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José Nápoles
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José Nápoles

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Holding the world welterweight championship in two reigns.

First title reign · Second title reign

Born
13 April 1940
Birthplace
Santiago de Cuba
Died
16 August 2019

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José Nápoles

José Nápoles was a Cuban-born Mexican boxer whose smooth style earned him the nickname Mantequilla.

Early life

Beginnings

Began his professional boxing career in Cuba in 1958.

Career

  1. 1962

    Mexico

    Resumed his career after moving from Cuba.

  2. 1969

    World champion

    Won the welterweight title.

  3. 1975

    Retirement

    Retired after losing to John H. Stracey.

Achievements

First title reign

Held the unified welterweight championship.

Second title reign

Regained the championship and made further defences.

Beyond sport

Cinema

Appeared with Santo in a 1974 Mexican wrestling-horror film.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

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