Angelo Leo

Angelo Miguel Leo (born May 15, 1994) is an American professional boxer who is a former WBO junior featherweight champion. At regional level he held the WBO-NABO junior featherweight title from 2019 to August. As of July 2020, he is ranked as the world's ninth best active junior featherweight by BoxRec[2] and tenth by The Ring.[3]

Angelo Leo
Statistics
Nickname(s)El Chinito (The Chinese)
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1994-05-15) May 15, 1994
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights21
Wins20
Wins by KO9
Losses1

Professional career

Leo made his professional debut on November 17, 2012, scoring a four-round majority decision (MD) victory over Jesus Xavier Pacheco (Per Ardua) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the two judges scoring the bout 40–36 and 39–37 in favour of Leo while the third scored it even at 38–38.[4]

After compiling a record of 18–0 (8 KOs) he faced Cesar Juarez for the vacant WBO-NABO junior featherweight title on December 28, 2019, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Leo dropped his opponent to the canvas twice in round six before scoring a third knockdown in the eleventh. Juarez beat referee Jim Korb's count only for Korb to call off the contest in order to save Juarez from further punishment, awarding Leo the WBO regional title via eleventh-round technical knockout (TKO).[5]

Leo faced Tramaine Williams for the vacant WBO junior featherweight title on August 1, 2020, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, where he won by unanimous decision.[6] Leo was originally set to face Stephen Fulton, however, Fulton was pulled out of the fight after he tested positive for COVID-19.[7]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
21 fights 20 wins 1 loss
By knockout 9 0
By decision 11 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
21 Loss 20–1 Stephen Fulton UD 12 Jan 23, 2021 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. Lost WBO super bantamweight title
20 Win 20–0 Tramaine Williams UD 12 Aug 1, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant WBO super bantamweight title
19 Win 19–0 Cesar Juarez TKO 11 (12), 1:12 Dec 28, 2019 State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Won vacant WBO-NABO super bantamweight title
18 Win 18–0 Mark John Yap UD 10 Jun 28, 2019 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Neil John Tabano UD 10 Apr 5, 2019 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Alberto Torres UD 8 Feb 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Erik Ruiz UD 8 Dec 7, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Glenn Porras KO 1 (8), 1:37 Oct 27, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Sharone Carter UD 8 Aug 3, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jonathan Aguilar UD 6 Jan 27, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Basilio Nieves KO 4 (6), 2:04 Nov 18, 2017 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jorge Luis Falcón KO 3 (6), 1:47 Aug 13, 2016 Gimnasio Municipal, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Iván Chavela Resendiz KO 2 (6), 0:50 May 14, 2016 Macroplaza, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Jesús Reyes KO 4 (6), 2:59 Mar 5, 2016 Centro Civico, Ascensión, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Stephon McIntyre UD 6 Aug 15, 2015 Civic Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Gabriel Braxton TKO 2 (6), 1:14 May 9, 2015 Camel Rock Casino, Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 James Piar KO 3 (6), 0:58 May 10, 2014 Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Michael James Herrera KO 1 (4), 0:48 Jan 25, 2014 Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Brian Garcia MD 4 Sep 6, 2013 Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Julio Gomez UD 4 Jan 19, 2013 Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jesus Pacheco MD 4 Nov 17, 2012 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Professional debut

References
  1. "Boxing record for Angelo Leo". BoxRec.
  2. "BoxRec: Junior featherweight ratings". BoxRec. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. "Junior featherweight ratings". The Ring. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. "BoxRec: Angelo Leo vs. Jesus Pacheco". BoxRec. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  5. Donovan, Jake (December 28, 2019). "Angelo Leo Drops, Stops Cesar Juarez in World Title Eliminator". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  6. "Angelo Leo Pounds Tramaine Williams For Decision, Wins WBO Title". BoxingScene.com.
  7. Idec, Keith (July 29, 2020). "Angelo Leo vs. Tramaine Williams Set For WBO Title, Fulton Out Due To COVID-19". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Tremaine Williams		 WBO-NABO junior featherweight champion
December 28, 2019 – August 1, 2020
Won world title		 Vacant
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Emanuel Navarrete		 WBO junior featherweight champion
August 1, 2020 – present		 Incumbent
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