INFO

Nickname: N/A

Height: 5'8"

Reach: 69"

Stance: Orthodox

Weight: 130 lbs. (Super Featherweight)

Date of Birth: April 6, 2005

Birthplace: Caguas, Puerto Rico

Current Residence: Caguas, Puerto Rico

Amateur Record: (91 Wins- 4 Loses)

Pro Record: (4-0, 3 KOs)

Favorite fighter of the past: Felix Trinidad

Favorite current fighter: Terence Crawford

Age started boxing: 6

Hobbies outside of the ring: Spending time with his family

Favorite punch: Jab

Greatest attribute: Ring IQ and technical skills

Ultimate Goal: To become a World Champion

ABOUT CARLOS

Carlos De León is a native of Puerto Rico, and began his boxing journey at the Juan Popo Guzmán Gym in Cupey Alto under the guidance of the late Juan Gómez and his father, Carlos De León Sr. His exceptional talent soon led him to the Cheo Aponte Torres Gym in Caguas, where he has continued to hone his skills under his father’s mentorship and other esteemed coaches.

As a youth boxer, Carlos became a national champion in both categories, securing his spot on the Puerto Rico National Team. At just 18 years old, he claimed the Puerto Rico Elite National Championship title in the 60kg (132 lbs) category, solidifying his dominance in the sport.

On the international stage, Carlos has an impressive résumé, including:

• Four-time Champion of the Sugar Bert Boxing Tournament (USA): Awarded the WBC Belt in 2019 as the best boxer among over 400 competitors.

• Puerto Viejo Gold Belt Champion (Ecuador)

• Roman Cup Top Champion (Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic)

• 2022 BOXAM Youth Tournament Champion (Spain)

• 2022 Puerto Rico International Youth Champion

• 2022 Youth World Cup Quarterfinalist (Spain)

• 2023 Sub-BOXAM Youth Tournament Champion (Spain)

• 2023 Puerto Rico Youth International Champion

• 2023 Continental Champion (Cali, Colombia)

BUSY 2024

De Leon went 3-0 in 2024, as he defeated Jose Guevara in the undercard of Matchroom Boxing’s Paro vs. Hitchens event, as well as dominating Levale Whittington at ‘Most Valuable Prospects 9’ in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The bout (seen below) featured incredible exchanges, with De Leon showing his punching power, savvy ring IQ, and relentless counter-punching.