Happy Birthday to Roberto Duran

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  1. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Manos de Piedra turns 69 today.

    A four-division champion spanning from 135 to 160 pounds while leaving the 140-pound opportunity on the table by bypassing the division.

    Live long and prosper, El Cholo.

    EDIT: Nice shout, I heard this on National Public Radio this morning while going to grab some breakfast.
     
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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    G.O.A.T
     
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    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When he was focused. One of the best EVER!
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    One of my all-time favourites to watch, and IMO the best ever by a notable distance.

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  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Manos de Piedra, one of the greatest fighter to ever lace'em. Fought the best, won from the best, lost from the best, and IS the best.
    Happy Birthday Champ!
     
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    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Thats why i always say i cant believe more people dont compare judah and duran.
     
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  7. The Senator

    The Senator Active Member Full Member

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    Happy birthday to a true great, as entertaining as he was accomplished. Few in boxing history have dared as much and succeeded as much, especially in the modern era.
     
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  8. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    A lot of Duran's most memorable career moments came either on or around his birthday:
    June 26, 1972: beat Ken Buchanan to win his first world title
    June 22, 1979: beat Carlos Palomino to become no. 1 contender to world welterweight title
    June 20, 1980: beat Sugar Ray Leonard to win world welterweight title
    June 16, 1983: beat Davey Moore to win world title in third weight class
    June 15, 1984: got kayoed by Thomas Hearns
    June 16, 2020: watch this space...
     
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    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In my lifetime,,,he's the best I've seen. Happy birthday to the Los Manos de Piedra!!!
     
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