fought Leonard.
@@raygan1221 Wrong AGAIN, Duran NEVER fought in 140, you are wrong again. He JUMPED from 135 to 147, thats a FACT, so you hole argument is not well based.
Duran aquí estaba en su apogeo pugilístico y muy bien preparado. A él lo veíamos como a un héroe no solo en el Perú creo que en toda América Latina. Se fajó con los grandes. Uno de los recuerdos más gratos y vibrantes en nuestra adolescencia nos la dio éste púgil fenomenal. Gracias Manos de Piedra.
Yo soy de Brasil , y puedo afirmar que Duran representa a toda latino america. El és el mejor lutador latino americano de todos Los tiempos, con toda seguridad🥊🥊🥊
He is a family guy outside the ring & have you seen him giving a dying Esteban De Jesus a hug on his hospital bed? But a beast in the ring Respect from Scotland and Durans No 1 fan,,,
duran is a boxing legend- period... one of the G.O.A.T.s- and along with leonard hearns and hagler- he defined an entire generation of boxing. and whats even more revealing- they all fought each other so their names are intertwined with each other. sadly- we wont get any more like these great men...
Never seen such heart and guts, and such an evenly-matched fight in my life as this one. Both men fought like lightning bolts striking one another. What an amazing spectacle!
@@kevindean1327 Yeah that Mugabi was a really dangerous fighter but Hagler took him on. I think Hagler had lost a bit in hand speed here. But other than that he was flawless. He took really hard shots and in the end broke Mugabi down. I think that this is one of Haglers toughest fights, but also one of hist best wins. Mugabi was an undefeated monster when Hagler faced him.
This is one of the greatest fights of all time. Roberto Duran was determined to win this fight and he did. What a legend. Respect to Leonard as well. He is also a legend.
Man…stellar. All grit, all heart, all class. We’re lucky to be able to go back and watch this one.
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No diddly.
This is an unpopular opinion, but I actually prefer the newer generation. The brawls with no finish actually irritates me. I prefer someone to just get plainly outboxed for 12 rounds than brawling for 12 rounds with no finish.
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Never saw a fighter more ready to fight than Roberto was for this one.
Yes!
I have. Chavez vs Rosario. Chavez vs Taylor. Tyson vs Spinks. Frazier vs Ali 1 Dempsey vs Willard. God there’s too many to name. Hagler vs Hearns. And the beat goes on
Duran was ready whenever he wanted to be ready. He wasnt ready for the rematch.
If Duran s ready u've better be prepared otherwise u r dead meat.
@Hugo Granda
So, Duran only lost when he “wasn’t ready”?
@@havrisen6620 When he thought so highly of himself that he overindulged/didn't train because he saw his opponents as inferior. Which was true, but when fighting a bigger man, you need to be in excellent condition. Otherwise it'll be a long night for you, or a short one.
The stamina and conditioning of these guys was phenomenal.
indeed
The power in that weight division is not present today.
@@davidonewayticket3388 FACTS
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This was 147 if I'm not mistaken, with today's rehydration habits the real 140-something pounders are the guys at 135 and the smaller guys at 140. Those two divisions are the welterweights of old in terms of size, in terms of caliber of fighter yea nobody today compares but we still got a lot of really good fighters at 135 and 140 today, actually the best today are at that weight (besides naoya Inoue and canelo which are both either way above or below that weight)
@@noneyabusinesshomie What exactly are you saying here dude? What "two divisions"? The comment you replied to says "that power in that weight division is not present today" and you went off on some weird rambling about what exactly? Is the power in THAT weight division present today or not?
It can be argued that this is one of the greatest fights and most significant in boxing history as a sport-period.
This fight and Hagler vs Hearns are the greatest and best fights between the Fab Four
@@code44422sugar Ray vs hearns were incredible too, both of them
Una de la más grande en toda la historia del boxeo
Thats a reach smh
Bases on what?
When boxing is this good..there's not a sport on earth that can compare..this truly was one of the greatest fights of all time..
It truly is art in motion
@@taejon4370 Huh? More like high bar gymnastics is art in motion and those men could cross over into boxing and do better than boxers who try to cross over to high bar.
These two are fighting like amateurs. It’s pure brawl, no sweet science. Floyd easily beats these two amateurs.
@@dwighthoward54321 shut up bruh
@@dwighthoward54321 that is cap and you know it especially sugar ray Leonard would destroy him
I really miss how boxing used to be.
Here here
What's different? Please explain.
Majority of fighters in the past took risks and fought the best for pride, glory, legacy...which gave great iconic fights.
Today, cherry picking easy opponents has gone up through the roof which is why we rarely see great fights anymore. It's more about the benjamins than it is about legacy.
These kind of awesome fights like the video above were very common back in the day unlike today.
Joe Lazarus
Joe, NOTHING is like it used to be. And to that, it never will be again. I'm glad I got to see it live and direct.
C Howard I know that. I think your comment was meant for Laszlo Mavilia not me.
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51:43 Round 10
55:44 Round 11
59:45 Round 12
1:03:46 Round 13
1:07:46 Round 14
1:11:47 Round 15
1:14:47 Final Bell
1:18:51 Decision
1:21:20 Post Fight Interview
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this was Roberto durans fight of his life.
No he wasted guys early at 132lbs like a machine. Crumpling one after another
@@alsavantjes Watch his early years at lighter weight. He was unstoppable, a menace Noone could Stop him. Later at 40 almost he blasted Davey Moore apart AND whipped Barkley who sought revenge for his friend Moore. Roberto Duran 💥💪✨🥊🏆😡
30 seconds of this fight had more action than the entire May/Pac 'fight'
I can't think of any other fight like this. Duran had already etched his name in the history books with his work at lightweight and Leonard was the flashy undefeated Olympic gold medalist. Both of these men went on to become top 5 ATGs, and we have the privilege to watch them fight in their primes, with no asterisks surrounding the match regarding weight problems, gloves, ring size etc. Just 15 rounds of fury.
