About João da Silva
Lived 1946 – 1982 (aged 36). João da Silva was a boxer.
João Henrique da Silva (1 January 1946 – 12 March 1982) was a Brazilian boxer. He competed in the men's light welterweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. At the 1964 Summer Olympics, he defeated Chang Pin-cheng and Nadimi Ghasre Dashti, before losing to Eddie Blay.
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Who was João da Silva?
Brazilian boxer
When was João da Silva born?
João da Silva was born on 1 January 1946 in Juazeiro do Norte.
When did João da Silva die?
João da Silva died on 12 March 1982 in Arujá.
What was João da Silva's occupation?
João da Silva was a boxer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: João da Silva (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). João da Silva. https://biography.guide/joao-da-silva-boxer/
MLA: "João da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joao-da-silva-boxer/.
Chicago: "João da Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joao-da-silva-boxer/.
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