Sebastián Luján
Sebastián Andrés Lujan (born December 14, 1979) is an Argentine professional boxer and three-time world title challenger.[1]
| Sebastián Luján | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Sebastián Andrés Luján |
| Nickname(s) | Iron Pimienta ("Pepper") |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight Light middleweight Middleweight |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Born | December 14, 1979 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 43 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
Pro career
In June 2003, Sebastián Andrés won the WBO Latino Welterweight Championship by beating fellow Argentinian Carlos Adan Jerez, at the time Jerez had a record of 14-1.[2]
WBO Welterweight Championship
On February 18, 2005 Lujan lost to the WBO Welterweight Champion American Antonio Margarito on ESPN.[3]
WBO Light Middleweight Championship
His next title fight ended in a disputed decision loss to the WBO Light Middleweight Champion Sergiy Dzindziruk in Die Kulturhalle, Munich, Bayern, Germany.[4]
On December 3, 2011, Jones defeated Sebastian Andres Lujan by unanimous decision in an IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator. The fight took place at Madison Square Garden on the under card of Miguel Cotto vs Antonio Margarito II.
Outside boxing
His victory over Paolo Roberto is referenced in Stieg Larsson's book The Girl Who Played with Fire. In the book, Roberto gets beaten down by an unusual hulk and during the fight he reminds Lujàn match.
References
- Fischer, Doug (2 July 2011). "Lujan stops Melligen in nine on FNF". The Ring. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "Sebastian Andres Lujan". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "Antonio Margarito vs. Sebastian Andres Lujan". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "Sergiy Dzinziruk vs. Sebastian Andres Lujan". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
External links
- Boxing record for Sebastián Luján from BoxRec (registration required)