The greatest boxing match of all time.
@@mikemckenna4023 Duran and hearns possibly could have been stopped in the 1st round, definitely should have been stopped in the 2nd prior to the knockout.
@@mikemckenna4023 Not to make excuses but Duran wrote in his book he was horribly out of shape for that fight against the Hitman .It sounds like excuses ofc but when you consider he went 15 rounds toe to toe with HAGLER of all ppl and dropped Iran Barkley en route to taking his belt, both much larger men whom knocked Hearns out mind you, it makes me wonder.
@@mikemckenna4023 Hearns also bullied his opponents and met his match when he was Knocked Out by Leonard in the 14th rds,.... Destroyed by Hagler in "3" rds also 2 other WARRIORS Hearns could never intimidate.... PUERTO RICAN BOXING CHAMPION "HALL OF FAME" LEGEND Wilfredo "The Radar" Benítez ( even though Benitez lost by decision, he was able too show hearns absolutely "NO FEAR" (Especially in the Face Off!!!!!!) and made hearns miss many punches, with Benítez "SUPERIOR" Defensive movements and ability too slip "punches" had "frustrated" hearns throughout the entire fight!!!!.... Also Roberto Duran defeating the 1976 "Gold Medalist" Sugar Ray Leonard was much "BIGGER" fight Than Hears vs Leonard. Duran was older than Leonard... Also smaller being originally a natural lightweight moving up two Division two Welterweight "CHALLENGING" a much faster, bigger, stronger and Highly Regarded "Sugar" Ray Leonard. Also Roberto "Manos De Piedra" Duran fought "FEARLESSLY" Two other "GLADIATORS" Who "KNOCKED" Tommy Hearns "OUT" in Only 3 rounds.... These two Legendary Warriors were Iran " The Blade" Barkley.... And "Marvelous" Marven Hagler Two of Boxings "ÉLITE"!!!!!....Duran defeated Barkley another younger bigger and stronger Champion. And Duran also fought Valiantly "against" another bigger stronger Champion in Healer and lost (Duran fought his heart out!!!!! "Valiantly" & "Fearlessly") a decision in 15 rounds something Hearns was Unable to do. Much Respect too Tommy "The Hit Man" Hearns for thus, he is also One of Boxings "SUPER ÉLITE" Who just like Duran was not afraid too fight anyone!!!!!
However, Out of the following "Greats" I just have mentioned....."Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran" found away too "BEAT THE ODDS" Many times being at a disadvantage when he Challenged the other "Boxing Elites" this is why Duran is among the "LEGENDARY HALL OF FAME BOXING CHAMPIONS ÉLITE"...... "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" and a "COURAGEOUS"
Heart is what got it done.
Have to agree with you there.
@@mikemckenna4023 did Duran
screw your wife or something? You aren't writing like a true boxing fan but like someone with a personal grudge to score 🤔
Roberto Duran had steel in his balls. He fought them all. Never ducked anyone . Even those who were much physically bigger, younger, and had a longer reach advantage than him.
Love the Hands of Stone!
Arcel vs Dondee two master !!!
He wanted the big money fights later in his career.
facts
He would go out of his way to bump up against the best
I will never forget this fight. Even today I have never seen a fight with so much action. Their stamina was incredible.
Barrera vs morales 1
@@cris-ox4pg ali vs frazier 2
Pryor vs arguello
Salvador Sánchez vs Azuma Nelson
i was a lil guy when i watched this fight, everyone i watched it with is gone. Core memory
two great champions going toe to toe.nothing today compares.
One of the top five.
peleyon
Leonard run all the second fight..
That's why Duran got pissed!
This is nothing compares to Mayweather vs. cotto, try to look at it.
Makes you envy the old days of boxing, when two great fighters were ALWAYS willing to fight no matter what the obstacles are
I guess you haven't gotten to Duran-Leonard II, III, or Ali-Holmes yet.
stick to chess bud
Wow that's intelligent.
agree, back in those days, they would almost fight for free.....the guy that will fight for free is the one I've got my money on.
Reemus Boxing fighters cared more for legacy then win/lose records. Now it's just preserving your perfect record. Back then fighters would take opponents that they thought could beat them, if it meant they could make a name for themselves or take a title.
I promised my brother I would invite him to this fight thinking it would be held at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas (we live in Calif. 1 hr away by plane). Went to buy tickets and found out it was going to be held in Montreal, Canada - WTF!!! I bought 4 very expensive front row tickets and when we got to Chicago we missed our connecting flight and they said there's no way we can make it now. Tried to charter a single engine or twin engine plane and they said no way you'll get there on time unless u charter a lear jet, so we did. We had 4 front row tickets and there was NO WAY we were going to miss that fight. Turned out to be EXTREMELY expensive but since we were Roberto Duran's fans it was worth every penny. I know, who gives a fuck but I'll never forget this fight and what we went through to get there. At least he won which made it all worth it!!!
How did it feel to be there live?
Ramiro Guerrero
In those days I enjoyed going to fights so I had been to a few good fights but this one was by far the best one because he won. Went to go see Alexis Arguello vs Aron Pryor in Miami but he lost so ended up being a bummer. I remember in the Duran fight by the 12th round we all had our buzz on so we began to stand on the chairs screaming like crazy. We all pretty much ended up with hoarse throats (lol). Had a super good time and took lots of photos. I'll never forget it!
Simon Bolivar That's amazing. I wish I would have been there. Ofcourse, I wasn't even alive yet, lol. But anyways, that's cool. Did Leonard look way taller than Duran?
Simon Bolivar Wow. If Doc Brown showed up with his delorian, Duran-Leonard I & Arguello pryor I would be very high on my list of things to do!
that's what makes Sports so awesome!! Great story man!!
not only one of the greatest boxing matches ever but also one of the greatest reporting done in a boxing match ever
Bill Mazer!
