Duran's Impossible Comeback Explained - Duran vs Barkley Breakdown

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

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[@Oh-xp3fv]

What is the theme you use in the beginning? I would workout to that lol.

[@mijieliwilson2387]

Beautiful breakdown of the fight...❤

[@rezoderecho6318]

Please do a breakdown on the greatest fight of all time. Louis vs Schmeling II

[@vernonhampton5863]

This was an excellent video of a fight I was actually looking for. Thank you for putting this together.

[@thethiccwarrior6675]

Yo talk about Shaq vs Oscar

[@AG-nt8ow]

Duran has to be in everyone’s top 5 list.

[@justaguy2791]

A G not mine

[@johndowds5770]

@@justaguy2791 who's in yours God , Jesus , Archangel Gabriel , Thor , and Apollo?

[@justaguy2791]

John Dowds nah I’ve got Ivan drago in mine over Apollo

[@walter1893]

Top 30 not top 5 theres guys with way better resumes.

[@willie81908]

1. Ali 2. Holyfield 3. Tyson Fury 4. Joe Louis 5. Floyd Mayweather

[@chico3609]

I just found a whole new level of respect for Duran... I laughed when he smiled as Barkley was going down.

[@vincentrobinson9645]

He knew Barkley was going down because he knew what it took to drop him- that’s called ring savvy and smarts

[@andreschavez3134]

That’s called Guts!

[@sycamoreindeed1087]

Barkley was too young easy picking for Duran

[@demonrouge3338]

Yeah me too ha ha in the moment man 🥊

[@davidrosado9642]

@@sycamoreindeed1087 :Easy-picking?!That was no easy feat!

[@jeff3putt]

This is one of the most overlooked great fights in boxing history. I remember watching this fight thinking that time would eventually run out for Duran. He proved me wrong...

[@jamesbolte73]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, shake it off now, Mr. Jeffrey B. 🎉🤔🌹🎃💋

[@jeff3putt]

@Ralph Reilly maybe, Ralph malph

[@ipaporod]

@@jeff3putt :Who's malph?

[@gdog3finally]

Duran proved everybody wrong.

[@petergiourelas3753]

Duran prove you are the champion, he did

For Panamanians, Duran will always be our greatest hero, an athlete without equal and an admirable boxer. Regardless of his age, all Panamanians have seen his fights and we will continue to remember him forever, because even though he stopped fighting many years ago, he continues to be a faithful representative of our country in the world. It was great to see the description of this fight in such a way, it makes you understand how fantastic it was.

[@justsaynrush9689]

My all time favorite!

[@bradjohnson8100]

I am an American and hold Duran as perhaps the greatest lightweight of all time. When they had written him off, many times, he came out and stunned the boxing world. NEVER dismiss Roberto Duran!

[@joedanache7970]

The greatest Hispanic boxer of all time. Much well-earned respect for Roberto.

[@awyzeguy]

@@joedanache7970 Salvador Sanchez is there w him too

[@greglemon230]

All time great boxer. He was unbeatable in his prime at lightweight. He moved up in class and shocked the world a few times after that against naturally bigger, younger men. Amazing boxer

[@antoniocampbell463]

Growing up in my childhood in Panama, as I would play soccer in the streets all day, I always remember hearing the neighbors come out and say Duran just won! people would go to the Chinese stores and get cases of Cerveza Panama beer on credit and have a big party. That atmosphere was everywhere. It seem he won every fight.

[@hamedzafari6383]

I moved to Panama 2 years ago. I grew up in the States, and fell in love with Durans boxing in the 80’s. The most exciting fighter of all time.

[@antoniocampbell463]

@@hamedzafari6383 Duran has a restaurant in the Capital and you should visit it. He has pictures on the wall and the crowns. He was ripped off through his career and that restaurant is a way of giving back what the managers took from him.

[@khalilali2450]

@KickingAssDaily damn

[@leadlefthand]

Well, Duran already had like 70+ wins by the time he fought Sugar Ray Leonard the first time. Duran's first decade as a fighter already had more fights than most fighter's entire careers today. Back in his prime as a lightweight, he really won A LOT of fights.

[@kwabenaagyepong6215]

Àa1

[@STREETBEEFS_]

they need to have you breaking down high level ppvs man...im serious, best breakdowns online!!

[@TheModernMartialArtist]

Oh wow, checked out your channel and that's a really cool concept, having people fight it out like men instead of continuing the cycle of revenge. Keep up the great work man!

[@ShortSkeletor]

Lol I can't believe the actual street beefs account commented. The modern martial artist ain't no joke

[@kohoko1952]

Duran had one of the highest fighting IQ's ever...

[@dennismastin2444]

Indeed. He was a master and like all the greats, he found a way to win. Like Gil Clancy said, he is so relaxed in there, always setting up his opponents. Beautiful to watch if you really appreciate the science. I think Ray Arcel deserves a lot of the credit too.

[@abdunnurashraf5048]

Ktube awl sit down and finish eating your hot wings and XXXL pizza it was a classic fight! Besides the judge was close

[@davidmata4786]

This.. Often times people just thought of him as a banger cause of his high knockout rate, but dude was a master of the ring and could change tactics on the fly depending on what the opponent was offering.

[@jonbathurst4936]

ive never seen a more skilled display in boxing ever, than this fight. hes old, giving up every single advantage, but hes so crafty and confident he just comes out on top.

[@arnolddonaldson7129]

No. Sugar Ray had higher fight IQ. Duran is far technical than most realize though.

[@caleba.pike-juststopit2077]

When I was a kid I always thought Duran was the "Bad guy". Now I can really appreciate him for the great fighter he was. Thank you for this video.

[@damianrehbein3992]

He IS the bad Guy. Always was.

[@MrTigracho]

Kind of. He really liked to play mindgames with his opponents before the ring to psych them out.

