Just read Roberto's new autobiography, I am Duran. Overall it's very enjoyable and easy to read. Duran is at times arrogant, but mostly pretty honest. He does a good job of describing how food and alcohol affected his career, yet exhibits no interest in changing. He's a fatalist with simple views of himself and the world. But if you're a boxing fan, you should definitely check it out. It is definitely way more satisfying than the recent movie about him.
what does he say regarding no mas? I loved Christian Guidace's hands of stone. I wonder how different the picture is painted in this book
About 'No Mas', he claims he never uttered those exact words, but his explanation is the same as always: rapid weight loss, stomach cramps from overeating, anger at Leonard's refusal to 'fight'. He felt too many things were going against him and decided to bag it. He expected an immediate rubber match and was surprised not to get it.
Personally I found Giudice's book excellently researched but pretty poorly written. A lot of clunky grammar and pet phrases he overuses. The material is great, but needed a much stronger editor.
I'm glad he said that. I can personally understand why he quit. Duran would prefer to lose than run, himself. His having to cut too much weight in just 75 days or something played a big factor in that fight, too.
Ah, and there it is..........the Duran apologist machine's engines. A familiar sound. Bull****. No other fighter would be given a pass for quitting. In most circles, he is rightly marked down for it, but there is that legion of fans...........
Its a good book just wish it was longer than a couple hundred pages and more detailed. Its good though.
The Leonard rematch was a blatant fix. Duran was grossly unprofessional the way he did it so obvious.
