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Who is Roberto Durán?
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, as well as reigns as the undisputed and lineal lightweight champion, and the lineal welterweight champion.
He is also the second boxer to have competed over a span of five decades, the first being Jack Johnson. Durán was known as a versatile, technical brawler and pressure fighter, which earned him the nickname of “Mano de Piedra” (“Hands of Stone”) for his formidable punching power and excellent defense.
In 2002, Durán was voted by The Ring magazine as the fifth-greatest fighter of the last 80 years, while boxing historian Bert Sugar rated him as the eighth-greatest fighter of all time.
The Associated Press voted him as the best lightweight of the 20th century,[4] with many considering him the greatest lightweight of all time.
Durán retired for good in January 2002 at age 50, following a car crash in Argentina in October 2001, after which he had required life-saving surgery. He had previously retired in November 1980, June 1984 and August 1998, only to change his mind. Durán ended his career with a professional record of 119 fights, 103 wins, and 70 knockouts.
From May 1971 up until his second fight against Sugar Ray Leonard in November 1980, as well as in his fight against Wilfred Benítez in January 1982, Durán was trained by legendary boxing trainer Ray Arcel.
What is Roberto Durán’s net worth?
Roberto Duran net worth: Roberto Duran is a retired Panamanian boxer with a $3 million dollar net worth.
Roberto Duran, commonly known as Roberto Carlos Duran Samaniego, is a Panamanian actor who was born in Guarare and raised in El Chorillo. He began boxing training in elementary school and got professional at the age of sixteen.
Who is Roberto Durán’s wife?
Roberto married his long-term fiancée Mia Felicidad Duran in the early phases of his profession. His six children from his marriage are Irichelle Durán, Giovana Durán, Roberto Durán, Victor Durán, Dalia Durán, and Robin Durán.
He is claimed to have another child in addition to the children from his prior partnerships. Before meeting his wife, he had a daughter named Dalia from a prior relationship with Silvia.
Does Roberto Durán have kids?
Robeto Duran has six kids named Irichelle Durán, Dalia Durán, Robin Durán, Giovanna Durán, Víctor Durán, Roberto Duran
How old is Roberto Durán?
Roberto Duran is 70 years old and was born on June 16, 1951.
Who are Roberto Durán’s Parents?
Roberto Duran’s parents are called Margarito Durán Sanchez, Clara Samaniego.
Who are Roberto Durán’s siblings?
Roberto Duran’s siblings are called Armando Durán, Domingo Samaniego.
What is Roberto Durán’s Instagram?
Roberto Duran’s Instagram account @robertoduranbox
Who is Roberto Durán?
