Enrique Sánchez (boxer)
Enrique Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Enrique José Sánchez León 16 July 1972 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Other names | El Zurdo de Oro |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 37 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 4 |
Enrique José Sánchez León (born 16 July 1972) is a Mexican former professional boxer and the former WBA super bantamweight champion.
Professional career[edit]
In 1990, Sánchez won pro debut by stopping veteran Felipe Castillo in the fourth round.
NABF Super Bantamweight Championship[edit]
In March 1997 Enrique defeated American Joe Manzano to win the NABF Super Bantamweight title in a twelve round fight.
WBA Super Bantamweight Championship[edit]
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[edit]
| 37 fights | 30 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 21 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 1 |
| Draws | 4 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Loss | 30–3–4 | Robert Guerrero | RTD | 8 (10) | 2004-06-03 | Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S. | |
| 36 | Draw | 30–2–4 | Jorge Martinez | TD | 6 (10) | 2003-10-07 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | |
| 35 | Draw | 30–2–3 | Nelson Ramon Medina | TD | 2 (10) | 2003-06-02 | DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 30–2–2 | Nelson Ramon Medina | TD | 4 (10) | 2002-03-22 | DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 29–2–2 | Jose Jimenez Valenzuela | UD | 10 (10) | 2001-12-15 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S. | |
| 32 | Loss | 28–2–2 | Marco Antonio Barrera | RTD | 6 (12) | 2001-09-08 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 31 | Draw | 28–1–2 | Carlos Contreras | TD | 7 (10) | 2001-02-18 | Far West Rodeo, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 28–1–1 | Juan Polo Pérez | TKO | 4 (10) | 2000-10-08 | Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 27–1–1 | Eddy Saenz | TKO | 3 (?) | 2000-09-02 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 26–1–1 | Jesus Sarabia | TKO | 7 (10) | 2000-02-19 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 25–1–1 | Eugenio Ventura | KO | 3 (?) | 1999-06-16 | Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands | |
| 26 | Loss | 24–1–1 | Néstor Garza | UD | 12 (12) | 1998-12-12 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | Lost WBA super-bantamweight title |
| 25 | Draw | 24–0–1 | Ricardo Medina | PTS | 10 (10) | 1998-07-05 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Rafael del Valle | UD | 12 (12) | 1998-02-08 | Harrah's Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. | Won vacant WBA super-bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Nelson Ramon Medina | UD | 12 (12) | 1997-09-19 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | Retained NABF super-bantamweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Juan Manuel Chavez | UD | 10 (10) | 1997-07-09 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Joe Manzano | SD | 12 (12) | 1997-03-14 | Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Won vacant NABF super-bantamweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Jesus Chavez | KO | 2 (8) | 1996-11-30 | Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Jorge Munoz | TKO | 6 (8) | 1996-10-12 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Ricardo Vargas | UD | 10 (10) | 1996-06-01 | Boulder Station, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Juan Luis Torres | TKO | 9 (10) | 1995-12-11 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Alejandro Landeros | KO | 1 (?) | 1995-10-23 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Luis Enrique Valenzuela | KO | 2 (?) | 1995-08-28 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Horacio Ramirez | TKO | 2 (8) | 1995-07-08 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Victor Carpio | KO | 2 (?) | 1994-08-12 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Julian Goiz | TKO | 1 (?) | 1994-06-03 | Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Valente Flores | KO | 4 (?) | 1994-04-22 | Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Luis Lara | KO | 4 (?) | 1994-03-04 | Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Moises Rodriguez | TKO | 6 (?) | 1993-10-09 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jose Guadalupe Rangel | UD | 8 (8) | 1992-06-06 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jorge Romero | TKO | 5 (6) | 1992-03-07 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Arturo Bautista | TKO | 1 (?) | 1992-02-08 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Marcos Hernandez | TKO | 2 (?) | 1991-06-29 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Isaac Reyes | TKO | 1 (4) | 1991-05-04 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Raul Sanchez | TKO | 3 (?) | 1991-03-13 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jose Guadalupe Rangel | PTS | 4 (4) | 1991-02-02 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Felipe Castillo | TKO | 4 (4) | 1990-12-15 | Mexico City, Mexico |
See also[edit]
- List of southpaw stance boxers
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of world super-bantamweight boxing champions
References[edit]
- ^ "Davenport surprises Hingis in Tokyo final". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Guerrero Dominates Sanchez With An Electrifying Performance". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
External links[edit]
- Boxing record for Enrique Sánchez from BoxRec (registration required)