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Athlete
Roberto Durán
Famoose for
Winning boxing world titles from lightweight to middleweight.
Lightweight title · Leonard victory
- Born
- 16 June 1951
- Birthplace
- Guararé, Panama
More people
Roberto Durán
Roberto Durán is a Panamanian former boxer known for pressure, defensive skill at close range and exceptional longevity.
Early life
Panama
Grew up in poverty in Panama City.
Early boxing
Entered professional boxing as a teenager.
Career
- 1968
Professional debut
Began his long career.
- 1970s
Lightweight dominance
Became a leading world champion.
- 1980s–2001
Higher divisions
Won further titles before retirement.
Achievements
Lightweight title
Defeated Ken Buchanan.
Leonard victory
Won the welterweight championship.
Middleweight title
Defeated Iran Barkley.
Beyond boxing
Nickname
Became known as Hands of Stone.
National stature
Remained a major sporting figure in Panama.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Jim Accordino. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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