The Real Reason Why Nikolai Valuev is Better Than Roberto Duran
Because he couldn't beat Nikolai Valuev in a boxing match, especially a prime Valuev. It's just that simple.
In my opinion, to be the 'best' of anything concerning fighting, you have to be able to defeat EVERYBODY, no matter what their size, weight, or strength is. Imagine someone walking around on the street saying that they were the greatest fighter in the world or the baddest person in the world. You would naturally interpret them as meaning that they could beat anyone and everyone that they came across. If they were to then say that "No, I mean I'm the greatest fighter or the baddest person in the world when fighting guys that are only my same size and weight", you would
. Because that's not truly being the best fighter in the world then, is it?
Valuev was a HEAVYWEIGHT. So we know he can stand toe to toe with smaller boxers as well as the big ones. Can Duran, at his size, defeat Nikolai Valuev, whether it be the 1990's Valuev or the 2000's Valuev? If not, then how can be 'better'?
Because he couldn't beat Nikolai Valuev in a boxing match, especially a prime Valuev. It's just that simple.
In my opinion, to be the 'best' of anything concerning fighting, you have to be able to defeat EVERYBODY, no matter what their size, weight, or strength is. Imagine someone walking around on the street saying that they were the greatest fighter in the world or the baddest person in the world. You would naturally interpret them as meaning that they could beat anyone and everyone that they came across. If they were to then say that "No, I mean I'm the greatest fighter or the baddest person in the world when fighting guys that are only my same size and weight", you would
. Because that's not truly being the best fighter in the world then, is it? Valuev was a HEAVYWEIGHT. So we know he can stand toe to toe with smaller boxers as well as the big ones. Can Duran, at his size, defeat Nikolai Valuev, whether it be the 1990's Valuev or the 2000's Valuev? If not, then how can be 'better'?
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