Roberto Durán was born on June 16, 1951, in Guararé, Panama. His mother, Clara Samaniego, was a native of Guararé and his father, Margarito Duran, an American of Mexican heritage was stationed in Panama for the U.S… See more

Durán competed as an amateur, compiling a record of 29–3 (other sources say 18–3 or 13–3 ), with all 3 losses coming in Durán's first 3 amateur fights. Following his amateur career, Durán made his professional debut in Februar… See more