Rubén Sánchez León (born August 21, 1973) is a Mexican retired professional boxer. He is the former WBO flyweight champion.[1]
Ruben Sánchez León | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rubén Sánchez León August 21, 1973 |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Other names | Yiyo |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 16 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career edit
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
- ^ "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.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Rubén Sánchez León from BoxRec (registration required)
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