Al Pacino And Gael Garcia Bernal To Star In Roberto Duran Boxing Film?

['Sugar' Freddi]

With films like Cinderella Man, Rocky and Raging Bull, we know that if boxing films are done well, they can turn out very very good. With David O. Russell’s The Fighter just around the corner, and gathering some serious Oscar buzz, it’s no secret that boxing films may be the next best thing. The latest boxing film news is about a film about Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran and his ‘No Mas’ boxing match against Sugar Ray Leonard.

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[Cafe]

I doubt Wilfred Benitez makes it into the movie LOL

[ThePrince]

Could be this generation's 'Raging Bull'. Could've found someone who looks more like Roberto though, but Bernal's a good actor so it should work.

[ksan]

They just confirmed that Gael Garcia will be Roberto Duran

And Pacino is in advanced talks to be Duran Trainer Ray Arcel

Garcia has the looks to portray Robert Duran lightweight days and he can go up in weight for the middleweigth fights

I can wait for this movie!

[NChristo]

Would LOVE a Roberto Duran film, honestly though I hope the film is not just focused on his fights with Leonard (which it most likely will be) as that's what most people only know him for, would be good to show people all the other great things he did early and late in his career.

[McFearless]

Definitely would watch this film. My two favorite actors on the same screen ob my favorite sport. Make it already

[ksan]

Would LOVE a Roberto Duran film, honestly though I hope the film is not just focused on his fights with Leonard (which it most likely will be) as that's what most people only know him for, would be good to show people all the other great things he did early and late in his career.

I believe they will show his origins, fall and rebirth in the higher weights, because i don't think they will just concentrate in those 2 fights, it will just be "Roberto Duran vs Sugar Ray The Movie" if they do that·

[2501]

Gael Garcia is a damn good actor. Y Tu Mama Tambien, Amores Perros, Motorcycle Diaries? This should be good.

[Proff Griff]

http://wegotthiscovered.com/2010/11/...n-boxing-film/

Sounds like it will have a big budget with great actors. I hope it happens.

[ksan]

Pacquiao could be a great Roberto Duran too hahaha