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    Roberto Duran

    Who did Duran fight in his first professional fight?Roberto Duran

      Carlos Mendoza. Duran won a four round decision in 1967. Carlos Mendoza attended Duran's retirement party in 2002.

    Who did Duran make his American debut against?Roberto Duran

      Bennie Huertas. Duran knocked out Huertas in round 1.

    In which round did Esteban De Jesus floor Duran in 1972?Roberto Duran

      1. Esteban De Jesus also floored Duran in the first round in 1974.

    In which round did Duran Stop Esteban De Jesus in 1974 ?Roberto Duran

      11. Duran visited Esteban De Jesus in hospital when he was dying of AIDS.

    Where did Duran and Esteban De Jesus fight their last fight in 1978?Roberto Duran

      Las Vegas. Some say this was Duran's best ever performance.

    Who did Duran Fight on the Larry Homes-Mike Weaver undercard in 1979?Roberto Duran

      Carlos Palamino. Duran won a 10-round decision at Madison Square Garden. Carlos Palamino came back after a 17-year retirement.

    When did Duran fight Sugar Ray Leonard in Canada?Roberto Duran

      20th June 1980. Duran took Sugar Ray Leonards welter weight title in a 15 round decision to become the first light-weight to win the welter-weight title in 46 years.

    Against who did Ray Arcel work his last fight in Duran's corner?Roberto Duran

      Wilfred Benitez. Wilfred Benitez won a 15 round decision las Vegas in 1982.

    Who did Duran first fight for the middleweight title? Roberto Duran

      Marvin Hagler. Duran lost a close 15 round decision to Hagler in 1983.

    Duran fought Marvin Hagler's half brother, can you name him?Roberto Duran

      Robbie Simms . Duran lost to Simms in a very close fight in 1986 on the Barry McGuigan-Steve Cruz (undercard).

    Who was the last man Duran ever fought?Roberto Duran

      Hector Camacho. Duran first fight with Hector Camacho was competitive but this re-match was very one sided.

    What was Duran`s nickname?Roberto Duran

      Hands Of Stone. In Spanish that is "Manos de Piedra".

    Duran once had a pet called Walla, what was it?Roberto Duran

      Lion. Duran once walked his pet lion through a hotel lobby.

    Who did Duran win his last world title from?Roberto Duran

      Iran Barkley. The boxing promoters tried to match Duran and Nigel Benn many times but the fight never came about.

    Legend has it that Duran once knocked out what animal?Roberto Duran

      Horse. This fight is not availible on video.

    Duran once broke the nose of who?Roberto Duran

      Terry Thomas. Duran Briefly appeared in Rocky II with Sylvester Stallone.

    Who was the last Briton to fight Duran?Roberto Duran

      David Radford. David Radford was plastering a relatives wall when his trainer phoned him and said we have to go to South Africa and fight Roberto Duran "fact".

    What year did Duran turn professional?Roberto Duran

      1968. In this year The Beatles were No 1 with "All you need is love".

    How many decades did Duran Fight in?Roberto Duran

      5. Saoul Mamby has also achieved this feat, Duran beat him in 1976.

    Who was the last man Duran knocked out?Roberto Duran

      Mike Culbert. Mike Culbert was stopped in the 6th round in 1996.

    What event finally convinced Duran to hang up his gloves for good?Roberto Duran

      Car accident. Duran was knocked out and suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung and a broken finger.

    At which weight was Duran considered to be the best of all time?Roberto Duran

      Light Weight. Duran started as a skinny bantam weight.

    What is the first name of Duran's fighting daughter ?Roberto Duran

      Irichelle. Duran's son also boxes, but neither have accomplished much so far.

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