The Spanish-Cuban José Legrá, 77, one of the legends of world boxing, has been admitted to the Gómez Ulla Hospital in Madrid after suffering symptoms of coronavirus, as reported by the Spanish Boxing Federation.
"The Spanish Boxing Federation on behalf of its president, Felipe Martínez , wants to send strength and encouragement to José Legrá, former world featherweight champion, who is hospitalized in the Gómez Ulla in Madrid after presenting symptoms of contagion by coronavirus," he said. in a short statement.
José Legrá, nicknamed the 'Puma de Baracoa', was also the European champion seven times between 1967 and 1973. The former Cuban-born boxer signed a prolific career with 150 bouts: 135 wins, 11 losses, and four voids. .
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