Even Tyson’s KOs are NOT That Scaaary! Roberto Duran is Way Bigger Knockout Beast Than You Think

Even in the barbaric old-school era, Roberto Duran was renowned as the most terrifying slayer of people’s hopes. He forged a path to becoming the greatest lightweight of the 20th century and headlined the pivotal confrontations in the history of boxing. Today, we delve into the epic story of the 'Hands of Stone'.

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

I met Roberto in the late 70s in Miami at a quality Inn. He used to stay in when he was in town. I used to work there one night after work at the bar called parrots lounge. He was there and I made a compliment about a gold chain he was wearing. He took it off and gave it to me. I still have it till this day. Roberto, if you read this, it’s Omar always thinking about you. You are fantastic person.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

WOW. What a COOL encounter with Duran ( and his generosity towards you ) and COOL story.

[@startingtech3900]

Then you woke up

[@OmarLopez-yh2lx]

@@startingtech3900 what a child you must be the only one that’s woke seems to be you. God bless you.

[@johnnycash578]

THATS A COOL STORY IT SOUNDS LIKE HE WAS A VERY GIVING PERSON MOST PEOPLE ARE THAT STARTED WITH NOTHING , MIKE TOLD THE STORY ABOUT HOW HE SAID THE GUY WILL GO TO THE MORGE WHEN IM IN SHAPE AND THEN SPENT THE NIGHT AT THE HOPITAL, HE DIDNT MEAN IT !HE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED IF THE GUY DIED !!! LOL

[@TrustNobodyOnlyCripMac55th]

​@@OmarLopez-yh2lxand then you woke up and got on all fours for Duran aka DieselDingo

[@boston312]

I met Roberto Duran during a trip to Panama in 2008. My taxi driver said he was always available (while in town) to talk to anyone who showed up to his door. Naturally, I thought this was bullshit but to my surprise when we pulled up to his pad he was outside talking to numerous people. The taxi driver then introduced me and I had an amazing 5 mins conversation with him. I also used to box in Los Angeles and knew one of Roberto's old sparring partners (Randy Shields). Ill never forget that moment. Even though my spanish was limited he still took time to talk to me. Great man inside and out the ring.

[@juna61]

Why everyone always had "amazing 5 mins conversation" with celeb they met. It is just a white lie I bet.

[@kharis297]

Indeed,..

[@seanbrown2128]

One of my favs, a genuine human being

[@General_Junkie]

​@@juna61haters gonna hate.

[@FaithRox]

@@juna61 People are hardly going to talk about the time they didn't talk to someone, are they?

[@kevinarmstrong8237]

June 20th 1980 My 18th birthday Went to the Akron Civic Theatre To watch my favorite boxer Roberto Duran The greatest night of my life After college I fought in the Golden Gloves 3 years later became a pro boxing judge. Had a chance to judge Hands of Stone ( he won) in my home town I have been sitting ringside in two states since 1989 Roberto you will always be THE BEST !!!!!

[@sichambers9011]

Duran could do everything. Fought like a brute with the mind of a professor. Brilliant.

[@seanrhuman6039]

He dealt with his grief by helping destitute children. What a beautiful soul.

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Haven't gotten to that part of the video yet, but now I'm definitely looking forward to it. I don't know much about Duran outside of his in-ring accomplishments, so this ought to be good.

[@RealEstateChris56]

Sounds like a solid dude. That's what life is about. When you have the means, and even when you don't, you help others. Doesn't need to be monetary.

[@codranine6054]

That part definitely hit me hard than he hit most of his opponents. The man grew up in a friggen doorway. Of course in his deepest moments he’d wander the streets of a city buying destitute children anything they wanted.

[@user-cd7kb7nx4v]

On God. Thats amazing.

[@navelaviator18]

"Such a beautiful soul" that he follows and harasses another man's wife EVERY TIME she went out by saying he's going to kill her husband and grape her... @24:35 I don't care if it was a tactic to get Leonard to brawl... he's a POS.

[@TechieTard]

What Duran did for De Jesus, regardless of thinking that he might catch aids, at that time, shows the straight up courage that man has!

[@hhelmejor5485]

a real man from any angle. unlike some that go in the ring to clown around. His fortitude matched his built-in sense of pride, thus his decision to stop a charade of a fight and not allow more humiliation ( he had irresponsively gotten out of shape leading up to that match gaining like 40 lbs that he had to get rid of fast!). not healthy. The most spectacular fighter EVER!

