Santiago Domingo Lucas (born December 20, 1966, in
Norzagaray
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Bulacan), known professionally as Pretty Boy Lucas is a retired Filipino professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1995, challenging for the world title to four times in the 1980s and the 1990s but not successful.
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Pugilistic career
Lucas went pro in late 1983 include won the Philippines mini flyweight (105 lbs) champion. He had the opportunity to challenge for the vacant IBF
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is one of four major organizations recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) which sanctions professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Counci ...
mini flyweight world title against Thai boxer Samuth Sithnaruepol
Samuth Sithnaruepol ( th, สมุทร ศิษย์นฤพนธ์, born 17 May 1959) is a Thai retired professional boxer. He was the first Thai fighter to win the IBF world championship and weight class 105 lbs.
Boxing career
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on March 24, 1988, at Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok.[
Undefeated Lucas, who wore navy blue trunks with white diagonal bar, fought well and can punch the right fist to the opponent's chin until staggers in the first round. Unfortunately, in the 11th round, he was beaten by Sithnaruepol's fist as a result, his right eyebrow seriously bleed. The bout had to end when the doctor didn't allow him to continue fighting and made him lose. Although Thai boxer was the victor and became the new champion, the spectators shouted ''"Khi khong Khi khong Khi khong"'' ( th, ขี้โกง ขี้โกง ขี้โกง; literally: "cheating cheating cheating") to express their dissatisfaction with the decision.]Fahlan Lukmingkwan
Fahlan Sakkreerin or Fahlan Lukmingkwan ( th, ฟ้าลั่น ศักดิ์กรีรินทร์, ฟ้าลั่น ลูกมิ่งขวัญ, born 10 April 1968) is a retired Thai professional boxer who takes Interna ...
on December 20, 1990, Lucas's 24th birthday. The result was a draw.
On March 16, 1992, Lucas had the opportunity to challenge the world title for the third time with Ricardo López the unbeaten Mexican champion in Mexico City. He was the unanimous loser.
Subsequently, he promoted to the flyweight (112 lbs) to challenge the WBO
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is an organization which sanctions professional boxing bouts. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the four major world championship groups, alongside the World Boxing ...
world title with South Africa's Jacob Matlala on October 15, 1994. Lacus was the unanimous loser again.
His last bout took place on February 20, 1995, in Tokyo, Japan when losing by technical knockout in the 10th round to Chang Jae Kwon from South Korea. He was so injured in the fight that he had to undergo two brain surgeries, therefore had to retire by default. Pretty Boy Lucas record for 43 fights is 34 wins (10 on knockouts), 7 losses (2 on knockouts), and 2 draws.
Professional boxing record
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Mini-flyweight boxers
Light-flyweight boxers
Flyweight boxers
1966 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Bulacan
Filipino male boxers
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