Miguel de Oliveira

Miguel de Oliveira (30 September 1947 – 15 October 2021) was a Brazilian middleweight boxer.

Professional career
De Oliveira was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in September 1947. He turned pro in 1968, & amassed a record of 29-0 before facing Japanese world champion Koichi Wajima, the fight ended in a draw. Miguel would face Wojima again a year later this time losing a majority decision. In his third title attempt he scored a 15-round Unanimous Decision against José Durán at Stade Louis II, Monte Carlo, Monaco, and won the Vacant WBC Light Middleweight Title. In doing so Miguel became just the second Brazilian to win a professional boxing title after Éder Jofre. He lost the belt in his first defense to Elisha Obed.

Death
De Oliveira died from pancreatic cancer on 15 October 2021, at the age of 74.