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The first teaser trailer for the biopic "Hands of Stone," which tells the life's story of Panamanian boxer, Roberto Duran, has been released.
Edgar Ramirez stars as Duran, Oscar Award winner Robert De Niro plays the role of his trainer Ray Arcel and Usher Raymond portrays Sugar Ray Leonard, who fought Duran three times, including the infamous "No Mas" bout on November 25, 1980.
Both men would become legends in the sport.
The New York Daily Daily News reports that Usher began training for the role back in 2013 when the movie started production. The singer is also writing the film's soundtrack.
No days off. Bettering myself everyday to be the best that I can be. pic.twitter.com/NbH0fMDwIH
— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) March 29, 2016
"The infamous 'no mas' fight is the biggest enigma in the history of boxing. This movie will answer that enigma," says the movie's writer and director, Jonathan Jakubowicz.
Check out the trailer and plot below and let us know if you like the casting choices in the comment section.
SYNOPSIS:
HANDS OF STONE follows the life of Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez), the Panamanian fighter who made his professional debut in 1968 as a 16 year‐old and retired in 2002 at the age of 50. In June 1980, he defeated Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher Raymond) to capture the WBC welterweight title, but shocked the boxing world by returning to his corner in their November rematch, famously saying the words “no mas” (no more.)
The Weinstein Company will release the movie on August 26, 2016.
Usher Raymond portrays Sugar Ray Leonard (right) in "Hands of Stone"
Roberto Duran
Sugar Ray Leonard (left) and Roberto Duran go toe-to-toe during their 1980 fight
Roberto Duran (left) and Sugar Ray Leonard share a laugh at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction gala at the New Tropicana Las Vegas on August 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Leonard inducted Duran at the ceremony.
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