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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.Leija had an amateur career that spanned three years, going 23-5 during ...
A pro for 16 years, Jesse James Leija never shied away from anyone and fought many of the best fighters of his generation. The Texan held the WBC junior lightweight title briefly in 1994. However, it’s his four-fight series with Azumah Nelson that he is best known for. Leija would hold a 2-1-1 edge over his illustrious Hall of fame opponent.
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...
Height: 165cm. Reach: 170cm. Promoter: Record. Pro Boxer: Record. Amateur Boxer: Record. Trainer: Ronnie Shields. Manager: Lester Bedford. Career Factoids. Has a record of 1-6-1 (0 KOs) in World Title fights. Has a record of 4-6-1 (1 KOs) against former or current world titleists. Won against Troy Dorsey, Louie Espinoza, Azumah Nelson (2x)
Nov 27, 2018 · Jesse James Leija made a smooth transition to life outside the ring. He accomplished that by staying close to boxing. The Night I Fought: Jesse James Leija | Sporting News Canada
Jesse James Leija is a San Antonio boxing great. We go deep into the mindset and experience of what its like to get to the top of the boxing game and win wor...
Died: 2019-05-22 (Age:80) Pro Boxer: Record. Inducted into the San Antonio Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014. Father of former World Champion Jesse James Leija. Uncle of former pro boxer Louie Leija. Category: 2019 Deaths.
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