Roberto Duran vs. Edwin Viruet (2nd meeting)
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Roberto Duran 134 lbs beat Edwin Viruet 135 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1977-09-17
- Location: Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Referee: Isidro Rodriguez 75-68
- Judge: Frank Adams 71-65
- Judge: Servio Tulio Lay 73-65
- WBA World Lightweight Title (11th defense by Duran)
Notes
- Duran made $150,000, and Viruet got $15,000.
- After winning ten consecutive title defenses by knockout, Duran was forced to go the distance for the first time as champion.
- The fight made the cover of the September 26, 1978 issue of Sports Illustrated.
- The Associated Press reported: "Duran, who weighed 134½ pounds, one-half pound less than Viruet, kept the pressure on throughout but the cagey Viruet was able to weather the storm. Viruet's plan of attack was to move in and out and feint Duran. However, he often did not get out in time and Duran also used his bull-like strength to force Viruet to the ropes time and again."
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 70-65 Duran
Quotes
- Duran: "I'm not embarrassed at not knocking him out. I just wanted to keep my title."
- Viruet: "I don't like him even though he's the champion of the world, because he's nasty. He was cursing my mother from the first round. I tried to curse him back, but the referee wouldn't let me talk."