[@damianrehbein3992]

@Jeremi Ferguson Hes probably the Greatest Wrestler to enter Boxing. That man said Fuck it and pulled Muay Thai in Boxing.

[@jeanvuvu6900]

Roberto is the best

[@05gnavarro]

The bad guy image was created by the media, calling him macho, assasin and such things. Durán in private life was a family man and a national hero in Panama

[@finnmccool684]

Both fighters showed so much heart. One of the best fights I've ever seen. Mad respect to both warriors.

[@coreyham3753]

Agreed .... great fight.

[@joseortega-us6rn]

Barkley shows great sportsmanship by hug and laugh with Duran, not many boxers do that, and that give me an idea how of a good and gentle soul Barkey was, my respect for both, in times of less money and more guts,

[@ernestocarrillo7]

@@joseortega-us6rn Your absolutely right less money and more guts. Between Barkley the looser and Duran the winner who do you think Manny Pacquiao would fight if they was in the same weight and time zone?

[@joseortega-us6rn]

@@ernestocarrillo7 He will fight Duran definitely.

[@ernestocarrillo7]

@@joseortega-us6rn Besides your opinion can you name anyone that was coming FROM A SPECTACULAR VICTORY that Manny fought them immediately? What just a few like 3 or four? Google boxrec from the first Morales fight until the end besides Ugas who was hot and popping coming from a spectacular victory who?

[@Torgo1969]

It's hard to describe what a hard man Duran was. Pure courage singularly personified in one man.

[@ernst9100]

only comparable to Evander Holyfield in his prime against Riddick Bowe "Big Daddy"

[@jaytherestless2117]

Is*

[@quinto]

Barkley was asked, who was the most skilled fighter he ever faced ? Without hesitation, he says, "Duran". That says it all.

[@irvinmorales1409]

Leonard and Hagler stated that Duran was the best fighter they've ever faced in their careers.

[@carlosvazquez3263]

🤝🏼😉😎

[@vicholmes278]

James Tony

[@rodd7]

Mayweather brothers also agreed.

[@iwant2usethis]

​@@irvinmorales1409 Not true. Leonard said Hearns - by far and Hagler said Duran. www.ringtv.com/532726-best-faced-sugar-ray-leonard/; www.ringtv.com/532711-best-faced-marvelous-marvin-hagler/

[@highdefboxing8056]

I'm a British boxing fan. Duran was one of the champions of the world, at lightweight, when I started watching boxing as a kid. I always had the highest regard for him as a lightweight. That regard went up when he beat Leonard. It went up again when he beat Davey Moore. But when he beat Barkley I was speechless.

[@petertenaglia1709]

I always thought of Duran as a brawler, psycho with devastating power and grit but to see the strategic way of improvising while under such duress gives me a whole new respect for him. He encapsuled the best of Holyfield ( being undersized and moving up in weight ), Mayweather ( ability to go to plan B, C, D, E, F etc. and improvise mid fight ) and Foreman ( by overcoming age ) ... Truly one of the greats. Great job of bringing that to life by the The Modern Martial Artist

[@RiXFortuna]

No he did not! They had aspects of him, as you mentioned in wrong order, so it highlights Manos de Piedra Duran even more!! Haha Best regards

[@petertenaglia1709]

@K Gehringer I would agree that the era was tougher but you can't take away from Mayweather's resume and how easy he dominated Pacquiao and Canello

[@pandraa]

@@petertenaglia1709 everyone knows pacquiao should have won bro

[@sanjayseebaran2201]

@@pandraa casual he got outstruck and outpointed he only won 3-4 rounds no way he won

[@petertenaglia1709]

@Hpy Nthner Sad to say I can't argue with you. To be honest most were and almost all are today

[@Jay-qm8cx]

The Duran Barkley Hearns saga shows to boxing fans why styles make fights and linear logic doesn’t work in boxing

[@harondick154]

So true.

[@taylorthegreat3663]

Tommy beat duran, duran beat Barkley, Barkley beat tommy. Interesting

[@robertdecker4780]

Junior Jones Beat Barrera,Kennedy McKinney Beat Junior Jones,then Barrera beat McKinney. Mike Weaver beat Gerrie Coetzee,Michael Dokes beat Mike Weaver, then Coetzee beat Dokes. Jerry Quarry beat Ernie Shavers, Ken Norton beat Quarry,then Shavers beat Norton. Miguel Cotto beat Shane Mosely,Antonio Margarito beat Cotto,then Mosely beat Margarito. Ricardo Mayorga beat Vernon Forrest,Forrest beat Shane Mosely,then Mosely beat Mayorga.

[@JohnKasarinlan]

@@taylorthegreat3663 and James Toney made Barkley his punching bag.

[@Leo-vi7tt]

Foreman KO Frazier , frazier W over Ali , Ali KO Foreman. Tucker KO Douglas , Tyson W over Tucker , Douglas KO Tyson. Holyfield W over Foreman , Moreer W over Holyfield , Foreman KO Moorer Junior Jones KO Barrera , Morales KO junior Jones , Barrera beat MoralesTwice Pacquiao Beat Bradley , Marquez KO Pacquiao , Bradley Beat Márquez

[@thefabulous4]

One does not become legendary by himself. Barkley was one of the many fighters who elevated Duran to the all time great status. Iran "The Blade" Barkley is a boxing legend.

[@jusnvigil4390]

Barkley was also a great champion much respect for Barkley

[@katlynklassen809]

Duran elevated others more than he was elevated. His unique soul allowed fighters to be exposed to that ultimate test of greatness because he himself had to force it onto the world in his manifestation if his very self.

[@TheOsseous]

.. respect

[@idktbh5791]

@RATHALOS and that’s why he beat the guy who knocked hearns tf out twice😭💀

[@stanhathcoat920]

No, Barkley was a fine strong champion, but nowhere near the legendary status of Roberto Duran.

