Roberto Duran, the legendary boxer known as "Hands Of Stone," claims he's better than Floyd Mayweather Jr. Duran says he'd beat Mayweather if they ever fought.
Duran told Seconds Out, "I feel I am the number one. I'm the number one in the world, that's what I think." He added, "Floyd Mayweather learned my style, and he didn't go nowhere. If he fights me, I will defeat him."
Duran's career speaks for itself. He won world titles in four weight classes and was the undisputed champion at lightweight. His 33-year career included 119 fights with 103 victories. Duran beat some of the best, including Iran Barkley, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Carlos Palomino.
Mayweather, nicknamed "Money," has his own impressive record. He retired undefeated with 50 wins and no losses. Mayweather captured world titles across five weight divisions, from super-featherweight to light-middleweight. He beat top fighters like Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez, and Manny Pacquiao.
Mayweather's last big fight was against Manny Pacquiao 10 years ago, called the "Fight of the Century." He retired in August 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor in a crossover bout.
Mayweather calls himself "The Best Ever," but Duran disagrees. Both fighters have amazing achievements, making it hard to say who's truly the best. What's clear is that both Duran and Mayweather left their mark on boxing history.
