Roberto Duran vs. Felipe 'The Flash' Torres ~ March 28, 1970

[Bill Paxtom]

March 28, 1970

Arena Coliseo ~ Mexico City, Federal District ~ Mexico

This would be Roberto Duran's 1st-Bout outside of Panama.

Roberto {Age; 18 years, 9 months} had a record of 15-0-0 {13 KO's} and
was now competing in the 130 lb. Super-Featherweight Division.

His opponent would be Mexican - Felipe Torres, a tricky-and-tough Featherweight
boxer who was based out of Los Angeles, California.

Felipe {Age; 22 years, 8 months} and a Professional since June 1967 {2 1/2 years},
had comprised a record of 19-8-1 {7 KO's} during that time.

Felipe had a reputation of a being a tough fighter who could 'bring it', despite
not being a big-puncher.

Felipe first brought some good attention to himself, after battling 'Top 10 Rated'
Raul Montoya to a 10-Round Draw in August 1968.

And in January 1969, Felipe upset {TKO 6} the World-Rated 'highly-regarded' Bobby Valdez,
and then in March 1969 he scored a 10-Round Majority-Decision over another World-Rated
fighter in the 'touted' Pete Gonzalez.