Roberto Carlos Leyva

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Roberto Carlos Leyva
Born
Roberto Carlos Leyva Cortez

(1979-10-27) 27 October 1979 (age 44)
Other namesMako
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins27
Wins by KO21
Losses15
Draws1

Roberto Carlos Leyva Cortez (born 27 October 1979) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2011. He held the IBF minimumweight title from 2001 to 2002.

Professional career[edit]

Leyva turned professional in 1998 & compiled a record of 18–0 before facing & defeating Daniel Reyes to win the vacant IBF mini-flyweight title. He would lose the title to Colombian challenger Miguel Barrera. He would attempt to regain the title against Barrera but would also lose in the rematch.[1] Leyva would get another shot at a world title when he faced Luis Concepción for the interim WBA flyweight title, Leyva would get stopped in the fourth round.[2]

Professional boxing record[edit]

43 fights 27 wins 15 losses
By knockout 21 9
By decision 6 5
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 27–15–1 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KO 3 (10) 2011-10-29 Mario Morales Coliseum, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
42 Loss 27–14–1 Jesus Lopez Armenta UD 8 (8) 2011-10-21 Ciudad Morelos, Mexico
41 Loss 27–13–1 Simpiwe Vetyeka KO 3 (6) 2011-02-25 Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
40 Loss 27–12–1 Édgar Sosa KO 2 (10) 2010-06-05 Forum de Mundo Imperial, Acapulco, Mexico
39 Loss 27–11–1 Juan José Montes DQ 3 (10) 2010-04-03 Coliseo Olimpico de la U.G., Guadalajara, Mexico For WBC Youth super-flyweight title
38 Loss 27–10–1 Luis Concepción KO 4 (12) 2009-11-27 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama For interim WBA flyweight title
37 Win 27–9–1 Hector Cervantes Soriano TKO 3 (8) 2009-09-05 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
36 Loss 26–9–1 Z Gorres TKO 7 (12) 2009-03-14 Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, Philippines For vacant WBO Oriental bantamweight title
35 Loss 26–8–1 Benjamin Garcia UD 6 (6) 2008-09-11 4th and B, San Diego, California, U.S.
34 Loss 26–7–1 Édgar Sosa TKO 4 (12) 2007-11-24 Estadio Beto Ávila, Veracruz, Mexico For WBC light-flyweight title
33 Win 26–6–1 Benito Abraham UD 10 (10) 2007-09-28 Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico
32 Win 25–6–1 Germán Meraz UD 6 (6) 2007-07-09 Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
31 Win 24–6–1 Felipe Acosta UD 6 (6) 2006-10-16 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
30 Loss 23–6–1 Julio César Miranda TKO 7 (10) 2006-06-22 Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico
29 Loss 23–5–1 Iván Hernández MD 12 (12) 2006-04-21 Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico For vacant NABF bantamweight title
28 Loss 23–4–1 Iván Calderón UD 12 (12) 2004-07-31 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBO mini-flyweight title
27 Win 23–3–1 Fred Heberto Valdez TKO 4 (10) 2004-06-21 Discoteca Baby Rock, Tijuana, Mexico
26 Loss 22–3–1 Daniel Reyes TKO 3 (12) 2004-04-10 Hilton Hotel de Bocagrande, Cartagena, Colombia For IBF mini-flyweight title
25 Win 22–2–1 Marino Montiel TKO 5 (10) 2003-09-08 Discoteca Baby Rock, Tijuana, Mexico
24 Loss 21–2–1 Miguel Barrera KO 3 (12) 2003-03-22 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For IBF mini-flyweight title
23 Loss 21–1–1 Miguel Barrera UD 12 (12) 2002-08-09 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF mini-flyweight title
22 Win 21–0–1 Manny Melchor UD 10 (10) 2002-03-09 El Palenque, Aguascalientes, Mexico
21 Win 20–0–1 Francisco Soto TKO 5 (10) 2002-01-04 Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico
20 Draw 19–0–1 Miguel Barrera TD 3 (12) 2001-09-28 Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada, Mexico Retained IBF mini-flyweight title
19 Win 19–0 Daniel Reyes UD 12 (12) 2001-04-29 Club Amazura, Queens, New York, U.S. Won vacant IBF mini-flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Martin Armenta Chaparro TKO 4 (10) 2001-03-23 Tijuana, Mexico Retained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
17 Win 17–0 Víctor Burgos TKO 8 (12) 2000-12-04 Jai Alai Frontón Palacio, Tijuana, Mexico Won NABO light-flyweight title
16 Win 16–0 Luis Valdez KO 4 (10) 2000-11-03 Ensenada, Mexico Retained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
15 Win 15–0 Roberto Gomez UD 10 (10) 2000-08-04 Ensenada, Mexico Retained WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Adel Gutierrez TKO 4 (10) 2000-06-02 La Discoteca, Cancún, Mexico Won vacant WBC Youth mini-flyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Aaron Sepulveda TKO 2 (?) 2000-04-07 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Lorenzo Trejo TKO 5 (?) 1999-12-16 Ensenada, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Miguel Juarez TKO 2 (?) 1999-09-09 Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Jose Luis Velarde TKO 9 (?) 1999-07-20 Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Cristobal Lopez TKO 2 (?) 1999-06-07 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Indalecio Valenzuela TKO 6 (?) 1999-04-02 Grand Hotel, Tijuana, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Miguel Juarez KO 2 (?) 1998-11-20 Teatro Mutualista, Tijuana, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Indalecio Valenzuela KO 1 (4) 1998-10-16 Teatro Mutualista, Tijuana, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Abraham Enriquez KO 2 (4) 1998-09-16 Auditorio Municipal, Tecate, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Cruz Alvaro Valdez TKO 2 (4) 1998-07-31 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Julio Cesar Amaro TKO 2 (4) 1998-06-05 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Osvaldo Ibarra TKO 2 (4) 1998-03-26 Tijuana, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Jose Luis Araiza TKO 3 (4) 1998-02-21 San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sports briefs". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
  2. ^ "Luis Concepcion knocks out Roberto Leyva in Panama". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2024-04-30.

External links[edit]

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title WBC Youth
mini-flyweight champion

June 2, 2000 – April 29, 2001
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Oleydong Sithsamerchai
Preceded by NABO light-flyweight champion
December 4, 2000 – April 29, 2001
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Hugo Cázares
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Zolani Petelo
IBF mini-flyweight champion
April 29, 2001 – August 9, 2002
Succeeded by