Roberto Duran's promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. nominated for induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame

Legendary promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. nominated for IBHOF

Boxing promoter Luis DeCubas Sr., a 40-year veteran in the sport, has been nominated for induction into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, marking a momentous milestone in his illustrious career. With over four decades dedicated to the sport of boxing, DeCubas Sr. is receiving the recognition and respect he truly deserves from his peers.

Known for rejuvenating the career of Hall of Fame inductee Roberto Duran, Luis DeCubas Sr., has tirelessly promoted the sport, nurtured the careers of numerous fighters and contributed to the growth and development of professional boxing. His nomination to the International Boxing Hall of Fame is an indication of his many years of commitment, expertise, and significant influence on the sport.

DeCubas Sr. is responsible for promoting some of the best fighters to ever come out of Cuba, where he was born. DeCubas Sr. continues to make a significant impact on boxing, still actively promoting under the banner of Warriors Boxing. His devotion to the sport remains constant, and his passion for discovering and nurturing boxing talent is still relevant to this day.

"It is a tremendous honor to be nominated for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I have dedicated my life to this sport, and I am humbled by this recognition from my peers and the boxing community," expressed Luis DeCubas Sr. “When I first got into this sport in the early 80’s, I never imagined it would lead to an International Boxing Hall of Fame nomination. It’s an amazing honor just to be on the ballot and I want to thank my wife, my family and everyone who’s helped me get to this point in my career.”

Below is a list of world champions and fighters that Luis DeCubas Sr. has worked with during his four-decade career as a promoter:

Roberto Duran
(Hall of Famer)
WBC Middleweight
Panama

Wilfredo Gomez
(Hall of Famer)
3 Time World Champion
Puerto Rico

Eusebio Pedroza
(Hall of Famer)
Featherweight Champion
Panama

Joel Casamayor
WBA Featherweight WBC  Lightweight
Cuba

Felix Tito Trinidad
(Hall of Famer)
3 Division Champion
Puerto Rico

Guillermo Rigondeaux
WBA Bantamweight
WBO Super Bantamweight
Cuba

Robert Daniels
WBA Cruiserweight
USA

Santiago Samaniego
WBA Light Middleweight
Panama

Diosbelys Hurtado
WBA Light Welterweight
Cuba

Alejandro Berrio
IBF Super Middleweight
Colombia

Yuriorkis Gamboa
WBA Featherweight
Cuba 

Rances Barthelemy
IBF Junior Lightweight
IBF Lightweight
Cuba 

Charles Martin
IBF Heavyweight
USA

Krzysztof Glowacki
Cruiserweight
Poland

Murat Gassiev
IBF Cruiserweight
WBA Cruiserweight
Russia 

Krzysztof Wlodarczyk
WBC Cruiserweight
IBF Cruiserweight
Poland

David Morrell
WBA Super Middleweight
Cuba

Caleb Truax
IBF Super Middleweight
USA

Kiryl Relikh
WBA Super Lightweight
Belarus 

Yuniel Dorticos
WBA / IBF Cruiserweight
Cuba

Jessica McCaskill
WBA Lightweight
WBO / IBF Welterweight
USA

Carlos Molina
IBF Junior Middleweight
Mexico

Many Rodriguez
IBF Bantamweight
Puerto Rico

Andrzej Fonfara
Light Heavyweight World Champion
Poland

John John Molina
Lightweight
Puerto Rico

Jose Ribalta
Heavyweight
Cuba

Mauricio Pastrana
World IBF Flyweight
Colombia

Tony Ayala Jr.
Middleweight
Mexico/USA

Jorge Luis Gonzalez
Heavyweight
Cuba

Juan Carlos Gomez
Heavyweight
Cuba

Emanuel Augustus Burton
Welterweight
USA

Erislandy Lara
2 Time World Champion
Cuba

Ben Tackie
Super Lightweight Contender
Ghana 

Jose Luis Castillo
Light Welterweight
Mexico 

 

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