A day like today, Brazilian icon Eder Jofre conquered the second world title of his career

May 5th

1973

Brilliant Brazilian icon Eder Jofre, conquered the second title of his career- the WBC featherweight crown, defeating  Jose Legra by majority decision.  The bout took place at the “Presidente Medici” Gymnasium  in  Brasilia, Brazil.  The  Referee was Jay Edson.  While the Judges were Newton Campos and Lorenzo Sánchez.  Jofre was a former bantamweight world Champion.