I met Roberto Duran

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10-19-2007, 10:19 PM
Realitycheck77

I met Roberto Duran

In Sunderland UK.

Just thought I would share this with everyone.
10-19-2007, 10:22 PM
DaxxKahn

Re: I met Roberto Duran

Cool Deal....How did you run into him? or was it at an event?.....

Consider yourself lucky...Running in to Duran in the UK is something rare
10-19-2007, 10:30 PM
LEGION

Re: I met Roberto Duran

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Originally Posted by DaxxKahn

Cool Deal....How did you run into him? or was it at an event?.....

Consider yourself lucky...Running in to Duran in the UK is something rare

Not if you're driving a car it's not rare; people run into people all the time in the U.K. ;D Sorry, bad humor Mr. Khan, I couldn't resist.
10-19-2007, 10:34 PM
DaxxKahn

Re: I met Roberto Duran

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Originally Posted by LEGION

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Originally Posted by DaxxKahn

Cool Deal....How did you run into him? or was it at an event?.....

Consider yourself lucky...Running in to Duran in the UK is something rare

Not if you're driving a car it's not rare; people run into people all the time ;D Sorry, bad humor Mr. Khan, I couldn't resist.

LOL CC#98.......It was a bad joke... but one of those that make someone think for a sec and ask "Did he just say what I thought he did?"....
10-20-2007, 03:34 AM
Realitycheck77

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It was an "audinece with the one and only Roberto Duran" I bought a ticket, and I'm proud to say i shuck hands with the "hands of stone", and I'm not joking, he's 56 years old and might have put on a few pounds, but he's still "solid", It's really amazing, because someone, while having a ciggerette, said there are very few sportsmen or anyone, that at the age of 50+ could go to another continent , where he doesn't even speak the language and attract a crowd as big as this, that is what you call a LEGEND!
10-20-2007, 09:50 AM
CutMeMick

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Originally Posted by Realitycheck77

In Sunderland UK.

Just thought I would share this with everyone.

Heres CC#29 on me...

Damn! consider yourself very lucky.

I hope to one day meet Roberto and I'd like for him to autograph this really cool picture of him that I have when he was a lightweight.
I just gotta keep my eyes and ears open and stay on things and I know I'll meet him.

Good deal man and thanks for sharing the news.
Did you take any pictures?
10-20-2007, 11:19 AM
SEANIE

Re: I met Roberto Duran

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Originally Posted by Realitycheck77

It was an "audinece with the one and only Roberto Duran" I bought a ticket, and I'm proud to say i shuck hands with the "hands of stone", and I'm not joking, he's 56 years old and might have put on a few pounds, but he's still "solid", It's really amazing, because someone, while having a ciggerette, said there are very few sportsmen or anyone, that at the age of 50+ could go to another continent , where he doesn't even speak the language and attract a crowd as big as this, that is what you call a LEGEND!

I shuck Joe Strummers hand (hes not a boxer but hes still a legend) outside the royal court in liverpool, he came up to me shook my hand. top man.
10-20-2007, 12:24 PM
X

Re: I met Roberto Duran

My brother met him at a similar event and (last Christmas) gace me the autographed programme from the event. Great present. He said Duran was a nice guy, his English wasn't great, but that he still remained a guy who you would not want to mess around with.
10-20-2007, 12:28 PM
Kel

Re: I met Roberto Duran

I am actually jealous.

Cheers
10-20-2007, 08:28 PM
Phantasm

Re: I met Roberto Duran

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.
10-20-2007, 08:48 PM
LEGION

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

Man that sucks Phantasm, better luck next time. Wear a wig and dress next time, maybe he'll be nicer ;D Just kidding bro'.
10-20-2007, 09:26 PM
CutMeMick

Re: I met Roberto Duran

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

CC#1 on me Phantasm and Welcome to Casa De Saddo by far the best boxing site on the planet.

This past weekend when I was at the WBHFame out here in L.A. people talked about how when Duran was there last year he also turned down a lot of people with autographs and pictures. Your not bashing him like you said your just sharing your experience with us and they can't all be pleasent. :)

Hope to see you around here posting.

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Originally Posted by LEGION

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

Man that sucks Phantasm, better luck next time. Wear a wig and dress next time, maybe he'll be nicer ;D Just kidding bro'.

:lolhaha: ;D
10-21-2007, 04:58 PM
Phantasm

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

CC#1 on me Phantasm and Welcome to Casa De Saddo by far the best boxing site on the planet.