[@zacharyrogerssr9331]

Absolutely legend. He didn't just change the game, he changed the world

[@ChuyArreguin-iv9vi]

Esteban also wanted to meet his kids and did that day.

[@kingdavid3154]

LYON HEART

[@maidendimeola65]

or just stupidity.

[@CaptainBrash]

I love watching these old boxing matches with all the infighting, it's like a different sport.

[@lostwoodsstudios8270]

10:37 I love when Tyson gets so passionate about the real dangers of boxing. And he looks around, and no body but him understands exactly what he's talking about.

[@jairoethielpmorales8522]

I met Roberto Duran in 1989, the year of his rebirth and vindication with his panamanian public, after all his greatest triumphs and falls when no one gave any hope of success. At 37 years old, I still remember that night, he snatched the middleweight title from Iran Brakley, twice his size, reach and age. Great guy, I will never forget the legend Hands of Stone.

[@paulsigmon7263]

I think that was one of the greatest fights of all time, DURAN was magical and is my favorite of all time!

[@mikeallen3518]

We were going through Jungle Training in Panama when I was in the army in 84. It was the year the Raiders beat the Washington Redskins in the Super Bowl as I remember watching it after our training was complete. Some of my army buddies asked me to go to Panama City with them to the casinos that weekend and I turned them down and just watched the Super Bowl in the barracks with some other guys. When they returned they told me they met Roberto Duran in one of the casinos. I was so pissed at myself for not going with them.

[@crisalcantara7671]

Same year i was born 😂

[@vincentvangogh8092]

they probably lied to you but hey who knows@@mikeallen3518

[@jeffcastetter6122]

Duran vs. Barclay was my all time favorite fight!

[@57dogsbody]

That was the TOP era for great boxers. Never a boring fight......and 15 rounds too.

[@glxtchedOTR]

Facts. The Hitman Hearns and Hagler. Loved watching those fights with my dad.

[@Jorgehernandez-cj9ho]

​@@glxtchedOTRalso the great Wilfred Benitez.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

@@glxtchedOTR I watched with my uncles and father ( even tho my parents were divorced ) I would often visit my father and his new family. GREAT times.

[@borismartinez5590]

And no chickens mounting bicycles running around the ring, but real warriors

[@glxtchedOTR]

@borismartinez5590 toe to toe and if you clinched rule was real or unspoken??? You fought out of the clench. No break it up bs. I might be remembering that wrong but I don't so??? I was really really young. 7 to 12 were probably my prime memories. Them Gatti Ward later in life.

[@Kostly]

"As long as I have my hands. I will eat." is one of the most savage comments in history

[@tanjuendaz3980]

Roberto Duran was a true warrior and loved for his kindness and goodness by those he touched.

[@moeasy2k695]

Wow, I did not know how incredible Roberto Duran was!, he is a true boxing legend!

[@DeCurtaRican]

Some thought he was arguably the greatest ever along with Salvador Sanchez, and of course Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson, until he was beaten by Leonard, Hearns, and Hagler in the 1980s and given all he could handle by Iran Barkley.

[@BYGODYOUARESPECIAL1]

Despite Duran's reputation as a terrifying fighter Duran had a heart of gold. He is all class!

[@chuckrakis9109]

80’s baby(42-Tyson ish) era. I hear of these guys growing up and always had a love for the sport. This day and age and even the 90’s did not have fighters like this. Thought for a min the current HW division had it til all the BIG guys had L’s then did nothing with it to be in a class of the 4 kings. What an era to see. Not sure that style fighting will ever be seen again in such pure (lost for a word) athletic and beautiful boxing dominance. 1 word couldn’t do it. I am not a boxer but in comparison to yesterday, this age appears more aware(injury) and less abusive in speaking with their hands. Thankful at the same time I just don’t believe we ever see that again.

[@kelvinbrown8131]

He quit

[@billroberts835]

A severe oversimplification, but KZbin lost the lengthier reply I wrote before. Duran was set up to lose, entered the ring in no shape to compete nor could he have been on the unprecedented short time frame for a big fight that Bob Arum demanded and, while most including myself don't agree with his decision, one can. See aman of pride like Duran finding himself unable to compete with his inferior such as Leonard, wadhing his hands of it rather than give the inferior an apparent legit win.

