Luis Ibarra (boxer)

Luis Ibarra Castillo (born February 23, 1953) is a former Panamanian boxer who won the World Boxing Association flyweight championship. He was born in Colón, Panama.

Luis Ibarra
Statistics
Real nameLuis Ibarra Castillo
Nickname(s)El Naja
Weight(s)
NationalityPanamanian
Born (1953-02-23) February 23, 1953
Colón, Panama
Stancesouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins26
Wins by KO9
Losses5
Draws0
No contests0

Pro career

Nicknamed "El Naja", Ibarra turned professional in 1975 and won the WBA flyweight title in 1979 when he won a decision over Betulio González. He lost the belt in his first defense when he was knocked out by Tae-Shik Kim in the 2nd round in 1980. He recaptured the WBA flyweight title with a decision win over Santos Benigno Laciar in 1981. He again lost the belt in his first defense to Juan Herrera by TKO. He retired the following year, and had a brief and unsuccessful comeback in 1989 and 1990 in Colombia.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Betulio González
WBA Flyweight Champion
November 17, 1979 - February 17, 1980
Succeeded by
Tae-Shik Kim
Preceded by
Santos Benigno Laciar
WBA Flyweight Champion
June 6, 1981 - September 26, 1981
Succeeded by
Juan Herrera


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