Samuel Duran

Samuel Duran (born September 1, 1968 in Dangcagan, Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao, Philippines) is a Filipino former professional boxer.

Samuel Duran
Statistics
Real nameSamuel Duran
Nickname(s)Sammy
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
NationalityFilipino
Born (1968-09-01) 1 September 1968
Dangcagan, Bukidnon, Philippines
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights101
Wins71
Losses27
Draws2

Professional career

Samuel Duran made his professional debut in September 29, 1990, coming out triumphant for KO in the 5th round by a match against Thai Saming Kiatpech. After losing the next three matches, he began a series of consecutive victories, including a win against young Gerry Peñalosa (19-0-1). He was the first boxer to beat the former World Champion Gerry Penalosa. He is now an assistant trainer at Pacquiao's Gym in General Santos City.

Duran was a former Philippine Games and Amusement Board Featherweight Champion in 2002. He was a Philippine Boxing Federation Featherweight Champion in 2001. He was also an OPBF Featherweight Title holder in 1997 against Singnum Chuwatana and former PABA Bantamweight Champion and World Boxing Council International Bantamweight Champion.[1]

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