When Duran was totally focused he was unbeatable in his prime. In this fight you see 2 of the top 10 greatest fighters to ever live battling. Hands Of Stone!
@Roger Martin Yes, he is pound for pound the best. Who knows how the other two fights with Leonard would have gone if he had been in shape and focused like in this fight.
Sugar didn't box well, as Sugar boxed like 2.3, Duran had no chance
@@liamsmith2340 .You mean Leonard ran like a bitch ! LOL
leonard not top 10
Roger Martin No I mean more Duran a BUM
I feel like I should pay for watching this absolutely incredible!
+Raymon Alexander Well said boxing has gone down hill in 2015.
+Raymon Alexander No Mas revenge!!
+Raymon Alexander Shhh! Quiet, you.
WHAT A MAGICAL NIGHT
me tooooooooooooooooo kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Duran was one of the greatest fighters of all time, if you look at it. If you look at the history, you will see that he simply did not get the recognition that he deserved. He was truly an underrated fighter, probably because he was not American, and the media especially focused more on the American Fighters back then. Also because, since he was not American, then the media wanted everybody in the United States to remember him as the No Mas fighter. Since I was a kid, I admit that I was one of the ones who saw him that way for a long time, until I educated myself about him and found out how many fights he had which was a lot and also reviewing his career. He fought some of the best fighters of the time, always went the distance and never really got hurt, even when he lost. Te saludo, manos de piedra!
I dunno, I always knew who Duran was, even when I knew nothing about boxing I knew he was a great. Maybe in my country he got the media coverage he deserved.
Durant díd not Wind that fight
I agree
I agree he was one of the best
@@Alfredo-li6olDuran was a good fighter but he was one-dimensional if he couldn't brawl then he couldn't fight, that's why ray beat him in the second fight because he changed his style of boxing, same with him and Tommy hearns Duran was a brawler Tommy was a skilled boxer he did very good with brawlers like himself, Marvin hagler was a brawler him and Duran went the distance he lost but his fight with Marvin hagler was a evenly matched war that was his weakness a one dimensional fighter
What a legendary fight. Two all time greats, giving
It all for Fifthteen rounds, neither letting up.Remarkable endurance , grit and courage at the highest level
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One all time great, plus one all time poseur, clown, pretender and phoney!
And will. Once your endurance, grit and courage run out, will is the only thing that keeps you going.
Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard ❤an extra excellent fighter 🎉
The stamina these guys had is insane
& its like they were going at 2x the speed.damn what a great fight.👏
99% of people can't begin to phathom the stamina of these 2 guys
@@Monkeyshine911 p
@@Monkeyshine911 For the average person even one 3-minute round is exhausting.
@@antonboludo8886 and a slow one at that
I remember this time. After the golden era of great Heavyweights was over after Ali retired. The Golden era of middleweights started. With Leonard, Hearns, Duran and Hagler. They all fought each other the way the Heavyweights all fought each other.
It was incredible and I enjoyed all these fights. This might be the greatest fight ever.
do you think Mayweather would have had a chance at that time?
@@eduardoflores6736 I think Leonard, Hearns and Duran would have beaten Mayweather. Hagler I’m not so sure.
@@eduardoflores6736 who's may whatever?
@@dynjarren8355 Dude, Mayweather NEVER came CLOSE to fighting someone at middleweight like HAGLER. 5'10 pure muscle, IRON JAW. I mean to have ZERO probability of maybe knocking someone down or out is fkng deterring as hell. The pressure he would have brought down on Floyd. Even if he couldn't find his head he would have eaten his body/liver up in the early to mid rounds. Hagler by TKO late in the fight.
The most interesting fight would be Hearns Mayweather.
@@exspiravit6920 Your right! Although Hearns would be a better fight because he has a longer reach.
The best fight l have ever seen. I saw the fight in Mexico. On t.v. l was 16 years old.
You were probably very excited and for Duran I imagine. There was a lot of intensity building up for this fight. How do you score it?
MrMarco855 144-142 to Duran how about you?
I'm going to watch it later, never seen it. My mate opened a boxing gym last year & he's sparked an interest. I've seen afew fights over the year, mainly lower weight divisions but I just watched the Tyson vs Holyfield fights yesterday & today, amazing to watch all that power!
Now I know why Orange Man is building the wall...Pirating fights
@@MrMarco855 148 144 Duran
One of the best fights your ever going to see from two of the best boxers of all time. What an incredible 15 rounds. Round 13 was heartstopping.
How? It was so sloppy and full of hugging and grabbing
@@nightryder16 you don't know shit about boxing
@@nightryder16 casual 😂
@@nightryder16 It's hard to say what made this fight so exciting for me. It was probably where I was at that time in my life and what seeing on TV actually was back then.... EVERYONE I knew was talking about it, At the time Roberto Duran was like the toughest boxer anyone had ever "seen" It was like getting to see two of your hero's fight each other!! It's not like seeing some crazy wild fight where both guys end up with permanent brain damage like Margarito vs Cotto or Hearns vs Hagler, those were certainly ACTION packed fights but at the time seeing this fight was Sweet!
@@Itstherealdeal453 Can you see how CRZY the crowd is going before the fight?? The excitement that builds over the weeks before a fight was at a PEAK when this fight happened.. Im not trying to say this fight had more clean blows landed then other fights but it was certainly VERY EXCITING to see, especially at the time, These were the BEST of the BEST going toe to toe.... After watching the KNOCKOUT that happened he fight before even made it more exciting and ENTERTAINING
Remember Duran had 70 pro fights under his belt at this point in his career. And came up 2 weight classes. Unbelievable speed and head movement
Love both combatants style it's a thrill to watch both fighters get it on! Stupid phone
@@brandonhigh1191 and he came up 2 weight classe to face Leonard
Plus the fact that he was past his prime at this point- 29 years old
And approach work
@@theswampfox9584 .
