Aaron Pryor is overrated

[Scott9945]

I never got that. Why would Leonard be afraid of Aaron Pryor? He took on Duran, Hagler, Hearns and Benitez. He was faster, more skilled on offense and defense by a mile, had similar power, better chin...he was just better overall. He would have embarrassed Pryor, I think.

Pryor had no credentials at 147 other than his reputation. He also didn't bring in the type of money to tempt Leonard.

Pryor was a favorite of mine to watch, but I agree with the others on this thread that he is sometimes overrated. Not that he wouldn't be competitive with anyone at 140 though.

[mrboxer]

pryor was a very good fighter i think he had some issues outside the ring that affected his performance in the ring his his wars against furlano and hinton are classics and against young he was clearly not himself but i think he was doing enough to win the fight but the ref stopped the fight and declared pryor unable to continue when the footage clearly shows pryor was willing and able to continue

[Forza]

he cheated drinking nitrates to open up his lungs when he was out of stamina