| MIAMI, FL (November 13, 2023) – 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 Panama | 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 |