[@nazgul12000]

He's a quitter too

[@Raymund38TVM]

Roberto Duran Story is Similarly to Manny Pacquiao, living a poor guy in squatter house and join in the amateur boxer just only to earned money for foods of their family. Roberto Duran and Manny Pacquiao is both Hungry Boxer inside and outside the ring, the only their Key to became rich is boxing. But in terms of Greatest Boxer, Manny Pacquiao is Greater than Roberto Duran Achievements in Boxing there's no boxers achieved what Manny Pacquiao Achieved, 8 Division World Champion, 5 Lineal Champion, Champion in 4 Decades 1990s, 2000, 2010, 2020. Also Pacquiao defeating many legendary boxers that having a big names in boxing multiple times like Dela Hoya, Marquez, Morales, Barrera, Hatton, Bradley, Mosley, Cotto, Margarito.

[@firebirdlou1]

Now THAT was a great documentary! Thank you and God bless Roberto!

[@justicewillprevail1106]

He sounds like a genuinely good man. The type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. A man worth celebrating.

[@seanrota3359]

"Hands of Stone" what a fighter, the Four Kings were huge these guys showed what boxing was about. Respect to Duran, what a legend. From New Zealand

[@ChuyArreguin-iv9vi]

Had Duran fought Hagler for 12 rounds as Ray, he would of got the win. And at this time Marvin was still Marvelous.

[@ChuyArreguin-iv9vi]

Duran was forced against Ray 2 and Tommys fights.

[@fitito500]

el mano de piedra duran, el tipo ya tenia mas de 120 peleas y seguia peleando 🤣

[@drewmillz1]

This is one of if not the best boxing doc I’ve ever seen. Roberto Duran is the embodiment of a true boxing champion. He really did perform for the people. Over 120 pro fights?! No modern fighter will do that. They are divas. Roberto made himself available in a day when the only way for him to be seen was on tv. A true fighter and performer under the bright lights.

[@kelvinbrown8131]

But he quit 👎

[@allenlarabie8854]

Today's fighter don't have the stamina and drive...

[@drewmillz1]

cant tell if youre saying that in jest.. you know computers/text.. But to throw away his whole story over one fight? that wouldnt be right. his body of work is legit af..@@kelvinbrown8131

[@el34glo59]

Today they are divas. Pacquiao was the last of the warriors

[@petetk.k2461]

Just dancing around for 12rounds. Boaring boxing of today

[@AnthonyJ.P.]

I didn't know this guy story. Amazing, coming back twice and wining titles.Thats unheard of.

[@ropeswingify]

Born in '64 im greatful to have been able to see boxing before May Jr. changed the sport. It was really an exciting sport.

[@brunodiaz1883]

I agree with you, back then boxers were masters at their craft, nowadays they are mostly clowns/showmen, it is a disgrace that the sport evolved into what it is now.

[@martinharrison4245]

Roberto duran was a brilliant boxer. What he achieved was quite phenomenal really. He had a sensational career before the likes of Leonard, hearns , hagler came along , and even though he was older, still showed his brilliance. Duran is up there with any boxer that ever lived , he was truely one of the greatest.

[@nathansackett6890]

Father time is undefeated

[@gusriley9785]

@@nathansackett6890 Durans legacy will never die though.

[@8kigana]

Thank you for your introspective thoughts about the guy. I would say his recovery after Sugar Ray loss was most remarkable for me because like Hagler I thought he'd hung them up, nope he got back in and I think he was waiting for Sugar Ray to come back so he could finish where he left off(we all know Sugar Ray wanted no part in a healthy battle ready Duran), his last fight he was 50 years old and he lost to a gifted fighter in the late Camacho.

[@thomasscott1570]

exactly 100 he was quite brilliant

[@augustineriley5582]

@@thomasscott1570 A 1000% brilliant! :)

[@Octaslash08]

Now we gotta see the other three of the four kings; Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and Thomas Hitman Hearns.

[@johngraha6476]

Yesssirrr

[@Killa.SV.]

Joe Vincent would be proud.

[@WonderDerek]

Do Hearns first!

[@user-ns8hj2ws3s]

Thomas Hearns bro

[@PauliePinch13]

@@user-ns8hj2ws3sHe was awesome, what a fighter.

[@rev1910]

I boxed when I was young and followed this era of boxers, having said that i knew Duran would lose the rematch. The rematch was made too quickly ( 3 mo. later ) Duran partied from the night he won until the night before the rematch, I knew he should've waited for at least a year to get the win out of his system and get hungry for training again. After the first fight and his win, there were an estiamted 200K panamanians waiting for his plane to land as well as lining the streets. He was a national heroe and he partied like one! Kudos to the Leonard camp for requesting an immediate rematch.

