Roberto Duran has announced that he’s beaten coronavirus and been discharged from hospital to recover at home.
The legendary 69-year-old former world champion, whose iconic career included three battles with Sugar Ray Leonard, was initially hospitalised as a precaution due to respiratory issues.
He then subsequently returned a positive test for coronavirus.
His son, Robin Duran, said last Friday: “Test results have just arrived for my dad, and they confirm he is positive for COVID-19.
“Thank God for now he doesn’t have symptoms beyond a cold.
“He is not in intensive care nor on a respirator, just under observation.”
Six days later, on Thursday night, Duran posted a video of himself being discharged.
He said: “Good afternoon, my people!
“Today, with God’s favour, I returned home after battling the COVID-19 virus.
“It was a world championship fight, which I was able to win as a team, with the support, affection and dedication of a medical team which not only took care of my person, but all the patients.
“That’s how I, we, fought in the hospital against this virus, that knows not legends, world titles, social status, race, religion, etc.
“To all those people who are still in the fight, I command a great deal of strength and prayers to their relatives so that they do not lose their hopes and know that God is in control.
“To all my fans around the world, I thank you for praying for me and for all your messages of encouragement.
“I will not tire of thanking all the doctors, nurses, who day by day give their best, no matter what risk they take.
“I’ll be a former world champion, but you’re the real champions of life.”
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