This reminds me of being 8 years old watching boxing with my dad. I love this!
Absolutely.
Do you think this is 8 year old boxing, surely it's got to be better on a second viewing.
Me too
For me, this was the greatest fight ever!
I agree!
Haglers vs Hearns is the greatest fight ever but this one is cold!
@@jameslogie6246 Most action on three rounds ever.... They hated each other.....
@@jameslogie6246 thats an opinion and thats your opinion
@@Stvckblues thanks for clearing that up for us Za your wisdom is much appreciated
This is Leonard’s only defeat in his prime. It took another great one to do it. Greatest lightweight during my 70 years. But he went after the big money and moved up.Many boxing analysts consider Duran the best in fighter ever. He was so skilled in areas regular fans don’t recognize. The only fight I paid to see. Never paid again because I knew that fight could never be topped. Leonard, to his credit, said it was the hardest he was ever hit consistently over 15 rounds.
That's true ... Up to this point Duran was an incredibly hard fighter with a lot of resources ... best lightweight in history ... definitely a top 10 ...
@@DavidGonzalez-tg3wq
More like definitely top 3.
Son 2 gladiadores fuertes preparados para la lucha de cuerpo a cuerpo rudos valientes que han demostrado sus fuerzas valientemente el ganador ha Sido Roberto Duran un fenómeno en el box.
No they don't. Yours maybe
Leonard standing when he peed this fight! He didnt run.
My father was there at the fight and told me how incredible the atmosphere was. Now I see what he meant.
Lol
My father brought me to see it.
I watched it live too. Incredible fight. Sugar Ray fought the wrong fight. He should have boxed and not fight Duran. Duran was so strong and explosive
I've been watching a lot of the old fights since the passing of Hagler. What an Era for middleweights. There will never be a better. RIP to the Marvelous One.
This is welterweights
@@rogermartin798 I stand corrected
Was shocked to hear Hagler had died. Such a loss.
He was number one in my book, his fights with Mustafa Hamshuà what classic!! Against the beast he really had to take this guy into the deep water of the championship rounds to take him out of there 😵💫 it was a shock to me. When I found out that The marvelous one was out for the count for good
😭R .I.P. warrior 🥊🥊
I have VCR tapes of many great fights from the 80's and '90s, and im rewatching this one rite now. Hagler in his prime vs. Hopkins in his prime...who ya like?
I remember watching this at the time and thinking that Sugar Ray was sheer class, while Roberto was the hard man. All these years later in 2016, it's obvious that they were both brilliant.
2 amazing warriors.
When boxing was at its best. These guys had to be in phenomenal shape to fight at such a furious pace for 15 rounds.
This was the best fight in the history of boxing
Agree
+Macon Investments Great fight, but I'm partial to Ali-Frazier 1 and 3.
+Anthony Quinn Thanks for the lead. I will definitely have to check those two fights out this weekend.
Wow! What a classic fight! This is proof that boxing today is not as good as it use to be.
Duran's pace in this fight was incredible.
Duran's ability to slip punches was masterful in this fight
Yes.
Eugene McGirt This Duran victory brought about his notorious inconsistency. The millions came, and then the whores, parties, and food, food and more food.
yeah, he should have kept himself busy
Duran kept himself busy indeed, banging women, and eating food. LOL! He is still one of the greats and at his peak he was no joke.
BXGUY73 fuck you mate.. he came from having nothing, after all the sacrifice let the man live his life man.. i am from panama and we have seen mano de piedra drunk on live TV a thousands times and believe me.. no one here on his healthy capacity of reasoning would call him drunk.. he already put us on the map and make us feel proud, he has the right to do whatever he want
Duran felt Leonard's power. And he had such a magnificent defensive skills in the 15th round that head rolling and Leonard missing every punch.
I remember being HORRIFIED of Duran after this fight!! Then in 1988 this stacked,green-eyed,drop-dead gorgeous lady named Julie C. at my high school in near southwest Detroit,was looking"lost"and distressed in front of the school,after classes dismissed,saying that her ride home hasn't shown up yet,and my buddy"Jam"who I rode home from school with agreed to drive her home. We pulled into her driveway and showing her total gratitude for the ride home widely smiled and said:"Thanks a lot guys; do you guys want to come on-IN and MEET my family?!?" We said:"SURE."then went in and was asked by her mom 1:04:11 were we hungry and then hungrily CONSUMED some delicious Cuban cuisine!! Her daddy looked JUST like Roberto Duran,and I started to RUN straight-out of the house in stark TERROR!! 😮
The fact that mike Tyson said he wanted to be like this man shows durans greatness
I thought Tyson say he wanted to be like Ali but his favorite was Duran because he related to him
@@jamesonedwardsii4943ah a reporter asked who he wanted to be like and someone in the crowd said ali and tyson said no ... i think he wanted to be a more ruthless and mean guy like sonny liston and roberto duran ... he just said that ali was an idol and he respected him
@@bastos3237 I’ve seen the interview bro. He basically said he idolized Ali and wanted to be just like him but couldn’t. He said Duran was his favorite because they were more similar. All of his reasonings were mostly not very boxing related either.
@@jamesonedwardsii4943 i personally don’t think he wanted to be like him but tyson believed he grew differently from ali which caused him to be more mean like liston
Duran, Leonard, Hearns, Hagler..... what a great era.
***** and dont forget the man who can slip or dodge every punch thrown at any angle The Great El Radar Wilfred Benitez
definitely!!
Ana Costellano Though proved not to be of the caliber of fighters on your list, Pipino Cuevas was the WBA Champion when this fight took place. A menacing fighter in his own right with 11 straight title defenses. Cuevas' punching power and prowess as a finisher just added to what is the greatest collection of fighters ever to be in the welterweight division at one time.
Brad62 Cuevas was a bum who beat nobody good.
Ana Costellano I only wish I was old enough to have enjoyed that era.
