About Rubén Sánchez León
Born 1973. Rubén Sánchez León is a Mexican boxer.
Rubén Sánchez León (born August 21, 1973) is a Mexican retired professional boxer. He is the former WBO flyweight champion.
Professional career Rubén turned professional in 1992 and compiled a record of 22–7–1 before upsetting Argentina's Carlos Gabriel Salazar with an eighth round stoppage victory to win the WBO flyweight title. He defended it once against Italian contender Salvatore Fanni before losing the title against Jose Antonio Lopez Bueno via stoppage loss.
He would move up to super flyweight and face WBO champion Fernando Montiel in a non title fight, he would lose via second round stoppage.
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Who is Rubén Sánchez León?
Mexican boxer
When was Rubén Sánchez León born?
Rubén Sánchez León was born on 21 August 1973 in Mexicali.
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Rubén Sánchez León is a boxer.
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Rubén Sánchez León is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rubén Sánchez León. https://biography.guide/ruben-sanchez-leon/
MLA: "Rubén Sánchez León." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruben-sanchez-leon/.
Chicago: "Rubén Sánchez León." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruben-sanchez-leon/.
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