Jose Napoles
Jose “Mantequilla” Napoles was a Cuban-born, but Mexico-adopted, fighter who ranks amongst the greatest welterweight fighters in history.
Despite his nickname, which in English means “butter,” Napoles was a vicious power puncher. He won his first title from Curtis Cokes in brutal fashion, a feat he would repeat in a rematch, and also defeated Emile Griffith and Ernie “Indian Red” Lopez.
After unsuccessfully stepping up to challenge middleweight champion, Carlos Monzon, Napoles returned to welterweight where he had another successful reign as champion before retiring after losing the title to John Stracey.