i still remember collecting my money after his first fight with Sugar............ the guy is real never was anything up his sleeve, just bam if he was not hitting you with his fists he was winging you with his words. " next time they will take you out in a body bag " .............just great..............
Of all the 80's legendary fighters, Duran's completely healthy with all of his physical faculties and motor skills intact, i.e. doesn't slur his words or sounds punch-drunk like some of the others unfortunately.
This is another testament to Duran's very underrated, amazing defensive prowess and extraordinary capabilities as a fighter.
Roberto Duran was recognized by Howard Cosell, before he beat Leonard as the only fighter to be able to challenge Ali as the greatest fighter of all time. I realize this is only an opinion, but I've always held that opinion also. He was a very special fighter to have been able to rise to the stratosphere of sports as he did, without being in the Olympics and the backing money that comes with a gold medal and all the money-people supporting him. He was NOT a media creation, but far from it. He got there on his own God-given talent, no more, except possibly the training of Ray Arcel, which he got AFTER he had earned it on his own. An amazing life story...
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