What is it about Roberto Duran...

[Nostromo]

Lets not forget to mention he beat and dropped Iran Barkley, a fighter that ko'd Thomas Hearns. And a fighter Hearns couldn't beat as Duran could.

That's nothing... Duran beat Barkley, who beat Hearns, who beat Duran... Beat that!

[ferocity]

That's nothing... Duran beat Barkley, who beat Hearns, who beat Duran... Beat that!

Hearns beat Duran who beat Leonard(1st) who beat Hearns

[Verstyle]

His longevity also. He boxed for 33 years. Thats crazy.

[Ironside]

Hearns beat Duran who beat Leonard(1st) who beat Hearns

Hagler beat hearns who beat duran who lost to Hagler. My point? Prime hagler>ALL

[Panamaniac]

Don't get me started...

Roberto Durán ranks high among boxing's elite primerily as a result of his 8-year reign of terror in the lightweight division. In his prime, he succesfully defended his title 12 consecutive times, 11 by KO. Culminated this streak with a title-unification KO victory over arch-rival (2-1 in 3 fights) Esteban de Jesus, the only man to have beaten him up to that point.

His career - which spanned 5 decades - took on legendary proportions when the perennial "Comeback Kid" went on to capture 3 more world titles way past his prime and against much bigger men. He became the first fighter ever to collect 4 world title belts.

Another reason Durán is so highly regarded is because he had all the tools of the trade. He was a complete fighting machine who could either box or slug it out with the best of 'em. As an infighter, he was a human wrecking ball who pulverized his opponents with left hooks to the ribcage. He was also a defensive wizard who was adept at blocking, deflecting and slipping punches at close range while often countering with his own.

Many cite the first fight against Leonard as his greatest victory ever, but I beg to differ. To me his greatest victory was when, on his 32nd. birthday, he annihilated Davey Moore in 8 rounds, thereby atoning for his fall from grace in New Orleans. (As a result of ref Ernesto Magaña's incompetence, or blood thirst, Davey Moore sustained such a severe beating that he was never the same after that. Were it not for Moore's corner who threw in the towel, Durán might have killed him right then and there.) But I digress...

Durán vs. Moore: Round 7

Durán vs. Moore: Round 8

Roberto Durán P4P Profile

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Cuz he's a ****ing animal that's why. He beat Leonard, murdered the 135 pound division and ended Davy Moore's life and is a legend. To put it in small terms. Look at his resume...

[American_Ninja]

Notable fighters Duran has beat.

1. Esteban Dejesus, Duran's 1st loss, avenged.
2. Ken Buchanan, reigning lightweight champion.
3. Ray Leonard...Prime WW champion
4. Pipino Cuevas, former WW champion
5. Carlos Palomino, former WW champion
6. Davey Moore, JR. Middleweight Champ.
7 Iran Barkley, Middleweight Champion.

119 fights, 70 knockouts.
He fought from 1968 to 2001

[Nostromo]

Roberto Durán ranks high among boxing's elite primerily as a result of his 8-year reign of terror in the lightweight division. In his prime, he succesfully defended his title 12 consecutive times, 11 by KO. Culminated this streak with a title-unification KO victory over arch-rival (2-1 in 3 fights) Esteban de Jesus, the only man to have beaten him up to that point.

His career - which spanned 5 decades - took on legendary proportions when the perennial "Comeback Kid" went on to capture 3 more world titles way past his prime and against much bigger men. He became the first fighter ever to collect 4 world title belts.

Another reason Durán is so highly regarded is because he had all the tools of the trade. He was a complete fighting machine who could either box or slug it out with the best of 'em. As an infighter, he was a human wrecking ball who pulverized his opponents with left hooks to the ribcage. He was also a defensive wizard who was adept at blocking, deflecting and slipping punches at close range while often countering with his own.

Many cite the first fight against Leonard as his greatest victory ever, but I beg to differ. To me his greatest victory was when, on his 32nd. birthday, he annihilated Davey Moore in 8 rounds, thereby atoning for his fall from grace in New Orleans. (As a result of ref Ernesto Magaña's incompetence, or blood thirst, Davey Moore sustained such a severe beating that he was never the same after that. Were it not for Moore's corner who threw in the towel, Durán might have killed him right there in the ring.) But I digress...

Durán vs. Moore: Round 7

Durán vs. Moore: Rpond 8

Roberto Durán P4P Profile

This is the most compelling argument for the "Hands of Stone" mystique. Duran's offensive prowess is no secret, but his defensive skills as exibited against Moore at age 32 is trully remarkable... Thanks for posting the video links.

[Addison]

that consistently ranks him in the top 10 of all-time greats p4p? Why is it that despite losses to Hagler, Hearns and Leonard ("no mas" debacle), he is rated way ahead of these greatest fighters to ever defeat him? Why is this man a so-called "legend?"

You stated this effectively.


Why indeed?

The public and the community have a hardon for Duran.

As do I. :wank:

[Panamaniac]

Evolution of a Legend

These four video clips capture the essence of Roberto Durán spanning 5 decades:

1- This clip is a fascinating study in the way Durán cuts off the ring on Bizarro's track meet, which reminds me of a predator (lion) in pursuit of fresh meat (wildebeast) on the plains of the Serengheti.

Durán vs. Bizarro

2- Durán makes quick work of fellow predator José "Pipino" Cuevas.

Durán vs. Cuevas

3- Durán atones for no mas as he methodically upsets and takes Davey Moore apart to capture his 3rd. world title.

Durán vs. Moore

4- In this metaphorical David vs. Goliath match, Durán collects his final world title and puts the exclamation point (!) in his resumé.

Durán vs. Barkley