Roberto Durán
Born: 1951-06-16 in El Chorrillo, Panama
Known For: Acting
Biography
Roberto Durán Samaniego (born June 16, 1951) is a Panamanian former professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 2001. He held world championships in four weight classes: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight, as well as reigns as the undisputed and lineal lightweight champion, and the lineal welterweight champion. He is also the second boxer to have competed over a span of five decades, the first being Jack Johnson. Durán was known as a versatile, technical brawler and pressure fighter, which earned him the nickname of "Manos de Piedra" ("Hands of Stone") for his formidable punching power and excellent defense.
Filmography
2021
- The Kings as Self
2019
- I Am Durán as Self
2017
- Ilegitimo as Roberto Durán
2014
- Invasion as Self
2013
2005
- Fists of a Nation as himself
2001
1996
- De pé a pá as Self
1990
- The Fabulous Four as Self
1984
- Miami Vice as Jesus Maroto
1979
- Rocky II as Fighter (uncredited)