Roberto Durán

Acting

Born June 16, 1951 · El Chorrillo, Panama

Also known as 'Mano de Piedra' Durán · Roberto 'Mano de Piedra' Durán

Biography

Roberto Carlos Durán Samaniego is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001. He held world championships in four weight classes: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight. Duran also reigned as the undisputed lightweight champion. He is also the second boxer to have competed over a span of five decades, the first being Jack Johnson. Durán was known as a versatile, technical brawler and pressure fighter, which earned him the nickname "Manos de Piedra" for his formidable punching power and excellent defense. Durán is regarded by many as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA