Enrique Sánchez
Born
Enrique José Sánchez León

(1972-07-16) 16 July 1972
Mexico City, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Statistics
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Featherweight
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Reach175 cm (69 in)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins30
Wins by KO21
Losses3
Draws4
No contests0

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.

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