Roberto Duran is currently receiving medical treatment in Panama due to a Complete Auriculoventricular Blockage. Yesterday, Duran’s family informed the boxing world via social media that they were waiting for results to further update the people about Duran’s health. Since yesterday, following the mentioned post, several known figures including Oleksandr Usyk, Tony Bellew, and Ryan Garcia prayed for Duran’s fast recovery.
And in this connection, Tyson Fury decided to send a special message of love and encouragement to the 72-year-old. On the other hand, boxing commentator Juan Carlos Tapia reported that Duran would receive a pacemaker. Well, here is what happened.
Tyson Fury prays for Roberto Duran’s recovery
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While Tyson Fury has always admired Roberto Duran, ‘El Cholo’ also praised ‘The Gypsy King’. In 2020, after Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch, Duran had greatly lauded Fury’s skills in the ring. Speaking to IFL TV, Duran had explained that Fury moved his head so intelligently that Wilder could not hit him. Therefore, Duran had called Fury “really smart.” “I believe Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight now,” he had added. Now, as ‘El Cholo’ receives treatment in Panama, Fury sent his love to Duran.
Tyson Fury on Instagram with a message for Roberto Duran after he suffered health complications 🗣️ #TysonFury | #RobertoDuran pic.twitter.com/Z8kQJoOkX4
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) March 16, 2024
Taking to Instagram, in a short video, Fury said, “Hey guys, Tyson Fury here. This is a special message to the legend Roberto Duran. Roberto, get well soon, buddy. All the best, thinking of you, love you, God bless. Peace out.” At this, while Fury prayed for Duran’s recovery, boxing commentator Juan Carlos Tapia reported that ‘El Cholo’ would be given a pacemaker.
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Taking to X, Carlos Tapia informed that he had just spoken to Roberto Duran’s wife and learned’El Cholo’ was “calm and stable”. And although Duran had “commitments in Chicago,” the doctors forbade Duran to travel. “Let’s hope that everything goes back to normal and that Roberto fully recovers,” Carlos Tapia concluded.
Acabo de conversar con La Fula esposa de Roberto Duran y me ha comentado que Roberto esta tranquilo e un hospital y le pondrán un marcapaso. Esta tranquilo y estable. Tuvo que cancelar compromisos en Chicago y por el momento los medicos recomiendan que no viaje. Esperemos que…
— Juan Carlos Tapia (@JCTapiaLMB) March 16, 2024
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Meanwhile, besides Tyson Fury, Evander Holyfield, Canelo Alvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Ryan Garcia, and Tony Bellew also wished Duran a fast recovery. Taking to Instagram Stories, Duran’s official account shared the messages. While Usyk called Duran “the best of the best,” Garcia appreciated everything Duran did for boxing. On the other hand, Tony Bellew called Duran “the greatest Lightweight” ever. With that said, what is your message for Duran? Let us know in the comments below.