William Joppy vs. Roberto Durán, billed as Legendary History was a professional boxing match contested on August 28, 1998, for the WBA middleweight title.

Durán had not fought for a major world title since challenging Sugar Ray Leonard for WBC super middleweight title in December 1989 and had had limited success since then, only defeating unknown journeymen and losing the three big fights (two against Vinny Paz and one against Héctor Camacho) he did have.

Durán, who had been experiencing financial troubles, excepted Joppy's promoter Don King's offer of a $250,000 purse.

After his payday became public knowledge, a Florida judge issued an injunction against King and Showtime (whom was to broadcast the fight), claiming Durán owed $41,000 in child support to the mother of his 10-year-old son,[3] while the IRS looked to seize part of the purse due to Durán owing $300,000 in unpaid taxes.

However, when Akinwande tested positive for Hepatitis B the day before the fight, the entire card was cancelled.

[6] In the chief support, IBF middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins made the eight defence of his title against Robert Allen.