José Medel
José Medel (June 21, 1938 - January 31, 2001), sometimes introduced as Joe Medel,[1] was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division.[2] He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.[3][4]
| José Medel | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | José Medel |
| Nickname(s) | El Huitlacoche |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Reach | 67+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | March 19, 1938 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | January 31, 2001 (aged 62) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 108 |
| Wins | 69 |
| Wins by KO | 44 |
| Losses | 31 |
| Draws | 8 |
Professional career
Medel was born in Mexico City, Mexico. In August 1959, he beat José Toluco López to win the Mexican Bantamweight Championship.[5]
WBA World bantamweight title
His first world title shot was in Brazil against the WBA champion Eder Jofre, Medel would go on to lose the bout.[6]
WBC & WBA World bantamweight titles
In his next title fight, Medel lost a fifteen round decision to Fighting Harada in Japan the country of the champion.[7]
References
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- "Jose Medel - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n155721.htm
- "Tough Opponents, Tough Guys". Eastsideboxing.com. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1959-08-01. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1962-09-11. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1967-01-03. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
External links
- Boxing record for José Medel from BoxRec (registration required)
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