Reach 1.85 m (73 in) Name Enrique Sanchez Stance Orthodox stance Nationality Mexican Role Boxer Draws 1 | Wins 39 Height 1.80 m Losses 13 Wins by KO 32 Total fights 53 | |
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Real name Enrique Jose Sanchez Leon Rated at Light Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Super Bantamweight Born 16 July 1972 (age 51)
Mexico City, Mexico ( 1972-07-16 ) Division Featherweight, Lightweight | ||
Enrique José Sánchez León (born July 16, 1972 in Mexico City, Mexico) was a Mexican boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.
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Professional career
In 1990, Sánchez won pro debut by stopping veteran Felipe Castillo in the fourth round.
NABF Super Bantamweight Championship
In March 1997 Enrique destroyed American Joe Manzano to win the NABF Super Bantamweight Championship in a twelve round fight.
WBA Super Bantamweight Championship
On February 8, 1998 Sánchez won the WBA Super Bantamweight Championship by upsetting Puerto Rican Rafael del Valle over twelve rounds. He would lose his title to fellow Mexican Néstor Garza.
All three of his losses have been to World Champions Marco Antonio Barrera, Robert Guerrero, and Néstor Garza.
References
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