[@showtime1235]

These videos are as quality as “30 for 30’s” I’m saving this video to watch after work Thanks man now this’ll get me through the day

[@Seraphim262]

What is "30 for 30’s"?

[@valramillion1860]

I greatly enjoyed this breakdown, this only adds to Durans legacy and definitely lets people know there is more to Barkley than meets the eye. Also I didn’t watch it after work, I watched it during work. That’s my way of showing how much I look forward to this kind of boxing content.

[@Bbknuckles]

Vantor is that a serious question!?

[@Seraphim262]

@@Bbknuckles I don't know ESPN eather so, yes it was. Not everyone lives in the united states of america.

[@Bbknuckles]

Vantor I don’t live in the states either, so clearly I understand that. However any general sports fan should know.

[@eranliber5993]

The way he feinted off barkleys hooks to land his counters was masterful. The 80's - to me the real golden era of boxing.

[@mwbright]

I thought so too, until I saw the Inoue vs Donaire fight. I'm so glad I put my money on the little guy.

[@jesusfermingutierreznavarr4264]

Conosco a Duran xq soy de pma pero muchas de sus perdidas fue xq solo entrenaba 15 dias eso le paso con dejesus y vino revancha y lo molio el decia a aca solo Robeto se gana a Roberto pero xq se confiaba mucho mira esa pelea con benites solo entreno un mes en la isla de coiba hoy en dia area protejida x su belleza un mes no era suficiente para un radar que estaba mucho mas joven que el y pago 😂😂😂

[@SL4PSH0CK]

Man 80 was like the golden ag of sports

[@paulcastle3171]

One of my favourite ever fights. The stance that Duran adopts when the final bell rings is just iconic. What a fighter.

[@ElZarDelComercio]

Is the Getho's Bruce Lee stance.

[@AshleySmyth1212]

He didn't do the stance against Hearns.

[@NeilPenesis]

​@@AshleySmyth1212And Hearns was never left standing against Barkley in either fight.

[@stevejessome5469]

That was one of the best fights I ever seen. Both men gave everything in the ring and Duran shocked everyone with his performance that night.

[@duaneday5474]

It was like watching a Rocky movie

[@Bismarck.1871]

I saw that fight too...awesome. Both fighters were great.

[@noec.7556]

Well said

[@billj8148]

Yes, it was; watched it, as well. It was the "Fight of the Year."

[@barrykime5580]

I have to agree. Great fight. I think Duran wanted it just a very little more. Been watching boxing since 1963. I was 7 years old when Ali knocked out Sonny Liston. I hope they bring it back.

[@thepolticalone961]

Out jabbing the taller fighter shows a lot of skill. Not to mention taller fighters seem to love chasing shorter opponents and also giving up their range

[@rexscipio3344]

No just Barkley. His style was all wrong.

[@chaddrusso8850]

Rex Scipio nah man look at AJ vs Ruiz 1, AJ tried to bang on the inside

[@WhoIsDanteFresh]

@@chaddrusso8850 🎯

[@J.C.117]

@@chaddrusso8850 Same with Duran vs Leonard 1 and Hearns vs SRL

[@swankytuna4293]

Often the taller fighter is also the bigger fighter so they'll want to use their size advantage to wear on the shorter (and smaller) fighter.

[@NeatGentilis]

Duran looked fresher in those final rounds than he did at the start of the fight. It's like he was just warming up throughout the first 9 rounds. Fucking amazing.

[@johnd.zephyr2531]

I knew Duran was a legend, but I wasn't sure what made him be considered one aside from his inside game. This video made it clear that he had very good ring IQ as well. Well done man, thanks for helping me understand why people love him so much!

[@michaelfugate2404]

Roberto Duran was a prince of the ring!

[@TainoMantis]

@John D. Zephyr To really appreciate Duran, you have to watch his fights from years 1974 to 1978 down at Lightweight. He was in his 20's, quick, flexible, and even more creatively ruthless. I suggest the 2nd Esteban DeJesus fight in 1974 - a fight where Duran was forced to give up on his relentless aggression & set up his counters from the outside.

[@johnd.zephyr2531]

@@TainoMantis thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at that! I've always thought of him as the lowest among the 4 Kings, so I'd be happy to see more of what made him the titan people see him as :)

[@Motorata661]

Yeah he analyzed and countered each part of his adversary skills before the fight ended i love fighters like this

[@MrClassicmetal]

On the inside he's one of the best in the history of the sport. The "problem" with that, is that his other qualities are often overlooked. Duran was in fact a very well-rounded boxer. His defence is top notch, he was an awesome counter puncher, had great footwork, heavy hands, and he has a very high ring IQ. Obviously, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to win those fights against naturally bigger guys who were much younger. Aside from that, he was also a very _cunning_ fighter who had a big bag of tricks. He knew how to fight right on the edge. There's a fantastic breakdown of his style on Lee Wylie's channel, and I highly recommend it.

[@Football-bk6li]

When I watched this fight, at the time, I thought it was one of the greatest fights I've ever seen. Strategy, skill, improvisation, heart, determination ... all were on display. Both Duran and Barkley were truly great boxers.

[@davidhealy4534]

Barkley didn't do too well when he met Nigel Benn.

[@michaelchapman7962]

@@davidhealy4534 but did pretty well against thomas hearns twice

[@kevincampbell1086]

True. I remember this fight. There were some great ones but this one really takes it

[@johnniea4684]

​@@davidhealy4534 He got caught, it happens. Benn was a wild man with a big punch. Barkley was on the slide + just got nailed. Overall he was a better fighter than Benn.

