Robert Duran Jr. Made His UK Debut

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Ruthless-RKO
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Robert Duran Jr. Made His UK Debut

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Robert Duran Jr., son of legendary four division World Champion Roberto Duran, made a successful UK debut on Saturday night, when he fought Nicaragua’s Juan Carlos Santana on the former WBO and IBF Intercontinental Champion Dr Mark Prince OBE’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ Charity event, to raise funds for the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF) www.thekpf.com at the London Irish Centre in Camden, London.

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Florida, USA based Duran Jr, whose record stood at 3-1-0 prior to his UK trip, joined stars from Professional boxing such as WIBA World Champion and WBC Muay Thai World Champion Denise Castle, British and WBO European Champion Bradley Skeete, WBF International & European Champion Tommy Jacobs and former WBC International Champion Herol Graham and also from Football such as Harry Redknapp and Peter Peter Odemwingie in their support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation (KPF).

Duran Jr. had to be on top form as Santana pulled out all the stops to try and prevent the Floridian securing his maiden UK victory, Duran Jr. though had bought his ‘A game’ and was more than happy to go to war with the tough Nicaraguan and after four scintillating all action rounds it was Duran Jr that Referee Adrian Thorne deemed victorious by a 40-37 points margin.

Earlier today Duran Jr. said.

“I want to start of by saying that I am very grateful for attending and being part of such a special event, The Kiyan Prince Foundation’s ‘Jabbing Not Stabbing’ that took place last Saturday in London this past Saturday in remembrance of young Kiyan Prince.

“Thank you so much Dr Mark Prince and Mr Gianluca Di Caro for adding me as the headliner of the evening of the fights. Such a special night to showcase my skill and to steer the young youth away from street violence and creating a way out through boxing.

“Much love and appreciation to Dr Prince and Mr Di Caro for the opportunity, I love London and the people returned the love.

“Hope to be back soon and see all my new friends and fans once more. Thank you London!”


https://www.boxing247.com/press-boxing/ ... but/139004
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MasterG
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his record is 5-1 and hasnt fought in a lot of years. so he must be getting on a bit.

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/19990
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He is almost 50
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MasterG wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 13:19 his record is 5-1 and hasnt fought in a lot of years. so he must be getting on a bit.

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/19990
Sounds like a random release eh.
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margaret thatcher wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 13:21 He is almost 50
Yeh, 46. Doesn't look half bad.
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This was a BIBA event yes?
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MasterG wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 14:03 This was a BIBA event yes?
Do you need to be commisioned for charity events?
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Ruthless-RKO wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 14:16
MasterG wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 14:03 This was a BIBA event yes?
Do you need to be commisioned for charity events?
I dont know but as Gian name is mentioned in the news article im guessing it was his show.
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Ruthless-RKO wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 13:25
margaret thatcher wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 13:21 He is almost 50
Yeh, 46. Doesn't look half bad.
Lol no kidding, is that age actually legit? The guy in the photo looks minimum 20 years younger :lol:
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He looks in great nick however old he is - and I bet he did a good job on them two birds as well
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I think you've got the wrong boxer, I'm pretty sure this is Alcibiade Duran Galvan, he's 31 years old.

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/828882

Recently fought on the Seldin Vs Judah bill.

Oh and never had any contact with Roberto since he was around 3 years old. Can't blame him for cashing in on the name. He has been trained by Vinny Paz
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Old bones Ian wrote: 26 Dec 2019, 05:53 I think you've got the wrong boxer, I'm pretty sure this is Alcibiade Duran Galvan, he's 31 years old.

https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/828882

Recently fought on the Seldin Vs Judah bill.

Oh and never had any contact with Roberto since he was around 3 years old. Can't blame him for cashing in on the name. He has been trained by Vinny Paz
Probably right mate. Says his alias is Roberto Duran Jr.. fits the bill for the record too
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How does he even end up on a show in the uk
It always intrigues me things like this
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