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James Leija (born July 8, 1966), best known as Jesse James Leija, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2005. He held the WBC super featherweight title in 1994, and challenged twice each for world titles at lightweight and light welterweight.
Jesse James Leija is a retired American boxer who competed from 1988 to 2005. He held world titles in three weight classes and fought notable opponents such as Shane Mosley, Arturo Gatti and Kostya Tszyu.
Jesse James Leija was a tough and durable boxer who fought many of the best fighters of his generation, especially Azumah Nelson. He won two of their four bouts and shared a special bond with the Hall of Famer. Learn more about his career, his regrets and his current ventures in this interview.
Nov 27, 2018 · Jesse James Leija was a world champion boxer who fought Azumah Nelson four times. He shares his stories of his toughest fights, his legacy and his life after boxing.
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Jesse James Leija is a former professional boxer who held the WBC super featherweight title in 1994. He fought in three weight classes and challenged for world titles at lightweight and light welterweight.
DateOpponentLast Opponents' ResultsPlace2005-01-29W L W W W WBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic City2004-07-24W W W W W WBoardwalk Hall, Atlantic City2004-04-30W L W L W LDodge Arena, Hidalgo2003-11-15L W W W W LAlamodome, San Antonio- USA
- July 8, 1966
Jesse James Leija is a retired professional boxer who fought 57 times with 47 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws. He won one super-featherweight world title and lost five times via knockout, including to Oscar De La Hoya and Arturo Gatti.
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May 23, 2019 · Jesse Leija died at his home in San Antonio on Wednesday from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 80. “It’s the first time anyone in my immediate family has passed, so we’re having a...
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