In real life they fought twice, in 1994 and 1995. In reel-life, both Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza will go head-to-head later this year as both greats get the biopic treatment on the silver screen. » Read Full Article
Roberto Duran turns 65, and he has a new movie to celebrate!
-The great Roberto Duran turns 65 today, June 16th. Arguably the finest living fighter, the finest lightweight in history and one of the greatest Hispanic boxers of all time, Duran, Hands of Stone, is a hero to millions and a huge influence on many thousands of fighters, both past and present. » Read Full Article
Julio Cesar Chavez Vs. Roberto Duran in the works for July 23rd in Vegas! (in an exhibition)
-Quite often, when the subject of “Dream Fights” comes up, fight fans close their eyes and fantasize over just how special a lightweight super-fight between all-time greats Roberto Duran and Julio Cesar Chavez would be; and to wonder who would have emerged triumphant. » Read Full Article
“Hands of Stone,” biopic of living legend Roberto Duran to be released on August 26th
-Well over three years in the making, “Hands of Stone,” the biopic on the life and legendary career of the one and only Roberto Duran, finally gets released in the U.S this August, on the 26th. » Read Full Article
Roberto Duran and the WBA confirmed for second annual Box Fan Expo, Sept. 12 in Las Vegas
-Las Vegas (Aug. 17, 2015) – Roberto Duran a Hall-of-Famer and multi-division champion will appear with the World Boxing Association (WBA) and have a booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the second annual Box Fan Expo that will take place Saturday September 12, 2015. » Read Full Article
Roberto Duran Ringside For WBF Doubleheader In Trinidad & Tobago
-Living legend Roberto Duran will be a special ringside-guest when Floyd Trumpet Productions in association with Goldeneye Productions present a World Boxing Federation (WBF) doubleheader at Skinner Park in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago on Friday June 19. » Read Full Article
Iran Barkley speaks about his epic fight with Roberto Duran, over 25-years on
-On this day 26 years ago, inside a packed Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey, two bitter middleweight rivals went to war over 12 absolutely thrilling rounds. » Read Full Article
Roberto Duran CONFIRMED at Nevada Boxing Hall Of Fame August 9th Ceremony/Dinner
-One of boxing’s most iconic figures, 4-Division World Champion Roberto Duran, has announced that he and his family will travel the long distance from Panama to Las Vegas for his induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame. » Read Full Article
Mayweather V Guerrero: Time For An Upset, Or A Blatant Mismatch?
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By Mark Klimaszewski – This May 4th, “Cinco De Mayo” weekend once again plays host to a boxing extravaganza featuring none other than undefeated pound for pound great, Floyd Mayweather Jr. » Read Full Article
All Time Historical Survey Series Recap – The Original 8 Weight Classes & P4P
-by Geoffrey Ciani – Over the course of a sixteen month period beginning in June 2009, I conducted a series of surveys that all began with a very simple question: Who are the ten best heavyweights of all time? » Read Full Article