[@PowderedToastMan_]

This narrating is TOP TIER. YOU'RE REALLY GOOD AT THIS MAN AND PLEASE CONTINUE!! Hopefully one day you can be on ESPN doing a sports documentary such as these bangers you put out.

[@ianmcdonald3053]

I love stumbling across these legendary boxers in videos just like this on KZbin, i dont know why but every thing 25 plus years ago is so much better than this day and age, from music, movies, sports, dating, everyday life, its was all so much better, im a 70’s kid so i can speak to the decades believing the 90’s peaked in every aspect of life, maybe its the internet, i dont know, but we had less back then, a family holiday was a trip to the local beach, no mobile phones, most families had 1 car, kids rode bikes and wouldn’t be found in their bedroom if the weather was good, heck even when it was full on storm outside we where outside in it seeking shelter in a hut we had built. Videos like this just bring back how much better life was back then, certainly for me. Duran was a monster in the ring by the look of him, deadly! I certainly can appreciate it when legends like Tyson who i got to watch growing up come out with the admiration for fighters like Duran, tells you exactly how special he was! Thanks for your efforts with this video, i will be subscribing and looking through your back catalogue and sense im going to love them!

[@jrbernal2267]

great comment..

[@elkevinski]

I agree. And I was born in this millennium. Technology is ruining everything.

[@maximilianescobar3564]

Amen bro......

[@dannymac1972]

Agreed with everything you said about life and the 80's was the best decade of boxing in history imho.

[@panther3per642]

All that you said right on i think exactly like you

[@MikeyD22]

As a lightweight, Duran was the greatest of all-time. A perfect fighter without a weakness.

[@DemocratsReadMyBio]

To me Duran is #1 all time pound for pound

[@danielbrown3461]

Barney Ross was just as great. He just didn't have the advanced training methods that Duran had...nor the Press Coverage and audulation.

[@danielbrown3461]

Benny Leonard was better. Undefeated as a lightweight over 19 years.

[@danielbrown3461]

Marciano was never beaten. He is better than Duran in the pound for pound voting. So is Sugar Ray Robinson. He fought way more matches than duran. And...Marciano never quit in the ring.@@DemocratsReadMyBio

[@listennow1537]

Chavez

[@albertorr740]

Roberto knew exactly when to layoff a punch and put everything he had behind a clean one. Seemed like he always knew how to conserve energy. Brilliant honestly.

[@chuckrakis9109]

That was one of if not thee best video of the genre I have seen put together. Very glassy very choice and very good. Great video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together for guys like me.

[@bryanrackard9268]

I had the Honor of meeting Mr Duran in Panama City when I lived there . A good friend of mine and I went to his Bar and had a few beers and laughs with him .One of the most humble men I've ever met .

[@Ch0senJuan]

Cool story.

[@NEHIstudios]

la cascada?

[@bryanrackard9268]

Place I went was called La tasca de Duran , but I guess he has a new one now? @@NEHIstudios

[@joseromero8298]

I grew up watching Roberto Duran...I definitely consider him one of the greatest boxers in the world!!

[@danielbrown3461]

In todays society that emphasises Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity many people have a hard time with the fact that Marciano...(a White Heavyweight) was better than Tyson....(A convicted Rapist) Marciano never lost but with todays political climate he is very often not listed among the best Heavyweights.

[@josephwood499]

Me too. Since i was a little kid i use to watch boxing fights with my dad. My mom also liked to watch boxing. I remember "mano de piedra" Duran and one of the finest i have ever seen in my life : Sugar Ray Leonard. I was a kid then but can never forget this era. It was the best for me.

[@danielbrown3461]

Sugar Ray Robinson, Benny Leonard, Henry Armstrong, Joe Lewis...Record..63-3 and undefeated Rocky Marciano were better.@@josephwood499

[@skataa1]

a true legend....no other words can describe this man...A LEGEND

[@alfiejackalfiejack5040]

All promoters needed to know about Duran, is how hard he was partying. A great entertainer, a great person and a hell of a Fighter.

[@rikepi507]

I remember, as a kid, the whole country of Panama come to a halt every time "El Cholo", as we Panamanian call him, would fight. My chest swells with pride seeing this video. Thank you Cholo for all the good memories. 1 in a million without a doubt!!! Qué viva Panamá y El Cholo Durán, carajo!!

