Daniel Londas (born May 20, 1961) is a French former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1996. He is best known for holding the World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight title from 1992 to 1993.
Early Life and Career
Born in Paris, France, Daniel Londas began his professional boxing career in April 1983. He quickly established himself as a prominent fighter in the French boxing scene, primarily competing in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.
Professional Career
Londas steadily built his professional record throughout the 1980s, showcasing a combination of skill and durability. His career highlight came on March 7, 1992, when he challenged South African champion Dingaan Thobela for the WBO Lightweight World Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa. Londas emerged victorious, winning by unanimous decision and capturing his first world title.
He successfully defended his WBO lightweight title once against fellow Frenchman Antoine Montero later that year. However, in a highly anticipated rematch against Dingaan Thobela on February 6, 1993, Londas lost his title via unanimous decision.
Following his reign as WBO champion, Londas continued to compete at an elite level, challenging for other major world titles. He fought for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight title against Rafael Ruelas in 1994 and the World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Lightweight title against Frankie Liles in 1995, though he was unsuccessful in these attempts.
Daniel Londas retired from professional boxing in 1996. His career spanned 44 fights over 13 years.
Professional Boxing Record Summary
- Total Fights: 44
- Wins: 36 (15 by knockout)
- Losses: 7
- Draws: 1