What is José Torres's full name?
José Torres
José Torres nickname(s):
José Torres
José Torres date of birth:
May 3, 1936
How old was José Torres when died?
72
Where was José Torres born?
Ponce, Puerto Rico
When did José Torres die?
January 19, 2009
How tall is José Torres?
5' 10" (178 cm)
What is José Torres nationality?
Puerto Rican
What is José Torres's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
José ("Chegüi") Torres (May 3, 1936 – January 19, 2009), was a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur boxer, he won a silver medal in the junior middleweight at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. In 1965, he defeated Willie Pastrano to win the WBC and WBA light heavyweight championships. Torres trained with the legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato. In 1997, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.