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. 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.
Professional boxing record
See also
- List of southpaw stance boxers
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of world super-bantamweight boxing champions
References
External links
- Boxing record for Enrique Sánchez from BoxRec (registration required)
