Roberto Duran

Roberto Duran is a former boxer from Panama whose career began in 1968 and ended in 2001. He has held many titles in different weight classes such as lightweight, welterweight, light-middleweight, and middleweight. He is the second boxer to compete in five different decades after Jack Johnson.

During his career, he was known for being a versatile, technical brawler and pressure fighter. For his punching power and defense, he was known as Manos de Piedra. He was placed fifth by The Ring on the greatest fighter of the last 80 years list. After being involved in a car accident, he ultimately decided to retire in 2001. His final boxing record stands at 199 fights, 103 wins, 16 losses.

Well, how well do you know about Roberto Durán? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Roberto Durán’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Roberto Durán to date.

Biography and Early Life

Roberto Duran was born in Garage, Panama on June 16, 1951, to parents Margarito Duran Sanchez and Clara Samaniego. His father was from Arizona, the United States, with a Mexican background, while his mother was a native from Garage. He was raised in a low-income family and lived in the slums of El Chorrillo. He was interested in boxing and sparred with experienced boxers at the Neco de La Guardia from a young age. He also has two brothers; Armando Sanchez and Domingo Samaniego.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Roberto Durán in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Roberto Durán’s age is 70 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 16 June 1951. Though, he is 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 163 lbs in Pound and 74kg in Kilograms.

Education

Roberto Duran never really had any formal education. From what we know, he only studied till grade three. After that, due to financial issues, he had to stop his education and do some odd jobs to earn some bucks. After a few years, he began boxing professionally and never cared about education again.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Roberto Duran is married to his long-time girlfriend Mia Felicidad since the initial stages of his professional career. Some rumors suggest that they got married when they were very young and that after he won against Sugar Ray, Mia’s family accepted the marriage. The couple has six children; Irichelle, Giovana, Roberto, Victor, Dalia, and Robin Duran.

Is Roberto Duran Gay?

Roberto Duran is married to his wife for a very long time, and they also have six children, so we can confirm that he is a straight man.

Professional Career

Roberto Duran began his professional career in 1968 at the age of 16. He had his debut fight against Carlos Mendoza, which he won by a unanimous decision after four rounds. In his second match against Juan Gondola, he won by a knockout and went on a 31-match winning streak, winning fights against boxers from Panama, Mexico, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, and Puerto Rico. He lost his first match in a non-title match against Esteban de Jesus in the U.S. in 1972.

After his loss, he went on another winning streak, this time 41 matches, also beating Esteban during this brilliant run. In June 1980, he won the WBC title after defeating Sugar Ray Leonard. He also became the first person to stop Ray Leonard’s unbeaten streak. He became well-known for his strength and winning streaks during his career, which earned him the nickname Manos de Piedra.

He has had a decorative career, winning championships in four categories, such as lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight. In October 2001, he was involved in a car crash which required some severe surgery, because of which he had to retire from boxing.

Awards

Roberto Duran has achieved many things in his career. He was placed fifth on the list of greatest fighters of the last 80 years by The Ring magazine. Boxing historian Bert Sugar named him the eighth greatest fighter of all time. He has held the lightweight title from 1972 till 1979, the welterweight title in 1980, the light middleweight title from 1983-1984, and the middleweight title in 1989. He is also the second-ever boxer to fight for over five decades.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Roberto Duran in 2021

As of 2021, Roberto Duran has an estimated net worth of $3 Million. He has earned almost all of his wealth from his boxing career. He has won several accolades and has earned respect from everyone in the boxing world, and now he is living comfortably, enjoying his retirement. He is also known for his love of giving back to the community. He has donated money to many charities.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Roberto Duran is infamous for forfeiting his welterweight title match in the middle of the match against Sugar Ray Leonard.
• He gained weight to fight middleweight champion Marvin Hagler, who was undefeated at that time. For his never give up attitude, he earned praise from Marvin after the fight.
• He has appeared in television shows and films such as Rocky II, Harlem Nights, and Miami Vice.
• He has also tried his hand in music, releasing a salsa music CD in 2001.

Roberto Duran is a boxing legend all around the world, and he is hailed as a god in his home country of Panama. He has inspired numerous up and coming boxers of today and will forever be remembered for his contribution to the boxing industry.

1. Robert Clary July 27, 2021 at 6:29 am