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Gus Lesnevich

Gustav George Lesnevich (February 22, 1915 – February 28, 1964) was an American boxer who held the World Light Heavyweight Championship.

Gus Lesnevich
Born(1915-02-22)February 22, 1915
Cliffside Park, New Jersey
DiedFebruary 28, 1964(1964-02-28) (aged 49)
Nationality (legal)American
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
ReachGustav George Lesnevich
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights80
Wins61
Wins by KO23
Losses14
Draws5

Boxing career

Lesnevich was born and raised in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.[1] He turned pro in 1934 and in 1939 took on World Light Heavyweight champion Billy Conn, but lost a decision. In 1941 he took on Anton Christoforidis, winning the NBA light heavyweight title by decision. Later that year he defended the title twice against Tami Mauriello, winning both decisions to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.[2] In 1948 he lost a decision to Freddie Mills along with his title recognition. In 1949 he took on Ezzard Charles, but was TKO'd in the 7th, and retired after the bout.

In addition to his various accolades, Lesnevich was named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1947.

Lesnevich served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 to 1945.

Professional boxing record

80 fights61 wins14 losses
By knockout235
By decision389
Draws5
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound(s)DateLocationNotes
80Loss61–14–5Ezzard CharlesRTD7 (15)Aug 10, 1949Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.For NBA heavyweight title
79Loss61–13–5Joey MaximUD15May 23, 1949Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.For vacant NBA American light heavyweight title
78Win61–12–5Eldridge EatmanKO1 (10)Mar 3, 1949Mosque Theater, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
77Loss60–12–5Freddie MillsPTS15Jul 26, 1948White City Stadium, White City, London, EnglandLost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
76Win60–11–5Billy FoxKO1 (15)Mar 5, 1948Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
75Win59–11–5Tami MaurielloTKO7 (10)Oct 31, 1947Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win58–11–5Tami MaurielloUD10Jul 30, 1947Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
73Win57–11–5Melio BettinaKO1 (10)May 23, 1947Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
72Win56–11–5Billy FoxTKO10 (15)Feb 28, 1947Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
71Loss55–11–5Bruce WoodcockKO8 (10)Sep 17, 1946Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
70Win55–10–5Freddie MillsTKO10 (15)May 14, 1946Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, EnglandRetained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
69Loss54–10–5Lee OmaTKO5 (10)Feb 22, 1946Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
68Win54–9–5Joe KahutKO1 (10)Jan 11, 1946Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
67Loss53–9–5Jimmy BivinsUD10Mar 11, 1942Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
66Loss53–8–5Bob PastorSD15Jan 30, 1942Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
65Win53–7–5Tami MaurielloSD15Nov 14, 1941Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
64Win52–7–5Tami MaurielloSD15Aug 26, 1941Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NBA light heavyweight title;
Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
63Win51–7–5Anton ChristoforidisUD15May 22, 1941Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NBA light heavyweight title
62Win50–7–5Nathan MannUD10Feb 27, 1941Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
61Win49–7–5Jack MarshallKO4 (10)Dec 16, 1940Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
60Loss48–7–5Al DelaneyPTS10Nov 23, 1940Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59Win48–6–5Henry CooperRTD4 (10)Sep 5, 1940Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S.
58Win47–6–5Wally SearsPTS10Jul 22, 1940Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S.
57Loss46–6–5Billy ConnUD15Jun 5, 1940Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
56Win46–5–5Dave ClarkUD10Jan 1, 1940Fair Grounds Coliseum, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
55Loss45–5–5Billy ConnUD15Nov 17, 1939Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
54Win45–4–5Dave ClarkKO1 (10)Jun 22, 1939Velodrome, Nutley, New Jersey, U.S.
53Win44–4–5Larry LanePTS10May 15, 1939Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
52Win43–4–5Bob OlinPTS12Feb 2, 1939Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51Win42–4–5Alabama KidRTD9 (12)Jan 13, 1939Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
50Win41–4–5Ambrose PalmerPTS12Dec 8, 1938Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
