Luis Ibarra (boxer)

Luis Ibarra
Statistics
Real name Luis Ibarra Castillo
Nickname(s) El Naja
Weight(s)
Nationality Panamanian
Born (1953-02-23) 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 is a former Panamanian boxer who won the World Boxing Association flyweight championship. He was born on 1953-02-23 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.


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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