Roberto Carlos Leyva
Roberto Carlos Leyva Cortez (born October 27, 1979 in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico) is a former Mexican professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation Minimumweight title between 2001-2002.
| Roberto Carlos Leyva | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Roberto Carlos Leyva Cortéz |
| Nickname(s) | Mako |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Nationality |  Mexican |
| Born | October 27, 1979 Puerto Peñasco, Mexico |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
Leyva turned professional in 1998 and compiled a record of 18-0 before facing and beating Colombian boxer Daniel Reyes to win the IBF Minimumweight title.[1]
Professional boxing record
| 43 fights | 27 wins | 15 losses |
| By knockout | 21 | 9 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 27–15–1 |  Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. |
KO | 3 (10) | 2011-10-29 | Coliseo Mario 'Quijote' Morales, Guaynabo |
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| Loss | 27–14–1 | Jesus Lopez Armenta |
UD | 8 (8) | 2011-10-21 | Ciudad Morelos |
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| Loss | 27–13–1 |  Simpiwe Vetyeka |
KO | 3 (6) | 2011-02-25 |  Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa |
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| Loss | 27–12–1 | Édgar Sosa |
KO | 2 (10) | 2010-06-05 | Forum del Mundo Imperial, Acapulco |
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| Loss | 27–11–1 | Juan José Montes |
DQ | 3 (10) | 2010-04-03 | Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara |
For WBC Youth Super flyweight title |
| Loss | 27–10–1 |  Luis Concepción |
KO | 4 (12) | 2009-11-27 | Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City |
For interim WBA Flyweight title |
| Win | 27–9–1 | Omar Soriano |
TKO | 3 (8) | 2009-09-05 | Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana |
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| Loss | 26–9–1 |  Z Gorres |
TKO | 7 (12) | 2009-03-14 | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City |
For WBO Oriental Bantamweight title |
| Loss | 26–8–1 | Benjamin Garcia |
UD | 6 (6) | 2008-09-11 | 4th and B, San Diego |
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| Loss | 26–7–1 | Édgar Sosa |
TKO | 4 (12) | 2007-11-24 | Estadio Beto Avila, Veracruz |
For WBC Light Flyweight title |
| Win | 26–6–1 | Benito Abraham |
UD | 10 (10) | 2007-09-28 | Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada |
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| Win | 25–6–1 | German Meraz |
UD | 6 (6) | 2007-07-09 | Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana |
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| Win | 24–6–1 | Felipe Acosta |
UD | 6 (6) | 2006-10-16 | Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana |
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| Loss | 23–6–1 | Julio César Miranda |
TKO | 7 (10) | 2006-06-22 | Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada |
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| Loss | 23–5–1 | Iván Hernández |
MD | 12 (12) | 2006-04-21 | Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada |
For NABF Bantamweight title |
| Loss | 23–4–1 | Iván Calderón |
UD | 12 (12) | 2004-07-31 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas |
For WBO Minimumweight title |
| Win | 23–3–1 | Fred Heberto Valdez |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2004-06-21 | Discoteca Baby Rock, Tijuana |
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| Loss | 22–3–1 |  Daniel Reyes |
TKO | 3 (12) | 2004-04-10 | Hilton Hotel de Bocagrande, Cartagena |
For IBF Minimumweight title |
| Win | 22–2–1 | Marino Montiel |
TKO | 5 (10) | 2003-09-08 | Discoteca Baby Rock, Tijuana |
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| Loss | 21–2–1 | Miguel Barrera |
KO | 3 (12) | 2003-03-22 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas |
For IBF Minimumweight title |
| Loss | 21–1–1 | Miguel Barrera |
UD | 12 (12) | 2002-08-09 | The Orleans, Las Vegas |
Lost IBF Minimumweight title |
| Win | 21–0–1 | Manny Melchor |
UD | 10 (10) | 2002-03-09 | El Palenque, Aguascalientes |
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| Win | 20–0–1 | Francisco Soto |
TKO | 5 (10) | 2002-01-04 | Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada |
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| Draw | 19–0–1 | Miguel Barrera |
TD | 3 (12) | 2001-09-28 | Gimnasio Oscar 'Tigre' García, Ensenada |
Retained IBF Minimumweight title |
| Win | 19–0 | Daniel Reyes |
UD | 12 (12) | 2001-04-29 | Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens |
Won vacant IBF Minimumweight title |
| Win | 18–0 | Martin Armenta |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2001-03-23 | Tijuana |
Retained WBC Youth Minimumweight title |
| Win | 17–0 | Víctor Burgos |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2000-12-04 | Frontón Palacio Jai Alai, Tijuana |
Won NABO Light flyweight title |
| Win | 16–0 | Luis Valdez |
KO | 4 (10) | 2000-11-03 | Ensenada |
Retained WBC Youth Minimumweight title |
| Win | 15–0 | Roberto Gomez |
UD | 10 (10) | 2000-08-04 | Ensenada |
Retained WBC Youth Minimumweight title |
| Win | 14–0 | Adel Gutierrez |
TKO | 4 (10) | 2000-06-02 | La Discoteca, Cancun |
Won vacant WBC Youth Minimumweight title |
| Win | 13–0 | Aaron Sepulveda |
TKO | 2 (6) | 2000-04-07 | Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana |
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| Win | 12–0 | Lorenzo Trejo |
TKO | 5 (6) | 1999-12-16 | Ensenada |
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| Win | 11–0 | Miguel Juarez |
TKO | 2 (6) | 1999-09-09 | Mexico |
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| Win | 10–0 | Jose Luis Velarde |
TKO | 9 (10) | 1999-07-20 | Mexico |
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| Win | 9–0 | Cristobal Lopez |
TKO | 2 (6) | 1999-06-07 | Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana |
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| Win | 8–0 | Indalecio Valenzuela |
TKO | 6 (6) | 1999-04-02 | Grand Hotel, Tijuana |
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| Win | 7–0 | Miguel Juarez |
KO | 2 (6) | 1998-11-20 | Teatro Mutualista, Tijuana |
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| Win | 6–0 | Indalecio Valenzuela |
KO | 1 (4) | 1998-10-16 | Teatro Mutualista, Tijuana |
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| Win | 5–0 | Abraham Enriquez |
KO | 2 (4) | 1998-09-16 | Auditorio Municipal, Tecate |
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| Win | 4–0 | Cruz Alvaro Valdez |
TKO | 2 (4) | 1998-07-31 | Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana |
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| Win | 3–0 | Julio Cesar Amaro |
TKO | 2 (4) | 1998-06-05 | Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana |
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| Win | 2–0 | Osvaldo Ibarra |
TKO | 2 (4) | 1998-03-26 | Tijuana |
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| Win | 1–0 | Jose Luis Araiza |
TKO | 3 (4) | 1998-02-21 | San Luis Rio Colorado |
Professional debut |
See also
- List of minimumweight boxing champions
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
References
- "Leyva Ready to get on the Championship Trail!". My boxing fans. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Zolani Petelo |
IBF minimumweight champion April 29, 2001 – August 9, 2002 |
Succeeded by Miguel Barrera |
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