Keith vs 147 Duran

[DJ Enerate]

Wise words sir. Thurman has dedication and works hard. That's obvious. But "Hands of Stone" fought with true passion and rage that is hard to find- controlled rage. The fire burning in him just spelled bad news for his opponents and Thurman wouldn't have stood up to it. It's no knock on him. Hell, I see that version of Duran beating prime DLH, Mosley, Trinidad and so many others. They had talent but not his kind of fire or level of skill-especially on the inside.

He most definitely would have too much for all those guys. There's not much footage of prime welterweight Ray Robinson but if what they say is true then he's the only one I think could handle Montreal Duran.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

He most definitely would have too much for all those guys. There's not much footage of prime welterweight Ray Robinson but if what they say is true then he's the only one I think could handle Montreal Duran.

I definitely agree, man. Not even sure he could, but damn, what a fight that would be! He beat one Sugar Ray. Could he beat them both?

[DJ Enerate]

I definitely agree, man. Not even sure he could, but damn, what a fight that would be! He beat one Sugar Ray. Could he beat them both?

Well, from what I've seen of post prime Robinson's skillset I think Montreal Duran could possibly beat him. It's just the reports of prime Robinson at welterweight say he was unbelievably devastating.

[soul_survivor]

Peopel forget Duran had a solid run of wins at 147 before fighting Leonard twice and both times, he looked menacing at the weight. That guy would batter thurman into retirement

[KayDub]

Woah easy big man. Keith is one of the best right now, Duran is one of the best of all time.

Haha, yeah, this is more of a question to ask in 10-15 years once Keith's time is over and we can reflect on their careers.

Duran is one of the greatest, Keith has a LONG way to go to get to Duran's level.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Well, from what I've seen of post prime Robinson's skillset I think Montreal Duran could possibly beat him. It's just the reports of prime Robinson at welterweight say he was unbelievably devastating.

Yes, sir. It's too bad we don't have the films. I'm sure he was something.

[Jerzdevil21]

Duran would humiliate him. Boxers are NOT better now, not sure what brand of paint chips you're eating, but boxers of previous eras truly honed their craft. Fought more often and against better opposition. Thurman and Garcia would have been devoured in the 60s - 80s.

[Big_L]

I don't know if Thurman could even beat a prime 147 Ricardo Mayorga, let alone Robert Duran.