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词条 Jesse James Leija
释义

  1. Amateur career

  2. Professional career

     Title fights against Nelson  Losing the title and afterwards  Final bout 

  3. Professional boxing record

  4. References

  5. External links

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| name = Jesse James Leija
| image = Jesse James Leija.jpg
| caption = Leija in 2009
| realname = James Leija
| nickname = The Texas Tornado
| weight = {{plainlist|
  • Featherweight
  • Super featherweight
  • Lightweight
  • Light welterweight

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| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|7|8}}
| birth_place = San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
| style = Orthodox
| total = 57
| wins = 47
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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.

Amateur career

Leija had an amateur career that spanned three years, going 23-5 during this time. He won the San Antonio Golden Gloves in 1988. Later that year he lost in the first rounds of the Olympic Trials to Kelcie Banks.[1]

Professional career

Jesse James Leija began his professional boxing career on October 2, 1988, beating Oscar Davis by knockout in round one, in Leija's native San Antonio. When he turned professional he took the name "Jesse James" in honor of his father, Jesse Leija, who trained him.[2]

On January 21, 1989, he defeated Joe Mitchell by a decision in four at the Trump Plaza hotel in New Jersey. This marked Leija's debut outside Texas. On his fourth fight, Leija beat Manuel Gomez in San Antonio by decision in four, on April 10.

During the early 1990s, Leija won his first fifteen fights, ten by knockout. His first blemish came on October 8, 1990, when he and Rudy Carmona fought to a ten-round draw in San Antonio, TX.

Leija won his next three bouts, and then, he had an upgrade in opposition quality when he met the experienced Miguel Arrozal, on May 31, 1991. He beat Arrozal by an eighth-round disqualification. On October 18, he met Steve McCrory, the former WBA bantamweight champion, in Houston, beating McCrory by a ten-round decision.

Leija got his first championship try on the fight that proceeded his win over McCrory. On March 3, 1992. He met Jose Luis Martinez for the North American Boxing Federation bantamweight championship. This fight was held in San Antonio, and it resulted in a nine-round technical draw decision.

Leija proceeded to win three bouts, two of them against former world champions. Having defeated Jesus Poll by a decision in twelve rounds and Troy Dorsey by a knockout in six, he was matched, on March 23, 1993, with Louie Espinoza, a former two-time world featherweight champion. Leija won this fight by a twelve-round decision, and with this, the NABF title and the right to challenge for the world title for the first time.

Title fights against Nelson

On September 10, 1993, Leija participated at one of the Alamodome's first ever events, when he challenged Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. After twelve rounds, Nelson had been announced as the winner by a split decision, only to find out twenty minutes later that a judge had miscalculated his scoring card, and the fight was really a draw.

On May 7, he got a rematch with Nelson. Leija became the WBC super featherweight champion when he defeated Nelson by a twelve-round unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

Losing the title and afterwards

On September 17, he defended his title against Gabriel Ruelas, once again, in Las Vegas. Leija lost his world title when he lost to Ruelas by a twelve-round unanimous decision.

Leija rebounded with two wins, including one over Jeff Mayweather, and then, on December 15, 1995, he received a chance at becoming world champion for the second time, when he challenged Oscar De La Hoya for De La Hoya's WBO lightweight title, at Madison Square Garden. He lost by second-round knockout.

On June 1, 1996, Leija challenged Nelson, who had regained the WBC super featherweight title. Leija lost by a tech. knockout in six.

After a string of wins against relatively insignificant competition, Leija won the NABF lightweight title, defeating Joel Perez by a decision in twelve rounds on January 20, 1998.

After a second-round knockout victory over Troy Crain, Leija fought Nelson for the fourth time. In what was Nelson's final career bout, Leija defeated Nelson by a twelve-round unanimous decision on July 11, 1998.

On November 14, Leija had a shot at the IBF lightweight title when he faced Shane Mosley. Leija was dropped in rounds six, eight and nine before the fight was stopped, with Mosley retaining the world title by a ninth-round knockout win.

Leija's next significant bout came on August 5, 2000, when he fought Juan Lazcano. Although no world championship was involved in this bout, it created general interest among Hispanic boxing fans, as Lazcano, nicknamed "The Hispanic Causing Panic," had become a popular boxer among Latinos. Leija lost an unpopular dec. in a ten-round split decision (scores of 94-96, 93-97 and a favorable 96-94) to Lazcano in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Next followed another HBO televised fight, when Leija fought Ivan Robinson, who had twice beaten Arturo Gatti, on November 11 at Las Vegas. Leija beat Robinson by a ten-round unanimous decision.

