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Stevenson was born His parents were One day the teacher The Cuban natio-
in the Central Deli- Teofilo Stevenson called his father and nal ex-heavyweight
cias, Puerto Padre, Parsons-an immi- said, “The best thing champion 1931-1935
Las Tunas, Cuba, grant born on the you do is send the John Herrera, a
March 29, 1952. island of San Vicente boy to learn to box resident of the same
.................................. who emigrated to because he is always village Stevenson,
Cuba in the 1920s to fighting at school, taught him the first
dedicate himself to what he wants is techniques.
cut sugarcane - and that” ..................................
Dolores Lawrence - ..................................
Cuban. This is
the reason why
Stevenson spoke
fluent English
...............................

“I never really lost, because of the defeats

experiences are taken, and when

experience is gained, you win “

-Teófilo Stevenson

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