Roberto Durán, precisely 5ft 6 ¼ (168.3 cm) tall, leveraged his compact height to devastating effect in the boxing ring, generating explosive power and agility that defined his legendary career as a Panamanian former professional boxer.
Born in Guararé, Panama, Durán competed from 1968 to 2001, securing four-weight world championships, including lightweight and welterweight titles. His 5ft 6 ¼ (168.3 cm) frame enabled masterful inside fighting and relentless pressure, earning him the moniker 'Hands of Stone' for his granite-like punches.
- Won WBC lightweight title in 1972
- Defeated Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980 for WBA welterweight crown
- Inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame