Boxing great Roberto Durán receiving medical care for heart problem

US president Donald Trump hugs Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran as he arrives to attend an Ultimate Fighting Championship card at Madison Square Garden in 2019. Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images
  • Four-weight champion suffering from ‘health complication’
  • Durán, 72, being treated in a hospital in native Panama

Agencies

Boxing great Roberto Durán was receiving medical care for a heart problem, the family of the 72-year-old Panamanian said Saturday.

Durán, who was a champion in four different weight classes, “has suffered a health complication due to an atrioventricular blockade”, his family said in a statement on Durán’s Instagram account.… Read the rest

Aryna Sabalenka thrashes Zheng Qinwen to retain Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open final against Zheng Qinwen. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters
    • Second seed powers to 6-3, 6-2 victory
    • Belarusian dominates for triumph in just over 75 minutes

 at Melbourne Park

From the moment her title defence began two weeks ago, Aryna Sabalenka has been ready. Not only has her shot-making been utterly devastating, but she has shown significant emotional maturity by shrugging off the pressure of defending her first grand slam title after an incredible 12 months, only focusing on the very next point.… Read the rest

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