Yo Soy Duran: Mi Autobiografía

He was called "Hands of Stone" and was one of the greatest boxers of all time. Now, for the first time, Roberto Durán tells his incredible story: from the streets of Panama to being crowned one of the "four kings" alongside Hearns, Leonard, and Hagler, as he made his way in boxing's golden era.

Born into extreme poverty and almost unable to read or write, Durán soon realized that his fists could protect him on the streets and help him put food on the table. His reputation was established the day he knocked down a horse with a single punch for a bet. At twenty-one, he won his first world title against Ken Buchanan at Madison Square Garden. At that moment, the legend of Hands of Stone was born, but his most glorious moment was yet to come.

In 1980, Durán starred in one of boxing history's biggest upsets by defeating the previously unbeatable Sugar Ray Leonard. But greater fame brought greater distractions, and constant partying took its toll before the two superstars met again. This time, and for the first time in his life, he faced the debacle of the rematch that became part of sports folklore and the truth behind the moment he was heard uttering two infamous words: "No mas."

Durán's explosive performances went hand in hand with his volatility outside the ring. He went from living like royalty to falling into bankruptcy and, after being dismissed by the boxing world, made a bloody and legendary comeback that marked the end of his career and finally brought him the much-desired redemption. He came from nothing and changed the world. Yo soy Durán is the autobiography of one of boxing's most iconic legends.

Autor: Roberto Durán
Editorial: Blue Rider Press
Publicación: 29/11/2016
Páginas: 336
Tipo de encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Peso: 3.85 libras
Tamaño: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780735215184
ISBN10: 0735215189
Idioma: Español
Categorías BISAC:
- Biografía y autobiografía | Deportes
- Deportes y recreación | Boxeo
- Biografía y autobiografía | Memorias

Acerca del autor
Ampliamente reconocido como uno de los más grandes boxeadores de todos los tiempos, Roberto Durán ganó títulos mundiales en cuatro categorías de peso. Sus combates épicos con Sugar Ray Leonard y Thomas Hearns han pasado a la historia y su récord profesional de 103 victorias (70 por nocaut) en 119 combates lo pone en un grupo élite de boxeadores. Es un boxeador puro y duro y su estilo valiente y temerario le valió el sobrenombre de «Manos de Piedra».