Luis Estaba
Luis Estaba | |
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Born | Luis Alberto Estaba August 13, 1938 Güiria, Venezuela |
Nationality | Venezuelan |
Other names | Lumumba |
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Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 52 |
Wins | 41 |
Wins by KO | 27 |
Losses | 9 |
Draws | 2 |
No contests | 0 |
Luis Alberto Estaba (born August 13, 1938) is a former
A late starter into boxing, Estaba became a professional in 1967, at the relatively old (for boxing) age of 29. He beat Pedro Garcia by a knockout in one on February 28 of that year.
He kept his winning streak until losing a ten round decision to
In 1975, Estaba became boxing's second world champion ever in the Jr. Flyweight division, when he obtained the vacant WBC title by knocking out Rafael Lovera, who was making his professional debut during this world title bout. He knocked Lovera out in round four September 13 of that year. He defended the title 12 times, including victories over former or future world champions Franco Udella, Rafael Pedroza, and Netrnoi Vorasingh. In 1977, he was named Venezuelan Athlete of the Year.
His luck ran out in 1978, when he lost the title to
Being forced into retirement, he left the sport of boxing with 41 wins, 9 losses and 2 draws, 27 wins having been by knockout.
See also
- List of light-flyweight boxing champions
- List of Venezuelans
External links
- Boxing record for Luis Estaba from BoxRec (registration required)