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BOXNEWS Boxer Jesse James Leija

Jesse James Leija

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Record 47 (19 ko's) + 7 + 2 = 56
Weight division Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Positions in ratings 4 - WBC Super Lightweight (December 2004)
4 - WBA Super Lightweight (January 2005)
5 - IBF Super Lightweight (October 2004)
12 - WBO Super Lightweight (December 2004)
Nationality USA   USA
Lives & trains USA   USA,
Born USA   USA,
Profdebut2 Oct 1988
Birthday8 Jul 1966
Stance Orthodox
Boxrec ID 008418

Records list

# Date Opponent Record Location Result
129.01.2005 Canada Arturo Gatti[38-6-0, 29]USA  USA, Atlantic CityL KO 5 (12)more...







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Arturo Gatti set up a showdown with Mayweather 30 Jan 2005 12:03

Arturo Gatti set up a showdown with Mayweather

Gatti came out boxing, resisting Leija's attempts to draw him into a brawl. That is until round five, when Gatti suddenly floored Leija with a straight right. Leija got up dazed and fought back gamely, but Gatti unloaded with a barrage of hard shots, dropping Leija again with a left hook. The 38-year-old Leija was counted out... read more ...