All boxersRex Layne
“Lewiston Larruper”
Boxing · Deceased50-17-3RECORD
34WINS BY KO / TKO
16WINS BY DECISION
70PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Rex Gessel Layne |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Lewiston Larruper |
| Date of birth | 7 Jun 1928 |
| Died | 7 Jun 2000 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Lewiston, Utah, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 185 cm (6′1″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1949–1956 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Rocky Marciano, 12 Jul 1951 |
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Background
A World War II veteran of the 11th Airborne Division who began boxing in occupied Japan, he won the 1949 National AAU heavyweight championship before turning professional. He recorded notable wins over Ezzard Charles, Jersey Joe Walcott and Bob Satterfield but never fought for the world title.
Fight history
1 fight on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | KO | 6 | 12 Jul 1951 |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).