Gus Lesnevich

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Gus Lesnevich
Statistics
Rated at	Light heavyweight
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Nationality	American
Born	(1915-02-22)February 22, 1915 Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Died	February 28, 1964(1964-02-28) (aged 49)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	79
Wins	60
Wins by KO	23
Losses	14
Draws	5

Gustav George "Gus" Lesnevich (February 22, 1915 – February 28, 1964) was an American boxer. Lesnevich was born and raised in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.^[1]

Lesnevich turned pro in 1934 and in 1940 took on National Boxing Association World Light Heavyweight Title holder Billy Conn, but lost a decision. In 1941 he took on Anton Christoforidis, winning the title by decision. Later that year he defended the title twice against Tami Mauriello, winning both decisions. 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.

References

↑ via Associated Press. "Billy Conn Punches Out Decision Over Lesnevich: Pittsburgh Fighter Successfully Defends Light-heavyweight Title Through Superior Boxing Ability Before Small Crowd at Detroit", Hartford Courant, June 6, 1940. Accessed March 22, 2011. "Billy Conn, the smiling, dancing Irishman from Pittsburgh, successfully defended his world's light heavyweight boxing championship tonight by beating out a close 15-round decision over Gus Lesnevich, plodding challenger from Cliffside Park..."

External links

Professional boxing record for Gus Lesnevich from BoxRec

Achievements
Preceded by Anton Christoforidis	NBA World Light Heavyweight Champion May 22, 1941– July 26, 1948	Succeeded by Freddie Mills
		Succeeded by Freddie Mills
Preceded by Billy Conn Vacated	NYSAC Light Heavyweight Champion Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion August 26, 1941 – July 26, 1948
Awards
Preceded by Tony Zale	Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 1947	Succeeded by Ike Williams
Preceded by Tony Zale	Edward J. Neil Trophy 1947	Succeeded by Ike Williams

Authority control	VIAF: 154036346

Persondata
Name	Lesnevich, Gus
Alternative names
Short description	Boxer
Date of birth	February 22, 1915
Place of birth	Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Date of death	February 28, 1964
Place of death	Cliffside Park, New Jersey

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