Alcibiade “Robert” Duran Jr. is all set for the most consequential fight of his career on October 28th at Boulevard Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event will see him clash with Jack “The Pilgrim” McGann, an undefeated star from the UK. Notably, their fight will be the sole non-heavyweight bout in a card dominated by heavyweight battles, highlighted by the electrifying showdown between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Duran Jr., a promising talent with 12 wins, including 9 KOs, couldn’t hide his excitement. “This is a gift from God,” he remarked in a recent chat with The Final Bell podcast. 2023 has indeed been transformative for Duran Jr., with significant moves like joining Pedro Diaz’s Mundo Boxing Gym in Florida, giving his career a fresh direction. Alcibiade “Robert” Duran Jr. is all set for the most consequential fight of his career on October 28th at Boulevard Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This event will see him clash with Jack “The Pilgrim” McGann, an undefeated star from the UK. Notably, their fight will be the sole non-heavyweight bout in a card dominated by heavyweight battles, highlighted by the electrifying showdown between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Duran Jr., a promising talent with 12 wins, including 9 KOs, couldn’t hide his excitement. “This is a gift from God,” he remarked in a recent chat with The Final Bell podcast. 2023 has indeed been transformative for Duran Jr., with significant moves like joining Pedro Diaz’s Mundo Boxing Gym in Florida, giving his career a fresh direction. He heaped praise on his new training regimen, which he feels equips fighters to handle any situation in the ring.
A subsequent partnership with Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing, orchestrated by Vinny Paz, proved instrumental for Duran Jr., ensuring he stayed active and inching him closer to a title shot. Reflecting on his recent journey, Duran Jr. remarked, “Ever since teaming up with CES and training under Diaz, everything’s clicked.”
Jack McGann, a formidable opponent with an MMA background, stands between Duran Jr. and his ambition. Still, Duran Jr. exudes confidence, underlining his flexible fighting style. “Depending on what I see in the ring, I can adapt. Every fight is unique,” he added.
The looming presence of his legendary father, Roberto Duran, is inescapable. Yet, Robert Jr. clarifies his approach to boxing is personal and not an attempt to emulate or outdo his father’s legacy. Growing up with his grandparents, Robert Jr. had limited interaction with his father, but he cherished and learned from Roberto’s iconic matches. “His bouts with ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, Esteban de Jesus, among others, were masterclasses,” he says.
Robert Jr., however, seeks to carve his path in boxing, detached from the colossal shadow of his father’s reputation. “I don’t aim to follow in his footsteps. This is my journey, my legacy,” he insists. Duran Jr. emphasizes the uniqueness of each boxer’s journey and the imperative of finding one’s way, regardless of any familial legacy.
With aspirations soaring high, Duran Jr.’s current goal is singular: “I aim to clinch at least one world title.” An emphatic victory on October 28th could indeed be the springboard he needs to ascend to boxing’s elite echelon.
A subsequent partnership with Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Boxing, orchestrated by Vinny Paz, proved instrumental for Duran Jr., ensuring he stayed active and inching him closer to a title shot. Reflecting on his recent journey, Duran Jr. remarked, “Ever since teaming up with CES and training under Diaz, everything’s clicked.”
Jack McGann, a formidable opponent with an MMA background, stands between Duran Jr. and his ambition. Still, Duran Jr. exudes confidence, underlining his flexible fighting style. “Depending on what I see in the ring, I can adapt. Every fight is unique,” he added.
The looming presence of his legendary father, Roberto Duran, is inescapable. Yet, Robert Jr. clarifies his approach to boxing is personal and not an attempt to emulate or outdo his father’s legacy. Growing up with his grandparents, Robert Jr. had limited interaction with his father, but he cherished and learned from Roberto’s iconic matches. “His bouts with ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, Esteban de Jesus, among others, were masterclasses,” he says.
Robert Jr., however, seeks to carve his path in boxing, detached from the colossal shadow of his father’s reputation. “I don’t aim to follow in his footsteps. This is my journey, my legacy,” he insists. Duran Jr. emphasizes the uniqueness of each boxer’s journey and the imperative of finding one’s way, regardless of any familial legacy.
With aspirations soaring high, Duran Jr.’s current goal is singular: “I aim to clinch at least one world title.” An emphatic victory on October 28th could indeed be the springboard he needs to ascend to boxing’s elite echelon.