Roberto Duran is widely recognized as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Born on June 16, 1951, in El Chorrillo, Panama City, Panama, Duran began his boxing career at the young age of 16. He quickly rose to fame and became a professional boxer, known for his fierce and aggressive fighting style.

Over the years, Duran won several titles and accolades, including the WBC lightweight championship, WBA welterweight championship, and the WBC middleweight championship. He also held the world welterweight championship on two separate occasions and is the only Panamanian boxer to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Duran has a storied career that spanned more than three decades. He fought some of the biggest names in boxing, including Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Hearns. Duran boasts an impressive record of 103 wins, with 70 of them being knockouts, and only 16 losses in his professional career.

Even though Duran officially retired in 2002, his legacy continues to live on. He has been the subject of several documentaries and films, including a biographical film, “Hands of Stone,” which was released in 2016.

Throughout his career, Duran was known for his hard work, determination, and grit. He cemented his place in boxing history as one of the most gifted and uncompromising fighters of all time.

Today, Roberto Duran, age 72, is still considered a legend, a testament to his enduring impact on the sport of boxing. He remains an inspiration to aspiring boxers worldwide and continues to be a symbol of pride for the people of Panama.