Jesse James Leija
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jesse James Leija |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 8, 1966(1966-07-08) |
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Jesse James Leija Biography
| Name | Jesse James Leija |
| Birthday | Jul 8 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | San Antonio |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Children(s) | James Leija Jr., Dean Leija |
Jesse James Leija is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on July 8, 1966 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. WBC Super Featherweight Champion, from May 1994 until September 1994. Also, the Golden Gloves winner in 1988.
He missed his chance to claim his WBO lightweight title after losing the title to Oscar de La Hoya on December 15th, 1995.
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.
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.
The father of Jesse, Jr. has one son called Jesse, Jr.
Jesse James Leija Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jesse James Leija is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jesse James Leija 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He enjoyed a great three-year amateur career. In that time he had a 23-5 record.
He relocated to Australia about six months prior to his battle against He moved to Australia six months prior to his fight with Kostya Tszyu in order to acclimate himself to the country and its intense climate. in order to adjust himself to the nation and its arid climate.
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.
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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.
Facts & Trivia
Jesse Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jesse James Leija celebrates birthday on July 8 of every year.
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.
Top Facts about Jesse James Leija
1. Jesse James Leija began his professional boxing career on October 2, 1988
2. He held the WBC super featherweight title in 1994
3. He has challenged twice each for world titles at lightweight and light
welterweight
4. His first blemish came on October 8, 1990, when he and Edward Parker
fought to a ten-round draw
5. On March 3, 1992, he met Jose Luis Martinez for the North American Boxing
Federation bantamweight championship
6. Jesse James Leija got a rematch with Azumah Nelson and became the WBC
super featherweight champion
7. He lost to Gabriel Ruelas by a twelve-round unanimous decision
8. Leija challenged Oscar De La Hoya for De La Hoya’s WBO lightweight title
and lost by second-round knockout
9. He won the NABF lightweight title when he defeated Joel Perez by a
decision in twelve rounds
10. On July 11, 1998, Leija defeated Nelson by a twelve-round unanimous
decision
11. On June 1, 1996, Leija challenged Nelson, who had regained the WBC super
featherweight title, and lost by tech. knockout in six
12. On August 5, 2000, Leija faced Juan Lazcano and lost an unpopular dec. in
a ten-round split decision
13. Leija beat Ivan Robinson by a ten-round unanimous decision on November 14
14. Leija faced Hector Camacho Jr. in Long Island on July 7, 2001 and the
fight was ruled a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt
15. Leija faced Micky Ward on January 5, 2002 and won by a five-round
technical decision
How old is Jesse James Leija?
56 years (July 8, 1966)
How tall is Jesse James Leija?
5′ 5″