Leavander W. Johnson - Atlantic City, NJ
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Bronze statue of Leavander Johnson, who was IBF and IBO Lightweight Boxing World Champion.
Waymark Code: WMYQZM
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2018
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Striking statue of Leavander Johnson, an Atlantic City native, who was the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization Lightweight (132 lbs)World Champion. He had a career record of 34 wins, 5 losses, 2 draws and 26 knockouts.
Tragically, he passed away in 2005 at age 36, following an unsuccessful title defence. He collapsed after the bout and was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma from which he failed to recover. He passed away 22 September 22, 2005.
The statue was unveiled 4 June, 2011 here in City Center Park. It is by renowned sculptor Brian Hanlon. The life-size bronze is affixed to a plinth of polished dark stone. The inscription reads:
LEAVANDER W. JOHNSON
1969 - 2005
34 Wins 5 Losses 2 Draws 26 KOs
An Atlantic City Native
Who became the IBF and IBO
Light Heavyweight World Champion
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