Luis Estaba

“Lumumba”

Boxing · Deceased

41-9-2RECORD

27WINS BY KO / TKO

14WINS BY DECISION

52PRO FIGHTS

Profile

Full name	Luis Alberto Estaba
Nickname	Lumumba
Date of birth	13 Aug 1938
Died	16 Feb 2025
Nationality	Venezuelan
Birthplace	Güiria, Venezuela
Based in	Not added yet
Weight classes	Light flyweight
Trainers	Not added yet
Height	161 cm (5′3″)
Reach	Not added yet
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	1967–1978
Status	Deceased
Last fight	Loss vs Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh, 29 Jul 1978

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Titles and honours

WBC light flyweight champion (1975–1978)

Background

Venezuelan boxer who turned professional in 1967 at age 29 and won the vacant WBC light flyweight title in 1975. He made 12 successful defenses before losing the title to Freddy Castillo in 1978.

Fight history

15 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh	KO	5	29 Jul 1978	Caracas, Venezuela	For WBC light flyweight title
Loss	Freddy Castillo	TKO	14	19 Feb 1978	Caracas, Venezuela	Lost WBC light flyweight title
Win	Netrnoi Sor Vorasingh	Decision (unanimous)	15	30 Oct 1977	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Orlando Hernandez	TKO	15	18 Sep 1977	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Juan Alvarez	TKO	11	21 Aug 1977	Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Ricardo Estupiñán	Decision (unanimous)	15	17 Jul 1977	Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Rafael Pedroza	Decision (unanimous)	15	15 May 1977	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Valentin Martinez	TKO	11	21 Nov 1976	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Rodolfo Rodriguez	TKO	11	26 Sep 1976	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Franco Udella	KO	3	18 Jul 1976	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Juan Alvarez	Decision (unanimous)	15	2 May 1976	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Leo Palacios	Decision (unanimous)	15	14 Feb 1976	Caracas, Venezuela	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Takenobu Shimabukuro	TKO	10	17 Dec 1975	Naha, Okinawa, Japan	Retained WBC light flyweight title
Win	Rafael Lovera	KO	4	13 Sep 1975	Caracas, Venezuela	Won vacant WBC light flyweight title
Win	Pedro Garcia	KO	1	28 Feb 1967		Pro debut

Other sources: es.wikipedia.org

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