Was Roberto Duran a good boxer?

Roberto Durán wasn’t just a great boxer; his career was legendary, his boxing accomplishments hard to believe. He fought in 119 professional contests, winning 103 (70 by knockout) and lost only 16.

Who is the best brawler in boxing?

For me the greatest brawler boxers of all time are:

• Rocky Marciano.
• Jake LaMotta.
• Max Baer.
• Sonny Liston.
• George Foreman.
• Roberto Duran.
• Julio Caesar Chavez.

Who was the hardest puncher of all time?

The 10 Hardest Punchers in Heavyweight History

• DEONTAY WILDER. KO rate: 98\% Years active: 2008 – present.
• EARNIE SHAVERS. KO rate: 92\%
• GEORGE FOREMAN. KO rate: 89\%
• ROCKY MARCIANO. KO rate: 88\%
• MIKE TYSON. KO rate: 88\%
• JOE FRAZIER. KO rate: 84\%
• WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO. KO rate: 83\%
• JOE LOUIS. KO rate: 79\%

Who would win Duran vs Pacquiao?

“At lightweight or 135 pounds, there is no doubt that Duran would have beaten Pacquiao by decision or late-round technical knockout,” Tolentino said. “Duran was an absolute beast at lightweight and nobody — not even a lightweight Pacquiao — could beat him in this weight class.

What made Duran so good?

Duran was arguably the finest lightweight who has ever lived, won titles in three more divisions and was a first ballot Hall of Famer. And he didn’t simply win fights. He thrilled legions with a ferocious fighting style that overwhelmed the vast majority of his opponents when he was at his best.

Who is the best brawler of all time?

1. Roberto Duran. Roberto Duran is arguably the greatest lightweight in history, and his boxing skills take a backseat to very few fighters.

Is Roberto Duran the best lightweight boxer in history?

Roberto Duran is on the short list for the best lightweight in history. “Hands of Stone” was a brilliant technical boxer, but the former Panamanian street kid was always a brawler at heart. His exquisite boxing abilities just made him all the more dangerous.

What is Roberto Duran famous for?

Roberto Durán. Roberto Durán Samaniego (born June 16, 1951) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001.

Who did Juan Duran fight in 1994 and 1995?

Durán fought Vinny Pazienza in 1994 and 1995 for the IBC Super Middleweight Championship and was defeated both times by unanimous decision, but many people felt Duran clearly won the first bout and he was robbed of the victory.

How many times did Gennady Durán defend his title?

Overall, Durán made twelve successful defenses of his title (eleven coming by knockout) and amassed a record of 62–1, his last defense coming in 1978 when Durán fought a third bout with De Jesus in a unification match wherein Durán once again knocked out De Jesus and captured his WBC Lightweight Championship.

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