J'Leon Love

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J'Leon Love
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Real nameJ'Leon Love
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1987-09-25) September 25, 1987 (age 34)
Inkster, Michigan, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins25
Wins by KO13
Losses3
Draws1
No contests1
WebsiteOfficial Site

J'Leon Love (born September 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division.

Amateur career[]

After his father turned him onto boxing,[1] Love had an amateur career record of 115-5. His opponents have included Shawn Porter, Dennis Douglin.[2]

  • Amateur Record:
    • 2006-2009 Detroit Golden Gloves Champion
    • 2006-2008 US. Michigan State Champion
    • 2007 National Ringside World Champion
    • 2007 National Golden Gloves Silver Medalist
    • 2007 National PAL Silver Medalist
    • 2008 Olympic Training Partner

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.[3]

On September 8, 2012, Love fought Ramon Valenzuela in the opening bout of Showtime Championship Boxing.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6]

On August 4, 2018, Love lost to former WBO champion Peter Quillin. Love was mainly on the defensive side throughout the fight, Quillin being the one to push the pace and attack. The judges ended up scoring the fight 98-92 twice and 99-11 once to reward Quilling the unanimous-decision victory.[7]

In his next fight, Love faced another former champion in David Benavidez. Both fighters had their moments in the opening round. In the second round, Benavidez was the one coming forward. Halfway through the round Benavidez caught Love with a big right hand, following it up with a flurry of punches that forced the referee to stop the fight.[8]

Personal life[]

Love is Muslim. He is also vegan.[9]

He is the assistant coach of Jake Paul.

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
30 fights 25 wins 3 losses
By knockout 13 2
By decision 11 1
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Win 25–3–1 (1) United States Marcus Oliveira UD 8 Dec 18, 2021 United States Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
29 Loss 24–3–1 (1) United States David Benavidez TKO 2 (10) Mar 16, 2019 United States AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
28 Loss 24–2–1 (1) United States Peter Quillin UD 10 Aug 4, 2018 United States Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New York, New York
27 Win 24–1–1 (1) Costa Rica Jaime Barboza UD 10 May 26, 2018 United States Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
26 Draw 23–1–1 (1) United States Abraham Han TD 7 (10) Sep 8, 2017 United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
25 Win 23–1 (1) United States Dashon Johnson TKO 6 (10) Sep 16, 2016 United States The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada
24 Win 22–1 (1) Ghana Michael Gbenga RTD 4 (10), 3:00 Apr 1, 2016 United States D.C. Armory, Washington D.C.
23 Win 21–1 (1) United States Marcus Upshaw UD 10 Sep 29, 2015 United States Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada
22 Win 20–1 (1) United States Jason Escalera TKO 7 (10), 2:08 June 21, 2015 United States Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
21 Win 19–1 (1) United States Scott Sigmon UD 8 Mar 28, 2015 United States Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada
20 Loss 18–1 (1) Mexico Rogelio Medina KO 3 (10), 0:39 Aug 30, 2014 United States Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada
19 Win 18–0 (1) Mexico Marco Antonio Peribán UD 10 May 3, 2014 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada
18 Win 17–0 (1) United States Vladine Biosse TKO 10 (10), 0:45 Feb 28, 2014 United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
17 Win 16–0 (1) United States Lajuan Simon KO 6 (10), 2:48 Dec 6, 2013 United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington
16 NC 15–0 (1) United States Gabriel Rosado NC 10 May 4, 2013 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada J'leon Love tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide, given 7 month suspension & a $10K fine
15 Win 15–0 United States Derrick Findley UD 10 Feb 23, 2013 United States Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
14 Win 14–0 United States Tyrone Selders TKO 6 (8), 2:39 Nov 3, 2012 United States Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, Humble, Texas
13 Win 13–0 United States Ramon Valenzuela, Jr. DQ 8 (10), 0:37 Sep 8, 2012 United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada
12 Win 12–0 Dominican Republic Joseph de los Santos UD 8 Jul 14, 2012 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada
11 Win 11–0 United States Ibahiem King KO 3 (8), 0:38 Apr 20, 2012 United States Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
10 Win 10–0 Haiti Elie Augustama UD 6 Jan 6, 2012 United States Mallory Square, Key West, Florida
9 Win 9–0 United States Eddie Hunter UD 6 Oct 1, 2011 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
8 Win 8–0 United States Guy Packer KO 1 (4), 2:29 Jul 2, 2011 United States Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan
7 Win 7–0 United States Lamar Harris UD 4 Jun 4, 2011 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
6 Win 6–0 Guyana JC Peterson TKO 2 (4), 2:13 Apr 16, 2011 United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut
5 Win 5–0 United States Fernando Calleros UD 4 May 22, 2010 United States Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut
4 Win 4–0 United States Jeremy Marts TKO 1 (4), 1:29 May 1, 2010 United States Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City, Iowa
3 Win 3–0 United States Bryan Smith KO 2 (4), 2:29 Mar 25, 2010 United States Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
2 Win 2–0 United States Rufus Defibaugh TKO 1 (4), 0:47 Feb 27, 2010 United States James Brown Arena, Augusta, Georgia
1 Win 1–0 United States Vince Burkhalter KO 1 (4), 1:33 Jan 29, 2010 United States Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut Professional debut.

Modeling[]

Love also has a profession in modeling. He has had the opportunity to model with English supermodel Kate Moss in early 2007.[2]

Notes[]

  1. ^ "J'Leon Love: A Wolverine on a Mission". ResSports.com. July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Magno, Paul (5 October 2010). "Prospect Speaks Out: Exclusive Interview with J'Leon Love". Boxing Tribune.
  3. ^ "Manfredo Wins Big in Middleweight Return". Max Boxing. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  4. ^ Love-Valenzuela elevated to co-main event - ESPN
  5. ^ - ESPN
  6. ^ "J'Leon Love Fails Drug Test, Team Rosado Respond".
  7. ^ "Peter Quillin returns with points win over survival-minded J'Leon Love". The Ring. 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  8. ^ "David Benavidez destroys J'Leon Love in two rounds, calls out Anthony Dirrell". The Ring. 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  9. ^ @JLeonLove (13 November 2015). "I'm a proud Muslim" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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