Luis Santana (boxer)

For the Dominican Olympic shooter, see Luis Santana (sport shooter).
Luis Santana
Born (1958-11-19) November 19, 1958 (age 66)
La Romana, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Other namesCucuso
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach67+3⁄4 in (172 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins42
Wins by KO31
Losses17
Draws2

Luis Santana (born November 19, 1958, in La Romana, Dominican Republic), is a retired professional boxer who fought in the super welterweight (154lb) division. He was the World Boxing Council's world Super Welterweight champion.

Career

Santana turned pro in 1981 and challenged Simon Brown for the IBF Welterweight Title in 1989, but lost a unanimous decision.

In 1994 he got another title shot against WBC Light Middleweight Title holder Terry Norris and won the title when Norris was disqualified in the 5th round for downing Santana with an illegal blow to the back of the head or rabbit punch.[1] After a lengthy delay, the ringside doctor ruled Santana unable to continue. Norris, along with some media members, believed that Santana was faking the injury in order to win the championship and presumably, a rematch fight with Norris. In 1995 they fought a rematch, and again Norris was disqualified for hitting Santana after the bell to end Round 3 had sounded.[2] Later that year they again rematched, and Norris dominated the fight, winning by 2nd round TKO.[3]

Professional boxing record

61 fights 42 wins 17 losses
By knockout 31 5
By decision 9 12
By disqualification 2 0
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
61 Loss 42–17–2 Sam Garr TKO 10 (?) 1999-06-24 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
60 Win 42–16–2 Jose Concepcion TKO 2 (?) 1998-12-11 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
59 Win 41–16–2 Kevin Sedam TKO 2 (?) 1995-10-17 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
58 Loss 40–16–2 Terry Norris TKO 2 (12) 1995-08-19 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC super welterweight title
57 Win 40–15–2 Terry Norris DQ 3 (12) 1995-04-08 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBC super welterweight title
56 Win 39–15–2 Terry Norris DQ 5 (12) 1994-11-12 Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, Mexico Won WBC super welterweight title
55 Win 38–15–2 Ronnie Gibbons TKO 5 (?) 1993-11-12 Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 37–15–2 Johnny Bizzarro PTS 10 (10) 1993-05-02 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Loss 36–15–2 Vinny Paz UD 10 (10) 1992-12-15 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
52 Loss 36–14–2 Crisanto España UD 12 (12) 1991-02-12 Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
51 Loss 36–13–2 Glenwood Brown TKO 8 (12) 1990-02-20 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
50 Loss 36–12–2 Simon Brown UD 12 (12) 1989-11-09 Civic Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. For IBF welterweight title
49 Win 36–11–2 Jorge Maysonet UD 10 (10) 1989-09-25 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
48 Loss 35–11–2 Vincent Pettway UD 10 (10) 1989-06-05 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Loss 35–10–2 Aaron Davis UD 12 (12) 1989-04-13 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Loss 35–9–2 Derrick Kelly UD 12 (12) 1989-01-30 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Lost NABF welterweight title
45 Draw 35–8–2 Louis Howard SD 12 (12) 1988-09-27 Riverboat Admiral, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained NABF welterweight title
44 Win 35–8–1 Graylin Curry TKO 4 (10) 1988-07-02 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
43 Win 34–8–1 Joe Garcia TKO 2 (12) 1988-06-18 El Tianguis Shopping Center, Guadalupe, Arizona, U.S. Retained NABF welterweight title
42 Loss 33–8–1 Royan Hammond SD 10 (10) 1988-03-12 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
41 Win 33–7–1 Roderick Starks TKO 2 (10) 1988-02-12 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
40 Win 32–7–1 Shawn O'Sullivan TKO 11 (12) 1988-01-08 Bally's, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant NABF welterweight title
39 Loss 31–7–1 Derrick Kelly UD 10 (10) 1987-11-03 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
38 Win 31–6–1 Ali Salaam KO 9 (10) 1987-07-27 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
37 Loss 30–6–1 Darrin Van Horn UD 10 (10) 1987-06-21 Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
