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Jose Manuel Urtain was born on 14 May, 1943 in Aizarnazabal, Spain, is a Basque boxer, woodchopper and stone lifter. Discover Jose Manuel Urtain's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

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Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 14 May, 1943
Birthday 14 May
Birthplace Aizarnazabal, Spain
Date of death 21 July, 1992
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Nationality Spain

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Jose Manuel Urtain Height, Weight & Measurements

At 49 years old, Jose Manuel Urtain height is 1.80m. and Weight Heavyweight.

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Height 1.80m.
Weight Heavyweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Jose Manuel Urtain Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jose Manuel Urtain worth at the age of 49 years old? Jose Manuel Urtain’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Spain. We have estimated Jose Manuel Urtain's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1943

José Manuel Ibar Azpiazu (also known as Urtain; 14 May 1943 – 21 July 1992) was a Spanish boxer, who became the EBU heavyweight champion in 1970 and 1971.

Born in Aizarnazabal, he was nicknamed Urtain as it was the name of the house were he spent his childhood in Zestoa.

When he was young he started practising Basque rural sports, known as Herri Kirolak, specially aizkolaritza (wood-chopping) and harri-jasotze (stone lifting) before becoming a professional boxer.

1968

He started boxing in Ordizia in 1968 and he won 27 fights in a row by knock-out.

During his period as a boxer (1968-1977) he took part in 68 fights, of which we won 53 (41 by knock-out), lost 11 and 4 draws.

1970

In 1970, he became the EBU heavyweight champion in Madrid after defeating the German Peter Weiland in the seventh round.

He then lost his crown on 10 November 1970 at Wembley stadium in London against Britain's Henry Cooper.

1971

The next year in 1971 he recovered the European EBU champion crown against Jack Bodell, but lost it again in 1972 against Jurgen Blin.

1977

He tried to recover the title again in 1977 in Antwerp against Jean Pierre Coopman but he could not defeat the Belgian boxer.

After retirement Urtain suffered from alcoholism and debts, resulting in the breakdown of his marriage.

2010

He committed suicide by jumping from the 10th floor of his home in Madrid.