VOICED: Cuba llora a su gran boxeador

Teófilo Stevenson, a legendary Cuban boxer, passed away at 60 due to heart disease. Known for his impressive record of 301 victories and three consecutive Olympic titles, Stevenson was buried in Havana. His funeral was attended by notable leaders, including Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez. In 1972, Stevenson famously rejected a million-dollar offer to turn professional, choosing to remain in Cuba, which endeared him to his people. His death left a profound impact on the Cuban populace, who mourned the loss of their national hero.

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