Roberto Carlos Leyva
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Leyva and the second or maternal family name is Cortéz.
| Roberto Carlos Leyva | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Roberto Carlos Leyva Cortéz |
| Nickname(s) | Mako |
| Rated at |
Bantamweight Flyweight Minimumweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality |
 Mexican |
| Born |
October 27, 1979 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 43 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Roberto Carlos Leyva Cortez (born October 27, 1979 in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico) is a Mexican boxer in the Bantamweight division. He is a former WBC Youth World Minimumweight, WBO NABO Light Flyweight, and the IBF Minimumweight Champion.[1]
Professional career
In December 2000, Roberto Carlos won the WBO NABO Light Flyweight Championship by beating former Champion Victor Burgos in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.[2]
IBF Minimumweight Championship
On April 29, 2001 Leyva won the IBF Minimumweight Championship by upsetting an undefeated Daniel Reyes of Colombia.[3]
| Preceded by Zolani Petelo |
WBC Minimumweight Champion 29 April 2001– 9 August 2002 |
Succeeded by Miguel Barrera |
See also
- List of Mexican boxing world champions
- List of IBF world champions
- List of Minimumweight boxing champions