- Luis Santana
Luis Santana (born in
La Romana, Dominican Republic ), was a professional boxer in thesuper welterweight (154lb) division. Santana turned pro in 1981 and challengedSimon Brown for the IBF Welterweight Titlein 1989, but lost a unanimous decision. In 1994 he got another title shot against WBC Light Middleweight Title holderTerry 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 orrabbit punch . After a lengthy delay, the ringside doctor ruled Santana unable to continue. 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. Santana fought three more times and retired in 1999.See also
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List of current world boxing champions *
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