Luis Santana was a professional boxer

Boxing

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 in the super welterweight (154lb

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) division.
Santana turned pro in 1981 and challenged Simon Brown

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 for the IBF Welterweight Title
in 1989, but lost a unanimous decision.
In 1994 he got another title shot against WBC Light Middleweight Title holder Terry Norris

Terry Norris

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 and won the title when Norris was disqualified in the 5th round for downing Santana with an illegal blow to the back of the head or rabbit punch

Rabbit punch

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. After a lengthy delay, the ringside doctor ruled Santana unable to continue. In 1995 they fought a rematch, and again Norris was disqualified for hitting Santana after the bell to end Round 3 had sounded. Later that year they again rematched, and Norris dominated the fight, winning by 2nd round TKO. Santana fought three more times and retired in 1999.

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