49Loss40–4–5Ron RichardsPTS15Oct 27, 1938Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48Win40–3–5Stanley HasratoKO1 (10)Jun 16, 1938Miller Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
47Win39–3–5Buddy RyanPTS10Jun 1, 1938Miller Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
46Win38–3–5Lou BrouillardPTS10Mar 23, 1938Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
45Win37–3–5Jack KirklandKO1 (10)Feb 24, 1938Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
44Win36–3–5Ben BrownUD10Feb 8, 1938Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
43Draw35–3–5Joey ParksPTS10Jan 7, 1938Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
42Win35–3–4Herbie KatzPTS8Nov 19, 1937Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Draw34–3–4Allen MatthewsMD10Oct 5, 1937Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
40Win34–3–3Alabama KidPTS10Sep 3, 1937Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
39Win33–3–3Atilio SabatinoPTS10Aug 24, 1937Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
38Win32–3–3Young StuhleyPTS10Jun 22, 1937Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
37Win31–3–3Johnny RomeroKO7 (10)May 14, 1937Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
36Loss30–3–3Young Corbett IIITKO5 (10)Mar 12, 1937Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
35Win30–2–3Tony CelliPTS8Feb 20, 1937Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Loss29–2–3Freddie SteeleTKO2 (10)Nov 17, 1936Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
33Win29–1–3Young StuhleyKO9 (10)Nov 4, 1936Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
32Draw28–1–3Marty SimmonsPTS10Oct 23, 1936Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
31Win28–1–2Carmen BarthPTS10Oct 9, 1936Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
30Win27–1–2Ray ActisPTS10Aug 21, 1936Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
29Win26–1–2Louie RogersTKO1 (6)Jun 19, 1936Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
28Win25–1–2Johnny SikesTKO1 (6)May 29, 1936Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
27Win24–1–2Sammy ChristianPTS4May 19, 1936Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
26Win23–1–2Frankie CarisPTS10Apr 13, 1936Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
25Draw22–1–2Frankie CarisPTS10Mar 16, 1936Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
24Win22–1–1Billy HoodPTS8Mar 11, 1936Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
23Win21–1–1Eddie WhalenTKO5 (10)Feb 4, 1936Braddock Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win20–1–1Butch LynchPTS10Dec 17, 1935Braddock Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Frank LoBiancoPTS8Dec 14, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win18–1–1Tony CelliPTS8May 25, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Tom ChesterPTS8May 4, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win16–1–1Jimmy VarrelliPTS8Apr 13, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Draw15–1–1John AnderssonPTS6Mar 22, 1935Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win15–1John AnderssonPTS8Mar 2, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win14–1Jackie AldarePTS8Feb 2, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win13–1Bucky LawlessKO2 (8)Jan 12, 1935Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win12–1Jackie AldarePTS8Dec 29, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win11–1Stanley WillardsonPTS6Dec 8, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Loss10–1Jackie AldareSD6Nov 24, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0Tom ChesterPTS6Nov 3, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0Mark HoughPTS6Oct 13, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0Charley WeisePTS6Sep 22, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0Nicky WilliamsPTS6Sep 13, 1934Teterboro Airdrome, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Frankie CalTKO2 (6)Jul 23, 1934Oakland Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Roy FriscoPTS6Jun 16, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Willie KlinePTS6Jun 9, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Jimmy CalabreseKO1 (6)May 29, 1934Kennel Track, Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Sid CohenTKO3 (6)May 19, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Justin HoffmanTKO2 (6)May 5, 1934Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

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Achievements
Preceded by NBA Light Heavyweight Champion
May 22, 1941– July 26, 1948		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Billy Conn
Vacated
 NYSAC Light Heavyweight Champion
August 26, 1941 – July 26, 1948
World Light Heavyweight Champion
August 26, 1941 – July 26, 1948
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