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Roberto Durán Samaniego (born June 16, 1951) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001. He held world championships in four weight classes: Lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight. Duran also reigned as the undisputed and lineal lightweight champion and the lineal welterweight champion.
Apr 2, 2014 · Roberto Durán rose from poverty to become a famed professional boxer. Known for his punching power, he won world championships in four weight classes, though his reputation took a hit with his...
Wheatley's record after the bout was 17-3-2, according to the AP. The referee stopped the bout in Nsubuga's corner after Nsubuga had been knocked down late in the 4th round. The 1979 and 1981 Ring Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia incorrectly list this as a 9th round KO.
Jun 18, 2019 · Footage shows Leonard actively toying with Duran during the fight – up to the point where Duran calls time on the fight in round eight and supposedly says “no más” to the referee. The ...
Mar 18, 2024 · Boxing great Roberto Duran received a pacemaker Monday after he was hospitalized on the weekend, his family said.
Apr 25, 2024 · Roberto Duran, Panamanian professional boxer who was world lightweight, welterweight, junior-middleweight, and middleweight champion. At the height of his career, he was considered one of the 20th century’s finest fighters.
Duran became the third fighter in history to win world titles in four weight classes. The Ring Magazine named the bout Fight of the Year for 1989. Duran fought Sugar Ray Leonard for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship on December 7, 1989.
