José Medel
| José Medel | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | José Medel |
| Nickname(s) | El Huitlacoche |
| Rated at |
Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (180 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 |
| No contests | 1 |
José Medel (June 21, 1938 - January 31, 2001), sometimes introduced as Joe Medel, was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division. He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.
Medel was born in Mexico City, Mexico. In August 1959, he beat José Toluco López to win the Mexican Bantamweight Championship.
His first world title shot was in Brazil against the WBA champion Eder Jofre, Medel would go on to lose the bout.
In his next title fight, Medel lost a fifteen round decision to Fighting Harada in Japan the country of the champion.
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