Leroy Estrada (born June 16, 1994) is a Panamanian

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who challenged for the

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mini-flyweight title in 2018.

Professional career

Estrada made his pro debut on September 23, 2010. Estrada was first ranked by a sanctioning body in August 2013, entering the

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's rankings as the #15 mini-flyweight contender, with a 9-1 pro record. In May 2017, Estrada faced

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on a WBC title eliminator, with the winner becoming the

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Wanheng Menayothin Chayaphon Moonsri ( th, ชยพล มูลศรี; formerly: ''Saengsuree Moonsri''; แสงสุรีย์ มูลศรี; born 27 October 1985), known as Wanheng Menayothin (วันเฮง มีนะโยธิน) or Wanh ...

. Estrada outboxed Juárez and survived a knockdown to win by

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. Estrada faced Wanheng Menayothin on May 2, 2018. He proved to be no match for the champion, who battered him and dropped him five times before knocking him out with a right uppercut in round 5. With the win, Wanheng tied

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's 50–0 record.

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* 1994 births Panamanian male boxers Living people Mini-flyweight boxers 20th-century Panamanian people 21st-century Panamanian people {{Panama-boxing-bio-stub