6/20/1980 Roberto Durán Fight-Worn & Autographed Boxing Gloves Worn vs. Sugar Ray Leonard

The Legendary Roberto Durán’s “Brawl In Montreal” Boxing Gloves

An Iconic Piece of Boxing History

In the annals of boxing history, few names resonate as powerfully as that of Roberto Durán. Known as “Manos de Piedra” or “Hands of Stone,” Durán’s career spanned an impressive five decades, establishing him as one of the greatest lightweight champions and one of the best boxers of all time. Among the many artifacts that celebrate his illustrious career, a pair of “CLETO REYES” manufactured boxing gloves stands out, originally sourced from Durán’s wife, Felicidad Durán.

The Brawl In Montreal

These gloves were worn by Roberto Durán during his legendary bout against Sugar Ray Leonard on June 20, 1980, at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec. This fight, famously known as “The Brawl In Montreal,” was a pivotal moment in boxing history. It was at this venue that Leonard had previously won the Light Welterweight Olympic Gold Medal in the 1976 Olympics. The bout was a precursor to the infamous Leonard-Durán II, the “No Más Fight,” where Durán famously turned away from Leonard in the 8th round, uttering the words “No más!”

In this intensely fought battle, Durán emerged victorious, claiming the WBC Welterweight crown from Leonard in a unanimous decision. This victory not only improved his record to an astounding 72-1 but also set the stage for their rematch later that year.

Details of the Gloves

• Manufacturer: “CLETO REYES” with tags reading “PROFESIONAL HECHO IN MEXICO.”
• Design: Red leather with white accents and a black leather panel on the inner thumb.
• Markings: “DURAN #1” inscribed in blue pen on the interior of each glove.
• Condition: Parts of the soft plastic housing for the manufacturer’s tag are missing, possibly from the removal of fight tape. The left glove retains a portion of its laces, while the right glove’s laces were fully cut off.
• Signatures: The left glove is signed by Durán and WBC President José Sulaimán, with the signatures rated an 8 overall.

Provenance and Accompaniment

The gloves are accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from Grant Boxing, Inc.’s CEO, Grant Elvis Phillips, who personally received them from Felicidad Durán. Additionally, a LOA from JSA and a copy of the June 30, 1980, issue of Sports Illustrated featuring Durán and Leonard mid-fight on the cover are included.

Presented to us as fight-worn, these gloves are properly tagged and, in our opinion, show appropriate use. They are in excellent condition, a testament to their historical significance and the legendary bout they were part of.

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* This text was generated from the original auction listing.