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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.
Pedroza penalized twice. Laporte appealed the decision to Jersey Joe Walcott, then the NJ Athletic Commissioner, who overturned it in June, though Pedroza was allowed to retain the belt.
Juan Laporte was a hardnosed competitor who gave everyone he fought a tough night out but ultimately lost to the very best. Laporte held the WBC featherweight in he early-1980s and went on to face seven Hall-of-Famers during his career.
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.
Nov 4, 2023 · December 12th, 1986, at Madison Square Garden, Juan Laporte took on the WBC Super Welterweight Champion Julio Cesar Chavez. At the time of this event, Juan Laporte's record was 27-6 14KOs...
1977 New York Golden Gloves 118lb. open class championship bout. Laporte down once in the 3rd round.
Juan Laporte becomes the WBC Featherweight world champion. 20 Feb 1983. Juan Laporte beats Ruben Castillo via unanimous decision 12/12. Featherweight (126 lb)