[@charlesrazo7246]

He was invincible at lightweight, the greatest lightweight in the history of boxing and one of the pound, 4 pound grates

[@poindextertunes]

pernell whitaker

[@charlesrazo7246]

@@poindextertunes that’s where ring magazine and boxing historians rank Roberto

[@doomoverlordx8619]

Greats*

[@richardlefaive1944]

@@poindextertunes Whitaker couldn't hold prime.Duran's jock at lightweight. No lightweight before or since could have dealt with prime lightweight Duran.

[@Ch0senJuan]

Grates 😂

[@bobyost42]

Thank you for this doc. It has given me a new appreciation of Duran, not just as a fighter, but for the man, that I never had before. As a kid, I was as huge Sugar Ray Leonard fan!! I watched him wln the Olympic gold when I was 10!! He was my favorite fighter after Ali. So, when Duran beat him, i hated him, he was the villain! The embodiment of evil. Which was how boxing was frequently marketed then. You have shown us the flip side of that image: the real life man that was behind the legend.

[@Thiagomancha]

This guy is a beast. Pure inspiration for those who need to start all over. Thank you, Duran. Another incredible video from the channel.

[@pedemeyer]

Robert Duran was the toughest around when I was kid. A hero to me!

[@mikeallen3518]

This was the best era of boxing, in my lifetime anyway as I am 66. Roberto Duran, Alexis Arguello, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler are still my favorite all time fighters to this day. None of the fighters today could touch these guys. Had Duran took better care of himself and trained year-round without alcohol and too much food he probably would have never lost. Salvador Sanchez was another one of my favorites, too bad we lost him so young. He was only 24 I think when he died in a car crash. He is still one of the greatest ever also.

[@barryallison5378]

Sanchez and Duran were my favorite too. Salvador could not get hit and duran hit like a mac truck

[@SlimPlum691]

Terence Crawford vs Marvin Hagler is the ultimate dream matchup. Crawford the only modern fighter with that old school mentality

[@Ch0senJuan]

Nah.

[@marcosibiza]

23

[@Israel85324]

Excuses!

[@persiangulfwarvet]

Absolutely well done story. Thank you for all the insight into what is still a phenomenal star of boxing! Great journalism!

[@bigredguitar5601]

He was, hands down, my favorite fighter along with Tommy, Mike, Sugar Ray, Ali. The greatest boxers ever.

[@firefighterd1265]

My mom was not friends with Duran but knew him. My family and his are from the same little village in Panama. She said that he never forgot the poverty he came from and always helped. He also helped another homeless man who was the only one to help him on the streets of El Chorillo. I don't know how true it is but she said Duran would not fight his first fight in NY unless that homeless guy that helped him was flown in to be there.

[@Ch0senJuan]

Cool story.

[@crisalcantara7671]

😮😮

[@REDVETTExxx]

Hey what town in panama are u from? I have been there many times with my ex. Her mom is from Santiago. About..2-3 hours from Panama airport. Tucomen? I think thats the name. Love it down there. Money goes Far.

[@buentaste]

I am panamenian and I can affirm that this story is true. The homeless guy nickname was Chaflán. He did took Chaflán to one of his important fight in USA. Duran never forgot Chaflán till his friend passed away....

[@firefighterd1265]

@@REDVETTExxx I grew up in Panama City, San Miguelito but my family is from the area of Las Tablas, Guarare, and Los Muñoses.

[@user-xd2et6nh8s]

Duran the GOAT of close quaters inside fighting. when he kissed Esteban Dejesus in his death bed he told him "you will always be my champ" i sign of respect to his arch nemesis, truly humbling. what a great fighter and human being. God Bless Champ

[@dreia2405]

😥

[@tdeancline]

Love you narrative, your idioms and captions are unequaled. Thanks for what you do!!!

[@bamsarnie]

I knew Duran was a great boxer but never knew he had a heart of gold. We need more people like Roberto in the world

[@geauxfast8u2]

Hero From the dumps, to the top of the world several times A real fighter and showman‼️❤️🙏God bless Mr Duran Amen🙏

[@MZ-mu6om]

Amen brother.

[@Orcinus1967]

5 decades. Incredible. the 4 kings were incredible.

