Palomino represented the right test. The former WBC welterweight champion had lost his title to Wilfred Benítez by split decision five months earlier and remained frustrated over not receiving a rematch. He believed Durán had looked soft in previous welterweight appearances, although the Panamanian arrived at the weigh-in looking sharp at 146 pounds. Palomino weighed 145.
Although the 7-5 favorite, Durán did not fight like a lightweight depending solely on aggression. He mixed pressure with feints, jabs, counters, and subtle changes of distance. His head and shoulders were rarely still, allowing him to slip punches without giving up his place…
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