December 18, 2024

Roberto Duran, the unbeatable undisputed champion of lightweights in the 1970’s was asked about his opinion on Canelo Alvarez vs GGG 3

Roberto Duran, the unbeatable undisputed champion of lightweights in the 1970’s was asked about his opinion on Canelo Alvarez vs GGG 3

Roberto Duran, the unbeatable undisputed champion of lightweights in the 1970’s was asked about his opinion on Canelo Alvarez vs GGG 3

“Hands of Stone” replied: “I like Golovkin a lot. But he did not apply big pressure on Canelo”

GGG is one heck of a fighter.

“But Maybe at 40, Golovkin might not be the very same destructive warrior he was.before.”

If so, then he might want to consider retirement. It’s up to him.”

Roberto Duran – who began as Bantamweight in the 1960’s – went on to become a lightweight champ in 1972 and fought until the year 2000, claiming world titles in 4 weight-classes.

The Panamanian was 50 when he hung up the gloves in a storied career and is considered the greatest 135-pound boxer in history.

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