Rubén Sánchez León
Rubén Sánchez León (born August 21, 1973 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico) was a Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the former WBO Flyweight Champion.[1]
| Ruben Sánchez León | |
|---|---|
| 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 | August 21, 1973 Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico |
| 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]
| Preceded by Carlos Gabriel Salazar |
WBO Flyweight Champion 14 August 1998– 23 April 1999 |
Succeeded by José Antonio López Bueno |
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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