Jesse James Leija losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Jesse James Leija has compiled a 47-7-2 (19) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. He has seven losses, six of them in title fights.
7. Jesse James Leija loses to Arturo Gatti via KO
On January 29, 2005 Jesse James Leija fought Arturo Gatti for the WBC super lightweight title. Leija was 38 years old with a record of 47-6-2, and Gatti was 32 with a record of 38-6. Both Leija and Gatti were on a 4-fight winning streak. Gatti stopped Leija via KO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Jesse James Leija loses to Kostya Tszyu via KO
On January 19, 2003 Jesse James Leija fought Kostya Tszyu for the undisputed super lightweight title. Leija was 36 years old with a record of 43-5-2, and Tszyu was 33 with a record of 29-1. Leija was coming off a win and Tszyu was on a 11-fight winning streak. Tszyu stopped Leija via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Jesse James Leija loses to Juan Lazcano via split decision
On August 5, 2000 Jesse James Leija faced Juan Lazcano in a lightweight bout. Leija was 34 years old with a record of 40-4-2, and Lazcano was 25 with a record of 23-2-1. Leija was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lazcano was on a 9-fight winning streak. Leija lost via split decision. Went the distance with Lazcano.
4. Jesse James Leija loses to Shane Mosley via KO
On November 14, 1998 Jesse James Leija fought Shane Mosley for the IBF lightweight title. Leija was 32 years old with a record of 37-3-2, and Mosley was 27 with a record of 29-0. Leija was on a 7-fight winning streak and Mosley was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Leija via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Jesse James Leija loses to Azumah Nelson in their 3rd fight via KO
On June 1, 1996 Jesse James Leija fought Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. It was their third meeting. Leija was 29 years old with a record of 30-2-2, and Nelson was 37 with a record of 37-3-2. Leija was coming off a loss, while Nelson was coming off a win. Nelson stopped Leija via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Jesse James Leija loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On December 15, 1995 Jesse James Leija fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBO lightweight title. Leija was 29 years old with a record of 30-1-2, and Hoya was 22 with a record of 19-0. Leija was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Leija via retirement in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Jesse James Leija loses to Gabriel Ruelas via unanimous decision
On September 17, 1994 Jesse James Leija defended his WBC super featherweight title against Gabriel Ruelas. Leija was 28 years old with a record of 28-0-2, and Ruelas was 24 with a record of 38-2. Leija was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Ruelas was on a 5-fight winning streak. Leija lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Ruelas.