J'Leon Love

J'Leon Love
Statistics
Real name J'Leon Love
Rated at Super Middleweight (168 lb)
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Nationality American
Born September 25, 1987
Inkster, Michigan, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 19
Wins 18
Wins by KO 10
Losses 1
Draws 0
No contests

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J'Leon Love (born September 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division where he is the current WBA International Super Middleweight Champion. He is managed by Al Haymon and made his first appearance on April 16, 2011 at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket. His agent is J. R. Rickert of New York. He is trained by Angel Carabello, Nelson Figeuroa, Rodney Christler and strength and conditioning trainer and cutman Bob Ware Jr. Love trains out of the Mayweather Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2]

Amateur career

After his father turned him onto boxing,[3] Love had an amateur career record of 115-5. He has represented the USA team in many international tournaments, including the 2008 Olympics. His opponents have included Shawn Porter, Dennis Douglin.[4]

Professional career

On January 29, 2010 Love made his professional debut by knocking out Vince Burkhalter in the first round of a four-round middleweight bout. Love knocked Burkhalter down twice before the referee reached the count of 10 at 1:33.[5]

On September 8, 2012 Love fought Ramon Valenzuela in the opening bout of Showtime Championship Boxing.[6] Love won by disqualification in the eighth round.

On May 4, 2013 Love fought Gabriel Rosado on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Robert Guerrero. Prior to the fight, Love came two hours late to the weigh-in, and at the weigh-in he was 1.5 lbs over the weight limit. He took an extra hour to make the weight and was fined $100 as a result. The fight was very close, and although Love won by split decision, the majority of viewers thought that Rosado actually won the fight. The judges' score cards read 95-94 97-92 for Love and 95-94 for Rosado.[7]

After the fight, Love tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic used by athletes to cut weight. The drug is banned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Because of the failed drug test, the decision was overturned from a split decision win for Love to a no contest.[8]

On August 30, 2014, Love faced fringe contender Rogelio Medina. Medina had recently been stopped by fellow Money Team super middleweight contender Badou Jack, and was not viewed as a threat. However in the third round, Medina suddenly landed a vicious left hook that momentarily separated Love from his senses and dropped him. Love attempted to rise, his right leg twitching violently, but was unable to and the referee stopped the match.

Professional boxing record

19 Wins (10 Knockouts, 8 decisions, 1 disqualification), 1 Loss (1 knockouts, 0 decisions), 0 Draws, 1 No Decision[1]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19-1United States Scott Sigmon UD 8(8) 2015-03-28 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18-1Mexico Rogelio Medina KO 3(10), 0:39 2014-08-30 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18-0Mexico Marco Antonio Periban UD 10 2014-05-03 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Won Vacant WBA International Super Middleweight Title
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17-0United States Vladine Biosse TKO 10 (10), 0:45 2014-02-28 United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16-0United States Lajuan Simon KO 6 (10), 2:48 2013-12-06 United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington
NC – United States Gabriel Rosado NC 10 2013-05-04 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada J'leon Love tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide, given 7 month suspension, $10K fine
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–0United States Derrick Findley UD 10 2013-02-23 United States Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–0United States Tyrone Selders TKO 6 (8), 2:39 2012-11-03 United States Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, Humble, Texas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–0United States Ramon Valenzuela, Jr. DQ 8 (10), 0:37 2012-09-08 United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–0Dominican Republic Joseph de los Santos UD 8 2012-07-14 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–0United States Ibahiem King KO 3 (8), 0:38 2012-04-20 United States Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0Haiti Elie Augustama UD 6 2012-01-06 United States Mallory Square, Key West, Florida
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0United States Eddie Hunter UD 6 2011-10-01 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0United States Guy Packer KO 1 (4), 2:29 2011-07-02 United States Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0United States Lamar Harris UD 4 2011-06-04 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0Guyana JC Peterson TKO 2 (4), 2:13 2011-04-16 United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0United States Fernando Calleros UD 4 2010-05-22 United States Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0United States Jeremy Marts TKO 1 (4), 1:29 2010-05-01 United States Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City, Iowa
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0United States Bryan Smith KO 2 (4), 2:29 2010-03-25 United States Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0United States Jeremy Marts TKO 1 (4), 0:47 2010-05-01 United States James Brown Arena, Augusta, Georgia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0United States Vince Burkhalter KO 1 (4), 1:33 2010-01-29 United States Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut Professional debut.

Titles in boxing

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Modeling

Love also has a profession in modeling. He has had the opportunity to model with English supermodel Kate Moss in early 2007.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "J'Leon Love's Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  2. ↑ "J’Leon Love, Future Middleweight Threat". Boxing Insider. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  3. ↑ "J'Leon Love: A Wolverine on a Mission". ResSports.com. July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Magno, Paul (5 October 2010). "Prospect Speaks Out: Exclusive Interview with J’Leon Love". Boxing Tribune.
  5. ↑ {{cite web url=http://www.maxboxing.com/news/max-boxing-news/manfredo-wins-big-in-middleweight-return|title=Manfredo Wins Big in Middleweight Return |work=Max Boxing |accessdate=September 10, 2011}}
  6. ↑ Love-Valenzuela elevated to co-main event - ESPN
  7. ↑ - ESPN
  8. ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/jleon-love-fails-drug-test-team-rosado-respond--65559

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