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Brazilian Boxing Legend Passes Away
Brazilian boxing legend Adilson “Maguila” Rodrigues has passed away at the age of 66 in Sao Paulo after battling multiple health complications.
A Stellar Boxing Career
During his career, Rodrigues won 77 out of 85 fights, with 61 career knockouts. He held various Brazilian and South American titles and faced some of the best in the sport.
Notable Fights and Legacy
Rodrigues faced American greats Evander Holyfield and George Foreman in 1989 and 1990, respectively. He also defeated former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson in 1995 before retiring in 2000.
Health Challenges and CTE Diagnosis
After retiring, Rodrigues was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated head trauma. He chose to donate his brain for scientific research in 2018 to study the impact of trauma on the brain.
Final Days
Rodrigues spent his last days at the Anjos de Deus Therapeutic Center in Itu, receiving specialized care.
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