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José Manuel Ribalta (born March 31, 1963) is a Cuban former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division from 1982 to 1999. A talented and physically imposing gatekeeper (6 ft 6 in tall with 80 in reach), [1] Ribalta is best known for his brave performance against Mike Tyson in 1986. [2]
Jose Ribalta. Ribalta received a standing eight-count and was down once in the second round. Ribalta stopped on a cut. Ribalta down in the 1st. Ribalta down in 2nd, 8th, and 10th. Ribalta down once in the 1st round. Pro debut for Ribalta.
May 30, 2022 · Jose Ribalta fought the 20-year-old Tyson in 1986, three months before he became the youngest world heavyweight champion in history by decimating Trevor Berbick in five minutes.
Jun 23, 2022 · Name: Jose Ribalta. Alias: El Nino. Birth Name: Jose Manuel Ribalta. Hometown: North Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Birthplace: Rodrigo, Cuba. Stance: Orthodox. Height: 195cm. Reach: 203cm. Pro Boxer: Record.
Aug 11, 2021 · Mike Tyson says Jose Ribalta was the strongest opponent he ever faced Tyson and Ribalta met at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City on August 17, 1986. Tyson, the top-ranked contender by the WBA and the second-ranked contender by the WBC, had been decimating the heavyweight division since his first pro fight in March 1985 and came into the fight with a ...
BLTV Classic recaps Tyson's clash with the 6 foot 6 Cuban Heavyweight, Jose Ribalta. One of the best heavyweight slugfests of the '80s
José Manuel Ribalta (born March 31, 1963) is a Cuban former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division from 1982 to 1999. He is best known for his fight against Mike Tyson in 1986.