Luis Ibarra (boxer)
| Luis Ibarra | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Luis Ibarra Castillo |
| Nickname(s) | El Naja |
| Weight(s) | |
| Nationality | Panamanian |
| Born | February 23, 1953 Colón, Panama |
| Stance | southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 31 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
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.
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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