Rubén Sánchez León
Rubén Sánchez León (born August 21, 1973) is a Mexican retired professional boxer. He is the former WBO flyweight champion.[1]
Ruben Sánchez León | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Rubén Sánchez León |
Nickname(s) | Yiyo |
Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (168 cm) |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
Nationality | Mexican |
Born | Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | August 21, 1973
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 47 |
Wins | 30 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 16 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 0 |
Professional career
In June 1996, Rubén won the World Boxing Board Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Jose Alfredo Jimenez.[2]
He also took WBA Fedecentro Flyweight Championship after a twelve round fight with champion Miguel Martinez.[3]
WBO Flyweight Championship
On August 14, 1998 Sánchez León won the WBO Flyweight Championship by upsetting Argentina's Carlos Gabriel Salazar with an eighth round T.K.O. in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.[4]
See also
References
- "Ruben Sanchez Leon - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1996-06-28. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1997-10-31. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 1998-08-14. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
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