In November 1980, Durán and Leonard face in the ring for the second time, this time the venue is in New Orleans. Chaflan is killed after being run over by a truck. At the house party, Durán is informed by his manager Carlos Eleta and he reluctantly agrees to the rematch. After the fight, Leonard states that being insulted is a strategy and calls for a rematch with an $8 million purse. In June 1980 in Montreal, the day of fight between Durán and Leonard Durán wins via unanimous decision as a welterweight champion (148–147, 145–144, 146–144). Durán's hard feelings for Leonard seem to stem from his resentment of Americans in general, because he recalls the ill-treatment meted out by the Americans to the nation of Panama, remembering how American troops took over the country by owning the Panama Canal-leading to conflict between the sides in 1964. One night, Durán insults Leonard in front of his wife by calling him a 'homosexual'.

Not long after, Durán then meets a student, Felicidad, with whom he later has five children.Īfter his fights through the 70s and 80s, rising through the divisions with phenomenal success (just one loss) he challenges Sugar Ray Leonard, dubbed as the 'Fighter of the Year.' However, Durán is disrespectful to Leonard, describing him as a 'clown' and confidently predicts a knock outwin for himself. Later, Duran joins a boxing club with Nestor 'Plomo' Quiñones as his coach.Īs he reaches 20, an American legendary boxing trainer Ray Arcel, who nearly lost his life after being attacked by an unknown assailant in 1953 in New York City and is now living with his wife Stephanie, notices Roberto's raw talent and punching power and takes the young fighter under his wing, becoming his coach. Growing up in Panama, Durán is homeschooled by Chaflan, who teaches young Roberto some vital life lessons.

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