[@davidhealy4534]

@@johnniea4684 What are you on crack? Benn was better than Hagler, never mind Barkley. He was about 10 times quicker. Barkley never stood a chance. Watch Benn Eubanks 1(A better fight than Hearns v Hagler by Far)and Benn McClellan then say that ignorant Yankee🙄

[@DetroitDiesel70-i1m]

What people forget to realize is that Roberto Durán was already a King before the “4 Kings”. The was the “fighter of the 70’s” voted by Ring Magazine. This fight just put a cherry on top of a lustrous boxing career he had, and he is considered the Greatest Lightweight fighter of all time! What a BEAST this man was! 👍

[@gdog3finally]

Right, the greatest lightweight fighter ever and went way up in weight and fought naturally bigger fighters in an era where the best fought each other. Duran still packed those hands of stone against bigger men. It's unbelievable really.

[@markmcallan973]

Not just Hands of stone! Not just heart of stone! But mind of stone! Holy shit what a warrior!

[@irvinmorales1409]

It's shocking to see how many little adjustments Duran would make and how huge of a role they played in beating someone like Barkley.

[@misterb.s.8745]

Probably something experienced fighters like him are much better at!

[@jeffscuderi8662]

Draw 2 judges were blind

[@watchmanonthewall14]

@@jeffscuderi8662 Why? Because you say so? I've watched this fight many times. It was close, but each time I had Duran narrowly winning. The knockdown sealed the deal.

[@jeffscuderi8662]

@@watchmanonthewall14 look at the scores 2 points win Iran 6 and 3 or 4 for Duran and it and 2pts win is with the knockdown.Forst part of fight was all Iran Duran no power.That was a judges robbery for the story of Duran comeback win.Typical judging all corrupt.

[@QueekHeadtaker]

@@jeffscuderi8662 a good case could be made for it, but in fights like these a late knockdown is worth more to the memory then the extra jabs in earlier rounds. Boxing judging is notoriously unreliable, I would say they got it right. A true split decision in my book, also the crowd hates draws more than any other results, and your crazy if you think the judges don't factor this in. Crowd was on their feet the whole fight, there would have been a riot.

[@romainlavoie1526]

As I'm writing this it was just announced that Leon Spinks just past. RIP Leon. Montreal will never forget you. Now back on topic. I will never forget that night. It was a cold February evening. Some of my college Friends were going at a local sports bar to watch the fight. While driving home a local boxing expert and promoter Regis Levesque was saying on radio that Duran had one more fight in him and it was TONIGHT. It convinced me and I joined my friends - I will never forget it.

[@mucura1]

I have had to watch this one several times to truly appreciate what's going on as I train at home. Duran is exceptional. He adjusted so many times and showed a degree of heart I have only seen by those who have fought on the streets. His spirit is indomitable.

[@dennismastin2444]

Your right. He did adjust many times. He was the Duran of old. No one expected that. Thats why Barkley, the overwhelming favorite going in, said Duran was the best. By the end of the fight, Duran was catching Barkley with devastating punches and Barkley could barely get his jab in. If they still fought 15, Duran probably would have ended it by KO. Or at least knocked him down again. He adjusted to the point of making Iran throw the hook, miss and counter with combinations. Great, smart, brutal, exciting fight. Two warriors. Two of the best. Display the sweet science.

[@rickgiroux1211]

Ali,Jones(jr.),Holmes,Leonard,Foreman and the Manos de Piedra,Roberto Duran are the very best boxers of that I ever saw...but the one who seemed to fight just for the pure pleasure of beating the holy crap out of his opponents was Roberto.No mas?...Indeed.Let’s fight not showboat,OK?

[@THE-HammerMan]

@@rickgiroux1211 Let's not BS about the "No más" BS, ok? Duran failed to drop the weight and prepare wisely. Normally, Roberto would've adjusted to the showboating and use it to his advantage. It was, in FACT, the only blemish on a stellar career. Indeed.

[@KillrMillr7]

No doubt, if you're in the game he is definitely one to emulate.

[@THE-HammerMan]

And now I hear Oscar De La Hoya is seriously coming back to THE GAME at age 47...... Watch the F out! Oscar will whoop arse on any opponents out there today! I LOVE IT!

[@nassarkhan2912]

Unbelievable how you breakdown the techniques of fighters . Duran is truly a legend , going in with somone who is noticeably bigger and 10 years younger is very very brave . Hands of stone Heart of a warrior.

[@kursor52]

I always found it funny how Margarito was punished for having plaster in his hands but Duran can get away with having Hands of Stone.

[@nassarkhan2912]

@@kursor52 lool

[@ridwanalikaram2807]

@@kursor52 I thought Margarito was a cheating pizza 🍕

[@younged510]

I agree, hell of a match up breakdown..

[@Kawmanuwa]

Duran's face never seemed to look like it took damage in his fights. Never swollen

[@CommanderTato]

Stone hands and face

[@lumberjackagies5158]

Apparently he had skin of stone as well 😂

[@Rmoose369]

That is exactly what I always thought too. Him and JCC (with the exception of the De La Hoya fights of course 😆) always looked like they just hopped off a treadmill or something after crazy wars. They don't make em like this anymore. That's just the Truth. Man what a friggin beast Duran was.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@lumberjackagies5158 haa

[@jacktenrec63]

NO one rolled with the punches like Duran

[@valegendre]

Duran was really something special ,to be able to pull it out at 37 against a prime Barkley ,you got to be special... Macho Man ,Manos de piedra a true legend of the sport. Great video as always .thank you.

[@arthurvillarreal2650]

Watched this fight and when he tore up Davey Moore,before.

[@-Kailinn-]

I thought Duran's staggering combos were the highlight until I saw both Duran and Barkley side by side, talking and smiling together as if they were old friends.

[@tomgjgj]

That was really heartwarming.

