Real name Ruben Sanchez Leon Nationality Mexican Stance Orthodox stance Nickname(s) Yiyo Name Ruben Leon Draws 1 | Height 5 ft 7 in (168 cm) Role Boxer Losses 16 Reach 72 in (183 cm) Total fights 47 Number of contests 0 | |
Rated at LightweightFeatherweightBantamweightFlyweight Division | ||
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.
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Professional career
In June 1996, Rubén won the World Boxing Board Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
He also took WBA Fedecentro Flyweight Championship after a twelve round fight with champion Miguel Martinez.
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.
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