[@mrc5653]

My hat is off to Roberto Duran,he’s made me a believer 🥊

[@johnsean8491]

Duran, along with Hagler, Hearns and Leonard; they make up my favourite era of boxing. To me, those four will always be remembered together. what an era, what a time.

[@michaeloliver8790]

The best boxing documentary I have ever seen Duran was always one of my all time favorites

[@ddland45]

Duran was demon! Anyone who got in the ring with him and said they weren't intimidated by that devilish snear he always had on his face is lying. He truly wanted to hurt you in that ring. But beyond his wicked and ferocious demeanor was the secret to his long lasting success as a fighter: he was an elite boxer. Duran was an exceptional defensive fighter with precise counter measures programmed into his every move in the ring. Shoulder roles, riding with punches and counters assaults every time you thought you were on the attack, you found out you had just stepped in it! Pound for pound, he is arguably the best pure fighter I've ever seen in my 64 years!!!!

[@federicomarmolejo1952]

Excellent ,absolutely brilliant, thank you! I did realized how great of a light weight he was, I first fight of him i saw he was a light middle weight, what a beast he was !!

[@reoden7546]

It's awesome watching these top athletes in action. And the hilarious script and skilled delivery take these videos to the next level. Awesome content!

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

Legendary fighter...hands of stone.. heart of gold..Thank You Duran..

[@BetterToDIY]

A proper brawler, a true fighter. Unlike the modern "boxers"

[@keithrewniak6472]

Modern boxers care about getting hit in the face, because it hurts. Boxers back then expected it. And were ready for it.

[@denslow8552]

Calling him a brawler is insanely disrespectful

[@sichambers9011]

​@@denslow8552agreed. He could do it all and was a smart tactician who could change his plan on the fly.

[@CarlosPerdomo]

I don't know what I liked most; the video itself or the narrator's script. Very well done. Thank you. Truly enjoyed it. 🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@RobGamesNZ]

Really liked this video, showed his opponents in a good light as well as the man himself. Refreshing watch.

[@charlesrazo7246]

Roberto turn pro August 3, 1967 at 118 pounds he won the middleweight title 160 that is incredible

[@rcairo2595]

I love the stunned fear of the other guys in the room when Tyson tells the story about Duran putting his opponent in a coma. It's as if they suddenly realized they could be in danger if Tyson gets too excited...lol!

[@27neverlose]

This is a great documentary of Roberto ''Hands' of Stone'' Duran. I grew up watching all his major fights, against Sugar Ray, Hearns and Hagler. Duran's upper body movement, as well as his power, was always impressive to witness....

[@papotaino1516]

Our sport has changed so much when you look at these classic fighters & 15 rounds

[@bennyboy6367]

I was in Marine Corps boot camp when Duran fought Leonard the first time. The next day our DI asked us if we wanted to know the result! When he announced Duran as the winner I was so excited - on the inside, of course. Duran was my favorite fighter at the time. His movement, counter punching abilities, and inside fighting were a thing of beauty. Fun to watch.

[@alrivers2297]

This was one of the best boxing videos I've ever seen, and I've seen many

[@jeanbell2206]

Yeah I thought the same! Most videos repeat the same thing and summarize too much! This one was really good and quite detailed!

[@johntauranga1233]

I agree. Captivating.

[@johntauranga1233]

Agreed

[@tomnekuda3818]

I absolutely loved Duran......mucho heart! The weight division that he finished in was, in my estimation, the roughest class there was to this day. He, indeed, fought the best.

[@devinedude3690]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....!!!! ENJOYABLE.. Could watch this again IMMEDIATELY THANK YOU!!!

[@MarianoFreyreX]

He was the devil in lightweight, and went up to middle and welter, to fight to Hearnz, Sugar and Hagler. And still fight until 2001.

[@supersportoness]

There's is record of Duran fighting in 1967 68,69,and all the way to 2001 that's an amazing stretch

[@theevilwitchtheband]

Saw him training few days before a fight in Nuevo Jordan Gym (Mex), he grew a belly and was far from his prime. At the end of sack box training he threw one fast and strong last punch to the sack hanging from one of the bulilding beams, barely moved the sack box... but the building was shaking and the punch sounded almost like a explosion. Then I knew why he was called "manos de piedra" (stone hands)

[@stephenallison1522]

Brilliant narration over an outsanding series of images. Great job.

[@skrskgs]

This guy Roberto Duran is a LEGEND !