[@bryangan2224]

Considering that Barkley took this fight personal and wanted to get revenge on Duran for smashing his buddy Davey Moore, immediately after the fight they became super super friendly. They both gained respect for each other over the fight. Duran realised that Barkley wasn't just some fast and hard puncher - there were layers to his game and he had prepared well for Duran's various tactics. Barkley on the other hand realised how much depth there was to Duran's craft - even after preparing counters for Duran's usual habits, he still found himself outsmarted numerous times. He also probably wasn't prepared for just how hard Duran could still hit.

[@roygonzalez4367]

They showed Good Sportsmanship and Nothing Personal, What a Fight ! ! !

[@angelmelendez2468]

Duran is one of those guys that shows you , a combination of heart and IQ can get you far . If you look at him , he is hardly intimidating from a physical aspect , but you see move in the line of fire , its art .

[@stephenr80]

When he was a lightweight bro, that speed and power. Hes the hands of Stone. He was intimidating af. But here you are right he just had more tools plus superb cardio for his age!

[@tbauer2521]

I watched this fight as a kid on console tv with an antenna. I was and am a huge Sugar Ray fan, but on that day Duran was warrior that would not deny himself. It also was about the end of the golden age of boxing. To Roberto, Sugar, Tommy, Marvin, Iran, Virgil, Vinny.... Thanks for the memories.

[@joseortega-us6rn]

Hello T you can add Wilfred Benitez and Pipino Cuevas to that golden age list it was overloaded with legitimate champions.

[@diegostorck808]

10:20 How Duran stayed standing after that hook is beyond me. A true legend right there

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

yes and no... Duran was always top tier in absorbing damage, also very good stamina

[@chrimony]

@@ragimundvonwallat8961 Should have been nicknamed the head of stone :D

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@chrimony lol but he truly was

[@jesusaraiza9787]

@@ragimundvonwallat8961 yes the hearns knockout was the result of a perfect punch landed by Hearns monstruous power but MOSTLY a dehidration effort by Duran that left him weakened

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

That weaker black gene couldn't stand against Duran.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

Thank you for this INCREDIBLE breakdown. I'm from Panama and this fight brought us tears of joy. Nothing but love and respect to Barkley, who said Duran was the best he ever faced.

[@jamescampione8531]

And the smallest got him down

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

@@jamescampione8531 But like a true champion, Barkley got up and came back stronger in the 12th. Almost impossible to recover from THAT knockdown, but he did. Duran's punches were so accurate, and landed FLUSH. My God what a fight this was

[@johnniea4684]

Duran was a force of nature. I feel privileged to have watched him at the time he competed, at his peak. Barkley had this image of having been in a street gang when younger + he looked thuggish but he was an intelligent fighter + apparently was a good guy too. I never heard anything bad about him. He + Duran too. Both showed that they could overcome poverty + prove their worth as people. I salute them.

[@philmckenna5709]

@johnniea4684 Very well said, mate!

[@waderivers99]

Duran is the toughest man to ever step into the ring. He slso took on Hagler when Hagler was in his prime. Duran was still boxing at 50. He is also one of the best technicians in the ring. Leonard was right there with him. They were ALL great.

Thats why theyred called the 4 Kings of Boxing and not the 4 Clowns of Boxing.

[@waderivers99]

@Shakur Alladin I think they were hungrier back then. Hagler fought over fifty fights before he was even recognized. Same with Duran. They could all go the distance whereas the fighters today are becoming mega millionaires before they have twenty fights. They know if they get a few big paydays they are fixed for life. Technically there are some really good fighters today but they don't have the same heart or stamina. Tyson is old school, and fighting at 54 is remarkable. Incredible. You won't find Wilder doing that. Still, boxing is the ultimate sport. Nothing compares to twelve rounds of skilled combat. Best athletes on the planet.

[@giovsant3049]

@@waderivers99 Some of Durán's fights were 15 rounds, sometimes they ended before the limit, others he had to fight full, and of those fights 2 may be among the most epic fights of all time, because it was against other boxing legends, Sugar Ray Leonard (June 20, 1980) and Marvin Hagler (November 10, 1983).

[@waderivers99]

@@giovsant3049 I use to think of him as the hands of stone but he was the complete boxer. His defense was just as good as his offense. Every time I watch those guys i am more in awe. Those were boxing's golden years. They were All champs.

[@giovsant3049]

@@waderivers99 Totally agree.

[@AG-nt8ow]

Fun fact: This is referee Joe Cortez and Michael buffer’s favourite fight.

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

MINE TOO!

[@oilyshoes9969]

who cares

[@NGameReviews]

@@oilyshoes9969 clearly you.

[@oilyshoes9969]

@@NGameReviews Not really, that's why I wrote that- u idiot

[@NGameReviews]

@@oilyshoes9969 No, if you didn't care you wouldn't write that, you fuckin dumbass.

[@terryhill4732]

The shots and punches Duran took would have knocked out the average man my gosh what a chin Roberto Duran had and unbelievable power and stamina to absorb that kind of punishment

[@decimated550]

I swear they have to have thicker brain cells and thicker skulls because any two of those shots would change my chicken neck life forever

[@wobeybryant]

The reason he got kod by Thomas hearns is because of a bad weight cut and Thomas hearns was still a hell of a puncher

[@duaneholcomb8408]

True. Very well put. Duran was one you never could count out in,a big fight,,

[@maz1702]

Granite chin fr

[@archywiseman]

@@wobeybryant Duran wssn't moving and slipping punches well in the Hearns' fight, but that right hand Hearns hit him with would have stopped a train.

[@thegent8916]

The first fight vs Leonard was still one of the most brilliant performances I've ever seen. The way Duran fought that night was a thing of beauty.

[@AllUAreIsHistory]

The uploads aren't often but I think we'd all take the quality over the quantity from his channel,amazing work as always

[@irvinmorales1409]

I'm betting the next video will be a fight breakdown on Hagler and Leonard's fight. That will bring out insane debates!

