Starts business with Thomas Hearns Jr.
By Héctor Villarreal
On the day of his 70th birthday, the legendary boxer Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Duran, attended the Pedro Alcazar gym in his native city of Panama, accompanied by two of his children, as well as Tommy Hearns’ son and business partner. Harlan Bivens.
“We are like one family and that includes Marvin Hagler Jr. and Ray Leonard Jr. with whom we are also in conversation together with the Durans to start a business partnership that includes boxing activities, which is why I am here for the first time observing Panamanian boxers in their main training center, “said Thomas Hearns Jr.
“This is our first visit to Panama and we are very happy with what we are seeing, not only in boxing but in the culture itself,” said Bivens. “We also have a technology company and we are identifying many opportunities here,” he added.
Duran, who arrived the gym with his two youngest children, “Brambri” and “Fulo”, was very reserved when it came to talking about his projects but clarified that although he has been offered to go live in other countries, he has no plans to leave Panama . “Money is very important but for me the family and my land are above any ambition,” said the former 4-time world champion.
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Happy Birthday, Roberto Duran.
You had your little “no mas” issue in 1980, but you rebounded, and became an all time great in the end.
We still love you, Roberto.
Happy Birthday to one of the greatest fighters ever. When he was at his best, like when he beat Ray Leonard in that first fight, he was unbeatable and a joy to watch. Because of his win in that fight, I will always consider him a far superior fighter than Ray Leonard. I never liked fighters who clown around in the ring, like Leonard and Ali did. Duran never clowned.
clowning or not clowning has nothing to do with who is more superior “fighter”.
Usually if a fighter makes his opponent quit he would be considered the superior fighter.
I concur 100
I hope Tommy Jr. learned his lesson from his game box days, and respect his elders.
Nice chin diaper, Duran.
When you’re a winner you just roll like that, stupid is for losers.
Happy Birthday to a living legend who never backed out of a fight for psychological issues like young fighters these days have! Young fighters need to learn from living boxing legends like Duran…
Duran didnt have social media on his ass either :).
We actually did see Duran breakdown with psychological issues. If Duran could have gone back he prob would have backed out that “No mas” fight.
Somebody stuck the Charlo picture on the wrong article….
I saw that and got a nice chuckle…..
Legend, one of the best fighters ever.
Fought in 5 different decades and faced the best, beating pretty much everyone in his prime years and giving much younger fighters a good argument over the last decade or so of his career.
Even in his late 40s he still retained his balance, rhythm and composure.
Happy Birthday Roberto, you’re 70 years young!
The legend, the hands of stone will always be one of the greatest fighters of all time….Red Dog ( Hpt, Va.)
Happy birthday Campeon ! I was lucky enough to meet Roberto Duran and talk with him for a few minutes back in 1992 in New Orleans. He was very nice and gave me a ” Hands Of Stone ” T-SHIRT.
Glad “Hands of Stone” is still showing up. Happy he’s still getting his flowers while he’s still here.
I wonder who would have won in a Duran vs. Sugar Shane fight at 135?? Sugar Shane was a beast and a monster at 135.
Would’ve been a top fight I reckon, Mosley was a great fighter too, esp as that weight /stage of his career.
Close one I reckon, the winner? The fans 🙂
Happy birthday to my favourite fighter of all time .
Felicidades campeon, soy un amante del box y ustec uno de mis idolos,solo le pido sea un poco mas umilde al hablar de sus companeros sobre todo los que son tan grandes como ustec,
Por ejemplo el gran Chavez. Yo no soy Mexicano pero los record hablan, un habrazo.
God bless you and family Roberto
Happy Birthday Champ! Wishing you many more wonderful birthday celebrations.