Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard Rematch
The November 25, 1980 rematch between
Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard has
become known as the "No Mas" fight. It
took place roughly five months after their
first bout, which Duran won by unanimous
decision. Instead of standing flat-footed
as he had done with Duran in the first
fight, Leonard moved around a lot, not
letting Duran trap him against the ropes.
He also taunted Duran, and in the closing
seconds of the eighth round, a worn out
and incensed Duran turned his back to
Leonard, waved his glove, and quit the
fight. It was believed that he told
referee Octavio Meyran, "No mas" ("No
more" in Spanish) but Duran has clarified
that he actually never said those words.
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