Monday, July 27, 2009

Roberto Durán


Roberto Durán ,born June 16, 1951Panama, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. During his career he was nicknamed "Manos de Piedra", "Hands of Stone".

He held world titles at four different weights - lightweight (1972-79), welterweight (1980), junior middleweight (1983-84) and middleweight (1989). He was the second boxer to have fought in five different decades. Saoul Mamby, whom Durán defeated in 1976, was the first boxer in history to compete in five decades. Two weeks later, Duran accomplished the same feat, becoming the second fighter to do so.

professional record of 119 fights, 103 wins with 70 KOs.

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