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Enrique Sánchez (boxer)
Mexican boxer
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is León. Enrique Sánchez |
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| Born | Enrique José Sánchez León
(1972-07-16) 16 July 1972 (age 52)
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| Other names | El Zurdo de Oro |
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| Statistics | | Weight(s) | Super bantamweight |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
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| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
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| Stance | Southpaw |
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| | Boxing record | | Total fights | 37 |
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| Wins | 30 |
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| Wins by KO | 21 |
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| Losses | 3 |
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| Draws | 4 |
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Enrique José Sánchez León (born 16 July 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.
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 defeated American Joe Manzano to win the NABF Super Bantamweight title in a twelve round fight.
WBA Super Bantamweight Championship
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
| 37 fights
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30 wins
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3 losses
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| By knockout
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21
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2
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| By decision
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9
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1
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| Draws
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4
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| No.
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Result
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Record
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Opponent
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Type
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Round, time
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Date
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Location
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Notes
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| 37
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Loss
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30–3–4
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Robert Guerrero
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RTD
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8 (10)
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2004-06-03
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Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
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| 36
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Draw
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30–2–4
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Jorge Martinez
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TD
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6 (10)
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2003-10-07
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Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
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| 35
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Draw
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30–2–3
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Nelson Ramon Medina
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TD
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2 (10)
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2003-06-02
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DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
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| 34
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Win
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30–2–2
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Nelson Ramon Medina
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TD
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4 (10)
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2002-03-22
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DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
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| 33
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Win
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29–2–2
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Jose Jimenez Valenzuela
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UD
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10 (10)
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2001-12-15
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Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
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| 32
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Loss
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28–2–2
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Marco Antonio Barrera
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RTD
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6 (12)
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2001-09-08
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Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
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| 31
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Draw
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28–1–2
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Carlos Contreras
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TD
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7 (10)
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2001-02-18
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Far West Rodeo, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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| 30
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Win
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28–1–1
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Juan Polo Pérez
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TKO
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4 (10)
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2000-10-08
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Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
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| 29
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Win
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27–1–1
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Eddy Saenz
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TKO
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3 (?)
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2000-09-02
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Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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| 28
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Win
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26–1–1
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Jesus Sarabia
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TKO
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7 (10)
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2000-02-19
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Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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| 27
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Win
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25–1–1
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Eugenio Ventura
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KO
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3 (?)
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1999-06-16
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Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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| 26
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Loss
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24–1–1
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Néstor Garza
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UD
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12 (12)
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1998-12-12
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
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Lost WBA super-bantamweight title
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| 25
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Draw
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24–0–1
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Ricardo Medina
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PTS
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10 (10)
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1998-07-05
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
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| 24
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Win
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24–0
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Rafael del Valle
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UD
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12 (12)
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1998-02-08
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Harrah's Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
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Won vacant WBA super-bantamweight title
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| 23
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Win
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23–0
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Nelson Ramon Medina
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UD
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12 (12)
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1997-09-19
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Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
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Retained NABF super-bantamweight title
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| 22
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Win
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22–0
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Juan Manuel Chavez
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UD
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10 (10)
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1997-07-09
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Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
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| 21
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Win
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21–0
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Joe Manzano
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SD
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12 (12)
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1997-03-14
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Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
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Won vacant NABF super-bantamweight title
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| 20
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Win
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20–0
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Jesus Chavez
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KO
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2 (8)
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1996-11-30
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Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
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| 19
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Win
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19–0
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Jorge Munoz
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TKO
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6 (8)
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1996-10-12
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Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
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| 18
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Win
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18–0
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Ricardo Vargas
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UD
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10 (10)
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1996-06-01
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Boulder Station, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
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| 17
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Win
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17–0
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Juan Luis Torres
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TKO
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9 (10)
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1995-12-11
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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| 16
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Win
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16–0
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Alejandro Landeros
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KO
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1 (?)
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1995-10-23
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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| 15
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Win
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15–0
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Luis Enrique Valenzuela
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KO
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2 (?)
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1995-08-28
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Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
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| 14
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Win
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14–0
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Horacio Ramirez
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TKO
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2 (8)
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1995-07-08
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Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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| 13
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Win
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13–0
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Victor Carpio
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KO
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2 (?)
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1994-08-12
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 12
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Win
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12–0
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Julian Goiz
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TKO
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1 (?)
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1994-06-03
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Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
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| 11
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Win
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11–0
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Valente Flores
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KO
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4 (?)
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1994-04-22
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Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico
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| 10
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Win
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10–0
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Luis Lara
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KO
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4 (?)
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1994-03-04
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Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico
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| 9
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Win
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9–0
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Moises Rodriguez
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TKO
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6 (?)
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1993-10-09
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 8
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Win
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8–0
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Jose Guadalupe Rangel
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UD
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8 (8)
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1992-06-06
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 7
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Win
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7–0
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Jorge Romero
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TKO
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5 (6)
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1992-03-07
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 6
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Win
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6–0
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Arturo Bautista
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TKO
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1 (?)
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1992-02-08
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 5
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Win
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5–0
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Marcos Hernandez
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TKO
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2 (?)
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1991-06-29
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 4
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Win
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4–0
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Isaac Reyes
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TKO
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1 (4)
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1991-05-04
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 3
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Win
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3–0
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Raul Sanchez
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TKO
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3 (?)
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1991-03-13
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 2
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Win
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2–0
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Jose Guadalupe Rangel
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PTS
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4 (4)
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1991-02-02
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Mexico City, Mexico
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| 1
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Win
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1–0
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Felipe Castillo
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TKO
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4 (4)
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1990-12-15
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Mexico City, Mexico
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