Eder Jofre, the greatest icon of Brazilian boxing and the most famous bantamweight of all time, died on Sunday, October 2.
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the death of Jofre, who died in So Paulo at the age of 86 due to complications from pneumonia
Jofre became world champion on Nov 18, when he knocked out Eloy Sanchez in six rounds in Los Angeles to earn the vacant WBA World Bantamweight championship.
Eder Jofre was a Brazilian architect and professional boxer who held the world Bantamweight and Featherweight titles.
He was named the 9th greatest boxer in the past 50 years in 1996. He is named #85 on Ring Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Punchers of All Time
In 2019, he was ranked the 16th best boxer of all time by "The International Boxing Research Organization," making him the third greatest fighter
The legend is has Canastota and the California Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance in the ring as well as his integrity outside
From 1960 - 1965, Jofre won the pioneer body's Bantamweight title, and the belt that each monarch wore named after him, due to fame he had at 118 pounds.
The Brazilian won two World Championships and competed in the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia, reaching the quarterfinals.
During this sad time, we express our condolences to his family and friends.