[@darylmolinejr.6166]

His treatment of de Jesus speaks volumes for the man. Well done good sir; my respect for your abilities was already high, but my respect for your empathy and humanity now more than matches it.

[@MJIZZEL]

Was my favorite fighter as a kid. My dad was old school and loved the fact I liked one of his favorites. We watched him win over Barkley at 37. One of my favorite memories as a youngin.

[@alexanderespada8871]

Yeah, he was a favorite of mine and my dad's. One of the few things we agreed on.

[@prisonersforprofit]

you have to admire roberto's heart and desire, being the oldest of the kings he always wanted the best, and could reduce the greatest into brawls that became legendary.

[@jason6473]

Another great video. Thank you, Sir!

[@j.schmittler4905]

Love. I watched the four kings fight throughout the 80s with my dad, and it was the best boxing I ever witnessed.

[@jrbernal2267]

yes it was..

[@sdprazak]

The greatest lightweight boxer ever! The closest I’ve ever seen anyone come to Duran in longevity and intensity is Pacquiao. What a dream match THAT would be!

[@rev1910]

Actually Carlos Monzon was incredible as well.

[@el34glo59]

I would kill to see them fight at 140. Funny Pacquiao only fought once there. But I think it was his best weight. Absolutely machine and a devastating puncher at rhat weight

[@bobbullethalf]

The golden age of boxing loved every minute of that as a kid.

[@truescotsman4103]

To me I see a man with an iron core. He's linking every punch to his core effortlessly. Amazing natural talent.

[@GeeLove]

Duran NEVER punched himself out. Never got tired. Suge frustrated him, but Duran never got tired.

[@seablock]

Duran gassed out badly against Hagler at the half way mark. Had that not been the case, he would have won that fight. Hagler only took it by a point on my card.

[@user-uo8yh9tb8g]

Just read "I am Duran", and it's amazing how brutal the reaction to him quitting in the rematch with Leonard was..... it's like in one instance everyone forgot who the hell this guy was and everything he'd accomplished... there's a funny bit though where he says that Johnny Carson said he was going to ask Roberto to sing the 12 days of Christmas, but was afraid he'd stop after 8..............ouch. But man, what a beast.... oh, the books well worth checking out too, if you don't know it

[@slimdouglas1959]

Man what a fantastic testament to a truly historic boxer. Beautifully honorable work VoteSport. Just at the commentator said regarding Duran; "You have made me a believer." -Subscribed.

[@videogameaddict4041]

This man is a fucking legend, never knew he existed til this moment. Yet again VoteSport you have taught me something about Fighting History through an invigorating legacy. Definitely checking out the rest of The Four Kings

[@user-wr1yh2zw6l]

You must be young.

[@videogameaddict4041]

@@user-wr1yh2zw6l I’m in my late twenties, I never really followed boxing until recently. If it wasn’t Mike Tyson, Ali, G Foreman or guys of that star status, I didn’t commit their names to memory

[@user-wr1yh2zw6l]

@@videogameaddict4041 I grew up with boxing, sort of a love hate thing. My father was a coach, we had amateurs and pros. I was hitting the heavy bag one day and my father said, what's the problem? Get you're ass in gear, little while later I slacked off again, he took off a leather sole shoe and commenced to beating across back and head I didn't have on a shirt on either, I was about 12 years old, he screamed, this ain't shit, Roberta durans father whipped him with a leather jump rope and that helped make him a champion!

[@videogameaddict4041]

@@user-wr1yh2zw6l I’m sorry you had to go thru that as a child but I think your father was right. After watching this video I read Hands of Stone and, Roberto Duran has a chapter where he explains how his father would make him jump rope at the top of a mountain for agility training whilst he would yell at him to “dodge” mid jump rope as he threw bricks at him. If he didn’t dodge successfully, he would be beat with a switch-that was basically a log. That’s why his chin is so powerful and his slips are so sharp in the ring 🥊

[@codonauta]

Duran x S Ray Leonard, the first fight probably was the best fight I've ever seen. It was spetacular, both agressive all the time, a very dinamic fight.

[@bobbywise2313]

That is my all time favorite fight. I was 13 years old and an amateur boxer myself. I was a fan of both but Duran was my favorite fighter. The fight more than lived up the the hype. They fought hard but with an amazing amount of skill. Every round was just about non stop action.

[@WonderDerek]

That one and The War are so unbelievably awesome. Can't imagine doing that.

