What fight was Duran at his greatest?

I agree on the Duran Vs Dejesus II. Duran was at his best here. I don't agree with Duran been at his greatest against Leonard the first time. I actually saw this one live on tv in Panama. I was 9 years old. At the end of 1979 it was a winding down time for Duran. But of course in a winding down you will have excellent fights such as that win against Leonard. I loved the win against Iran Barkley, though. Duran was clearly in shape, but not his greatest by any means. Everything just came together for him that night. It was beautiful! I get soft-eyes when I see Duran been raised by his corner as the winner when the cards are read. He looked so happy that all the work put into it paid off. This fight is priceless to me. I want to say that before, when he fought 'The Hit Man' he was just not interested in fighting. He was there for a pay check. You can clearly see this in his behavior towards Hearns.

duran wasnt old in the hearns fight..its just hearns was better..but he was outta his weight class...i would say leonard 1

duran was not in his prime in the heavier weights i would have to say that around the estaban de jesus times were his best he had awsome power at that weight and was just unstopable

Duran and De Jesus fought twice. Later in life, De Jesus was diagnosed with AIDS, Duran went to see him in the hospital and took him the championship belt and told him "here, this is yours, you're the real champ" De Jesus died a few days later. wow.........

Duran and De Jesus fought twice. Later in life, De Jesus was diagnosed with AIDS, Duran went to see him in the hospital and took him the championship belt and told him "here, this is yours, you're the real champ" De Jesus died a few days later.

His rematch with Esteban De Jesus..Duran was just ferocious..he couldnt be stoped that night.

Some guy told me against Esteban De Jesus he was at his best.. anyone seen that?

LoL thx for the answer but I meant what fight did he show the most talent gotcha, then Leonard #1, and I guess against Davey Moore at the Garden would have been his 2nd best

I'd say Leonard #1 he was tip-top and as ferocious as ever.... but his most impressive win, IMO, was against Barkley, because The Blade had every physical advantage aside from heart, and Duran's heart got him the victory LoL thx for the answer but I meant what fight did he show the most talent

I've heard so much about Duran but only seen 2 fights from him Buchanan (which he was good) and Hearns (which Duran was out of his prime and weight) so that one doesnt count so which fight was he at his best? I'd say Leonard #1 he was tip-top and as ferocious as ever.... but his most impressive win, IMO, was against Barkley, because The Blade had every physical advantage aside from heart, and Duran's heart got him the victory