Kid Gavilán

Cuban-American boxing champion

Kid Gavilán - Cuban-American boxing champion
Born

1926
99 years ago

Died

February 13th, 2003
22 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed as a welterweight boxer between 1945 and 1956. Achieved significant success, capturing the World Welterweight title in 1951. Fought prominent opponents such as Sugar Ray Robinson and Carmen Basilio during career. Noted for a unique fighting style that combined speed and power. Concluded professional career with 108 wins, 30 losses, and 6 draws, establishing a strong legacy in boxing.

Won the World Welterweight title in 1951

Fought Sugar Ray Robinson

Achieved 108 professional wins

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