[@bobbywise2313]

@@WonderDerek The War was the best 3 rounds ever. I just wish it would have been a little more than 3 rounds. But at that pace it would not have been possible for it to last many more rounds.

[@lime455]

My favorite fight, and my favorite fighter.

[@mikga45]

Sugar ray and Duran both took a beating on that fight.

[@jeanbell2206]

Great video! Great narration! Well done! Enjoyed every second of this! 🙌❤️

[@masoudj1185]

This is the first time I hear about this great Boxer. After watching this video and reading comments here, I have to say not only he was a great boxer (probably greatest light weight boxer of all times) but he is a true gentleman. What a generous, humble and kind soul. God bless Mr Duran.

[@bh1422]

Thank you for this brilliant documentary on arguably the greatest Lightweight champion in history. Duran absolutely dominated and terrorized that division like no other. I'm pained to point out that the narrator is mistaken that Duran jumped from 135 to 147 implying it was his first outing to the division. Duran often fought above the 135lb division in between title defenses. He even fought Ezequiel Obando at 154 which is proper Junior Middleweight when he still held the Lightweight title. He had had many fights at Junior Welterweight and Welterweight long before relinquishing his 135lb title to campaign at 147.

[@ChuyArreguin-iv9vi]

Best P4P ever.

[@ashokpall4049]

Can i just say not only was he an excellent boxer but i have never seen anybody skip like that in training wow!

[@1vigorousdragon]

Never to be repeated Era of boxing !

[@juliusdream2683]

I never knew he was that good. Great video.

[@rafaelbogdan9307]

Usually, crushing poverty just crushes people to nothing, but sometimes it spits out a daemon prince like this.

[@mikga45]

He took a punch and closed in on the fighters, mono to mono. Tough fighter who could land a punch who could let his opponent feel like they were hit with a sledge hammer. Man he sure threw a powerful punch.

[@eme1ec]

The best documentary on Duran I've ever seen. And I've seen them all. Great job, VoteSport!

[@TheMoskeman]

The intensity of his boxing, amazing!

[@Iron-Lion16]

It was an honour to learn about Roberto Duran.. Thank you all who were involved for the great documentary on his career. Legendary

[@sas6561]

Duran in his prime against Mayweather in his prime? ... Is this a trick question??? ... !!!

[@Iron-Lion16]

@@sas6561 That boggled my brain🤔 Duran definitely had the skills to break Floyd's defense..I'd consider Floyd fortunate that Roberto wasnt in his era

[@sas6561]

@@Iron-Lion16 ... AMEN!!!

[@Feedback406]

15 round fight Duran would have won…

[@Iron-Lion16]

@@Feedback406 It was hard to imagine that Roberto could be beaten, I was saddened to learn that at a time the very people who Roberto Duran loved and represented turned on him when he lost, yet he made a comeback and all of a sudden they supported him again, really.. true colors when it comes to relationships means they are there in the good times and the bad

[@mattburton3233]

one of the best boxers of all time!!

[@wtfgebeurdmij2991]

100%

[@wtfgebeurdmij2991]

Maybe even the best. Considering his size and reach. He is certainly the smartest/quickest multitasker i have ever seen. There are other smart boxers sure, but they are focussing on one thing at the time, think and strategise. This guy just did everything at the same time. I think he was truly made to be a fighter. I am so happy to be alive and able to admire legends like him.

[@olliefoxx7165]

I have never seen a person jump rope like Roberto. He had his knees bent and jumped in a crouch. Amazing.

[@baird5776mullet]

Best boxing documentary i've ever seen

[@denborrinquen]

I seen a couple of his fights on live tv. He was and still is an idol of mine.

[@christiant.s.f.9029]

He came back from defeat/being called a has been multiple times. What a fighter.

[@MaxDooDat2]

What an unbelievable career. In this modern era (just like no one will ever remotely approach Cy Young's record of 511 pitching victories), nobody will ever come close to participating in 119 boxing BRAWLS like Duran did. So unfortunately, there will never be another fighter who fully compares to him. My hat goes off to you, Roberto. You are the ultimate boxing warrior of all time.

[@Boofatcha]

This video was awesome as all your productions are. Sound design, editing and voice over are top notch. Thank you. You mentioned Jack Johnson near the end as boxing more than 50 decades? While there is probably minimal media available, I trust your channel more than any other to tell the tale.

[@mikewhite6288]

Roberto Duran was a great fighter, he was his on enemy, gaining weight, and not being in shape and staying in shape.