AND. Jofre had his name immortalized in the boxing Hall of Fame (Photo: Instagram/Eder Jofre)
Considered the biggest Brazilian name in the history of boxing, Éder Jofre entered the United States West Coast Hall of Fame last Sunday (17). The 'Golden Rooster', three-time featherweight and bantamweight world champion, who had been part of the New York State Hall of Fame since 1992, became the only Brazilian to have his name immortalized in both places.
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At the age of 85, Éder Jofre traveled with his children Marcel and Andrea to Los Angeles, where he received the honor alongside other great names in the history of world boxing in a hotel next to the Walk of Fame.
Even though he was physically weakened due to advanced age and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (a neurological disease caused by an impact on the head), Éder Jofre was released by his doctor and insisted on traveling to receive the honor in person.
“It’s a source of pride for the whole family and recognition for my father, already at this advanced age. He likes to have contact with boxing people and be revered, so we agreed to come”, said Éder’s eldest son, Marcel Jofre, in an interview with the website “Ge.com”.
In the 60s and 70s, Éder Jofre was champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) in bantamweight and the World Boxing Council (WBC) in bantamweight and featherweight, becoming the first Brazilian to win belts at world level.
In addition to the “Golden Rooster”, the ceremony immortalized names such as Oscar De La Hoya and Fighting Harada, Éder's Japanese rival in the 60s.
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