The time has finally arrived for the "Roberto Durán – The Legacy" international Olympic-style boxing tournament. It will take place at the "Atheyna Bylon" Public Gymnasium on the Cinta Costera in Panama City, honoring the four-time world champion and national hero, "Hands of Stone" Durán. This mega-project is supported by the National Government and by the Mexican Márquez brothers—Juan Manuel and Rafael—both members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota.
Panamanian teenage and young adult boxers have trained under the direct supervision, strategic guidance, and encouragement of "Hands of Stone" Durán at the Pandeportes Luis "Matador" Tejada High-Performance Center, also located in Panama City.
Although the event follows the Olympic competition format, it carries invaluable social and developmental significance, aiming to shape a country with better citizens and athletes.
Mexican Olympic-style boxers will arrive in Panama eager to support the event and put on a great performance; the team is led by two giants of Mexican and world boxing: the Márquez brothers.
The tournament also enjoys the support of the World Boxing Council (WBC) and seeks to establish itself as a platform for the holistic and athletic development of promising amateur boxers, fostering Latin American brotherhood and honoring the legacy of the ring's greatest legends.
Key dates, venues, and official event information:
Event: "Roberto Durán – The Legacy" International Olympic-Style Boxing Tournament (Panama vs. Mexico)
September 18, 2026: The event kicks off with bouts at the Atheyna Bylon Gymnasium.
September 19, 2026: Grand finale and competition finals at the iconic Roberto Durán Arena (Panama City).
Team Leadership: Roberto Durán (Panama) / Juan Manuel and Rafael Márquez (Mexico).
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