Career
In June 1987, José began his professional career losing to fellow debutant Miguel Banda. WBC Super Flyweight Championship
This bout was held in Indoor Gymnasium, Pohang City, South of Korea. He lost the title in a controversial decision to Hiroshi Kawashima in Japan.
WBC Bantamweight Championship
José lost a split decision to Wayne McCullough in The Point, Dublin, Ireland.
WBC Super Bantamweight Championship
He retired after his defeat to Morales in 1998.