Quiz: Which non heavyweight fight was the first $1m plus payday for each combatant?

[Anomalocaris]

The whole era hinged on Leonard. He was as Reggie Jackson said about himself as the key star of the New York Yankees, "The straw that stirs the drink." Leonard was the American hero marquee attraction Broadway stud. But Duran was the better fighter as he showed in Montreal. No Mas was a tank job to redeem Leonard's star power.

Duran fans make almost as many excuses for his losses as Tyson's.

He lost to Ray and Tommy fair and square.

Also to Laing and Benitez.

[Anomalocaris]

Agreed although Benny and especially Pernell would run him very close.

[QueensburyRules]

Duran fans make almost as many excuses for his losses as Tyson's.

He lost to Ray and Tommy fair and square.

Also to Laing and Benitez.

- - What, 119 fights vs 40 for Ray?

The 3rd time he fought Ray, it looked like Duran was trying collar his woman, but Ray ran faster and wouldn't fight because he was genetically always gonna be a lightweight great.