José Medel (June 21, 1938 - January 31, 2001), sometimes introduced as Joe Medel,[1] was a Mexican boxer in the Featherweight division.

[2] He was one of the most popular boxers from Mexico.

In August 1959, he beat José Toluco López to win the Mexican Bantamweight Championship.

[5] His first world title shot was in Brazil against the WBA champion Eder Jofre, Medel would go on to lose the bout.

[6] In his next title fight, Medel lost a fifteen round decision to Fighting Harada in Japan the country of the champion.