'Jesse' James Leija

'Jesse' James Leija

Birth : 1966-07-08, San Antonio, Texas, USA

History

James Leija (born July 8, 1966), known professionally as Jesse James Leija, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2005. He held the WBC super featherweight title in 1994, and challenged twice each for world titles at lightweight and light welterweight. When he turned professional he took the name "Jesse James" in honor of his father, Jesse Leija, who trained him.

Profile

'Jesse' James Leija

Movies

Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez
Self
Much anticipated fight between Mexican Legend Chávez and Olympic gold medalist & reigning WBC Welterweight champion Pernell Whitaker. Also, WBC Super Featherweight Championship: Azumah Nelson vs. 'Jesse' James Leija, and WBC Super Welterweight Championship: Terry Norris vs. Joe Gatti.