Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
Roberto Duran is regarded by many as being one of the greatest boxers of all-time. In 2002, he was chosen by The Ring to be the fifth greatest fighter of the last 80 years and famed boxing historian Bert Sugar rated him as the eighth greatest fighter of all-time. Further, the Associated Press voted Duran as the #1 lightweight of the 20th century and some even consider him the greatest lightweight of all time. His career spanned five decades and he held world titles at four different weight divisions.
Offered here is a replica WBC Championship belt that was signed by Duran. The belt features a center circle inclusive with the writing “WBC World Champion” and images of the world flags around the periphery. Also included are four images of former champions Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson and Joe Louis. Duran has boldly signed the green background of the belt in white with his name “ROBERTO DURAN” and inscribed it with the nickname he made famous “Manos de Piedra" (Hands of Stone.) The autograph has been authenticated by PSA/DNA (#6A34823).