José María Gatica
José María Gatica | |
|---|---|
| Born | José María Gatica 25 May 1925 |
| Died | November 12, 1963 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Other names | Mono |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 96 |
| Wins | 86 |
| Wins by KO | 72 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 2 |
José María Gatica (25 May 1925 – 12 November 1963) was an Argentine boxer, one of Argentina's most famous sports idols. Gatica fought 96 times, winning 86 (72 by KO). He was a popular figure in Argentina.
However, Gatica's boxing career was surrounded in controversy due to his support of Argentine President Juan Domingo Perón. He was portrayed in the biopic Gatica, el mono, directed by Leonardo Favio in 1993.