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Leavander Johnson
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| Record | 34 (26 ko's) + 5 + 2 = 41 |
| Weight division | Lightweight (135 lbs) |
| Positions in ratings | 7 - IBF Lightweight (September 2005) |
| Nationality |  USA |
| Lives & trains | USA, Atlantic City |
| Born | USA, |
| Profdebut | 14 Feb 1989 |
| Birthday | 24 Dec 1969 |
| _DIED_DATE | 22 Sep 2005 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxrec ID | 005639 |
Biography
Leavander Johnson former world lightweight champion died in hospital on September 22, 2005 five days after suffering brain damage in a title bout in Las Vegas. The 35-year-old American collapsed while heading to his dressing room after he was stopped in the 11th round of a failed IBF lightweight title defence against Mexico's Jesus Chavez on September 17, 2005
Records list
| # | Date | Opponent | Record | Location | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 17.09.2005 |  Jesus Chavez | USA, Las Vegas | L TKO 11 (12) | more... | |
| 1 | 17.06.2005 |  Stefano Zoff |  Italy, Milano | W TKO 7 (12) | more... |
News: Leavander Johnson
23 Sep 2005 16:21Boxer dies from brain injury sustained in title fight
Leavander Johnson chased riches and glory in the ring for the better part of 16 years. He had to travel to Italy to become a champion, but finally had a belt around his waist and hope for his boxing future.
It all fell apart in less than an hour inside a hotel arena on the glittering Las Vegas Strip. First, Johnson lost his lightweight title. Then, he lost his life.
The 35-year-old died Thursday at a local hospital, five days after he was rushed read more ...
19 Sep 2005 13:28Mosley, Barrera win, Johnson suffers brain injury
Shane Mosley was anything but sweet. He was a winner, though, with his sights set on bigger things.
Mosley won his second straight fight since moving back down to welterweight Saturday night, beating Jose Luiz Cruz on a unanimous decision.
The fight was held just after a bout at the MGM Grand hotel-casino in which IBF lightweight champion Leavander Johnson suffered a brain injury and underwent surgery at a local hospital to relieve read more ...
18 Jun 2005 14:10Leavander Johnson claims vacant title in Italy
American Leavander Johnson won the battle of the veterans against Stefano Zoff Friday night (June 17) to claim the vacant IBF lightweight title in Palalido, Milano, Italy.
The 35 year-old Johnson stopped his Italian co challenger in the seventh round. Johnson improves to 34-4-2-(25). Zoff, who is a former WBA lightweight champ, falls to 43-10-2-(17). At the age of 39, Zoff may also decide to now... read more ...
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