João Maurício (Rio de Janeiro, 1973 – Armação dos Búzios, 5 May 2020), known as João Kabeção,Revista Skatin' Edição 11 (Maio 1990) was a Brazilian skateboarder.
Career
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Kabeção was among the most famous skateboarders in Brazil, mainly known for his sessions at the Urquinha mini-track, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.Ícone do skate, João Kabeção morre aos 47 anos vítima do coronavírus
In 1989, he won a stage of the professional Brazilian Skate Circuit as an amateur skateboarder,globoesporte.globo.com/ Lenda do skate carioca na década de 80 morre vítima de Covid-19 being the first to achieve this feat. The victory in this event earned him the cover of the magazine SKT News, the opportunity to launch a pro-model and the invitation to participate in the 1990 Itaú Skate Cup, an event on the beach of Ipanema that featured the participation of Mark Gonzales among its highlights.hardcore.com.br R.I.P João Cabeção: Covid-19 mata lenda do skate brasileiroJoão Cabeção, Descanse em PazCOVID-19: MORRE LENDA DO SKATE CARIOCA DA DÉCADA DE 80
Shortly thereafter, however, he stopped skating and retired from the public scene. He lived the last years of his life in the city of Búzios, where he worked as a teacher of jiu-jitsu.
Death
Kabeção died on 5 May 2020, aged 47, of COVID-19, during the pandemic in Brazil.Joao Cabecao, Covid 19 mata lenda do skate brasileiro
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