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| Name | Juan Laporte |
| First Name | Juan |
| Last Name | Laporte |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Birthday | November 24 |
| Birth Year | 1959 |
| Place of Birth | Guayama |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | Puerto Rico |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Juan Laporte Biography
Juan Laporte is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on November 24, 1959 in Guayama, Puerto Rico.
Juan Laporte won the 1976 112 lb New York Golden Gloves Sub-Novice Championship. He defeated Long Island’s Ricky Brown in the finals. Laporte was defeated by Joseph Nieto of the Police Athletic Leagues Lynch Center in the 1977 118 lb Open Championship. Laporte trained at the Lunar Boys Club in Brooklyn, New York. He had an amateur record of 29–6, according to the March 1983 Ring Magazine.
Laporte built a number of wins, combined with 1 loss, including a 7-round knockout of Jean Lapointe. But he still was an unknown when given his first chance at a world championship on December 1980 in San Antonio, Texas.
Juan Laporte, also known as Juan La Porte (born November 24, 1959) is a former boxer who was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. In 1982, La Porte won the vacant WBC featherweight title, forcing undefeated Colombian Mario “Martillo” Miranda to quit on his stool. Throughout his 22-year-long career, La Porte fought some of the greatest fighters of each decade, including Hall of Fame members Salvador Sanchez, Eusebio Pedroza, Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gomez, Barry McGuigan, Kostya Tszyu & Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. He retired in 1999 with a record of 40–11, with many of his losses being highly competitive, and sometimes controversial, affairs.
Juan Laporte Net Worth
Juan is one of the richest Boxer from Puerto Rico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Juan Laporte's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Boxer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1985, he went to Ireland, where he lost a ten-round decision to future world champion Barry McGuigan.
In 1986, Laporte fought Julio César Chávez at the Madison Square Garden, and many thought Laporte deserved the 12-round decision that night, but he lost a unanimous decision in a contest for Chavez’s WBC world Jr. Lightweight title.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Given a second title shot, this time by the WBA, Laporte met the also legendary World featherweight champion Eusebio Pedroza in 1982, losing a close and controversial split decision. The fight was so close that WBC president José Sulaimán decided to give Laporte a rematch vs Sanchez for the World Boxing Council’s world title.
Who is Juan Laporte Dating?
According to our records, Juan Laporte is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Juan Laporte’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Juan Laporte. You may help us to build the dating records for Juan Laporte!His career went on and off after that day, and in 1989, his son died in a drowning accident. Laporte buried his title belt along with his son.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Juan Laporte height 5 ft 5 in Juan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Laporte then fought future world champion Rocky Lockridge in 1981 at Las Vegas, scoring a second-round knockout to become the United States Featherweight champion.
Upon hearing this, Sulaiman sent him a new world title belt to show him support and respect from the boxing community. Laporte lost another disputed decision, this time to former world Jr Welterweight champion Billy Costello in 1999 and then finally retired from boxing.
Facts & Trivia
Juan Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Puerto Rico. Juan Laporte celebrates birthday on November 24 of every year.
This rematch wasn’t going to happen, because Sanchez died in a car accident the morning of August 12, in Mexico City. Then, the WBC decided to put Laporte vs. Colombian Mario Miranda for the vacant world title in a fight held at the Madison Square Garden. Laporte dropped Miranda in the eighth round and Miranda quit on his stool before the start of the 11th. Juan Laporte, the tough kid from New York who couldn’t figure to become a world champ versus the legendary champions of the day, had become a world champion.
Where is Juan Laporte?
| height | 5′ 5″ / 165cm |
| reach | 68″ / 173cm |
| residence | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| birth place | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
How old is Juan Laporte?
62 years (November 24, 1959)
How many title defenses did Salvador Sanchez have?
Within seven years as a pro, Sanchez amassed a 44-1-1 (32) record, but even more remarkable were his nine title defenses against top-notch opposition over a two-and-a-half year span.
Is Juan Laporte in the Boxing Hall of Fame?
2007 Las Vegas.
How many Hall of Famers did Salvador Sanchez beat?
He went 4-0, all by knockout, against fellow members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame (Danny Lopez twice-KO 13, KO 14-Wilfredo Gomez-KO 8-and Azumah Nelson-KO 15) and defeated four future or former world champions (Lopez, Gomez, LaPorte and Nelson).
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