Leonard Leisching
Boxer (1934-2018)
レナード・レイシング
- Born
- 11 September 1934, Johannesburg
- Died
- 25 February 2018
- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Sport
- association football, boxing
- Discipline
- featherweight
- Occupation
- boxer, association football player
- Team / club
- Rangers F.C.
Leonard Leisching (11 September 1934 – 25 February 2018) was a boxer from South Africa, bronze medalist at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki and gold medalist at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. Leisching was also an accomplished footballer, appearing as a full-back for Johannesburg Rangers, Wigan Athletic, Llandudno and Southern Suburbs.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 | |
| 1956 Summer Olympics | 1956 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q6525492 (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.