40 Years Ago Today: When Kirkland Laing Upset Roberto Duran
On this day in 1982, at The Cobo Hall in Detroit, a huge upset took place. The great Roberto Duran, … read more “40 Years Ago Today: When Kirkland Laing Upset Roberto Duran”
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On This Day: Roberto Duran Returns To The Ring For The First Time Since The “No Mas” Affair
In many ways, the great Roberto Duran is the comeback king of boxing. Duran, who we know enjoyed many incarnations … read more “On This Day: Roberto Duran Returns To The Ring For The First Time Since The “No Mas” Affair”
On This Day: When Roberto Duran Celebrated His Birthday By Giving Davey Moore A Savage Beating
Roberto Duran turns 71 today. It was on the day of his 32nd birthday that the world arguably got to … read more “On This Day: When Roberto Duran Celebrated His Birthday By Giving Davey Moore A Savage Beating”
On This Day: When The Great Roberto Duran Defeated Iran Barkley And Gave Us His Final Classic
Roberto Duran gave us, and the sport he added so much to, a vast number of great fights. “Hands Of … read more “On This Day: When The Great Roberto Duran Defeated Iran Barkley And Gave Us His Final Classic”
40 Years Ago: When Benitez Beat Duran And Called For Hagler
Although the great, indeed the wizard-like Wilfredo Benitez was never a member of the exclusive boxing club known and celebrated … read more “40 Years Ago: When Benitez Beat Duran And Called For Hagler”
Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez = greatest Mexican fighter EVER if he wins 5th division title at cruiserweight
Boxing great Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez can potentially be the greatest Mexican boxer in the sport’s history if he … read more “Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez = greatest Mexican fighter EVER if he wins 5th division title at cruiserweight”
On This Day: When The ‘Four Kings’ Rivalry Ended In Disappointment With Leonard-Duran III
There were fireworks, courtesy of the newly opened Mirage casino and hotel in Las Vegas, but none were on display … read more “On This Day: When The ‘Four Kings’ Rivalry Ended In Disappointment With Leonard-Duran III”
The Rematch That Never Happened: Marvin Hagler – Roberto Duran II
On this day back in 1983, two all-time greats collided in a genuine super-fight. Each a distinguished member of “The … read more “The Rematch That Never Happened: Marvin Hagler – Roberto Duran II”