Enrique Sánchez (boxer)
Enrique Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Enrique José Sánchez León 16 July 1972 |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 69″ (175 cm) |
| 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 July 16, 1972 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a Mexican former boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.[1]
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 Championship in a twelve round fight.
WBA Super Bantamweight Championship
On February 8, 1998 Sánchez won the vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Championship 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 have been to World Champions Marco Antonio Barrera, Robert Guerrero, and Néstor Garza.
See also
References
- ^ "Enrique Sanchez - Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia". Boxrec.com. 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
External links
- Boxing record for Enrique Sánchez from BoxRec (registration required)
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