He won the WBC world Junior Flyweight title in very suspicious circumstances, as the other challenger, Rafael Lovera, did not have any pro experience. But this was not his fault. Estaba proved a great world champion defending the title ten times and is arguably a candidate for the IBHOF. He beat former or future world champions Franco Udella, Rafael Pedroza and Nertroi Sor Vorasing in defense of the title. Due to his physical appearance, people nicknamed him Lulumba, like Patrick Lulumba. He died on the 16th in Venezuela. RIP champ!
RIP The Golden era of venezuelan boxing. One of the cases of a guy that started really late in Boxing. Pro debut with 29 years old and it´s not like he had a big amateur career either.
A true legend who successfully lied about being younger than he was, making his achievements even more impressive than they appeared to be during his career. Defeated three future champions in defense of his title, and possessed tremendous Championship Distance stamina in boxing's lowest weight division.
