José Medel
Born
José Medel

March 19, 1938
Mexico City, Mexico
DiedJanuary 31, 2001(2001-01-31) (aged 62)
NationalityMexico Mexican
Other namesEl Huitlacoche
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Flyweight
Height5 ft 4+12 in (164 cm)
Reach67+12 in (171 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights108
Wins69
Wins by KO44
Losses31
Draws8

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]

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]

Professional boxing record

References

  1. "Please login".
  2. "Jose Medel - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
  3. http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n155721.htm
  4. "Tough Opponents, Tough Guys". Eastsideboxing.com. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
  5. "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1959-08-01. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
  6. "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1962-09-11. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
  7. "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1967-01-03. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
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