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Esteban de Jesús

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Puerto Rican boxer (1951-1989)

United StatesAthletesLived 1951 to 1989 · aged 37
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Esteban de Jesús 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.

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WBC World Lightweight Champion

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Esteban de Jesús 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.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1951 to 1989 · aged 37
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