40 Years Ago Today: When Kirkland Laing Upset Roberto Duran
On this day in 1982, at The Cobo Hall in Detroit, a huge upset took place. The great Roberto Duran, still in the tough, time-consuming … continue
Roberto Duran
On This Day: Roberto Duran Returns To The Ring For The First Time Since The “No Mas” Affair
In many ways, the great Roberto Duran is the comeback king of boxing. Duran, who we know enjoyed many incarnations in the ring, had done … continue
On This Day: When Roberto Duran Celebrated His Birthday By Giving Davey Moore A Savage Beating
Roberto Duran turns 71 today. It was on the day of his 32nd birthday that the world arguably got to see Duran at his nastiest, … continue
On This Day: When The Great Roberto Duran Defeated Iran Barkley And Gave Us His Final Classic
Roberto Duran gave us, and the sport he added so much to, a vast number of great fights. “Hands Of Stone” thrilled, caused controversy, and … continue
40 Years Ago: When Benitez Beat Duran And Called For Hagler
Although the great, indeed the wizard-like Wilfredo Benitez was never a member of the exclusive boxing club known and celebrated as “The Four Kings” (Marvin … continue
Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez = greatest Mexican fighter EVER if he wins 5th division title at cruiserweight
Boxing great Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez can potentially be the greatest Mexican boxer in the sport’s history if he moves up to cruiserweight and … continue
On This Day: When The ‘Four Kings’ Rivalry Ended In Disappointment With Leonard-Duran III
There were fireworks, courtesy of the newly opened Mirage casino and hotel in Las Vegas, but none were on display in the ring. It was … continue
The Rematch That Never Happened: Marvin Hagler – Roberto Duran II
On this day back in 1983, two all-time greats collided in a genuine super-fight. Each a distinguished member of “The Four Kings,” Marvelous Marvin Hagler … continue
On This Day 20 Years Ago: Roberto Duran’s Long Career Finally Comes To An End
The late, great Hector Camacho is a fighter who holds many distinctions, yet one of the less celebrated achievements on the part of “The Macho … continue
Exclusive Interview With Welterweight Great Carlos Palomino (Part-1)
Former WBC welterweight king Carlos Palomino had some great career. A tough, skilled, and eternally determined ring warrior, Palomino is yet another Mexican legend who … continue