Enrique Sánchez | |
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Born | Enrique José Sánchez León 16 July 1972
Mexico City, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) |
Super bantamweight Featherweight |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Reach | 175 cm (69 in) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 37 |
Wins | 30 |
Wins by KO | 21 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 4 |
No contests | 0 |
Enrique José Sánchez León (born 16 July 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.
In 1990, Sánchez won pro debut by stopping veteran Felipe Castillo in the fourth round.
In March 1997 Enrique defeated American Joe Manzano to win the NABF Super Bantamweight title in a twelve round fight.
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. He would lose his title to fellow Mexican Néstor Garza. All three of his losses were to World Champions Marco Antonio Barrera, Robert Guerrero, and Néstor Garza.
Enrique Sánchez | |
---|---|
Born | Enrique José Sánchez León 16 July 1972
Mexico City, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) |
Super bantamweight Featherweight |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Reach | 175 cm (69 in) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 37 |
Wins | 30 |
Wins by KO | 21 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 4 |
No contests | 0 |
Enrique José Sánchez León (born 16 July 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.
In 1990, Sánchez won pro debut by stopping veteran Felipe Castillo in the fourth round.
In March 1997 Enrique defeated American Joe Manzano to win the NABF Super Bantamweight title in a twelve round fight.
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. He would lose his title to fellow Mexican Néstor Garza. All three of his losses were to World Champions Marco Antonio Barrera, Robert Guerrero, and Néstor Garza.