Jesse James Leija

Boxer

Birthday July 8, 1966

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace San Antonio, TX

Age 58 years old

#225,120 Most Popular

About

WBC Super Featherweight Champion from May, 1994 to September, 1994, and the Golden Gloves winner in 1988.

Before Fame

He had a successful 3-year amateur career, during which time he posted a 23-5 record.

Trivia

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.

Family Life

He has a son named Jesse, Jr.

Associated With

He lost his shot at the WBO lightweight title by losing to Oscar De La Hoya on December 15, 1995.