Acting
'Jesse' James Leija
Born
1966-07-08 (60)
Place of birth
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
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.
Known for
7.0TNA iMPACT offers a unique style of wrestling that features a blend of the traditional with high-flying athleticism and cutting edge action. TNA's roster includes the biggest names in wrestling today, and the hottest new stars in the sport.
TNA iMPACT!
2004
NRMuch 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.
Pernell Whitaker vs. Julio César Chávez
1993