Lupe Madera (December 17, 1952 – December 3, 2005) was a Mexican
professional boxer
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. He held the title of
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA), formerly known as the National Boxing Association (NBA), is an international professional boxing organization based in Panama. The WBA awards its world championship title at the professional level.
Founded ...
(WBA) world
junior flyweight champion from 1983 to 1984.
Career
Lupe Madera was born in
Sotuta,
Yucatán
Yucatán, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Yucatán, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, constitute the 32 federal entities of Mexico. It comprises 106 separate municipalities, and its capital city is Mérida.
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,
Mexico
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. He turned pro in 1972 and was considered a journeyman for most of his career. In 1982, he was granted a shot at WBA light flyweight title holder
Katsuo Tokashiki
Katsuo Tokashiki (渡嘉敷 勝男, born July 27, 1960, in Okinawa, Japan) is a Japanese former WBA Light flyweight champion. He currently works as an actor and television persona, and runs his own boxing gym in Tokyo, Japan.
Childhood & Early ...
, but lost a split decision. The following year they fought a rematch, and the fight was ruled a draw. Three months later, they fought again, with Madera winning a technical decision after four rounds and capturing the title. Three months later, they again fought, with Madera successfully defending by winning a decision. The following year he lost the belt to
Francisco Quiroz by KO, and never fought again.
Prior to becoming a world champion, Madera had served as sparring partner for notable
Mexican boxers such as
Miguel Canto,
Guty Espadas
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Early life
He was born to Hernan Espadas Cruz and Isabel Cruz Espadas. ...
, and
Juan Herrera.
See also
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List of WBA world champions
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Boxers who won t ...
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List of Mexican boxing world champions
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References
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1952 births
2005 deaths
Boxers from Yucatán (state)
Light-flyweight boxers
World boxing champions
World light-flyweight boxing champions
World Boxing Association champions
Mexican male boxers
20th-century Mexican sportsmen
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