Duran was feinting beautifully here. This is a master class in street fighting mixed with some VERY savvy and effective inside game.
Duran at 29 here still had that mongoose split second timing
that made him so effective.
For this fight Duran was in SPARTAN condition against one of the best fighters this United States has produced in Ray Leonard. Duran is the ONLY man to defeat Leonard at his absolute prime.
Duran when DISCIPLINED and focused, was truly a marvel of aggression, boxing , subtle defense, killer instinct and heavy,punishing hitting. A natural born, fearless fighter.
His classic third fight with Estaban Dejesus was a clinic in disciplined agression and
Counter punching.
As he aged and moved up in weight, the speed was not quite the same and his punches though hurtful, did not ROCK the bigger fighters such as Hagler, Robbie Simms, Iran Barkley (though he did drop Barkley)and several others. What did remain constant was his fearlessness, heart and ring smarts accumulated over 80 something fights.
I see this same fighting spirit in Manny Pacquiao today.
Win,lose or draw ,real fighters with the street in them on many levels.
Much respect to Hands of Stone, Manos de piedras!
Great comment. I also compare duran with manny, and you are absolutely correct about his ability's in my opinion.
Kasey Winborne totally different style to Manny tho
***** when they say "that jungle intensity" and Dempsey an duran are mentioned, when manny retires I think they'll have to put him in that catagory. You are right in a way though cause duran was a spectacular in fighter, and manny is not really an in fighter at all. But when you just look at the intensity those two bring to.the ring, they are very comparable.
Kasey Winborne yeah fair enough. can't deny the intensity Pacman brings. it was more the infighting I was talking about as you mentioned.Manny is more in and out with explosive combos and great foot work. peace
To bad he ate that healthy body away.
Ambos son leyendas pero creo que el mérito de Durán no puede negarse,subir a otra categoría de peso y retar a Sugar Ray Leonard que era medallista olímpico e invicto además el mejor libra por libra,con todas las apuestas en contra y dar la pelea del siglo fue épico,salió campeón ganándole al mejor del mundo simplemente la mejor pelea de todos los tiempos.
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UD si conoce de box
No es para tanto. Duran es fajador y por eso le gano a Leonard. Leonard le hubiera boxeado y le gana.
si, lastima que en las siguientes peleas no oe fue muy bien, Duran se me hace sobrevalorado.
@@16nowhereman quien sabe la segunda la perdió duran pero no estaba preparado estaba con sobrepeso y el quería aplazar la pelea para prepararse mejor pero no pudo, ese día se vio lento y con falta de distancia y pidió no peliar mas
boxing know a days needs fighter like Roberto Duran
+Jay Hunter what I means is their are alot of championship boxer who don't or avoid elite fighter
+Derrick Merisma fighters try to build their records for that one big pay day when they meet another fighter with a great record and cash out.
Duran was an absolute beast. When he came to fight 100%, no one could beat him.
wow - I appreciate the sport. Duran was a natural lightweight fighting a natural welterweight as a middleweight. Hearns smoked him, but he gave Hagler a great fight until he broke his hand, took out Davey Moore and Iran Barkley. He was a beast.
Well, not true. He could NEVER beat a Tommy Hearns on his best day, but Duran is one of my favorites. He's one of the most versatile fighters ever.
@@thespy7795 he wasnt in his best day stop it
@@Kevin-ci4mp on his best day he's still to FKN short for Hearns Hearne was to good to allow someone at that height do him in.
@@thespy7795 the age difference, Roberto Duran started fighting in the early 1970s
Alguien más viendo una de las mejores Peleas de todo los tiempos en esta cuarentena 💪🏼
La mejor pelea de todos los tiempos es Marvin Hagler vs Tommy Hearns. Esta es buena pero la otra es dinamita pura.
@@ChileniaChilensis no esa fue una guerra , esta fue una pelea ambos con Buena defensas , energia , ademas conbinaciones brutales . La otra fue una guerra sin mucha tecnica .
@@antoniomoreno3142 , puede ser pero no concuerdo, La tecnica de Mayweather jr me ha llevado a detestar el boxeo moderno. Ademàs te olvidas de algo...Duran no tiene tecnica, solo empuja con el hombro y traba el combate para lanzar golpes cuerpo a cuerpo. Mira nuevamewnte la pelea y te daras cuenta de ello, No uso tecnica solo agachó la cabeza y empujó. Prueba de ello, es que en la segunda pelea no pudo hacer nada.
@@ChileniaChilensis COMO no tenia tecnica movimiento de Manos con la sincronizacion de la pienas , sugar jamas pudo utizar su jab cada vez que lo tiraba Duran conectaba por ensima del jab , solo benites y Duran hicieron fallar tanto a Leonard .
@@ChileniaChilensis th-cam.com/video/W5jvU6z2cZk/w-d-xo.html
This was a battle of stamina and that's what's most important in boxing.
Sugar Ray Leonard. He always looks good in every single one of his fights. He's got the flash n flare, but yet so efficient, effective and practical. We need more complete boxers like him nowadays.
So sad to see how cheated marvin
@@chrisgroberts67 He easily clowned Hagler in that fight. Leonard had all the mojo going in that one
mike tyson said this was the best fight he had ever seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best fight he's "theeeeennn"
I agree with him.
So
@@matthewsmith1779 . "So" why comment?
@@andytwentyman9573
So it doesn't matter what Tyson said. What do YOU think about the fight? That's what matters.
One of the greatest wins for Duran. The first man to beat Sugar Ray Leonard. Hands of Stone at it's finest
you mean hands of cheat and head of butts!!!
The first man and the only man to beat Sugar Ray in his prime. Sugar Ray held his hands half the time. Should have taken points away for all those holds.
