Venezuelan actor Edgar Ramirez plays the famous Panamanian boxer Robert Duran in the film, while Robert de Niro portrays his trainer, the equally reno[Expand All]
Venezuelan actor Edgar Ramirez plays the famous Panamanian boxer Robert Duran in the film, while Robert de Niro portrays his trainer, the equally renowned Ray Asell. In the 1970s, Duran was the most terrifying figure in the boxing world. With wild eyes, black hair and fierce fighting style, Duran is a terrifying figure for his opponents in lightweight competitions. From 1972 to 1979, Duran was unstoppable in the boxing ring. He has won championships in at least three levels of competitions. This Panamanian boxer is the only boxer in the world who has been fighting across five different decades. Duran was 51 years old when he retired in 2002. This film centers ona legendary battle between Duran and another famous boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard. On November 25, 1980, the two boxers met for the second time in Louisiana. Seven months earlier, in their first fight, Duran narrowly defeated Leonard. Although the match was highly anticipated, the referees outside the stadium unanimously ruled Duran the winner. In the second confrontation, the outcome would have been quite different. However, in the eighth round, the team referee said "give up" to Durant, allowing Leonard to win this game. From then on, Duran became the least popular boxer at home. After that, he spent many years rebuilding his reputation.[Collapse]
