Roberto Durán hospitalized for influenza; tests positive for COVID-19

Panamanian boxing legend Roberto “Hands of Stone” Durán has tested positive for COVID-19, and is treated in a private hospital. The four-time world champion, turned 69 on June 16.

According to his son Robin Durán, his father felt a bit cold and they decided to take him to a hospital, since one of his lung does not work 100% due to a car accident in Argentina a some years ago.

The doctors decided to keep Durán hospitalized, due to his age - he turned 69 on June 16. They tested him for Covid-19, to rule out this virus.

“My dad's tests have just arrived and confirm that he is positive for Covid-19. Thank God for now he is not with symptoms beyond a cold," his son published on social networks.

Nicknamed “Hands of Stone” Durán is recognized worldwide as one of the best light weight (135 pounds) boxers of all time.

He has a record of 103 fights won, 16 losses, 70 won by knockout.

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