Esteban de Jesús
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Vita |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Born | August 2, 1950 Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Died | May 11, 1989 (aged 38) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Height | 5 ft 4+1⁄2 in (164 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 62 |
| Wins | 57 |
| Win by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 5 |
Esteban de Jesús (August 2, 1950 – May 11, 1989) was a Puerto Rican boxer who reigned as the WBC lightweight champion from 1976 to 1978. De Jesús, a native of the town of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was a gymmate of Wilfred Benítez and was trained by Benitez's father, Gregorio Benitez. He was the first boxer to defeat Roberto Durán as a pro, and the only fighter to defeat Duran during his lightweight reign. His career was mired in controversy, problems, and scandals.