Roberto Duran's net worth is estimated at around $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, well down from the more than $20 million he earned at the height of his boxing career -- most of which he has said was lost to lavish spending, gambling, and charitable giving.
Nicknamed "Manos de Piedra" ("Hands of Stone"), Duran is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, winning world titles in four weight divisions across a career that ran from 1968 to 2001. He is best remembered for his trilogy of fights against Sugar Ray Leonard, including the infamous "No Mas" fight.
Quick Facts
| Born | June 16, 1951, Guarare, Panama |
| Professional Record | 119 fights: 103 wins (70 by knockout), 16 losses |
| World Titles | Lightweight (1972-1979), Welterweight (1980), Light Middleweight (1983-1984), Middleweight (1989-1990) |
| Known For | Trilogy of fights against Sugar Ray Leonard, including the 1980 "No Mas" fight |
| Honors | International Boxing Hall of Fame (2007) |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $3 million |
Early Life
Roberto Duran was born on June 16, 1951, in Guarare, Panama, to Clara Samaniego, who was Panamanian, and Margarito Duran, an American of Mexican heritage stationed in Panama with the U.S. Army. He grew up in the El Chorrillo slums of Panama City and began sparring with experienced boxers at a local gym at just eight years old.
Boxing Career and Four Weight Divisions
Duran turned professional in 1968 and went on to compile a record of 103 wins (70 by knockout) against 16 losses over a career spanning more than three decades. He won world titles in four separate weight divisions: lightweight (1972-1979), welterweight (1980), light middleweight (1983-1984), and middleweight (1989-1990) -- a feat achieved by very few boxers in history.
The Sugar Ray Leonard Trilogy
Duran's rivalry with Sugar Ray Leonard produced three of boxing's most famous fights. In their first meeting in Montreal in June 1980, known as the "Brawl in Montreal," Duran won a 15-round unanimous decision to take Leonard's WBC welterweight title. In the rematch that November in New Orleans, Leonard won by TKO in the eighth round after Duran, worn down and reportedly frustrated, quit mid-fight -- the "No Mas" fight, a name Duran disputed for decades afterward. The two met a final time in Las Vegas in December 1989, in a super middleweight bout that Leonard won by unanimous decision.
Later Life
Duran continued fighting until January 2002, when he retired after a serious car accident in Argentina required life-saving surgery. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007. He has since worked as a brand ambassador for Panama Blue bottled water and holds a license to fly ultralight aircraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberto Duran's net worth?
It is estimated at around $3 million, down from the more than $20 million he earned during his boxing career.
How many weight divisions did Roberto Duran win titles in?
Four: lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight.
What was the "No Mas" fight?
The November 1980 rematch between Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard in New Orleans, in which Duran quit in the eighth round; Leonard won by TKO.