Here is a list of Leija's best fights. For a list of Leija's losses, refer to "Jesse James Leija Losses".
On May 7, 1994 Jesse James Leija fought Azumah Nelson in a super-featherweight world-title fight for Nelson's WBC title. Leija was 27 years old and with a record of 28-0-2 (13), and Nelson was 35 years old and with a record of 36-2-2 (25). Leija won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision and is crowned the new super-featherweight world champion.
On July 11, 1998 Jesse James Leija faced off against Azumah Nelson in a lightweight bout at age 32. He was coming in with a record of 37-3-2 (15), and Nelson was 39 years old and with a record of 38-4-2 (27). Leija won the fight via 12-round unanimous decision.
On May 2, 1995 Jesse James Leija faced off against Jeff Mayweather at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 29-1-2 (13), and Mayweather was 30 years old and with a record of 29-6-4 (10). Leija won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On November 11, 2000 Jesse James Leija faced off against Ivan Robinson at age 34. He was coming in with a record of 41-5-2 (16), and Robinson was 29 years old and with a record of 29-4-1 (11). Leija won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
