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Enrique Sánchez (boxer)

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Enrique Sánchez
Born
Enrique José Sánchez León

(1972-07-16) 16 July 1972 (age 52)
Mexico City, Mexico
Other namesEl Zurdo de Oro
Statistics
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins30
Wins by KO21
Losses3
Draws4

Enrique José Sánchez León (born 16 July 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.

Professional career

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In 1990, Sánchez won pro debut by stopping veteran Felipe Castillo in the fourth round.

NABF Super Bantamweight Championship

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In March 1997 Enrique defeated American Joe Manzano to win the NABF Super Bantamweight title in a twelve round fight.

WBA Super Bantamweight Championship

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On February 8, 1998 Sánchez won the vacant WBA Super Bantamweight title by upsetting Puerto Rican, former World Boxing Organization world's champion Rafael del Valle over twelve rounds.[1] He would lose his title to fellow Mexican Néstor Garza. All three of his losses were to World Champions Marco Antonio Barrera, Robert Guerrero,[2] and Néstor Garza.

Professional boxing record

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37 fights 30 wins 3 losses
By knockout 21 2
By decision 9 1
Draws 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Loss 30–3–4 Robert Guerrero RTD 8 (10) 2004-06-03 Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
36 Draw 30–2–4 Jorge Martinez TD 6 (10) 2003-10-07 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
35 Draw 30–2–3 Nelson Ramon Medina TD 2 (10) 2003-06-02 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
34 Win 30–2–2 Nelson Ramon Medina TD 4 (10) 2002-03-22 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
33 Win 29–2–2 Jose Jimenez Valenzuela UD 10 (10) 2001-12-15 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
32 Loss 28–2–2 Marco Antonio Barrera RTD 6 (12) 2001-09-08 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
31 Draw 28–1–2 Carlos Contreras TD 7 (10) 2001-02-18 Far West Rodeo, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
30 Win 28–1–1 Juan Polo Pérez TKO 4 (10) 2000-10-08 Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
29 Win 27–1–1 Eddy Saenz TKO 3 (?) 2000-09-02 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 26–1–1 Jesus Sarabia TKO 7 (10) 2000-02-19 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27 Win 25–1–1 Eugenio Ventura KO 3 (?) 1999-06-16 Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
26 Loss 24–1–1 Néstor Garza UD 12 (12) 1998-12-12 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Lost WBA super-bantamweight title
25 Draw 24–0–1 Ricardo Medina PTS 10 (10) 1998-07-05 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Rafael del Valle UD 12 (12) 1998-02-08 Harrah's Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. Won vacant WBA super-bantamweight title
23 Win 23–0 Nelson Ramon Medina UD 12 (12) 1997-09-19 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. Retained NABF super-bantamweight title
22 Win 22–0 Juan Manuel Chavez UD 10 (10) 1997-07-09 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Joe Manzano SD 12 (12) 1997-03-14 Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Won vacant NABF super-bantamweight title
20 Win 20–0 Jesus Chavez KO 2 (8) 1996-11-30 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Jorge Munoz TKO 6 (8) 1996-10-12 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Ricardo Vargas UD 10 (10) 1996-06-01 Boulder Station, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Juan Luis Torres TKO 9 (10) 1995-12-11 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Alejandro Landeros KO 1 (?) 1995-10-23 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Luis Enrique Valenzuela KO 2 (?) 1995-08-28 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Horacio Ramirez TKO 2 (8) 1995-07-08 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Victor Carpio KO 2 (?) 1994-08-12 Mexico City, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Julian Goiz TKO 1 (?) 1994-06-03 Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Valente Flores KO 4 (?) 1994-04-22 Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Luis Lara KO 4 (?) 1994-03-04 Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Moises Rodriguez TKO 6 (?) 1993-10-09 Mexico City, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Jose Guadalupe Rangel UD 8 (8) 1992-06-06 Mexico City, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Jorge Romero TKO 5 (6) 1992-03-07 Mexico City, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Arturo Bautista TKO 1 (?) 1992-02-08 Mexico City, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Marcos Hernandez TKO 2 (?) 1991-06-29 Mexico City, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Isaac Reyes TKO 1 (4) 1991-05-04 Mexico City, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Raul Sanchez TKO 3 (?) 1991-03-13 Mexico City, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Jose Guadalupe Rangel PTS 4 (4) 1991-02-02 Mexico City, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Felipe Castillo TKO 4 (4) 1990-12-15 Mexico City, Mexico

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Davenport surprises Hingis in Tokyo final". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  2. ^ "Guerrero Dominates Sanchez With An Electrifying Performance". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Erik Morales
NABF super-bantamweight champion
March 14, 1997 – February 8, 1998
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Aristead Clayton
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Antonio Cermeño
WBA super-bantamweight champion
February 8, 1998 – December 12, 1998
Succeeded by