Roberto Durán - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 16, 1951 |
|---|---|
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Guararé, Panama |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Roberto Durán's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Legendary professional boxer; world champion in four weight classes; known for his "No Más" fight against Sugar Ray Leonard. |
Intro
Roberto Durán is a Panamanian former professional boxer regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Nicknamed 'Manos de Piedra' ('Hands of Stone'), Durán was renowned for his punching power, technical skill, and fierce fighting style. His career spanned five decades, during which he became a world champion in four different weight classes.
Early Life & Background
Roberto Durán was born in Guararé, Panama, and grew up in the impoverished neighborhood of El Chorrillo, Panama City. He began boxing as a child to help support his family and quickly gained a reputation as a formidable fighter in Panama's amateur boxing circles.
Career Highlights
- Won world titles in four weight divisions: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight.
- Defeated Ken Buchanan to win his first world title (lightweight) in 1972.
- Gained iconic status after defeating Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980 to win the WBC welterweight title.
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.
Trivia
- Durán's professional career lasted for over 33 years, from 1968 to 2001.
- He retired with a professional record of 103 wins (70 by knockout) and 16 losses.
- His nickname "Manos de Piedra" refers to his legendary punching power.
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Roberto Durán is 74 years old.
Roberto Durán was born the 16 June 1951.
Guararé, Panama.
On His Birth-Day
About June 16th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: The UNIVAC I, the first commercially available computer, was officially put into service on June 16, 1951. This marked a significant milestone in the history of computing and technology.
- Day of the week: June 16th, 1951 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan
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