Rubén Sánchez León


Rubén Sánchez León was a Mexican boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the former WBO Flyweight Champion.

Professional career

In June 1996, Rubén won the World Boxing Board Flyweight Championship by beating veteran Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
He also took WBA Fedecentro Flyweight Championship after a twelve round fight with champion Miguel Martinez.

WBO Flyweight Championship

On August 14, 1998 Sánchez León won the WBO Flyweight Championship by upsetting Argentina's Carlos Gabriel Salazar with an eighth round T.K.O. in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.