@@robertdeclercq5880 hands of head butts? Yeah that makes sense 😂 hes the goat get over it
It was a big 2in but I thought he looked bettwr at lightweight
@@robertdeclercq5880 thats dumbest thing I have ever heard
Duran was a beast. Relentless and Ray was just unpredictable at times. 80s was the warriors era for boxing.
Respect to Duran for going up in weight and fighting without fear against bigger men.
Yes. And defeated many of these bigger men. Came closer than Hearns did to take title from Hagler (R.I.P.). Hearns only lasted 3 rounds with Hagler. Duran went the full 15 at a heavier weight than his natural normal weight.
@@joedanache7970 Yes. Beat Leonard in their first fight, and gave Hagler all he could handle.
You are fullvif BS. Respect to fight at higher-ups weight. Money is the motive. So stop u our BS.
@@joedanache7970 He may have lasted longer than Hearns. But I bet those were arguably 3 of the toughest rounds Hagler has ever fought in his career
Yes. Hats off to both for a great, great and entertaining fight.
I've never seen Leonard hold this much EVER....Duran was on fire !
Well u must have missed the hugging he did against marvin hagler in this era he'd lose a point or be disqualified
@@terrylee5459 No doubt!! If I had a dollar for every time referee Richard Steel said “stop holding Ray!”, I’d be a multi millionaire. 💯
Notice how Leonard is grabbing, holding Robertos arms and holding and hitting. referee didn't call him on it.
On this night Roberto was the best Welterweight who ever lived, totally unbeatable.
Barry Rush Lmao idk what was into him in this fight this dude looked indestructible.
Barry Rush not true! Ray helped him seem that way!
Mayweather beats duran
@@jeromecrockett2311 troll
@@jeromecrockett2311www.boxinginsider.com/columns/experts-contemplate-duran-vs-mayweather-at-lightweight/
My old grandfather before he past had this video of this legendary trilogy. 1 of my 1st look of older fighters before I started boxing and following it
No fighter in this class today would survive against Duran!!
BigBoy 5.56mm.... Great question, that would be a classic fight
Terence crawford would
BigBoy 5.56mm ggg is a middleweight
BigBoy 5.56mm yeah but the original comment said “no one in this class today” and this fight was at welterweight so he’s referring to the Crawfords, Errol Spences etc
Abe Lesser Nah !
Mi papá Q.E.P.D siempre me hablaba de esta pelea hoy por fin la vi, gracias por subirla
Y que te contaba tu padre
Frank, speak English, America/Canada.
Mi viejo siempre me habló dd esta pelea también, sigue con vida pero nunca pude verla por motivos de tiempo xd
HA! English please.
@@marcolobo7681 i translate man: Her father (R.I.P.) talk about this fight ever. Finally he can see this fight.
Leonard has so much heart and will to win, they don't make boxers like this anymore
Better than your hero gayweather for sure lol
+Boxing Fan 1 lol
its too bad he didn't fight Aaron Pryor!!??
+AGUIRD1 i'd be a fantastic fight. Both great champions (but WITHOUT Black bottle)!
DonD512Mom LikesToGetFucced I think Mayweather is fighting Leonard, and then Duran after, because Duran is still too tough and young, should be an exciting fight next year, thanks mayweather
STONE HANDS! i grew up watching boxing w my pop & we loooved roberto duran!
hands of stone
To me, one of the best fights ever ... both at their absolutely prime ... what a courageous fighters ...
The first four round by Duran decided the fight ... both score- and psychologically !!
Duran's perfect weight had he could stay disciplined he could've been that era's Pacquiao...
This Duran would've beat Julio Ceasar Chavez in his prime...
@@DrMario41 we will never know....chaves was a beast as well
Duran beats Chavez. I don't think Julio would have the skill or head movement to beat Roberto. That's hands down yall
@@DrMario41 Definitely would have
roberto duran is my favourite fighter of all time. This is boxing not like now
Roberto Duran was a master boxing tactician, his hands should have been declared lethal
Duran's defense was so underrated. His head movement was actually spectacular and he would get so low that he was very difficult to tag.
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Two legends, one of the best fights of all time. Can’t take nothing away from either fighter , and Iv always been a fan of both. However Roberto Duran was a Beast !
THIS IS ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREAT FIGHTS EVER PRODUCED. Both Duran and Ray Leonard were in their prime years. (20's ) Sugar Ray is one of the all-time greats and was almost unbeatable. His hand speed, foot speed, accuracy, and reflexes were undeniable the best ever witnessed in the ring. Roberto Duran a tremendous Lightweight champion with great boxing skills, offense, and defense, showcased his abilities and beat the great Ray Leonard. Any one of these two would beat today's champion without question. Manny Pacquiao would have put on a great fight with either of them. BTW can you believe 15 rounds too?????
Duran was out of his prime here ,and didn't have the power anymore that he had at 135 this is welterweight not durans home,his movement is slower his footwork is slower but he did what he had to do here with tremendous inside work that he developed later on in his career as his speed and feet slowed down
Duran was already a legend here and ring magazine has him number 5 pound for pound fighter ever
@@strawberryh7652 stop it, Duran had literally just turned 29 before this fight lol, Foreman Won Heavyweight title at like 50 lol, they say your most Physically and mental prime is 28-32.
@@BigDawgJ92 not in because boxing at that time. Duran had already fought 70 times at lightweight
Always said. They should go back to 15
round fights.
Duran , in his prime as a lightweight,,,was the greatest. Duran was so good he went up many weight classes,,,and STILL won titles. Yes , a Lion. He respected the sport and did not like clowns.
Two GREAT HOFame fighters near or at prime. No losers here. The fighters. The fans. The announcers. The sport. Classic.
It was a great era for boxing. I was 21 in 1980 and had witnessed the heavyweight battles of the 70's which were epic. Now here comes the welterweight class with first-rate boxers like Sugar Ray and Roberto Duran. I had no way of knowing that it would end. UFC is ok but the art of boxing is somehow finer. Beating another boxer with fists only seems more courageous and manly.
