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Roberto Duran won ‘Fight of the Year’ to claim world title and set up Sugar Ray Leonard trilogy

Roberto Duran demonstrated incredible longevity throughout his remarkable career, which saw him become a four-division champion. The former ‘Fighter of the Century’ Duran became a world champion for the first time in 1972 when he defeated Ken Buchanan.

Joe Frazier bizarrely compared Roberto Duran to infamous American criminal before legendary win

Roberto Duran was one of Mike Tyson’s favorite boxers and a figurehead of the ‘Four Kings’ era of boxing. Roberto Duran was known for his aggressive style, a trait which made him the favorite of Mike Tyson‘s.

Roberto Duran lost 16 times but only one man truly knocked him out

Roberto Duran retired with a record of 103-16, but despite four of his losses coming by way of stoppage, only one man has really knocked Duran out. Roberto Duran had just a handful of losses in his otherwise astounding career, and is undoubtedly a legend of the sport of boxing.

“Duran going to sleep”… Fans react to fantasy match-up between Roberto Duran and unbeaten knockout-artist

Roberto Duran is a legend of the sport of boxing, a true all-time great, but what would happen if he were matched up with an unbeaten explosive knockout-artist?

‘Shouldn’t have taken that fight’… Roberto Duran explains the reason behind his first professional loss

Boxing legend Roberto Duran is often mentioned in the same breath as Muhammad Ali as one of the greatest fighters of all time. From Duran’s incredible win over Sugar Ray Leonard to being a four-weight world champion, few have accomplished what ‘El Cholo’ has.

Roberto Duran concerned commentators ahead of Sugar Ray Leonard trilogy in exhibition bout

Roberto Duran will live forever in boxing history, as his 103-16 career has made him a fan favorite and marvel to watch over the years. Roberto Duran was beaten by 11 men, but also holds wins of his own over four of them.

Roberto Duran names surprising boxer as his toughest opponent as Sugar Ray Leonard snubbed

Roberto Duran is one of the true boxing greats of all time. With 119 professional fights, ‘El Cholo’ left a huge legacy. Named as a Ring Magazine ‘Fighter of the Decade,’ Duran is truly one of a kind.

‘It was crazy’… Roberto Duran’s short-notice part-time plasterer opponent on their unlikely fight

Roberto Duran shared the ring with the very best during his incredible career. The former Ring Magazine ‘Fighter of the Decade’ Duran changed the sport with his achievements, as he showed fantastic longevity throughout his career.

‘Learned my style’… Roberto Duran claims he would beat modern great who emulates him

All-time great Roberto Duran is one of the most beloved fighters to ever step inside the ring. From being a Ring Magazine ‘Fighter of the Decade’ to handing Sugar Ray Leonard a devastating loss, Duran had a lengthy and memorable career.

Roberto Duran had shock defeat to ‘The Gifted One’ following Sugar Ray Leonard loss

Roberto Duran is one of the greatest to ever step in the ring but did have one of the more surprising losses in the sport. Duran would hang up his gloves in 2001, with a remarkable 103-16 record.

The boxer who broke his neck and defied doctors to fight again and win a world title against Roberto Duran

From Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson to Andy Ruiz stopping Anthony Joshua there are many tales of fighters defying the odds to change their lives and win, but none more so than one fighter who defied all odds when he was told he’d never fight again.

Robert Duran Jr. Is Carving Out His Own Legacy With BYB Extreme Fighting Series

It’s not easy being the son of a legend, and although it has followed him throughout his career in boxing, Robert Duran Jr. is now carving out his own legacy in the rising sport of bare-knuckle fighting.

Roberto Durán vs. Sugar Ray Leonard II: The Infamous ‘No Más’ Showdown

Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard continue to be spoken about as two of the greatest fighters. Duran won the first time they both met, with all judges favouring “El Cholo,” with scores of 148–147, 145–144, and 146–144.

A Tribute To Roberto Duran Who Turns 73 Today

“ One day, a little kid with a shoe shine box walked into the Neco de la Guardia Gymnasium. He put on the gloves and started to box with a boy smaller than he was.

Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Durán: Reliving the Knockout of the Decade

On June 15, 1984, outside at Caesars Palace, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Durán met in a junior middleweight clash for Hearns Ring and WBC titles. It was a memorable bout that resulted in a devastating KO win for “The Hitman.” Big Fight Weekend are taking you back to that memorable night in Las Vegas.

Boxing icon Roberto Durán diagnosed with coronavirus

Durán, nicknamed "Hands of Stone," was a four-weight champion during his prolific career, retiring in 2001 with a 103-16 record. 

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