Roberto Duran's promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. nominated for induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame

Legendary promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. nominated for IBHOF

Boxing promoter Luis DeCubas Sr. , a 40-year veteran in the sport, has been nominated for induction into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame , marking a momentous milestone in his illustrious career. With over four decades dedicated to the sport of boxing, DeCubas Sr. is receiving the recognition and respect he truly deserves from his peers.

Known for rejuvenating the career of Hall of Fame inductee Roberto Duran , Luis DeCubas Sr., has tirelessly promoted the sport, nurtured the careers of numerous fighters and contributed to the growth and development of professional boxing. His nomination to the International Boxing Hall of Fame is an indication of his many years of commitment, expertise, and significant influence on the sport.

DeCubas Sr. is responsible for promoting some of the best fighters to ever come out of Cuba, where he was born. DeCubas Sr. continues to make a significant impact on boxing, still actively promoting under the banner of Warriors Boxing . His devotion to the sport remains constant, and his passion for discovering and nurturing boxing talent is still relevant to this day.

"It is a tremendous honor to be nominated for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. I have dedicated my life to this sport, and I am humbled by this recognition from my peers and the boxing community," expressed Luis DeCubas Sr. “When I first got into this sport in the early 80’s, I never imagined it would lead to an International Boxing Hall of Fame nomination. It’s an amazing honor just to be on the ballot and I want to thank my wife, my family and everyone who’s helped me get to this point in my career.”

Below is a list of world champions and fighters that Luis DeCubas Sr. has worked with during his four-decade career as a promoter:

Roberto Duran (Hall of Famer) WBC Middleweight Panama

Wilfredo Gomez (Hall of Famer) 3 Time World Champion Puerto Rico

Eusebio Pedroza (Hall of Famer) Featherweight Champion Panama

Joel Casamayor WBA Featherweight WBC Lightweight Cuba

Felix Tito Trinidad (Hall of Famer) 3 Division Champion Puerto Rico

Guillermo Rigondeaux WBA Bantamweight WBO Super Bantamweight Cuba

Robert Daniels WBA Cruiserweight USA

Santiago Samaniego WBA Light Middleweight Panama

Diosbelys Hurtado WBA Light Welterweight Cuba

Alejandro Berrio IBF Super Middleweight Colombia

Yuriorkis Gamboa WBA Featherweight Cuba

Rances Barthelemy IBF Junior Lightweight IBF Lightweight Cuba

Charles Martin IBF Heavyweight USA

Krzysztof Glowacki Cruiserweight Poland

Murat Gassiev IBF Cruiserweight WBA Cruiserweight Russia

Krzysztof Wlodarczyk WBC Cruiserweight IBF Cruiserweight Poland

David Morrell WBA Super Middleweight Cuba

Caleb Truax IBF Super Middleweight USA

Kiryl Relikh WBA Super Lightweight Belarus

Yuniel Dorticos WBA / IBF Cruiserweight Cuba

Jessica McCaskill WBA Lightweight WBO / IBF Welterweight USA

Carlos Molina IBF Junior Middleweight Mexico

Many Rodriguez IBF Bantamweight Puerto Rico

Andrzej Fonfara Light Heavyweight World Champion Poland

John John Molina Lightweight Puerto Rico

Jose Ribalta Heavyweight Cuba

Mauricio Pastrana World IBF Flyweight Colombia

Tony Ayala Jr. Middleweight Mexico/USA

Jorge Luis Gonzalez Heavyweight Cuba

Juan Carlos Gomez Heavyweight Cuba

Emanuel Augustus Burton Welterweight USA

Erislandy Lara 2 Time World Champion Cuba

Ben Tackie Super Lightweight Contender Ghana

Jose Luis Castillo Light Welterweight Mexico

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