Teófilo Stevenson

Teófilo Stevenson Lawrence (Known as "El Gigante del Central Delicias")

Heavyweight Boxer, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist (1972, 1976, 1980)

Born 1952-03-29

Puerto Padre, Las Tunas, Cuba

Passed Away 2012-06-11 Havana, Cuba

Lifespan 60 years old

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"What is a million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?"

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Legendary three-time Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medalist possessing an invincible right hand, celebrated for refusing millions of dollars to turn professional, famously declaring: 'What is a million dollars compared to the love of eight million Cubans?'

Biographical Record

Teófilo Stevenson Lawrence was born in Puerto Padre on March 29, 1952. Blessed with astonishing footwork, height, and a devastating right-hand cross, Stevenson dominated international amateur boxing for over a decade.

He won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in Munich (1972), Montreal (1976), and Moscow (1980), as well as three World Amateur Championships. Offered five million dollars to turn professional and fight Muhammad Ali, Stevenson steadfastly declined, remaining an amateur hero dedicated to his homeland.

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Colón Cemetery (Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón)
Havana, Cuba

                         GPS: 23.1230, -82.4010                    

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