About
Considered one of the greatest southpaws ever, 2-time WBC Featherweight Champion, WBA Featherweight Champion.
Before Fame
His father guided him towards boxing to stop him from getting into fights on the street.
Trivia
He fought at Estadio Azteca in front of 90,000, which became the fourth-largest boxing crowd in history.
Family Life
He was raised in a family of 7 children.
Associated With
He defeated Panamanian fighter Ismael Laguna via unanimous decision on June 1, 1964.
