José Laureano (born 1972-11-06) is a retired

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from

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. As an amateur, he represented his native country in the

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division (– 48 kg), winning a silver medal at the 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games in

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. Rated as a

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he made his professional debut on 1994-02-26, defeating compatriot Rafael Colón in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He quit after 34 pro bouts (18 wins, 15 losses and 1 draw).

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