John Baldwin (boxer)
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Silver | 1968 Mexico City | Light Middleweight |
John Lee Baldwin (born August 26, 1949 in Houston, Texas) is an American boxer who competed in the Light Middleweight (71 kg) category. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1968.
[edit] Pro career
Known as "The Mad" Baldwin, he turned pro in 1970 and lost a decision to Marvin Hagler in 1975. In 1977 he took on Rocky Mosley Jr in the U.S. Championship Tournament, but lost via KO. In 1978 he lost a decision to Marvin Johnson, and retired a year later.