Gus Lesnevich
American boxer (1915-1964)
ガス・レスネビッチ
- Born
- 22 February 1915, Pittsburgh
- Died
- 28 February 1964, Cliffside Park
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Gustav George Lesnevich (February 22, 1915 – February 28, 1964) was an American professional boxer who held the world light-heavyweight championship from 1941 to 1948.
Awards and honours
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award 1947
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year 1947
- The Ring World Light Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
Films
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Requiem for a Heavyweight | 1962 | cast |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1644730 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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