Stunned Molitor stopped in fourth round Nov 22, 2008
Roberto Duran, the brawler with the hands of stone, who had come to the gambling hub on the outskirts of a small Ontario town to watch his friend and countryman, Celestino (Pelenchin) Caballero, meet Steve Molitor in their title unification belt, gestured at his waist. "You like this belt," Duran said in his Spanish-accented English. (National Post)
"The Canadian Kid" Successfully Defends Title at Casino Rama Aug 30, 2008
"I'll be sitting ringside in Panama with a contract in my pocket for Caballero to sign." Pending sanctioning by the IBF, WBA, and the Ontario Athletic Commission, a Molitor-Caballero showdown at Casino Rama would be the first title unification bout ever on Canadian soil, and the most significant bout in Canada since the 1980 Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard blockbuster at Montreal's Olympic Stadium. "The Rumble at Rama series has established Casino Rama as a world class venue for elite... (Canada Newswire)
Pacquiao no small challenge for De La Hoya Aug 29, 2008
In recent memory, at the championship level only Roberto Duran has carried his power this high up and been so effective at heavier weights. Duran, who began his career as a lightweight where he was 71-1 and considered one of the two or three greatest 135-pounders of all time, moved up to 147 to hand Sugar Ray Leonard his first loss in 1980. (USA Today -- Sports)
An Interview with Nate Campbell Aug 18, 2008
Then I got into Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Tommy Hearns. I fell in love with these fighters. (Suite101.com)
Legends Weigh In On Cotto-margarito Jul 25, 2008
" Already a former champ at 140 pounds, the 27-year-old Cotto will risk his WBA welterweight crown for the fifth time when he faces Margarito, now 30, who made seven defenses of the WBO title from 2002-06 and recently captured the division's IBF belt with a sixth-round stoppage of Kermit Cintron, a trinket he's since relinquished. Saturday's winner will ascend to 147-pound kingpin status made available when WBC champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. abruptly retired in early June. Additionally, he'll... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Plain Dealer columnist Bud Shaw offers his Sunday Spin on Cleveland Indians and other sports news Jun 22, 2008
Even Roberto Duran waited until the eighth round to quit. The Indians' rotation should keep them in it most nights. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Golf with weather anchor Jun 22, 2008
"I get my butt into it! I've got more power than touch. Someone once told me I had the touch of Roberto Duran the boxer!". She defies that on the ninth hole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
At 60, not ready to punch out Apr 8, 2008
He fought Roberto Duran, Buddy McGirt and Edwin Viruet. He fought on the same cards as Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
New WBC champ Peter dreams of unified title Mar 10, 2008
In addition to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Roy Jones Jr., several past greats traveled to Cancun to see Peter's coronation, including Larry Holmes, Gerry Cooney, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran and Julio Cesar Chavez. Peter, Nigerian-born and Las Vegas-based, already has the boundless bravado he'll need to become the division's first unified champ since Lennox Lewis retired in 2004. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spinks ready to defend junior middleweight title Feb 29, 2008
Spinks sat stone-faced through most of King's rambling news conference, during which the promoter sprinkled the names of Frederick Douglass, Paul Revere, Shakespeare, President Bush, Roberto Duran and Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt, to name a few, and also quoted from the Declaration of Independence. "Verno, I know he's a terrific fighter and he knows his way around the ring," Spinks said before his more colorful "moment of silence" remark. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Observations on the Presidential Races Jan 8, 2008
Ask "No mas" boxing legend Roberto Duran ... Ask "No mas" boxing legend Roberto Duran. (Townhall.com)
Presidential Race Still Wide Open Jan 8, 2008
Ask "No mas" boxing legend Roberto Duran. 9. (Newsmax)
2008 Sugar Bowl Game Center - Georgia vs. Hawaii Jan 6, 2008
Legendary Moments- George Bush nominated for reelection at 1988 Republican National Convention- Pope John Paul II addressed 80,000 school children in 1987- Alabama beat Penn State 13-6 in first Sugar Bowl game in Superdome in 1976- Grambling's Eddie Robinson coached his final game in 1997 Bayou Classic- Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks before 65,000 in 1978- Georgia defeats Notre Dame for the National Championship in 1980- Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Duran in "No Mas" fight in 1980 -... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Battle to be the greatest of them all Dec 8, 2007
"Even Muhammad Ali, who called himself the greatest, always said that Robinson was the best pound-for-pound champion," said Bruce Trampler, a Las Vegas-based matchmaker who worked with Roberto Duran and Oscar De La Hoya, two of the relatively short list of fighters who succeeded Robinson to the informal title. Like Sugar, Trampler is among those who accept Mayweather's right to be recognised as Robinson's current heir. (Guardian Unlimited)
Mayorga beats Vargas Nov 24, 2007
" Judge Max DeLuca had Mayorga winning 115-111; Glenn Trowbridge had it 114-112 for Mayorga, and David Mendoza scored it 113-113. The Associated Press had it 114-110 for Mayorga. The former world champions exchanged punches in the middle of the ring through most of the bout, with Vargas growing stronger in the later rounds. But it wasn't enough because of the knockdowns. Actor Sylvester Stallone, center, poses with boxers Roberto Duran, left, and Shane Mosley before a Super Middleweight... (SunOnline)
Known to drop a ball or two, Taylor comes up with big pick in first half vs. Seattle Oct 8, 2007
He would be the original manos de piedra, the Roberto Duran of his time. It is not a category to which Taylor wants to belong. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The Front Row: The hot seat Sep 5, 2007
On Friday, legendary lightweight Roberto Duran will be making an appearance to watch highly touted bantamweight prospect Abner Mares fight at the Desert Diamond Casino. Duran (103-16, 70 KOs) is one of the most popular and relentless boxers in history. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Junior’s future a hot topic May 12, 2007
Still wondering how Roberto Duran was in the top 10 and Sugar Ray Leonard wasn t, how Marcel Cerdan finished one spot ahead of Joe Frazier and three ahead of Jake LaMotta, who beat him. And sorry, but as big a joke as he made of himself later in his career, Mike Tyson needed to be higher than 50. (Scranton Times, PA)
