Yesterday we marked the anniversary of Roberto Duran’s extraordinary victory over Carlos Palomino at Madison Sq. Backyard in 1979. For individuals who nonetheless assume “Manos de Piedra” was primarily a power-puncher and a slugger who overwhelmed opponents by sheer aggression, Lee Wylie’s take right here on Duran vs Palomino is particularly instructive. Right here Wylie highlights Duran’s mastery of in-fighting approach, together with his defensive brilliance, plus his subtle skill to each create and exploit openings for assault. Test it out:
