Francisco de Jesus

Francisco de Jesus (born May 9, 1956) is a Brazilian former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1994, challenging for the WBA super welterweight title in 1989. As an amateur, he competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics in 1976 and 1980. He also captured the bronze medal in the light-middleweight category at the 1979 Pan American Games.

Francisco de Jesus
Personal information
BornMay 9, 1956 (1956-05-09) (age 67)
São Paulo, Brazil
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1979 San Juan Light Middleweight
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  • Francisco de Jesus at Olympedia
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Francisco de Jesus (full name: Francisco Carlos de Jesus)". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08.


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