Starry audience worthy of MGM movie expected May 6, 2007
Roberto Duran also had some advice for De La Hoya. Throw a right hand over and a left hook to the liver and that should be all, said Duran, again according to Gonzalez. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mayweather splits with WBC title May 6, 2007
Among the celebs in the crowd: John Madden, Al Michael, Tommy Lasorda, John McCain, Michael J. Fox, Roberto Duran, Tom Jones, Tommy Hearns, Charlie Sheen, Charles Barkley, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Mike Tyson, Mark Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Will Farrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eddie Murphy, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington, Jack Nicholson, Magic Johnson, Tobey Maguire, and Jenny McCarthy, who hours earlier had cavorted at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. for the 133d running of the Kentucky... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
For De La Hoya-Mayweather, even weigh-in a big deal May 5, 2007
Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Roberto Duran and Felix Trinidad were all introduced, adding to the magnitude of the weekend. Legendary boxing guru Bert Sugar said the following: "[Muhammad] Ali started this. The weigh in used to be in a little room with two people and the trainer. You step on the scale you get off. Ali made it part of the overall event, almost a separate event, but part of it. From Ali on it's become televised.". (Newsday -- Sports)
Everyone has an opinion May 4, 2007
"De La Hoya has the stronger punch. Mayweather is not used to facing bigger men. ,.. De La Hoya by decision." Roberto Duran, former world champion. "I lean toward Oscar. I've changed my mind a couple of times. But Oscar has a little bit more desire, strength, size." Sugar Ray Leonard, former world champion. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clouds likely in boxing's forecast May 4, 2007
" For boxing, the question is how much of the public will care after De La Hoya-Mayweather. What do you think? Post a comment about this article to post a comment (Quick Click login required; ) Boxers Oscar De La Hoya, left, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. face off during a news conference Wednesday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Oscar De La Hoyavs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. When: Saturday, card begins at 6 p.m. TV: Pay per view, $54.95. More coverage this week Saturday: Get ready to... (AZCentral -- Sports)
De La Hoya all business May 3, 2007
" He's still doing it. What do you think? Post a comment about this article to post a comment (Quick Click login required; ) Oscar De La Hoya (left) and Floyd Mayweather Jr. face off during a news conference at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The pair will fight for De La Hoya's WBC junior middleweight boxing title on Saturday. MORE ON THIS TOPIC Oscar De La Hoyavs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. When: Saturday, card begins at 6 p.m. TV: Pay per view, $54.95. More coverage this week Friday: Is this... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Mayweather's timing a tad off (Thom Loverro) May 3, 2007
But, man, he would have been money in the middle of the group that carried the sport more than 25 years ago -- Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns and Marvin Hagler. Floyd could walk the walk and talk the talk with the best of them. (Washington Times, DC)
Who will win big fight? Let's ask the experts May 2, 2007
It's going to be like Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. They fought three times, and the third time Duran caught him and almost knocked him out, but it was too late. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Duran predicts size, power will prevail Apr 30, 2007
During an era without pay-per-view TV, the world watched anyway in 1980 when Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard fought for the welterweight title. Boxing was different then - meaning better, much better. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pacquiao cannot escape politics Apr 9, 2007
2 Eighth-round TKO of Roberto Duran in 1980. Leonard's slick smarts forced Duran into saying, No mas. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Vazquez beaten by a nose, yields title after 7th round Mar 5, 2007
Vazquez retiring as he did was reminiscent of Roberto Duran announcing no mas during a match against Sugar Ray Leonard. By acting as he did, Vazquez takes himself out of consideration for possible big-money bouts against Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera at a higher weight. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Golden Boy Channels Bill Gates, Not Mike Tyson: Scott Soshnick Feb 27, 2007
We saw it from Larry Holmes, Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis -- even Rocky Balboa, who is back for a sixth installment in theaters. A lot of times it's because of financial reasons,'' De La Hoya says. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
New Inverness gym to house Benitez Feb 23, 2007
I see some similarities in his fighting style to Roberto Duran, Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya, said his sparring partner and boxing advisor Paul D Antuono But usually when someone asks that question I just tell them, he reminds me of somebody that I don t want coming at me. He s so fast, so aggressive. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Defecting Cuban boxers' pro debut stymied by visa trouble Feb 22, 2007
All three were training with the Cuban national team in Venezuela when they defected to Colombia, which granted them temporary visas, said Irichelle Duran, daughter of the boxer Roberto Duran, who works with Gonzalez. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Is that you, Colleen? (2/15) Feb 16, 2007
Anyone keeping up knows Paul Thorn boxed Roberto Duran a bout that went six rounds on national television and inspired the title cut off 1997's album ammer. on't get me wrong, Paul insisted. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Hatton fan prepare for flight of fancy Jan 12, 2007
I m not just a Ricky Hatton fan, I ve been a big boxing fan all my life and this guy s brought the fire back, the same fire I had for the Tommy Hearns years, the Roberto Duran years, the Ali years. It s been absolutely magic being on this journey with Ricky. (TimesOnline)
Pioneers counter in controlled 2nd half Jan 12, 2007
Roberto Duran and "Sugar" Ray Leonard were boxers in the 1970s and 1980s, before any member of the Newtown boys' basketball team was born. But coach Pat Torney used their two fights as a message to the Pioneers when they were down by two points at halftime in a Queens A game against Hillcrest Friday. (Astoria Times, NY)
