José Becerra
Mexican boxer (1936–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Mayor of Pichilemu, see José Santos Becerra.
Jesus "José" Becerra (15 April 1936 – 6 August 2016)[1] was a Mexican professional boxer. He became world champion in the bantamweight division.
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Jose Becerra | |
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Born | José Becerra Covarrubias (1936-04-15)15 April 1936 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Died | 6 August 2016(2016-08-06) (aged 80) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
Height | 5 ft 5 in / 165cm |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 75 |
Wins | 67 |
Wins by KO | 42 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 3 |
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Becerra was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, the youngest of the five children. His parents were Maria Covarrubias and Jesus Becerra. At age 12, in the 5th grade, Becerra quit school to work in a carriage repair shop.