"[1] He holds notable victories over Manuel Ramos and ex-Light Heavyweight champion Vicente Rondon.
In late August 1973, he travelled to Tokyo, Japan, to challenge world Heavyweight champion George Foreman, losing by a knockout in the first round on September 1.
[2] Even though he lost, he made history by becoming the first Puerto Rican to challenge for the world's Heavyweight championship.
Ossie Ocasio and Fres Oquendo also challenged for the world's heavyweight championship, both are also from Puerto Rico.
[5] There is a mural in Tampa Bay that depicts him and dr. Ferdie Pacheco, a well-known television boxing pundit.