Francisco Martinheira

Name: Francisco Martinheira
Hometown: Paris, Paris, France
Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco
Died: 2015-11-26 (Age:76)
Pro Boxer: Record

Francisco Martinheira was the older brother of Antonio Martinheira. Although of Portuguese nationality, he was born in Casablanca, Morocco. He had fought as an amateur out of Casablanca's Roches Noir boxing club and turned professional in France in 1961. By May 1962 he was reported to have a record of 5-0 (1) as a professional; having scored points wins over El Bahri, Vannieu, Benkara and Lefrancois and a 4th round KO over Bulkedah.