Pretty Boy Lucas

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Pretty Boy Lucas
Born
Santiago Domingo Lucas

(1966-12-20) December 20, 1966 (age 57)
Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Other namesPretty Boy
Statistics
Weight(s) Mini flyweight
Light flyweight
Flyweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins34
Wins by KO10
Losses7
Draws2

Santiago Domingo Lucas (born December 20, 1966, in Norzagaray, 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. [1]

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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 mini flyweight world title against Thai boxer Samuth Sithnaruepol on March 24, 1988, at Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok. [2]

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" (Thai : ขี้โกง ขี้โกง ขี้โกง; literally: "cheating cheating cheating") to express their dissatisfaction with the decision. [2]

Two years later, he returned to Thailand to challenge the world title in the same weight class and same organization with the new champion Fahlan Lukmingkwan 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 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. [1] [3]

Professional boxing record

43 fights34 wins7 losses
By knockout102
By decision245
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
43Loss34–7–2Chang Jae KwonTKO9 (10)20 Feb 1995Tokyo, Japan
42Loss34–6–2 Jacob Matlala UD1215 Oct 1994Superbowl, Sun City, South AfricaFor WBO flyweight title
41Win34–5–2Alpong NavajaUD1028 May 1994Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque City, Philippines
40Loss33–5–2Tomonori TamuraPTS1021 Mar 1984Tokyo, Japan
39Win33–4–2Genyu MaeshiroUD1012 Dec 1993Tokyo, Japan
38Win32–4–2Ali MorilTKO10 (10) 2:5122 Sep 1993Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque City, Philippines
37Win31–4–2Nikki MacaUD1020 May 1993 Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Philippines
36Win30–4–2Javier BarguezSD1220 Mar 1993Merida, Yucatán, Mexico
35Win29–4–2 Alfredo Xeque UD1216 Dec 1992Campeche City, Campeche, Mexico
34Win28–4–2Samanchai ChalermsriTD7 (10)26 Sep 1992 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, District of Malate, Manila, PhilippinesSamanchai fractures Right hand in Round 1
33Loss27–4–2 Oh Kwang-soo TD6 (10) 2:0512 Jul 9192 Wonkwang University, Iksan, South Korea
32Loss27–3–2 Ricardo López UD1016 Mar 1992Fronton Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoFor WBC minimumweight title
31Loss27–2–2 Manny Melchor SD1013 Dec 1991 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines
30Win27–1–2Lorenzo LopezUD104 Oct 1991 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, U.S.A.
29Win26–1–2Edgar DecenaUD109 May 1991 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, U.S.A.
28Draw25–1–2 Fahlan Sakkreerin SD1220 Dec 1990 Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandFor IBF minimumweight title
27Win25–1–1Yasuo YogiUD1023 Jun 1990 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
26Win24–1–1 Nico Thomas RTD7 (10) 3:0016 Mar 1990 Ninoy Aquino Stadium, District of Malate, Manila, Philippines
25Win23–1–1Elson DuranUD1221 Oct 1989 Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila, PhilippinesRetained Philippine Games and Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
24Win22–1–1Fred TepaitUD1024 Jun 1989 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines
23Win21–1–1Myung Kyu LeeRTD6 (10) 3:0016 Dec 1988 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines
22Win20–1–1Titing DignosUD1222 Oct 1988 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, PhilippinesRetained Philippines Games and Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
21Win19–1–1Wisanuchai KiatsonthayaTKO2 (10)1 Sep 1988 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines
20Win18–1–1Sang Yun HangKO7 (10)10 Jun 1988 Araneta Coliseum, Barangay Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
19Loss17–1–1 Samuth Sithnaruepol TKO11 (15) 2:1124 Mar 1988 Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, ThailandFor vacant IBF minimumweight title;Stoppage win for Sithnaruepol after Lucas was deemed unfit to Continue from a Cut over his Right eye Caused by a Punch.
18Win17–0–1Rizaldy OcampoTKO6 (12) 2:4928 Oct 1987Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque City, PhilippinesRetained Philippine Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
17Win16–0–1Boy SeldaTKO9 (10) 2:253 Jul 1987Del Monte Cockpit, Malabon City, Philippines
16Win15–0–1Boy SeldaTD4 (10)6 Mar 1987Del Monte Cockpit, Malabon City, Philippines
15Win14–0–1Jun AfableUD128 Nov 1986Manila Midtown Ramada Hotel - Malate, Malate, Manila, PhilippinesWon Philippine Games & Amusements Board(GAB) Philippino minimumweight title
14Win13–0–1Jun AltarejosUD105 Jul 1986 University of Life Training & Recreational Arena(ULTRA), Pasig City, Philippines
13Win12–0–1Robert PalaritTD8 (10)21 Feb 1986 University of Life Training & Recreational Arena(ULTRA), Pasig City, Philippines
12Draw11–0–1Rex RapisoTD3 (10)20 Dec 1985Tayuman, District of Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
11Win11–0Ed HemoUD1026 Oct 1985Barangay Santa Quiteria, Caloocan City, Philippines
10Win10–0Tito AbellaUD1030 Aug 1985District of Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines
9Win9–0Robert PalaritUD1027 Jul 1985Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
8Win8–0Lou Marabe Jr.UD81 Jun 1985Barangay Dampalit, Malabon City, Philippines
7Win7–0Steve PonanTKO7 (8)8 May 1985Del Monte Cockpit, Malabon City, Philippines
6Win6–0Felipe BrazilUD632 Aug 1984Tayuman, District of Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
5Win5–0Danny DuranUD627 Jul 1984Tayuman, District of Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
4Win4–0Leonardo SaonoyTKO1 (6)27 Apr 1984Tayuman, District of Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
3Win3–0Mohamed RaffiTKO3 (4)31 Mar 1984Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
2Win2–0Felipe BrazilUD418 Feb 1984Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
1Win1–0Alex DeLaFlorUD411 Nov 1983Tayuman, District of Santa Cruz, Manila, PhilippinesProfessional Debut

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References

  1. 1 2 "Boxer-turned-tanod seeks gov't, Pacquiao aid". ABS-CBN News. 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  2. 1 2 It all about me (2020-06-16). "Samuth Sithnaruepol vs Pretty Boy Lucas (สมุทร ศิษย์นฤพนธ์ - พริตตี้ บอย ลูคัส)". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  3. ↑ "Pretty Boy Lucas - BoxRec".
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