Hector Camacho vs Roberto Duran I official on-site programme plus official bout sheet, billed "Legend to Legend", 22nd June 1996, Mark G. Etess Arena, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ

Condition mint

Camacho W unanimous decision over 12 rounds

Price: £35

Roberto Duran was born in El Chorrillo, Panama. June 16, 1951 Duran turned professional on February 23, 1968 and would win world titles in four weight divisions and compete in five decades. He was undefeated when he TKO'd Ken Buchanan in 13 rounds for the WBA lightweight championship on June 26, 1972 at Madison Square Garden. Twelve successful defenses followed, including wins over Jimmy Robertson, Guts Ishimatsu, Esteban De Jesus, Ray Lampkin, Lou Bizzarro, and Edwin Viruet. Duran next moved up in weight to battle for the welterweight title and captured the WBC belt with a 15 round unanimous decision over Sugar Ray Leonard in Montreal on June 20, 1980. Following a win over Pipino Cuevas, Duran captured the WBA junior middleweight title from Davey Moore (TKO 8) at Madison Square Garden on June 16, 1983. Also in 1983 he engaged Marvelous Marvin Hagler in a hard-fought 15 round bout for the middleweight title (L 15). “Hands of Stone” claimed the WBC middleweight belt with an exciting 12 round split decision over Iran “The Blade” Barkley on February 24, 1989. A superstar the world over, Duran is known for his ferocious, relentless ring style. Following injuries sustained in a 2001 automobile accident, he retired from the ring with a 103-16 (70 KOs) record. Duran is still very active in the sport of boxing, now serving as a promoter with DRL Promotions.




Hector Luis Camacho, one of five siblings, was born to Maria and Hector Camacho on May 24, 1962. Originally from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the Camacho family moved to the east side of Manhattan, in 1967. Spanish Harlem, one of New York’s more demanding neighborhoods, was the environmental catalyst for what was to become Hectors’ calling. “When you grow up in the ghetto, you’ve got to be tough or fast” Camacho recalls, “Lucky for me, I was both!”

Camacho attended Catholic school, “…but I’m no choirboy,” he’s quick to remind, “I spent most of my time at The Boys Club; I wanted to be like Bruce Lee.” His drive and determination earned him a second-degree Black belt in American Go-Ju.

In 1978, Hector fathered the first of four sons; Hector "Macho" Camacho, Jr. Hector Jr., a/k/a “Machito,” (Spanish for little macho,) is also a professional boxer, who at 26 years old currently boasts a record of 37-1-0, (20-KO).The three younger Camacho's Justin, MC and Tyler show promise in the sports arena. Justin plays basketball, MC is an up and coming Boxer, and Tyler also boxes. The 4 Camacho boys are Macho's pride and joy.

A three-time Golden Gloves Champion, Hector Camacho, Sr. began his formal boxing training at a local school. His natural talent and dedication to the sport secured him the World Championship at age 17, making him the second youngest World Champion in boxing history. Hector Camacho is 5’7”, and generally weighs in at 160 lbs. Although naturally right-handed, both he and his son box as southpaws.

The boisterous and ostentatious, Hector “Macho” Camacho went undefeated for more than 11 years. Throughout his career, he has defeated some very formidable opponents, including Rafael “Bazooka” Limón, Roberto Duran, Vinnie Pazienza, Ray “Boom-Boom” Mancini and “Sugar” Ray Leonard. By the end of 1996, he sported an impressive record of 64-3-1, (32) by knockout. Despite the three losses, “The Macho Man” was never knocked down or knocked out!

In 1997, Macho returned to the ring, and went the distance with Oscar de la Hoya. Despite the unfavorable decision, as Camacho puts it: “I’m no quitter!” and in 1998 he successfully defended his IBC Jr. Middleweight Title against Tony Menefee; a title that Camacho still holds today.

On July 14, 2001, Hector added the NBA Super-Middleweight title belt to his collection, by defeating Roberto Duran in a long-awaited rematch. “The Macho Man” is now an eight-time World Champion, in six different weight classes; there are no other boxers in the world that can make that claim. Camacho currently has an impressive record of 78-5-2, thirty-eight (38) by way of knockout.

Currently fighting out of Weehawken, New Jersey, Hector “Macho” Camacho creates excitement, both in and out of the ring, and his flamboyant style and charismatic personality is unprecedented and legendary throughout the world. Boxing fans everywhere know exactly what time it is when Hector Camacho steps into the ring… Its Macho Time!