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Jesse James Leija "The Texas Tornado" is an American professional boxer with a 47-7-2 record. 19 of those wins came by knockout (40% KO rate).

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Jesse JamesLeija

“The Texas Tornado”

Jesse James Leija

47

Wins19 KO · 40%

7

Losses

2

Draws57 tracked bouts

Height
5′5″
Reach
66″
Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Oct 2, 1988
Title reigns
1 reign
Last 5 · oldest left · newest right
WWWWL
Current streak
L1
Layoff
21.7 years
Last bout
L to Arturo Gatti · KO · R5 · Jan 29, 2005

Title Reigns

1 reign
Reign
1
Division
1
Body
1
Longest · WBC Super Featherweight
4 mo

Super Featherweight

1 reign
BodyHeldLength
WBCMay 1994 – Sep 19944 mo

Complete Fight History

Showing 50 of 57

2005

JAN 29L toArturo Gatti· KO · R5Boardwalk Hall · AC47-7-2 (1)

2004

APR 30d.Marteze Logan· TD · R8Dodge Arena · Hidalgo46-6-2 (1)

2003

NOV 15d.Fernando Mena· TKO · R2Alamodome · San Antonio45-6-2 (1)

MAY 22d.Adan Casillas· TKO · R4SBC Center · San Antonio44-6-2 (1)

JAN 19L toKostya Tszyu· RTD · R6Telstra Dome · Melbourne43-6-2 (1)

2002

JAN 5d.Micky Ward· TD · R5Freeman Coliseum · San Antonio43-5-2 (1)

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Common Questions

What is Jesse James Leija's professional boxing record?
Jesse James Leija's professional record is 47-7-2, with 19 knockouts.
Has Jesse James Leija lost a fight?
Yes. Jesse James Leija has lost 7 professional fights and holds a 47-7-2 record.
When is Jesse James Leija's next fight?
Jesse James Leija does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
Is Jesse James Leija retired?
Jesse James Leija has not fought in over 21 years and has no scheduled bout — no official retirement has been recorded.