![]() It would be easy to say that Duran was simply a knockout puncher and that’s it, but I really don’t think this does the man justice. In short, Roberto Duran was about as devastating a puncher at lightweight that has ever lived, and his knockout power seemed to remain with him right the way up to middleweight and beyond. Of his first 28 fights, his opponent on average could expect to last less than 4 rounds (3.96 rounds to be precise.)īy the time Duran had reached his 60th fight, 50 opponents had not been allowed to hear the bell at the end of the final round. “Manos de Piedra”, or “Hands of Stone”, earned this title for a very good reason. Roberto Duran was, and remains to this day, one of the most fearsome knockout specialists ever to step in the ring. ![]() ![]() Roberto Duran – Not Just Manos de Piedra!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |