Genaro Léon

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Genaro Léon (born 1960-08-10 in Sinaloa, Mexico) is a former professional boxer.[1] He fought at welterweight.

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[edit] Amateur Career

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

  • Defeated Daniel Omar Dominguez (Argentina) 5-0
  • Defeated Akinobu Hiranaka (Japan) 5-0
  • Defeated Khemais Refai (Tunisia) 3-2
  • Lost to Mark Breland (United States) KO by 1

[edit] Professional career

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


Preceded by
Inaugural Champion		 WBO Welterweight Champion
6 May 1989 – 15 Dec 1989
Vacated		 Succeeded by
Manning Galloway


[edit] References

  1. ^ Boxrec. "Genaro Leon". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved on 30 December 2007.Boxrec Fighter Page

[edit] External links

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