Sports
LAFC and Leon will meet in the return leg of the two-game playoff Feb. 27 at Banc of California Stadium. The winner, determined on aggregate goals, will advance to next month’s tournament quarterfinals.
Feb. 18, 2020
Carlos De Leon of Puerto Rico retained his World Boxing Council light-heavyweight title, stopping former stablemate Angelo Rottoli of Italy in the fifth round at Bergamo, Italy.
Feb. 22, 1987
Evander Holyfield and Carlos DeLeon will fight for the undisputed cruiserweight championship April 9 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, promoter Dan Duva announced in New York.
Feb. 24, 1988
Carlos de Leon of Puerto Rico won the World Boxing Council’s cruiserweight title for the fourth time, stopping Sammy Reeson of Britain at 2 minutes 4 seconds of the ninth round in London.
May 18, 1989
Soccer
Carlos Vela was a non-factor in LAFC’s Champions League loss to León, and it could mark the beginning of the end for the franchise icon in Los Angeles.
June 4, 2023
LAFC lost to Leon in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final, but Carlos Vela and coach Steve Cherundolo are confident the team will win.
June 3, 2023
Carlos DeLeon of Puerto Rico retained his World Boxing Council cruiserweight title Sunday night on a technical knockout in the eighth round over American Michael Greer.
Aug. 11, 1986
Entertainment & Arts
Madonna is her mother. Timothée Chalamet was her first boyfriend. Lourdes Leon, a.k.a. Lola, talked to Vanity Fair about growing up famous.
April 22, 2021
Movies
American Cinematheque serves up spaghetti westerns
July 25, 2012
Massimiliano Duran won the World Boxing Council light-heavyweight title from Carlos De Leon after the champion was disqualified for hitting after the bell at the end of the 11th round in Capo D’Orlando, Italy.
July 28, 1990