This past weekend when I was at the WBHFame out here in L.A. people talked about how when Duran was there last year he also turned down a lot of people with autographs and pictures. Your not bashing him like you said your just sharing your experience with us and they can't all be pleasent. :)

Hope to see you around here posting.

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Originally Posted by LEGION

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

Man that sucks Phantasm, better luck next time. Wear a wig and dress next time, maybe he'll be nicer ;D Just kidding bro'.

:lolhaha: ;D

Thank you! Been a member for a loooong time, but didnt contribute much. Will do so this time around, though.

lol..I doubt I'd look as good as them in a dress and wig; they had much better looking legs than me. :P
10-21-2007, 05:04 PM
LEGION

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

CC#1 on me Phantasm and Welcome to Casa De Saddo by far the best boxing site on the planet.

This past weekend when I was at the WBHFame out here in L.A. people talked about how when Duran was there last year he also turned down a lot of people with autographs and pictures. Your not bashing him like you said your just sharing your experience with us and they can't all be pleasent. :)

Hope to see you around here posting.

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Originally Posted by LEGION

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

Man that sucks Phantasm, better luck next time. Wear a wig and dress next time, maybe he'll be nicer ;D Just kidding bro'.

:lolhaha: ;D

Thank you! Been a member for a loooong time, but didnt contribute much. Will do so this time around, though.

lol..I doubt I'd look as good as them in a dress and wig; they had much better looking legs than me. :P

I'm sure after all the wars Duran was in he wouldn't be able to tell the difference. You could always call De La Hoya for tips ;D
10-21-2007, 05:07 PM
Trainer Monkey

Re: I met Roberto Duran

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Originally Posted by SEANIE

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Originally Posted by Realitycheck77

It was an "audinece with the one and only Roberto Duran" I bought a ticket, and I'm proud to say i shuck hands with the "hands of stone", and I'm not joking, he's 56 years old and might have put on a few pounds, but he's still "solid", It's really amazing, because someone, while having a ciggerette, said there are very few sportsmen or anyone, that at the age of 50+ could go to another continent , where he doesn't even speak the language and attract a crowd as big as this, that is what you call a LEGEND!

I shuck Joe Strummers hand (hes not a boxer but hes still a legend) outside the royal court in liverpool, he came up to me shook my hand. top man.

Most definitly a legend
10-22-2007, 09:58 AM
SEANIE

Re: I met Roberto Duran

i met Earnie Shavers on saturday night and got a photo taken with him on me phone, but have no idea how to upload the photo.
10-22-2007, 10:17 AM
Realitycheck77

Re: I met Roberto Duran

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Originally Posted by CutMeMick

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Originally Posted by Realitycheck77

In Sunderland UK.

Just thought I would share this with everyone.

Heres CC#29 on me...

Damn! consider yourself very lucky.

I hope to one day meet Roberto and I'd like for him to autograph this really cool picture of him that I have when he was a lightweight.
I just gotta keep my eyes and ears open and stay on things and I know I'll meet him.

Good deal man and thanks for sharing the news.
Did you take any pictures?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantasm

I was lucky to meet Duran at the Barrios-Anchondo fight in Miami. I mustered up the courage to ask him for an autograph, and he brushed me off saying he didnt have time. He walked about 5 steps and these two attractive girls, stopped and asked for a photo, which he did and asked for an autograph, which he obliged. It hurt me that he did that, as I am a HUGE fan of his, have nearly 70 of his fights (some ultra rare gems that it took lots of time and money to track down) and to finally get the opportunity to meet him and get left down. I guess I cant blame him, the girls were attractive, but it sucked, since I dont know when I'll ever get another opportunity to meet one of the greatest fighters who ever lived again. I'm still a fan, and I'm not bashing him by any means. He may have not been in a great mood or something. Just wanted to contribute to the thread with my experience.

Yes I have taken some pictures (from far) which I need to get developed, but I also have a picture taken with Duran, which will be signed by him, I'm just waiting for it to be posted.

I feel for you that Duran didn't give you his autograph, he is a really nice guy, I asked him to sign the picture and make it out to my name, so he then wrote my name on the picture aswell.

I know sometimes he won't sign things because poeple sell them on ebay.

But yes he's a nice guy, but on the odd occasion he would have this very scary look, especially his eyes, and you just think, you would not want to mess with him even at 56.

I can just imagine when he was in his prime, with his beard and that look, people must have been very scared.
10-28-2007, 10:20 PM
Realitycheck77

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My Photo just ame through, I got 2 prints,

Wicked man, I 'm so happy