Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 16, 1951
Place of Birth:
El Chorrillo, Panama
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Roberto Durán
Biography
Roberto Durán Samaniego (born June 16, 1951) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001. He held world championships in four weight classes: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight, as well as reigns as the undisputed and lineal lightweight champion, and the lineal welterweight champion. He is also the second boxer to have competed over a span of five decades, the first being Jack Johnson. Durán was known as a versatile, technical brawler and pressure fighter, which earned him the nickname of "Manos de Piedra" ("Hands of Stone") for his formidable punching power and excellent defense.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | I Am Durán | Self |
| 2017 | Ilegitimo | Roberto Durán |
| 2014 | Invasion | Self |
| 2013 | No Más | |
| 2005 | Fists of a Nation | himself |
| 1990 | The Fabulous Four | Self |
| 1989 | Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard III | |
| 1983 | Marvin Hagler vs Roberto Duran | |
| 1980 | Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Duran | |
| 1980 | Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard II | |
| 1979 | Rocky II | Fighter (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Kings | Self |
| 2001 | Beyond the Glory | |
| 1996 | De pé a pá | Self |
| 1984 | Miami Vice | Jesus Maroto |