After a victory over Fred Ladd, Leija faced Hector Camacho Jr. in Long Island, July 7, 2001. This would prove to be a very controversial fight: after an accidental headbutt, Camacho Jr. was injured and he could not fight on. Camacho Jr. was initially announced as the winner by a technical decision, but the Leija team formally protested the result with the New York State Athletic Commission. The athletic commission decided to declare the fight a five-round no contest.

Micky Ward was being considered for a fight with WBC, WBA and IBF world light welterweight champion Kostya Tszyu. On January 5, 2002, Leija and Ward faced off at San Antonio. Once again, the fight was stopped as a consequence of a headbutt, but this time, it was Leija who was injured. Leija won the fight by a five-round technical decision, and became the number-one challenger to Tszyu.

Leija then proceeded to move to Australia for six months, to get acquainted with the country and its climate before his challenge of Tszyu, scheduled for January 19, 2003. Tszyu retained the title when he beat Leija by a six-round knockout.

After three wins, Leija faced young prospect Francisco Bojado. Leija and Bojado fought on July 24, 2004, in Atlantic City. Leija produced what some viewed as a minor upset by beating his much younger rival by a ten-round split decision.

Final bout

On January 29, 2005, Leija fought Arturo Gatti for Gatti's WBC light welterweight title. Fighting once again in Atlantic City, Leija lost to Gatti by a fifth-round knockout. Leija retired after the loss.

