Best fights of Roberto Durán
Over 33 years as a professional, Roberto Durán has compiled a 103-16 (70) record, including 27 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Roberto Durán KOs Ken Buchanan
On June 26, 1972 Roberto Durán fought Ken Buchanan for the The Ring and WBA lightweight titles. Durán was 21 years old with a record of 28-0, and Buchanan was 26 with a record of 43-1. Durán was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Buchanan was on a 10-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Ken Buchanan via TKO in the 13th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Roberto Durán KOs Esteban de Jesús in their 2nd fight
On March 16, 1974 Roberto Durán defended his The Ring, WBA, and lineal lightweight titles against Esteban de Jesús. It was their second meeting. Durán was 22 years old with a record of 41-1, and Jesús was 22 with a record of 42-1. Durán was on a 10-fight winning streak and Jesús was on a 16-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Esteban de Jesús via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
3. Roberto Durán KOs Esteban de Jesús in their 3rd fight
On January 21, 1978 Roberto Durán met Esteban de Jesús in an undisputed lightweight title unification fight. It was their third meeting. Durán was 26 years old with a record of 62-1, and Jesús was 26 with a record of 52-3. Durán was on a 31-fight winning streak and Jesús was on a 7-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Esteban de Jesús via TKO in the 12th round. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Roberto Durán defeats Sugar Ray Leonard
On June 20, 1980 Roberto Durán fought Sugar Ray Leonard for the The Ring and WBC welterweight titles. Durán was 29 years old with a record of 71-1, and Leonard was 24 with a record of 27-0. Durán was on a 40-fight winning streak and Leonard was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Durán won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
5. Roberto Durán defeats Iran Barkley
On February 24, 1989 Roberto Durán fought Iran Barkley for the WBC middleweight title. Durán was 37 years old with a record of 84-7, and Barkley was 28 with a record of 25-4. Durán was on a 5-fight winning streak and Barkley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Durán won via split decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
6. Roberto Durán defeats Jorge Castro in their 2nd fight
On June 14, 1997 Roberto Durán faced Jorge Castro in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Durán was 45 years old with a record of 98-13, and Castro was 29 with a record of 101-5-2. Durán was coming off a loss, while Castro was on a 3-fight winning streak. Durán won via unanimous decision.
7. Roberto Durán KOs Davey Moore
On June 16, 1983 Roberto Durán fought Davey Moore for the WBA super welterweight title. Durán was 32 years old with a record of 76-4, and Moore was 24 with a record of 12-0. Durán was on a 2-fight winning streak and Moore was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Davey Moore via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.