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Gustav George Lesnevich (February 22, 1915 – February 28, 1964) was an American boxer who held the World Light Heavyweight Championship. Boxing career. Lesnevich was born and raised in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. [1] . He turned pro in 1934 and in 1939 took on World Light Heavyweight champion Billy Conn, but lost a decision.
New York Times Lesnevich was down for no-count in round four. The official scorecards, all in favor of Pastor, were 8-1-1, 7-3, and 5-4-1. Official scoring: 9-4-2; 9-5-1; 10-2-3. Marshall was down twice in the 4th. Delaney was knocked down in the 10th round. Sears was knocked down in the 1st, 2nd, and 6th rounds.
CLIFFSIDE PARK, N. J., Feb. 28 (AP)—Gus Lesnevich, former light‐heavyweight boxing champion of the world, collapsed and died of a heart attack in his doctor's office tonight. He was 49 years...
23 de ago. de 2015 · 2.79K subscribers. 63. 11K views 8 years ago. In one of the most savage encounters in light-heavyweight title fight history, veteran champion Gus Lesnevich finally puts away upstart challenger...
12 de mar. de 2022 · Gus Lesnevich Documentary - The Russian Lion - YouTube. Rich the Fight Historian. 64.7K subscribers. Subscribed. 680. 24K views 1 year ago. A look back at Gus Lesnevich, a blood and guts...
9 de feb. de 2023 · 26. 1.1K views 1 year ago #WorldWarIIBoxing #RoyalAirForce #LenHarvey. In one of the most savage encounters in light-heavyweight title fight history, veteran champion Gus Lesnevich finally puts...
15 de dic. de 2017 · Died: 1964-02-28 (Age:49) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 175cm. Referee: Record. Pro Boxer: Record. Gus Lesnevich Gallery. 1947 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year. Lesnevich served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 to 1945. 1934 won the Intercity Golden Gloves at middleweight (2nd Div.) vs. Fred Caserio.
