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BOXNEWS Fight Leavander Johnson L TKO 11 (12) Jesus Chavez

Fight Leavander Johnson L TKO 11 (12) Jesus Chavez

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Leavander Johnson, left, takes a right from Jesus Chavez during the 8th round of their IBF lightweight title bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005. Johnson died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, from injuries sustained during t
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Boxers USA Leavander Johnson [34-4-2, 26]
Mexico Jesus Chavez [41-3-0, 28]
Weight division Lightweight (135 lbs)
Title IBF Title,
Date 17 September 2005, Sat
Location USA USA, Las Vegas, MGM Grand
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Boxer dies from brain injury sustained in title fight 23 Sep 2005 16:21

Boxer 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 ...
Mosley, Barrera win, Johnson suffers brain injury 19 Sep 2005 13:28

Mosley, 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 ...