Boxing nice Roberto Duran is receiving medical look after a coronary heart drawback, his household have mentioned.

The previous undisputed world champion, 72, “has suffered a well being complication attributable to an atrioventricular blockade”, they mentioned in a press release.

His household added they’re ready for outcomes earlier than they supply extra data on his well being.

“We thank our family members, mates and all of his supporters who’re praying for him.”

One of many best light-weight boxers of all time, Panamanian Duran held world championships in 4 weight courses.

He made his skilled debut on the age of 16 and later in his profession reigned because the undisputed and lineal light-weight champion.

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World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman mentioned in a social media submit that Duran was being handled in a hospital in Panama.

“His household is joined by the world in prayers for his profitable and immediate restoration, he’s a champion and can win this combat,” he mentioned on X.

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