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It's just american and british culture, other people have no problem with grappling or kicks.
On top of everything else, Leonard is one of the toughest fighters I've ever seen.
This was the greatest times for welterweights in history. Roberto came up in weight and defeated one of the greatest fighters in history. I will never forget this fight.
Ray was rube and Durant corner were giving him something in inhale. The Old guy in the white had him inhaling right from round One. watch the fight again and pay attention anytime to the Oldman Left hand to him nose and watch Durant face
Duran was one of the greatest pound for pound fighter ever.Ring magazine has him at number 5
Because Duran is one of the greatest in boxing history period
@@rogermartin798 Duran is the greatest of all-time
Man, Duran was so fast in his prime
lol...he was in the tail end of his prime in this fight
Well his prime certainly wasn't after this.
not only was he fast.. but he hit harder than a truck
@Ninja Squirrel and how underrated aswell
Sugar ray got a lot of respect after this fight, he stood toe to toe with Duran, fought durans fight... and it went to points.... both legends...
Para mi ganó leonard más efectivo
Duran's achievement cannot be overstated. He fought far above his weight class, giving up height and reach, beyond his prime.
barely beyond his prime
Bruh he was 29. Y’all act like he was 40
@@Bob-eo6uh during that time boxers aged earlier than now due to the diet and training regimes. Now it's a lot more scientific and elite fighters take better care of themselves in general. Not many go party and drink for 3 straight months after a victory and those who do lose their titles right away. Duran did that throughout his boxing career and only paid for it after the Leonard fight and others after that when he was old
@@Bob-eo6uh Boxing back then is not what it is now. Duran had over 70 fights when he met Leonard. 7 years as lightweight champion. Back then at lightweight when you were 29, you were past your best. Not so now, 29 year olds have 30 something fights against nobodies and are world champs.
@@seneca991 how do you know how Duran trained and ate?
I will always always remember Roberto Duran , What a Great fighter , Those we’re the good old days 👌❤️
Sugar would never of beat this Durán in the rematch no one would
@@cousinleigh1470True. I honestly think this Duran was the best fighter p4p the world has ever seen. No one could have beaten him that night. No one
Yes I totally agree with you 👍🏻
Quien diria que en el dia de hoy cumpliria 40 años unas de la mejores pelea en la historia
Eso pasa sin que lo digan....
Durán THE BEST
This is a testament of 2 true champions that have equal desire and passion to win. They left everything out in that ring that night.
As someone who was born in the 90’s many years after this legendary bout, I would like to express my gratitude for TH-cam for enabling us all to be able to travel back in time to 1980 to witness Duran and Leonard put on a wonderful display of the sweet science in the greatest era of middleweight boxing! 💥🥊🔥💯
Duran was unbeatable that night,Leonard showed what a great fighter he was in defeat
Duran was beatable, Leonard did not have the experience and confidence to go for it. Duran had incredible power and SRL respected it. He made Duran look terrible in the 2nd for a reason....SRL was a better boxer.
No One no it's because Duran got fucked over by don king he had been celebrating for two months and gained 43 lbs and when the fights came around he wasn't ready
He was no match for Sugar Ray Leonard in the second fight. I am sure that Roberto Durans camp was in the need for $$, and they also promised a rematch immedately after the first fight (which was very very close, might I add...)
Thus, the perfect storm. Sugar Ray Leonard was a superior boxer and did not really utilize his best abilities in the first fight. He was in better condition, younger, faster and just better. He was also a student of the game..Duran does not have humility
Duran was not winning the rematch.
Jalendiallo Diallo no Match no match was Duran words! He should have wanted to fight him again!
Brian NOT wanted to fight S.R.L again lol !
This is Duran at his absolute peak. The Duran who showed up that night in Montreal could have beaten any welterweight in history in my humble opinion.
Nah, mayweather would have never played that game... he's frustrate him and then pick him apart... that's why everyone hates him
@@americanskeptic1559 mayweather wouldnt be able to handle durans manos de pierda
@@jcglez9491 Floyd would have handled that dude like paperwork... it's business with money... watch him fight before you respond
@@americanskeptic1559 I have lol they’re only opinions on fantasy matchups no need to get so defensive lol
@@jcglez9491 my bad, I've been study this guy for years and take it personal sometimes because I admire the genius. I wish my defense was that good. I wish.
I would’ve put myself in debt to get a seat for this fight. What an amazing a era of boxing
Geez, I forgot what an amazing fight this was. 15 rounds of furious, intensive, infighting skill.. very close fight and both guys fought their heart out. SRL fought the wrong fight but still held his own evenly… I scored it 1-2 rounds in favor of Duran. No doubt, 2 ATG, elite, HOF’ers.. no diva’s like we have in todays boxing world…..
Biggest fight of Durans life... they both had trained like hell! And the best fighter won! Both amazing fighter's!
Not true... biases judges that's why they are always pick to judge to help the lesser talent... cause they need all the help they can get , we know who the best are period.
Biggest fight of Leonard’s life. Duran was already a legend before this.
@@littlejoey2198You think the judges were biased towards Duran?
@@littlejoey2198 Those judges were very biased towards Leonard. They almost robbed Duran and Duran is a very talented fighter.
Reporter after Duran's win: Sugar Ray has a lot of heart doesn't he Roberto?
Duran: "He does have heart. That's why he's still living."
LMAO! ROFL
Sounds like Duran !!
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@@rogermartin798 Sure does.
Please no mas
This is pure gold. No screens, no crazy lights, just thousand of people and the ambient. Boxing. Miss old times!
Mike Tyson is quoted as saying : “Thith wath the beth fight I evah thaw...”
I read that with Mike Tyson voice too lol
I don’t know where the clip is on TH-cam but he gives a very powerful, emotional response on why he liked Duran so much, one of the best clips I ever seen
Dammmm man I literally heard the voice😂
@@reirei4510 Same here.
