The great Roberto Duran turns 69 today. For many the greatest living fighter, for some more the greatest fighter of all-time (certainly the finest lightweight … continue
As fight fans know, the nine-year, nine-fight rivalry known as “The Four Kings” gave us plenty of drama, to put it mildly. Great two-way fights … continue
If the great Roberto Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard fight of June of 1980 wasn’t special enough, this titanic battle was the very first super-fight in the … continue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6UKxAg2Ew0 There have been many shocking, unsettling and perplexing sights thrown before us inside a boxing ring (“The Bite Fight,” “Fan Man”). Larry Merchant, for … continue
Exclusive interview by James Slater – 68 year old Edwin Viruet, who exited the ring with a fine 32-6-2(14) record, talks about one man and … continue
With the new documentary film ‘I am Duran’ currently getting nothing but great reviews, Duran is a fighter many young fight fans may be getting … continue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4z-07CnkrU Heaven knows, the decade that was the 1980’s saw some truly magical, beautifully epic and violent middleweight wars unfold in the ring. Who can … continue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS5Ngj3OufQ It was an unbelievable sight, a thoroughly unpredictable event. The great Roberto Duran, for many the toughest of all tough guys, quitting in the … continue
Many years ago, live on air when calling the ferocious, bad blood battle between middleweights Roberto Duran and Iran Barkley, commentators Gil Clancy and Al … continue
https://youtu.be/VygH2aA_rHY Turning 67 years old today is the great, the hugely celebrated Roberto Duran. One of the finest “born fighters” in history, Duran lit up … continue