Duran’s Impossible Comeback Explained - Duran vs Barkley Breakdown

Every former champion thinks they have one more great fight in them, some pushing themselves far past their limit and continuing on well beyond their prime. Many thought the same of the legendary Hands of Stone, Roberto Duran. Duran was set to fight the current champion, Iran The Blade Barkley. Barkley was in his prime, being ten years younger than Duran. At 6’1, he stood 6 inches taller, with a 6 inch reach advantage. To top it all off, Duran would be fighting for the middleweight title, 3 divisions above