Carlos De León
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Carlos De León, also known as "Sugar" De Leon, (May 3, 1959 – January 1, 2020) was a Puerto Rican boxer who made history by becoming the first cruiserweight to win the world title twice. Subsequently, he kept breaking his own record for the most times as cruiserweight champion by regaining the title on two further occasions.
Career
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". De León, a native of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, first won a world title when he faced the WBC world champion Marvin Camel on November 25, 1980, replacing David Pearce the Great Britain boxer on the undercard of Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Durán's second fight in New Orleans. De León outpointed Camel over fifteen rounds. In a rematch later, De León knocked out Camel in eight rounds. When his countryman Ossie Ocasio won the WBA world title, De León and Ocasio became the second pair of Puerto Ricans to share world titles in the same division at the same time; Alfredo Escalera and Samuel Serrano had achieved the feat in the 1970s in the junior lightweight division.
Taking loss
De León lost his title in a shocking upset to former Gerry Cooney victim S. T. Gordon by a knockout in round two in Cleveland in 1982, and won a comeback fight versus former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks by a knockout in round six in 1983. After that, he and Gordon boxed a rematch in Las Vegas, and De León dropped Gordon once in the first round and once in the twelfth, en route to a unanimous decision win in a history-making bout: De León had now become the first boxer to win the world cruiserweight title twice.
Champion again
He defended his title against Yaqui López by a knockout in four at San Jose, California, and with decisions over Anthony Davis and Bashiru Ali. The Davis bout took place in Las Vegas and the fight with Ali was in Oakland, California. De León next lost his title in Las Vegas to Alfonzo Ratliff in a decision. Ratliff was in turn beaten by Bernard Benton, who defended against De León on March 22, 1986, once again in Las Vegas. De León joined the likes of Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali in becoming one of the few boxers ever to win one division's world championship at least three times, defeating Benton by decision.
Once more
He made a couple of defenses in Italy and then in 1988, he defended the title against Uruguayan José María Flores Burlón in Atlantic City, New Jersey, winning by twelve rounds in a unanimous decision but then he lost his titles in a unification bout with WBA and IBF world champion Evander Holyfield, by technical knockout in the eighth round, also in Las Vegas. But Holyfield soon left the division to pursue the world heavyweight championship, and De León was left with an open door to break his own record and win the title for a record fourth time. He went to London, where he beat the WBC's number two ranked contender, Sammy Reeson, by a knockout in the ninth round, breaking his own record and was crowned world cruiserweight champion once again.
Holding on
Carlos held on to the title for two years until finally losing it to Massimiliano Duran in Italy in an eleventh-round disqualification. He gained the title by his aforementioned win over Sammy Reeson. He made a defense by drawing with Johnny Nelson before the loss to Massimilano Duran mentioned earlier.
After boxing
During the 1990s, De León ran afoul of the law a number of times, once while he was carrying a rifle. He worked on helping the professional boxing career of his son, prospect Carlos de León Jr.
He died on January 1, 2020, due to a cardiac arrest.[1] He was 60.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 62 | Loss | 53–8–1 | Brian Nielsen | TKO | 3 (8) | Nov 24, 1995 | Randers, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 61 | Loss | 53–7–1 | Corrie Sanders | TKO | 1 (10), 0:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 13, 1994 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 60 | Win | 53–6–1 | Bobby Arthurs | MD | 10 | Feb 17, 1994 | Joliet, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 59 | Win | 52–6–1 | Brian Morgan | PTS | 8 | Jan 14, 1994 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 58 | Win | 51–6–1 | Jordan Keepers | TKO | 5 (?) | Nov 5, 1993 | Gary, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 57 | Win | 50–6–1 | Andre Crowder | KO | 1 (8) | Jun 19, 1993 | Davenport, Iowa, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Win | 49–6–1 | Joey Christjohn | PTS | 6 | May 15, 1993 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 55 | Win | 48–6–1 | James Wilder | UD | 10 | Mar 13, 1993 | Aurora, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 47–6–1 | Rocky Bentley | UD | 10 | Jan 22, 1993 | Countryside, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Win | 46–6–1 | Bruce Johnson | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 27, 1992 | Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 52 | Loss | 45–6–1 | Massimiliano Duran | DQ | 11 (12) | Jul 27, 1990 | Capo d'Orlando, Sicilia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBC cruiserweight title; DeLeon disqualified for hitting after the bellScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 51 | Template:DrawDraw | 45–5–1 | Johnny Nelson | SD | 12 | Jan 27, 1990 | City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 50 | Win | 45–5 | Sammy Reeson | TKO | 9 (12), 2:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 17, 1989 | London Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 49 | Loss | 44–5 | Evander Holyfield | TKO | 8 (12), 1:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 9, 1988 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBC cruiserweight title; For WBA and IBF cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 48 | Win | 44–4 | Jose Maria Flores Burlon | UD | 12 | Jan 22, 1988 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 47 | Win | 43–4 | Larry Phelps | KO | 1 (10), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 1, 1987 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 42–4 | Angelo Rottoli | TKO | 5 (12) | Feb 21, 1987 | Bergamo, Lombardia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 45 | Win | 41–4 | Michael Greer | TKO | 8 (12), 1:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 10, 1986 | Giardini Naxos, Sicilia, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 40–4 | Bernard Benton | MD | 12 | Mar 22, 1986 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 43 | Loss | 39–4 | Alfonzo Ratliff | SD | 12 | Jun 6, 1985 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 42 | Win | 39–3 | Dorcey Gaymon | TKO | 9 (10) | Jan 12, 1985 | Oranjestad, ArubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 38–3 | Bash Ali | UD | 12 | Jun 2, 1984 | Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 40 | Win | 37–3 | Anthony Davis | UD | 12 | Mar 9, 1984 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 39 | Win | 36–3 | Yaqui Lopez | TKO | 4 (12), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 21, 1983 | San Jose, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 35–3 | S.T. Gordon | UD | 12 | Jul 17, 1983 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 34–3 | Leon Spinks | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 6, 1983 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 36 | Win | 33–3 | Ivy Brown | PTS | 10 | Nov 26, 1982 | Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Loss | 32–3 | S.T. Gordon | TKO | 2 (15), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 27, 1982 | Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Marvin Camel | TKO | 8 (15) | Feb 24, 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Greg Payne | TKO | 3 (10), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 12, 1981 | Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Marvin Camel | MD | 15 | Nov 25, 1980 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Mario Rosa | PTS | 8 | Jun 28, 1980 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Waldemar Paulino | KO | 1 (12), 0:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 25, 1980 | Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Christy Elliott | TKO | 4 (12), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 25, 1979 | Miami Beach, Florida, U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Willie McIntyre | TKO | 1 (10) | Aug 25, 1979 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Manny Freitas | TKO | 1 (?), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 8, 1979 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | Bonifacio Avila | TKO | 2 (10), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 27, 1979 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 23–2 | Wendell Joseph | PTS | 10 | Nov 18, 1978 | Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Rennie Pinder | TKO | 3 (10) | Sep 26, 1978 | Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Roy Harry | KO | 1 (10), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 8, 1978 | Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Tyrone Freeman | TKO | 3 (10), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 8, 1978 | Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Jesse Lara | TKO | 2 (?), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 25, 1978 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | Ray Bryant | TKO | 5 (10) | Jan 28, 1978 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Eddie Davis | TKO | 5 (10) | Nov 8, 1977 | Orlando, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Battling Douglas | TKO | 5 (10), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 14, 1977 | Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Loss | 15–2 | Ray Hammond | PTS | 8 | Sep 10, 1977 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Mustapha Ali | UD | 10 | Jul 29, 1977 | Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Eddie Davis | TKO | 3 (?) | Jun 25, 1977 | Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Antonio Colon | TKO | 6 (?) | Feb 12, 1977 | Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Carlos Soto | PTS | 8 | Oct 11, 1976 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Astor Agosto | PTS | 8 | Aug 16, 1976 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Dario de Jesus | PTS | 8 | Jul 19, 1976 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Carlos Soto | PTS | 8 | Apr 5, 1976 | San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Roberto Colon | PTS | 4 | Feb 15, 1976 | Ponce, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Larry Adkins | PTS | 8 | Sep 15, 1975 | Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and TobagoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | James Jackson | TKO | 3 (?) | Nov 11, 1975 | Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and TobagoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Cubby Jackson | TKO | 4 (?) | May 17, 1975 | Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Kid Gavilan | TKO | 6 (?) | Apr 5, 1975 | Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Tripodi Guadalupe | TKO | 5 (?) | Mar 17, 1975 | Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Vernon Laws | TKO | 3 (?) | Nov 2, 1974 | Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jesse Torres | TKO | 2 (?) | Oct 19, 1974 | Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Roy Harris | TKO | 4 (?) | Aug 3, 1974 | Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
See also
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- List of cruiserweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of Puerto Rican boxing world champions
- List of Puerto Ricans
References
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