[@AllUAreIsHistory]

@@irvinmorales1409 I'm happy with whatever really,all the guys content is very well done.

[@irvinmorales1409]

@lamar mikell I don't think he has. He did vids on the two Leonard and Hearns fights, the Duran and Leonard fights, and the Hagler and Hearns fight. The only ones he hasn't done was the Hagler and Duran fight and the Hagler and Leonard fight.

[@psychoticpurse6579]

@@irvinmorales1409 I personally thought Leonard edged a decision, but it was tight and could've went either way.

[@guyphoto9437]

I watched this fight on television when it happened. It was one of the most brutal fights I've witnessed and should go into the record books as the best fight ever. At the end of the fight Duran was hitting Barkley at will with tremendous punches. I'll never forget this fight. There will never be another Roberto Duran. He was the very best boxer/fighter ever!

[@thearsenalmisfit2414]

I would put a couple of other fights above this one , The one that comes to mind right away is Ali Frazier III. When that fight was over, neither fighter was the same afterward. They literally left the best of themselves in the ring that night.

[@AlfredoEClark]

The first Duran-Leonard fight in Montreal in 1980 is the best fight of all time bar none. You'd have to present conclusive evidence to convince me otherwise.

[@cerromeceo]

This was tactical chess match. The sweet science of boxing is beautiful

[@antoniomoreno3142]

Pure art .

[@josenieves62]

Might be his best performance ever due to everything being stacked against ….truly 1 of a kind

[@redguy2215]

man i love it when fighters get all friendly at the end of a match. sportsmanship at its best!

[@buckchile614]

I love Duran, but if he would have lost, he would have been as sour as ever...Truth!

[@zbruteforce]

That's how I made my best friends 40 years ago to this day!

[@johanmokum4754]

Duran is a diamond in the boxing world 4 ever.

[@whatcher8151]

Golden years of boxing for me.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

Duran was already a legend at this point, having made a name for himself in the 70s, before Hearns/Hagler/Leonard were on the scene. That he went on to compete and win in a different era was incredible.

[@charlesrazo7246]

@Clay Johnson age is not a factor, Duran was fighting professionally before any of these other fighters. Duran had his first professional fight 1967 at battam weight 118 lbs. Marvin had his first professional fight in 1973 at middleweight. Marvin never left the division. Ray and Tommy had their first professional fight in 1977 at welterweight 147. By the time Roberto fought any of them he no longer was in his prime. There was only 1 out of the Kings that's ranked in the top 10 is Roberto Duran and fifth ranked pound for pound. The other 3 Kings have not broken the top 10 to this day.

[@charlesrazo7246]

@Clay Johnson Duran already had over 70 fights when he fought Leonard the first time.

[@jorgesanchez1595]

Roberto Duran, orgullo latinoamericano, de peso ligero a los medianos Unico!!! Venció a los mejores y protagonizó batallas épicas....Un Grande!!!

[@koishooter]

I didn't even know he did this. Wow, what a champ! The Leonard, Hagler, Herns, Duran era is about as good as it gets.

[@pckpat]

I think you left out the great Wilfredo Benitez in that pantheon. The great Marvellous Marvin Hagler has just passed this weekend at 66. Same age as me. That was a phenomenal era for welter and middle weight boxers.

[@BenignViewer]

@@pckpat Weight class was almost meaningless, as the 4 kings (except for Hagler) moved through several weight divisions simply to fight - and be - the best of their era.

[@Torgo1969]

@OG Fitness Quest en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_class_(boxing)#Tweener_divisions

[@Torgo1969]

It really was something to see! 4 absolute warriors.

[@Torgo1969]

@OG Fitness Quest Fair enough. It was a true pleasure to watch boxing in the 80s with these men slugging it out over and over again. I was a Leonard fan then became a Hagler fan, but all 4 men are immortal legends. And I agree, the prefix "light" or "super" added to the weight class is a bit off-putting to me. But maybe these tweener weight classes are a good idea to avoid many fighters having to do dangerous weight cutting, perhaps? BTW, I envy you being able to watch Ali in his prime!

[@LonelyHeartsChannel]

You pictured Duran as he truly is, a ferocious tactical war veteran. Well done. Watching byfrom Melbourne Australia😎

[@rimamukherjee5874]

Chelsea have kept 5️⃣ consecutive clean sheets for the first time in a decade! ⛔️

[@johnniethepom2905]

@@rimamukherjee5874 by the age of 5 all children should be keeping their sheets clean .

[@pingislife2653]

This a prime example of when a person transcends "Champion" and becomes "Legend" instead. Excellent breakdown!

[@sqd8r]

Great review. Great site. I met Duran yrs ago when he came to Windsor ON to promote a fight at the Casino, long retired. He was a god to me and I told him so.

[@carlosvazquez3263]

HE LOVES MUSIC 😉🤝🏼🤙😎

[@cleech74]

Not proud of it, but I had never watched a breakdown of this fight until just now. What an incredible display of guts, determination, and boxing skills from both fighters. A certified banger of a fight.

[@shaunbat5097]

Agreed

[@kevinp7300]

This was one of Duran’s greatest wins! As a Duran fan, I was a little nervous due to the fact that Barkley beat up Hearns who beat up Duran years earlier. It was inspirational to say the least! Manos De Piedra was on fire that night. He trained hard for this fight and you can tell he looked in great shape for this fight.

[@Jay-qm8cx]

This fight is why everyone loves Roberto Duran! His heart, skill and ferocity in the ring was frightening.

[@johnhorne1839]

No mas

[@tyrantonion6660]

It's inspiring to see Duran not to despair because all of his staff was not working, but trying to find his strategy that worked best for him. Finding it in the end and even bringing his opponent to the ground.

[@LonelyHeartsChannel]

I didn't see this fight before. Your tight story telling had me on the edge of my seat up to the last second. Well done. Bravo Roberto Duran!

