Johnny Risko
American boxer (1902–1953)
ジョニー・リスコ
- Born
- 18 December 1902, Austria
- Died
- 13 January 1953
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
John "Johnny" Risko (December 18, 1902 – January 13, 1953) was a Slovak-born American professional boxer who competed as a heavyweight. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Risko became a leading heavyweight contender during the late 1920s and early 1930s and was nicknamed the "Cleveland Rubber Man" for his durability in the ring. Among his notable victories were wins over Jack Sharkey and Max Baer, both of whom later became world heavyweight champions. His 1929 bout with Max Schmeling was named The Ring magazine's Fight of the Year.
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