Luis Ibarra (boxer)
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Ibarra and the second or maternal family name is Castillo.
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.
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| Preceded by Betulio González |
WBA Flyweight Champion 1979 Nov 17 – 1980 Feb 17 |
Succeeded by Tae-Shik Kim |
| Preceded by Santos Benigno Laciar |
WBA Flyweight Champion 1981 Jun 6 – 1981 Sep 26 |
Succeeded by Juan Herrera |
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