Yesterday we marked the anniversary of Roberto Duran’s extraordinary victory over Carlos Palomino at Madison Square Garden in 1979. For those who still think “Manos de Piedra” was primarily a power-puncher and a slugger who overwhelmed opponents by sheer aggression, Lee Wylie’s take here on Duran vs Palomino is especially instructive. Here Wylie highlights Duran’s mastery of in-fighting technique, including his defensive brilliance, plus his sophisticated ability to both create and exploit openings for attack. Check it out:
Scientific Street Fighting — Video Breakdown by Lee Wylie