[@bennylevine387]

I was a senior in high school and this fight captivated me. By then, Duran was old news, his best days having come when I was in early elementary school. He had moments since then, but when you see him losing to Robbie Sims, you figure he's yesterday's news. To watch him do what he did made him seem larger than life to me at the time. We were talking about this for days, mimicking the combo he knocked Barkley down with, what a superb performance. This is a treasure.

[@ZackMorris1]

The level of skill that Duran had for such a little guy is just absolutely insane. Willie Pep levels of greatness. What a king of the ring!

[@PrairieMonkey]

Unlike movie sequels that are often not as good as the first hit, you keep churning out high quality & riveting block busters, that keep on the edge of my seat, waiting for your next block buster.

[@billybob9961]

Renegade Apprentice I agree a professional quality every time

[@sivaro1]

One of the MOST underrated fights of all time. Duran is a top 5 ATG. ( proven in this fight)

[@danielturner7213]

What a great match up. How Duran thinks on his feet while in trouble is amazing and how he changed the course of the fight.

[@nestogsw9659]

Amazing performance by Duran and amazing breakdown, I love your work!! Can you imagine this happening today? 10 years older and 6" shorter in height and reach and 3 divisions up. I also love how these guys battle it out and in the trenches, truly the golden age of boxing.

[@JoRgEChavez-to2xd]

And delusional biased fangirls claim that Pacquiao was better and could've beat Duran. Not even in that steroid fueled midget's dreams when Marquez knocked him out. They claim the same about gayweather but he's just a watered down and even more hyped up Leonard.

[@mattp1873]

Such an incredible breakdown of one of my favorite fights ever. I watched on video for first time in ‘98 or ‘99 and I probably watched it more than any other.

[@katlynklassen809]

Always my favorite since I was a kid. Just everything a true fighter should be. The aspects of his story some may say are flaws only serve to illustrate the glory of what he was. Beyond that his profound energy elevated the moments and rivalries he was a part of in ways that could have never been achieved without him.

[@rogeranderson9144]

One of the greatest ever!! No one can deny this!!!

[@p1r8z0r]

The best part is at the end, both boxers showing respect for each other. That kind of thing is so rare these days.

[@AndrewJHatcher]

It's not rare at all these days, and Duran wasn't particularly known for being nice and respectful

[@jusnvigil4390]

Duran and Barkley remain freinds until this day

[@mrwdpkr5851]

The way Roberto timed those lightning fast hooks of Iran was amazing .

[@gdhallow3047]

Was literally checking the time like *Where it at tho?!?* 😂😂 *I NEED MY BOI DURAN* Great Channel man, My absolute favorite channel. You've helped me add techniques to my arsenal with every video man. Thanks.

[@revjim77]

I’ve said this in other comment sections, but you got my 13-year old, sports-hating daughter into boxing which makes you one of my favorite people on Earth. Now she follows everything Tyson Fury-related and loves George Foreman(the old years). As an “essential employee”, I’m working 7 days per week. I’m more than happy to spend time watching videos/shows/movies that interest her, but sometimes it’s nice to come home and watch some boxing or MMA. Kudos!

[@juanmenocal9866]

What a masterclass by Durán, the greatest lightweight of all times🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦 wining in diferents weight classes like nobody can do in our times

[@eric21200]

"Duran not only has hands of stone, he has a chin of stone" - Gil Clancy

[@lilcourtny08]

What? Hearns knocked his block off

[@Will.a12]

Fake news

[@jamietobin4161]

Courtney Sutherlin yes with one hell of a punch which would have put anyone to sleep

[@diegohall8733]

@@jamietobin4161 that punch would've killed any normal person

[@stopasking9745]

If you casuals actually watch Boxing you would know that's what Gil Clancy said during that round

[@zayneclark3771]

Duran is one of my favorite fighters of all time! His passion and intensity made him a legend, his toughness and resolve made him Champion!

[@stevegamez2215]

This was, to me, one of the best fights that ever happened. Right along with Hearns/Leonard. Real competition back in the day!

[@1Tomrider]

Duran's always been one of my favorites - one of the most naturally gifted fighters ever with no important weaknesses. Though their styles were different, he's maybe as unique a fighter as the one-of-a-kind Joe Frazier.

[@TheSubwaysurfer]

I’ve been a Durand fan for years this is really really satisfying so happy for him

[@williambunter3311]

It's a shame that Duran is always remembered for Na Mas. He was a courageous fearsome warrior. Thanks for posting this video.

[@artofficialintelligence2875]

My Favorite Boxer of ALL TIME!! N even being a former BOXER.. ur breakdowns r Truly Awesome man ... Especially bc i was too Young during Duran's span but I've watched every fight thoroughly! But your Breakdowns are very perfectly explained n not to mention .. u slow down the most pivotal and Overlooked moments. Ever since i was a child i Loved Roberto Duran ! In my opinion he is the Best that ever laced up .. although he was inconsistent (a lot like Eli Mannings Giants era..) he would lose to some fighters he should of beat, but Beat opponents that he shouldn't have; w that said.. he had the most complete package any Boxer can possess - his footwork, his infighting (second to none), his defense, his furiously intensity n stamina-his little tricks to Breath while staying safe bc of his unbelievable grappling techniques... but most of all his Heart. This man won 2 out his 4 Championships a huge underdog... so grateful 🙏 u made this video!

[@arthurgrafftey3152]

One of my favourite all time fights, great match, Barkley was prime and dangerous and Duran proved he was one of the all time greats. Total back and forth, edge of your seat type bout. Great commentary on a great duel.

[@joelvaldini3856]

Duran always “the David, fighting Golead” the little guy testing him self against bigger and younger opponents…thanks Roberto for the greatest years of boxing you give to the world… you are always in ours hearts..

[@duchi882]

Roberto Duran is like a Lion let loose in the Ring

[@IRmightynoob]

I think that's almost an insult to Duran, Lions are lazy creatures that really rely on natural superiority to get anything done. Duran is more like a gazelle that decides it's going to gore you with its horns. Fast, brutal, and far tougher than it looks.

[@USAAMERICAFUCKYEAH77]

When it's time to fight lions fight to the death

[@MyRobertallen]

He was rocking back and forth in a chair all afternoon prior to fight, saying over and over 'I want to fight, I want to fight .... This 1 proves he's GOAT. Barkely: 'It was his heart; it wouldn't go.'

[@dennismccracken7922]

I watched this fight on TV when it aired. I was fortunate to have recorded it. When I wanted to show someone the best fight I knew of I'd show them this. The other one was Dwight Braxton vs Evander Hollyfield for 15 rds.

[@gallenpilkington1033]

Bro I was Literally on the edge of my seat bro you did a really good job on this video keep it up Duran is a legend

[@GoYouGoME]

bro this was BEAUTIFUL commentary and editing, I loved 13:58

[@samuelcarter6906]

Nl

[@johnsebastianalday5698]

One of my favorite fights to rewatch and my personal favorite of Duran's. The Blade was no slouch, especially after he took out Hearns. But man was/is Duran great. Undersized and far from his prime, Duran showcased his patented ferocity, heart, and will that coupled with the guile and ring savvy he accrued over the years. All of this culminated in what was to be the final great highlight of, in my estimation, a top 10 all-time great. That round 11 combo that Duran unleashed to put Barkley down is a thing of beauty. I felt the same way when Pacquiao fought Thurman last year. 30 years after Duran-Barkley, Pacquiao putting up what could be his final great ring exploit to capture a world title at his advanced age drew parallels to Duran's accomplishment. Does anyone feel the same way?

[@psychoticpurse6579]

I absolutely do. I could liken it to Foreman vs Moorer, the last truly great performance in the career of a great. Although, I don't think Big George is in the top 10 best like you could argue for Duran.

[@williamessex3518]

I've seen hundreds of fights, but this is clearly my all-time favorite. I've always been a huge fan of Roberto Duran and this is my favorite fight of his. He was clearly the underdog in this fight. Barkley was going to "make him pay" for destroying his friend Davey Moore and Barkley gave it his best. It just wasn't enough against arguably the greatest fighter of all-time, the great Roberto Duran.......the hands of stone!

[@stopasking9745]

Yeah this is also been my favorite fight of all time as well both men are true Warriors and showed a ton of heart Berkeley was the type of guy where you have to kill him to beat him you got to respect that and everybody knows Duran story a great fight that usually gets left off all those lists

[@stringtheoryguitars4952]

Not really because Paq always stays in perfect shape and has those long arms and quick jumpstep to get inside. He's a threat to beat anyone regardless of the oddsmakers. Plus Thurman isn't really all that special. Pretty simplistic and one dimensional. What Duran accomplished here was miraculous. He aged very quickly once he stepped up a few weight classes and was never as quick or as dangerous. He looked like an old man stepping into the ring. Barkley was a destroyer; a huge guy, big puncher with stamina and speed. He was supposed to demolish Duran, but Hands Of Stone showed that his boxing knowledge was second to NONE. He beat Barkley through skill and will, certainly not speed and power. This fight is the essence of the sweet science.

[@vagalN]

@@stringtheoryguitars4952 Except you still have to be a special athlete to exert that boxing skill/ will. So any if those greats have that extra ability in some form. That's what allowed Duran to continue and harness all that knowledge/ experience

[@Ammon6]

Hands of Stone is a mythological figure. He will never be forgotten

[@readmelancholystrumpetmaster]

Best boxing analysis I've ever heard. Thank you

[@Mike_AR_15]

Good video, Roberto Duran one of the greatest boxers ever

[@Beemer917]

I remember that one. One of , if not , the best fight I have ever seen.

[@josedeleon6860]

Durán el mejor boxeador latino de todos los tiempos, el boxeador que dominaba las 3 distancias, el boxeador que despreciaba lo que todo retador cuida al pelear "el peso" el boxeador de la mirada intimidante, el boxeador que se paseaba en las divisiónes para enfrentar a los mejores, el único boxeador que peleo en 5 décadas, el único boxeador que ko en todos los asalto, del 1 al 15. El boxeador de las manos de piedra, el orgullo de todos los latinos, el que ah escrito su nombre con letras de oro. La palabra leyenda le queda chica

[@fernandover9538]

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[@jamesbolte73]

😳 WOW 🙀🎉⭐☮️😹💲💲💲💲💲💲

[@markgarduno4597]

This fight was the greatest performance by any boxer in history. It was David vs Goliath and it did not disappoint. Duran vs Barkley what a fight!

[@MrTrackman100]

Even at this stage, Duran showed how great he truly was.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Duran deserves to be mentioned when speaking about who was the greatest. Above all else imo it was his ability to take destructive fight ending shots and just keep coming like nothing happened that made him the legend that he is. That being said the rest of his fighting skills cannot be questioned. Truly one of the best of all time.

[@lukewarmnomore7523]

Duran my favorite boxer, he was the scientist of boxing!

[@Pleaver]

David, this is a masterful narration and analysis of this insane bout. Well done. You are a champion.

[@harryharmer2476]

Roberto's always been my favorite fighter

[@francescolapietra930]

Durans gotta be one of my favorites fighters ever, I am just amazed by how technical and smart he was in in-fighting, and those grappling techniques with the opponents arms are so difficult to pull off successfully

[@thomaspondysh957]

I've rarely if ever heard a better analysis of a great fight from the past.

[@michaeldavidson1909]

Wow! What skills, heart and perseverance. Amazing fight. Classic Roberto!