THE Former boxer José Adilson Maguila died at age 66 this Thursday (24). The information was confirmed by the Maguila Institute.
Maguila fought 85 times in his career, with 77 victories, and among his titles is a Boxing World Cup by the World Boxing Federation, in 1995, an entity contested at the time.
Of Maguila’s victories, 68 were by knockout.
The Sergipe native played in heavyweight for 17 years as a professional.
Maguila was diagnosed years ago with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which would have been caused by his boxing performance, with repeated head injuries.
Between prominent fights, Maguila faced Evander Holyfield and George Foreman in his career .
On social media, boxer Ancelino Popó Freitas posted a video tribute with the boxing legend. “Rest in peace, eternal champion”, he said.
Titles and achievements
Among the titles, Maguila has the Boxing World Cup in 1995, by the World Boxing Federation.
- Brazilian champion
- South American champion
- Latin American champion
- Five-time continental champion
- Champion of the Americas
- World champion by the World Boxing Federation
This content was originally published in Former boxer Maguila dies aged 66 on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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