Birth Name:
José Canseco Capas, Jr.
Birth Place:
Havana, Cuba
Date of Birth:
July 2, 1964
What Race or Ethnicity?:
Spanish Cuban
The American major league baseball star is originally from Cuba. Both his parents are Cuban but his father’s parents were from Spain. Jose and his family moved to the States when he was an infant making him more American than Hispanic. He stated this in his biography, Juiced.
The legendary baseball player has been surrounded by controversy related to steroid his use. After his Baseball career he has gained media attention for his dabble in combat sports, namely boxing and MMA. The self proclaimed black belt in Kung Fu, Taekwondo and Kickboxing was quickly finished in a boxing match against former football player, Vai Sikahema and Korean giant Hong Man Choi in an MMA fight.
Source
http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews2/0060746408-excerpt.asp
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He actually looks like he could have a little native American in him.
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Father’s side is 100% Spanish, I know this. Mother’s side is also Spanish ancestry albeit further back.
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it was crazy that he entered the ring just with his girlfriend in his corner. Also what was up with those pajama pants?
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Jose Canseco is a powder puff compared to Hong Man Choi; he didn’t stand a chance
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