MIAMI, FL – 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
Eusebio Pedroza
(Hall of Famer)
Featherweight Champion
Felix Tito Trinidad
(Hall of Famer)
3 Division Champion
Puerto Rico
Wilfredo Gomez
(Hall of Famer)
3 Time World Champion
Puerto Rico
Joel Casamayor
WBA Featherweight
WBC Lightweight
Cuba
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 CruiserweightIBF Cruiserweight
Poland
David Morrell
WBA Super Middleweight
Cuba
Caleb Truax
IBF Super Middleweight
USA
Kiryl Relikh
WBA Super Lightweight
Belarus
Yuniel Dorticos
WBA Cruiserweight \IBF Cruiserweight
Cuba
Jessica McCaskill
WBA Lightweight
WBO Welterweight
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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