All boxersJohn Lester Johnson
Boxing · Deceased39-29-6RECORD
23WINS BY KO / TKO
16WINS BY DECISION
74PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | John Leslie Johnson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 13 Aug 1893 |
| Died | 27 Mar 1968 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Suffolk, Virginia, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 182 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1912–1929 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Draw vs Jack Dempsey, 14 Jul 1916 |
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Background
John Lester Johnson was an American heavyweight and light heavyweight best known for his 1916 bout with future champion Jack Dempsey. After boxing he became a film actor, playing Bumbo in the 1933 Our Gang short The Kid From Borneo.
Fight history
1 fight on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | Jack Dempsey | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Jul 1916 |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).