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José Luis Valbuena

b. 1971

Venezuelan boxer

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Born 1971. José Luis Valbuena is a Venezuelan boxer.

José Luis Valbuena (born March 19, 1971) is a former bantamweight boxer from Venezuela, who had a total number of 30 professional fights during his career. He is best known for knocking down Carlos Barreto on October 9, 1999. Three days after the bout Barreto died due to brain injuries sustained in the match. As an amateur Valbuena represented his native country at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

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Who is José Luis Valbuena?

Venezuelan boxer

When was José Luis Valbuena born?

José Luis Valbuena was born on 19 March 1971 in Turmero.

What is José Luis Valbuena's occupation?

José Luis Valbuena is a boxer.

What nationality is José Luis Valbuena?

José Luis Valbuena is Venezuelan.

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· Wikipedia: José Luis Valbuena

· Wikidata: Q6292868

· DBpedia: José Luis Valbuena

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