Roberto Duran is a retired Panamanian boxer. While he is retired from active boxing, Roberto has continued to inspire upcoming boxers, making his name recognized. During his peak years, he earned millions of dollars as income, explaining he was able to build a substantial wealth portfolio.
While Roberto is recognized for making headlines and earning huge amounts during his peak years, it is also important to note that his lavish lifestyle would not allow him to build more wealth. So how rich is Roberto, and what is his net worth as of 2024? Here is a detailed look at Roberto’s boxing career and net worth.
Professional Career
Robert Duran is recognized for winning his first 31 consecutive fights. He scored knockout victories over champions like Ernesto Marcel and Hiroshi Kobayashi, making him one of the best boxers in the history of Panama.
Duran debuted as a professional boxer at the age of 16 in 1968. The boxer made his presence felt immediately after beginning his career. In 1972 in his first title bout against Ken Buchanan at Madison Square Garden for WBA Lightweight, he defeated his opponent just fifteen seconds into the fight.
Duran went on to do other fights and wins followed him everywhere. He was regarded as the best boxer of the 70s, because of the incredible titles he bagged. He showed even more skills and determination during the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Duran traveled to various parts of the globe, and he made his name recognized. Now that he had become an international figure, his income increased significantly enabling him to live a lavish lifestyle.
In 2001, the boxer traveled to Argentina to promote a salsa music CD that he had produced. While in Argentina, the boxer was involved in an accident, which forced him to retire from boxing. He retired in 2001 at the age of 50.
During his career, he achieved 70 wins by knockout, placing him in an exclusive group of boxers who have won 50 or more fights by knockout. He is ranked 28 on The Ring’s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
The boxer was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in Riverside California in 2006 and on June 2007 to International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Net Worth and Career Earnings
Roberto Duran’s net worth is $3 million as of 2024. The Panamanian boxer has built his net worth through his many years as a boxer. While this amount seems high, the boxer would have much more, if it were not for his extravagant living which saw him blow away over $20 million.
Throughout his career, Roberto earned millions of money in prize money and purses after numerous victories. During Roberto’s fight in 1980 against Sugar Ray Leonardo, he earned a whooping amount of $7 million for the rematch. The boxer has also earned huge amounts of dollars for various fights, explaining how he has been able to accumulate his wealth. In general, it is estimated that he earned above $20 million throughout his career.