Professional boxing record

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|nc=1
|ko-wins=19
|ko-losses=5
|dec-wins=27
|dec-losses=2
|dq-wins=1
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No.|NumberResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
57{{no2}}Loss(1)}}Arturo GattiKO1:48}}Jan 29, 2005{{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}{{small|For WBC light welterweight title}}
56{{yes2}}Win(1)}}Francisco BojadoSD10Jul 24, 2004{{small|Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}
55{{yes2}}Win(1)}}Marteze LoganTD3:00}}Apr 30, 2004{{small|Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Unanimous TD after Leija was cut from an accidental head clash}}
54{{yes2}}Win(1)}}Fernando MenaTKO0:57}}Nov 15, 2003{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
53{{yes2}}Win(1)}}Adan CasillasTKO0:57}}May 22, 2003{{small|SBC Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
52{{no2}}Loss(1)}}Kostya TszyuRTD3:00}}Jan 19, 2003{{small|Telstra Dome, Melbourne, Australia}}{{small|For WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, The Ring, and lineal light welterweight titles}}
51{{yes2}}Win(1)}}Micky WardTD3:00}}Jan 5, 2002{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Split TD after Leija was cut from an accidental head clash}}
50{{abbr|NC|No contest}}(1)}}Héctor Camacho Jr.TD3:00}}Jul 7, 2001{{small|KeySpan Park, New York City, New York, U.S.}}{{small|Originally a unanimous TD win for Camacho, later ruled an NC after an incorrect timekeeper call}}
49{{yes2}}Win42–5–2Fred LaddTKO0:55}}Jan 7, 2001{{small|Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}}
48{{yes2}}Win41–5–2Ivan RobinsonUD10Nov 11, 2000{{small|Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
47{{no2}}Loss40–5–2Juan LazcanoSD|Split decision}}10Aug 5, 2000{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
46{{yes2}}Win40–4–2Jorge Luis LopezKO2:24}}Apr 14, 2000{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
45{{yes2}}Win39–4–2Wayne BoudreauxTD1:48}}Dec 2, 1999{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Unanimous TD after Leija was cut from an accidental head clash}}
44{{yes2}}Win38–4–2Verdell SmithUD10Aug 20, 1999{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
43{{no2}}Loss37–4–2Shane MosleyRTD3:00}}Nov 14, 1998{{small|Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.}}{{small|For IBF lightweight title}}
42{{yes2}}Win37–3–2Azumah NelsonUD12Jul 11, 1998{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Won vacant IBA lightweight title}}
41{{yes2}}Win36–3–2Troy CrainKO2:22}}May 1, 1998{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
40{{yes2}}Win35–3–2Joel PerezUD12Jan 20, 1998{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Retained NABF lightweight title}}
39{{yes2}}Win34–3–2Effie SchneiderUD10Nov 14, 1997{{small|South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.}}
38{{yes2}}Win33–3–2Jose RodriguezUD8Jun 14, 1997{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
37{{yes2}}Win32–3–2Joel PerezUD12Mar 22, 1997{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Won vacant NABF lightweight title}}
36{{yes2}}Win31–3–2Roberto AvilaUD10Dec 10, 1996{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
35{{no2}}Loss30–3–2Azumah NelsonTKO1:58}}Jun 1, 1996{{small|Boulder Station Hotel Casino, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.}}{{small|For WBC and lineal super featherweight titles}}
34{{no2}}Loss30–2–2Oscar De La HoyaRTD3:00}}Dec 15, 1995{{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}}{{small|For WBO lightweight title}}
33{{yes2}}Win30–1–2Rodney GarnettKO2:12}}Jul 29, 1995{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
32{{yes2}}Win29–1–2Jeff MayweatherUD10May 2, 1995{{small|Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
31{{no2}}Loss28–1–2Gabriel RuelasUD12Sep 17, 1994{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}{{small|Lost WBC super featherweight title}}
30{{yes2}}Win28–0–2Azumah NelsonUD12May 7, 1994{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}{{small|Won WBC super featherweight title}}
29{{yes2}}Win27–0–2Tomas ValdezTKO2:19}}Mar 23, 1994{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
28{{draw}}Draw26–0–2Azumah NelsonSD12Sep 10, 1993{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|For WBC super featherweight title}}
27{{yes2}}Win26–0–1Louie EspinozaUD12Mar 23, 1993{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Retained NABF featherweight title}}
26{{yes2}}Win25–0–1Gabriel CastroUD10Dec 3, 1992{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
25{{yes2}}Win24–0–1Troy DorseyRTD|Corner retirement}}3:00}}Oct 3, 1992{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
24{{yes2}}Win23–0–1Jesus PollPTS10Jul 15, 1992{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
23{{yes2}}Win22–0–1Jose Luis MartinezTD|Technical decision}}9 (12)Mar 3, 1992{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Won NABF featherweight title;
Unanimous TD after Leija was cut from an accidental head clash}}
22{{yes2}}Win21–0–1Steve McCroryUD10Oct 18, 1991{{small|Holiday Inn William P. Hobby Airport, Houston Texas, U.S.}}
21{{yes2}}Win20–0–1Silvestre CastilloTKO2:32}}Aug 30, 1991{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
20{{yes2}}Win19–0–1Miguel ArrozalDQ|Disqualification}}8 (10)May 31, 1991{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}{{small|Arrozal disqualified for repeated low blows}}
19{{yes2}}Win18–0–1Rafael SolimanUD8Apr 19, 1991{{small|Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}
18{{yes2}}Win17–0–1Mark FernandezUD10Feb 25, 1991{{small|Holiday Inn William P. Hobby Airport, Houston Texas, U.S.}}
17{{yes2}}Win16–0–1Felipe de JesusUD10Jan 7, 1991{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
16{{draw}}Draw15–0–1Edward ParkerSD|Split draw}}10Oct 8, 1990{{small|HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
15{{yes2}}Win15–0Ricky AlvarezTKO2:00}}Aug 13, 1990{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
14{{yes2}}Win14–0Bobby McCarthyTKO0:39}}Jul 16, 1990{{small|Dunes, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
13{{yes2}}Win13–0Boyd GardnerUD6May 13, 1990{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
12{{yes2}}Win12–0Roy MunizKO3Mar 25, 1990{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
11{{yes2}}Win11–0Gary SpencerKO2Mar 15, 1990{{small|Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}}
10{{yes2}}Win10–0Joe ThompsonTKO3Jan 8, 1990{{small|Tarrant County Convention Center, Forth Worth, Texas, U.S.}}
9{{yes2}}Win9–0Carlos FloresKO4Dec 11, 1989{{small|Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas, U.S.}}
8{{yes2}}Win8–0Tony De La RosaKO|Knockout}}1 (8)Oct 16, 1989{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
7{{yes2}}Win7–0Jaime CastellanoTKO3 (6)Sep 11, 1989{{small|Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}
6{{yes2}}Win6–0Capri LipkinUD6Jul 24, 1989{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
5{{yes2}}Win5–0Chilo GuzmanPTS|Points decision}}6May 29, 1989{{small|County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.}}
4{{yes2}}Win4–0Manuel GomezUD4Apr 10, 1989{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}}
3{{yes2}}Win3–0Joe MitchellUD|Unanimous decision}}4Jan 21, 1989{{small|Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}}
2{{yes2}}Win2–0Martin MelendezTKO1:36}}Nov 3, 1988{{small|Wyndham Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
1{{yes2}}Win1–0Oscar DavisTKO|Technical knockout}}1:05}}Oct 2, 1988{{small|Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}

References

1. ^{{Citation | last = Tintle | first = Joseph | title = Jesse James Leija Guns for the Top | journal = Boxing '93 | page = 38 | date = March 1993}}
2. ^{{Citation | last = Vogel | first = Curtis | title = New Faces: Jesse James Leija | journal = The Ring | volume = 70, no. 4 | page = 22 | date = April 1991}}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.jessejamesleija.com}}
  • {{Boxrec|id=008418}}
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