Roberto Socks
Description: Roberto Carlos 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. Duran also reigned as the undisputed lightweight champion. He is also the second boxer to have competed over a span of five decades. Durán was known as a versatile, technical brawler and pressure fighter, which earned him the nickname "Manos de Piedra" ("Hands of Stone") for his formidable punching power and excellent defense. Durán is regarded by many as one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Description: Durán made his professional debut in February 1968 at the age of 16.[17] He was given the nickname "Manos de Piedra", "hands of stone," by Panamanian boxing writer Alfonso Castillo, after defeating Benny Huertas on September 13, 1971.[18] Following this bout, he was then trained by Ray Arcel.
