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.
| Luis Santana | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | El Cucuso |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (2 m) |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Born | (1958-11-19) November 19, 1958 (age 63) La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 61 |
| Wins | 42 |
| Wins by KO | 31 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 2 |
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.[2] In 1995 they fought a rematch, and again Norris was disqualified for hitting Santana after the bell to end Round 3 had sounded. Later that year they again rematched, and Norris dominated the fight, winning by 2nd round TKO.[3] Santana fought three more times and retired in 1999.[1]
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Preceded by | WBC Light Middleweight Champion 12 November 1994 – 19 August 1995 |
Succeeded by |