Esteban de Jesús
Puerto Rican boxer (1951-1989)
エステバン・デ・ヘスス
- Born
- 2 August 1951, Carolina
- Died
- 11 May 1989, San Juan
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Esteban de Jesús (August 2, 1950 – May 11, 1989) was a Puerto Rican boxer who reigned as the WBC lightweight champion from 1976 to 1978. De Jesús, a native of the town of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was a gymmate of Wilfred Benítez and was trained by Benitez's father, Gregorio Benitez. He was the first boxer to defeat Roberto Durán as a pro, and the only fighter to defeat Duran during his lightweight reign. His career was mired in controversy, problems, and scandals.
Awards and honours
- WBC World Lightweight Champion
External links
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