36 Loss 30–5–1 Tommy Ayers TKO 4 (12) 1987-03-05 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost NABF welterweight title
35 Win 30–4–1 Allen Braswell TKO 9 (12) 1986-11-07 Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant NABF welterweight title
34 Win 29–4–1 Kenny Lopez TKO 4 (10) 1986-09-04 Hyatt Regency Convention Center, Oakland, California, U.S.
33 Win 28–4–1 Tomas Perez UD 10 (10) 1986-08-05 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
32 Win 27–4–1 Manning Galloway TD 8 (10) 1986-06-25 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
31 Loss 26–4–1 Nathan Dryer MD 10 (10) 1986-02-17 Graham Central Station, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
30 Loss 26–3–1 Milton McCrory TKO 3 (10) 1985-05-26 James L. Knight Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
29 Win 26–2–1 Darrell Chambers TKO 3 (8) 1985-04-15 Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
28 Win 25–2–1 Gary Baca TKO 7 (10) 1985-02-12 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
27 Win 24–2–1 Noe Ramirez TKO 2 (10) 1985-01-10 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
26 Win 23–2–1 Glenn Corbus TKO 2 (10) 1984-11-28 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
25 Win 22–2–1 Dennis Horne TKO 4 (10) 1984-09-27 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24 Win 21–2–1 Felipe Canela SD 10 (10) 1984-07-12 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
23 Loss 20–2–1 Reggie Miller UD 10 (10) 1984-04-12 Riviera Hotel & Casino, SuperStar Center, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
22 Win 20–1–1 Art Geronimo TKO 4 (10) 1984-03-30 Riviera Hotel & Casino, SuperStar Center, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 19–1–1 Brian Matthews UD 10 (10) 1984-03-05 Graham Central Station, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
20 Win 18–1–1 Jesus Gonzalez KO 2 (4) 1983-11-10 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
19 Win 17–1–1 Agapito Ramirez UD 6 (6) 1983-10-25 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 Miguel Mayan UD 8 (8) 1983-06-30 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17 Loss 15–1–1 Brian Matthews PTS 8 (8) 1983-05-10 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
16 Win 15–0–1 Manny Valenzuela KO 1 (8) 1983-04-21 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 14–0–1 Doug James KO 3 (?) 1983-03-31 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
14 Win 13–0–1 Joe Moliere TKO 7 (8) 1983-03-10 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
13 Win 12–0–1 Dave Marsala TKO 1 (6) 1983-02-19 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 11–0–1 Harry Truman TKO 3 (8) 1982-11-25 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 Chuck Peralta TKO 4 (6) 1982-11-13 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 9–0–1 Randy Holmes TKO 1 (6) 1982-10-21 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Chuck Peralta UD 6 (6) 1982-09-23 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 7–0–1 John Herbert TKO 6 (6) 1982-09-02 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 Willie Paul TKO 1 (6) 1982-08-19 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Charles LaCour KO 6 (6) 1982-07-08 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Charles Williams TKO 1 (?) 1982-07-01 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 Jose Luis Cardenas KO 2 (?) 1982-06-19 Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3 Draw 2–0–1 Mike Ruelas PTS 4 (4) 1982-05-23 Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Don Estridge TKO 2 (6) 1982-05-04 Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Ernesto Herrera KO 4 (6) 1981-12-03 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Norris Disqualified, Loses Title". Los Angeles Times. 13 November 1994. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  2. ^ "Santana wins on Norris disqualification _ again". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  3. ^ "Norris regains WBC title". United Press International. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Maurice Blocker 		NABF welterweight champion
November 7, 1986 – March 5, 1987 		Succeeded by
Tommy Ayers
Vacant
Title last held by
Tommy Ayers 		NABF welterweight champion
January 8, 1988 – January 30, 1989 		Succeeded by
Derrick Kelly
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC super welterweight champion
November 12, 1994 – August 19, 1995 		Succeeded by
Terry Norris