I agree
What a great, great fight i love it much respect for Leonard & Duran I'm still watching this classic in 2020 👊💯👊
me too
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Watch George Forman vs Ron Lyle
@Real deal yea that fight was script out of a movie
man what a fight i get goosebumps watching those later rounds, neither man willing to budge, these were the golden days of boxing when men had pride and a sense of dignity and respect they deserve, two legends here
and when men were men.
Duran is everything they say he is and more. He’s the greatest lightweight ever. He’s a top 20 welterweight. Aside from Ali, Duran''s the best fighter of the 70s. He’s one of the best underdog fighters ever. He has 3 of the best performances I have ever witnessed vs Ray Leonard, Carlos Palomino and Hector Thompson. He’s one of the best defensive fighters ever. He’s the best defensive fighter I have ever seen in an AGGRESSIVE FIGHTER. He’s one of the best infighters ever. He’s one of the best counter punchers ever. He’s one of the strongest fighters ever for his size. He has a great chin. He’s a great puncher. He’s the best Latino fighter ever.
The best fighter of the 70s is Leonard.
@@gearyheidinewaccount3237 no Duran was named the fighter of the 70s.
@@gearyheidinewaccount3237he lost to duran
😂🤣🤣😭
That decision was some bs Leonard won that shit
The best in the history, ladies and gentleman, Roberto "MANOS DE PIEDRA" Duran.
@@putitinreverseterry What are you talking? Duran came from 135 to 147 to beat the best welter of last 40 years.
@@Rundm3p even during his lightweight championship years, Duran is fighting in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. So Duran is a real welterweight coming into this fight.
@@raygan1221 Wrong. Duran NEVER fought in 140 lightwelterweight, he JUMPED from 135 to 147.
@@Rundm3p wrong. Duran has lots of non title fights in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions during his reign as a lightweight champion. But that's not the point, even if he immediately jump to welterweight it doesn't change the fact that he was already accustomed to the weight class even before he fought Leonard for the title and not something like the fans and experts are portraying that he was a small lightweight when he fought Leonard.
@@raygan1221 Wrong AGAIN, Duran NEVER fought in 140, you are wrong again. He JUMPED from 135 to 147, thats a FACT, so you hole argument is not well based.
It was a really close fight. This guys were just in another level as fighters.
Really close?
I thought Duran won this fight quite comfortably.
The only time I had Leonard ahead was after the first round.
Duran aquí estaba en su apogeo pugilístico y muy bien preparado. A él lo veíamos como a un héroe no solo en el Perú creo que en toda América Latina. Se fajó con los grandes. Uno de los recuerdos más gratos y vibrantes en nuestra adolescencia nos la dio éste púgil fenomenal. Gracias Manos de Piedra.
saludos desde panama ese es el manos de piedra
Sugar Ray Leonard was the Cobra but Roberto Duran was the Mongoose...The best fight ever!!!...
Te faltó el gran canelo la leyenda viviente
Yo soy de Brasil , y puedo afirmar que Duran representa a toda latino america. El és el mejor lutador latino americano de todos Los tiempos, con toda seguridad🥊🥊🥊
Duran não era um lutador, ele era um boxeador. Ele ainda tem um fã-clube aqui na Escócia@@xandao8754
The greatest welterweight fight in boxing history.
His crowning achievement . Truly fighter of the decade 1970 - 1980
Si Ip
Tyson said this was the greatest fight he had ever seen! Pow! Wow!
Best fight ever. Duran was a beast.
Your Mum was a beast.
He is a family guy outside the ring & have you seen him giving a dying Esteban De Jesus a hug on his hospital bed? But a beast in the ring Respect from Scotland and Durans No 1 fan,,,
Hearn ko that ass
You’re a beast.
@@vicholmes278 duran was fighting this guys with almost 25 pounds of diference
Wow! Before my time, I'm so glad I looked this up. Two warriors!
Roberto Duran is THE Latin boxing legend of all time.
Cervantes
Hes just not a LATIN great.All us in Norther Europe and the United states recognise this man as BRILLIANT.....
Respecto
@@glaswegiansouth-side2350 no , he was latín .
Blood latín.. ..it's all
duran is a boxing legend- period... one of the G.O.A.T.s- and along with leonard hearns and hagler- he defined an entire generation of boxing. and whats even more revealing- they all fought each other so their names are intertwined with each other. sadly- we wont get any more like these great men...
one of the greatest fights I've ever seen, just extraordinary.
Never seen such heart and guts, and such an evenly-matched fight in my life as this one. Both men fought like lightning bolts striking one another. What an amazing spectacle!
yep, thats the plain truth..
Watch the first Arguello vs Pryor fight and Hagler vs Mugabi.
@@kevindean1327 Yeah that Mugabi was a really dangerous fighter but Hagler took him on. I think Hagler had lost a bit in hand speed here. But other than that he was flawless. He took really hard shots and in the end broke Mugabi down. I think that this is one of Haglers toughest fights, but also one of hist best wins. Mugabi was an undefeated monster when Hagler faced him.
hagler vs leonard! leonard vs Sugar Ray!
watch hearns absolutely demolish duran! thats an amazing beatdown if you wanna see one.
The insane amount of stamina of these 2 going 15 Rounds is remarkable plus both are throwing bombs
This is one of the greatest fights of all time. Roberto Duran was determined to win this fight and he did. What a legend. Respect to Leonard as well. He is also a legend.
Love how Roberto Duran’s trainer lifts him up out of his stool and throws him towards the middle of the ring every round.
First time I ever noticed but very intelligent. Actually alot of energy standing up. Surprised more don't adopt that
Arcel is one of the great trainers in boxing history. He’s in his 80s here.
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Thanks for posting this. After seeing Hands of Stone, I wanted to see their fights myself.
This is a masterpiece
Those combinations to the head and body by Duran with Leonard on the ropes was just a work of art