About José Legrá
Lived 1943 – 2026 (aged 83). José Legrá was a Cuban and Spanish boxer.
José Adolfo Legrá Utría (19 April 1943 – 14 July 2026) was a Cuban-born Spanish professional featherweight boxer. He was a two-time WBC World Featherweight Champion.
Professional career In June 1960, Legrá turned professional in Cuba winning his first fight against Pedro Pinera which he won with a points decision over four rounds. Legrá drew his next fight and lost two after that and fought a total of 34 fights in Mexico and Cuba before departing for Spain in 1963 with a record of 27–5–2.
José Legra died on 14 July 2026, at the age of 83.
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Who was José Legrá?
Cuban-Spanish boxer
When was José Legrá born?
José Legrá was born on 19 March 1943 in Baracoa.
When did José Legrá die?
José Legrá died on 14 July 2026 in Madrid.
What was José Legrá's occupation?
José Legrá was a boxer.
What nationality was José Legrá?
José Legrá was Cuban and Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Legrá. https://biography.guide/jose-legra/
MLA: "José Legrá." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-legra/.
Chicago: "José Legrá." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-legra/.
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