Léodegario “Leo” Santa Cruz, born on August 10, 1988, in Michoacán, Mexico, is a Mexican professional boxer known for his versatility and relentless fighting style. A four-weight world champion, he claimed the IBF bantamweight title in 2012, the WBC super bantamweight title in 2013, the WBA (Super) featherweight title twice between 2015 and 2022, and the WBA (Super) super featherweight title in 2019. Known for his exceptional work rate and high-volume punching, Santa Cruz has built a reputation as one of boxing’s most dynamic and exciting fighters, with a career that has seen him compete at the highest levels across multiple divisions.
Full Name: Léodegario Santa Cruz
Nickname: Leo Santa Cruz
Date of Birth: August 10, 1988
Place of Birth: Michoacán, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Reach: 67 inches (170 cm)
Weight Class: Competes in multiple weight classes, including bantamweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, and super featherweight
Turned Professional: 2006
Achievements: A four-weight world champion, having held titles in the IBF bantamweight, WBC super bantamweight, WBA featherweight, and WBA super featherweight divisions
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | Gervonta Davis | Loss | TKO (6th) |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Miguel Flores | Win | UD (12) |
| Aug 29, 2020 | Jermell Charlo | Win | SD (12) |
| Feb 16, 2019 | Francisco Vargas | Win | KO (11th) |
| Dec 30, 2017 | Chris Avalos | Win | UD (12) |
| Mar 5, 2016 | Jesus Rojas | Win | KO (9th) |
| Dec 14, 2013 | Victor Terrazas | Win | UD (12) |
| Feb 23, 2013 | Abner Mares | Win | SD (12) |
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