Can you guys educate me a bit on Duran's greatness?

Sorry, that's the stupidest defence I've ever heard. I'm better than you, but you taunt me and run around, but I could beat you, but instead I'll just take my ball and go home. You can't do that in boxing, there ain't no ball. Sorry bud, but Duran could beat SRL, he already proved it. Just because SRL had the ability to frustrate Duran with his dancing skills doesn't mean Duran is any less of a fighter. SRL made a living out of dancing around the ring and pissing off opponents and it was effective, that I'll admit. But to say Duran is any less of a fighter because he chose the higher road in that fight is a damn disgrace. Duran beats SRL in his Sugar's prime anyday. Wait he already did.

Sorry, that's the stupidest defence I've ever heard. I'm better than you, but you taunt me and run around, but I could beat you, but instead I'll just take my ball and go home. You can't do that in boxing, there ain't no ball.

Let's get this straight. Duran quit against SRL because he was pissed at how unclassy Sugar Ray was fighting. He was dancing around being an ass becaue Duran had beaten him in their last fight. That's all. People who say Duran quit because he was going to lose are truly fucking dumbasses. Duran beat him the first time and knew damn well he could beat him again. If some punk ass boxer tried to show me up I'd probably just say fuck it too. Let's not forget that Duran was way more proven than Sugar Ray at this time and Duran didn't need his bullshit any more than Lewis needed to beat VK.

this is not like he did that, then doenst come back, or he just quit the whole sport.... its kinda like the tszyu fight, he was frustrated, he knows he wasn't gonna catch his opponent, so lets save time and quit!

Anybody who judges Duran by "no mas" simply doesn't know boxing...

He had to dookie, according to boxerdog.

yea man..he quit against Leonard..not because he had an injury or what not..but becuz he got frustrated..and didnt think he could catch Leonard and win the fight..i know him quitting shouldnt deminish his accomplishments..but..it sure hurt his legacy..he...QUIT...bottomline...a fierce..battle tested warrior...QUIT

"no mas" 'nuf said.

-Career record of 103-16 (70ko's) -He was one of only 4 other fighter to hold World Titles at 4 different weights (135, 147, 154, 160). The only other fighters to do this have been Pernell Whitaker, Tommy Hearns, and Sugar Ray Leonard. Extremely difficult to do. -One of the most skilled and tenacious fighters ever, and in many enthusiasts opinion is the greatest lightweight fighter to ever live. Extremely underrated defensive skills, incredible infighter, menacing workrate, almost the complete fighter. -Notable wins include: 135 - Buchanan, DeJesus x2 147 - Leonard 154 - Cuevas, Moore 160 - Barkley 168 - Castro Had one of the most complete careers ever and fought all the way up to light heavyweight. You tell me how many former lightweights could have started at 135, gone up to 147 and beaten Ray Leonard, and then go up to 160 and give Marvin Hagler hell? I have Duran on my list at #3 but could really be anywhere from 1-6 depending on your criteria. I hope this helped. He was in the light-heavyweight division, shit! I thought his highest weight class was super middle weight. Duran has such a high resilience, fighting for 4 decades. Up until his late 40's.

Imo his greatness was sealed when he beat a prime Barkley in an unbelievable fight at 160, and he was past his prime already.

-Career record of 103-16 (70ko's) -He was one of only 4 other fighter to hold World Titles at 4 different weights (135, 147, 154, 160). The only other fighters to do this have been Pernell Whitaker, Tommy Hearns, and Sugar Ray Leonard. Extremely difficult to do. -One of the most skilled and tenacious fighters ever, and in many enthusiasts opinion is the greatest lightweight fighter to ever live. Extremely underrated defensive skills, incredible infighter, menacing workrate, almost the complete fighter. -Notable wins include: 135 - Buchanan, DeJesus x2 147 - Leonard 154 - Cuevas, Moore 160 - Barkley 168 - Castro Had one of the most complete careers ever and fought all the way up to light heavyweight. You tell me how many former lightweights could have started at 135, gone up to 147 and beaten Ray Leonard, and then go up to 160 and give Marvin Hagler hell? I have Duran on my list at #3 but could really be anywhere from 1-6 depending on your criteria. I hope this helped.

No mas, No mas!!!!!!!