Genaro León

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Genaro León (born 10 August 1960) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2001. He held the WBO welterweight title in 1989. As an amateur, he competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Genaro León
Born
Genaro León Quintero

(1960-08-10) 10 August 1960 (age 64)
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins48
Wins by KO43
Losses11
Draws2
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing  Mexico
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Caracas Light welterweight
Central American and Caribbean Games
Silver medal – second place 1982 Havana Welterweight

Amateur career

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León represented Mexico at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, as a welterweight. His results were:

Professional career

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León turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 captured the inaugural and vacant WBO welterweight title with a KO win over Danny Garcia.[1] He vacated the title without defending it. In 1993 he challenged WBC welterweight title holder James McGirt, but lost a decision.[2]

Professional boxing record

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61 fights 48 wins 11 losses
By knockout 43 8
By decision 4 2
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
61 Win 48–11–2 Carlos Antonio Escobar KO 7 (?) 2001-07-21 Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
60 Loss 47–11–2 Gustavo Alonso Soto TKO 6 (?) 1998-06-19 Mexico
59 Loss 47–10–2 Saïd Ben Najem TKO 6 (?) 1998-02-21 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
58 Loss 47–9–2 Mario Iribarren TKO 3 (10) 1996-11-01 Exhibition Center, Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S.
57 Win 47–8–2 Armando Campas TKO 6 (10) 1996-04-19 35th Ave Swap Meet, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
56 Loss 46–8–2 James Page TKO 2 (?) 1995-10-27 Pavilion, Concord, California, U.S.
55 Loss 46–7–2 Yori Boy Campas TKO 3 (12) 1995-08-07 Tijuana, Mexico For NABO welterweight title
54 Win 46–6–2 Arturo Lopez Trujillo TKO 2 (?) 1995-04-28 Los Mochis, Mexico
53 Loss 45–6–2 Rene Francisco Herrera PTS 10 (10) 1994-08-06 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
52 Loss 45–5–2 Jesus Cardenas DQ 3 (12) 1994-04-23 Mexico City, Mexico For WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
51 Win 45–4–2 Luis Francisco Perez TKO 9 (10) 1993-11-13 Mexico City, Mexico
50 Win 44–4–2 Juan Hernandez TKO 6 (?) 1993-10-09 Mexico City, Mexico
49 Loss 43–4–2 Miguel González TKO 8 (?) 1993-05-15 Cancún, Mexico
48 Loss 43–3–2 Buddy McGirt UD 12 (12) 1993-01-12 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. For WBC welterweight title
47 Win 43–2–2 Edison Benitez TKO 1 (?) 1992-08-24 Frontón México, Mexico City, Mexico
46 Win 42–2–2 Jerry Grant TKO 1 (?) 1992-05-22 Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
45 Win 41–2–2 Ramon Ramos TKO 2 (12) 1992-03-16 Frontón México, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
44 Win 40–2–2 Charles Duffy TKO 7 (10) 1992-01-30 Paris, France
43 Win 39–2–2 Saoul Mamby PTS 8 (8) 1991-10-20 Paris, France
42 Win 38–2–2 Newton Barnett KO 2 (8) 1991-07-13 Forges-les-Eaux, France
41 Win 37–2–2 Delfino Marin TKO 2 (?) 1991-06-19 Paris, France
40 Win 36–2–2 Miguel Angel Dominguez TKO 4 (12) 1991-03-27 Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
39 Draw 35–2–2 Judas Clottey PTS 8 (8) 1990-12-15 Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco
38 Win 35–2–1 David Silva TKO 3 (?) 1990-11-22 Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, Spain
37 Win 34–2–1 Ruben Villaman TKO 5 (?) 1990-04-05 Mazatlán, Mexico
36 Win 33–2–1 Sulio Sanchez TKO 1 (12) 1989-12-16 Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
35 Draw 32–2–1 Miguel Angel Dominguez TD 7 (10) 1989-11-24 Hermosillo, Mexico
34 Win 32–2 Alberto Alcaraz TKO 4 (?) 1989-09-29 Hermosillo, Mexico
33 Win 31–2 Danny Garcia KO 1 (12) 1989-05-06 Santa Ana Stadium, Santa Ana, California, U.S. Won inaugural WBO welterweight title
32 Win 30–2 Agustin Caballero KO 4 (?) 1989-03-09 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
31 Win 29–2 Young Dick Tiger MD 10 (10) 1988-09-22 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
30 Win 28–2 Charlie Brown KO 2 (10) 1988-07-23 Tijuana, Mexico
29 Win 27–2 Ramon Cardenas TKO 2 (?) 1988-06-04 Mazatlán, Mexico
28 Loss 26–2 David Taylor TKO 1 (?) 1988-02-06 Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France
27 Win 26–1 Joel Brival KO 4 (6) 1987-11-06 Salle Sallusse Santoni, Antibes, France
26 Win 25–1 Frankie Lake KO 1 (8) 1987-10-10 Le Zénith, Paris, France
25 Win 24–1 Ruben Villaman KO 1 (?) 1987-07-17 Hermosillo, Mexico
24 Win 23–1 Ariel Conde KO 1 (6) 1987-05-29 La Paz, Mexico
23 Win 22–1 Jaime Castorena KO 4 (?) 1987-04-14 Tijuana, Mexico
22 Win 21–1 Ricardo Munoz KO 5 (?) 1987-03-09 Tijuana, Mexico
21 Win 20–1 Jorge Hernandez TKO 2 (?) 1987-02-02 Tijuana, Mexico
20 Win 19–1 Raffaele Paoletti TKO 3 (?) 1986-11-07 Bordeaux, France
19 Win 18–1 Carlos Cesar Prieto DQ 7 (?) 1986-10-25 Le Zénith, Paris, France
18 Win 17–1 Patrick Boon PTS 6 (6) 1986-10-03 La Rochelle, France
17 Win 16–1 Sergio Aguirre TKO 4 (?) 1986-08-29 Arena Naucalpan, Naucalpan, Mexico
16 Win 15–1 Jaime Montano KO 1 (?) 1986-05-15 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
15 Win 14–1 Sergio Aguirre TKO 1 (?) 1986-05-03 Mexico City, Mexico
14 Win 13–1 José Luis Bueno TKO 1 (?) 1986-03-21 Hermosillo, Mexico
13 Win 12–1 Mario Olmedo PTS 10 (10) 1986-02-22 Mexico City, Mexico
12 Loss 11–1 Ruben Villaman TKO 5 (?) 1985-12-07 Mazatlán, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Joel Soto KO 1 (?) 1985-11-22 Guamúchil, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Rey Morales KO 7 (?) 1985-09-13 Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Jose Luis Alejo KO 2 (?) 1985-07-29 Arena Tijuana 72, Tijuana, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Lalo Galindo KO 1 (?) 1985-05-17 San Luis Potosí, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Aaron Brown KO 1 (8) 1985-05-09 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Daniel Contreras KO 2 (?) 1985-03-28 La Paz, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Jose Lopez KO 2 (?) 1985-03-18 Tijuana, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Gilberto Canchola KO 7 (?) 1984-12-21 Culiacán, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Fidencio Cebreros KO 2 (?) 1984-11-23 Mazatlán, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Jose Luis Millan TKO 9 (?) 1984-11-09 Culiacán, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Ramon Cardoso KO 2 (?) 1984-09-28 Culiacán, Mexico

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Leon and Aceves Win WBO Titles in Contrasting Style". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  2. ^ "McGirt's Victory Is Anything But Routine". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Aaron Davis
WBC Continental Americas
welterweight champion

December 16, 1989 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jesus Cardenas
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBO welterweight champion
May 6, 1989 – 1989
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Manning Galloway