J'Leon Love
J'Leon Love (born September 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division.
| J'Leon Love | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | J'Leon Love |
| Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 25, 1987 Inkster, Michigan, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Website | Official Site |
Amateur career
After his father turned him onto boxing,[2] Love had an amateur career record of 115-5. He has represented the USA team in many international tournaments, including the 2008 Olympics. His opponents have included Shawn Porter, Dennis Douglin.[3]
- 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.[4]
On September 8, 2012 Love fought Ramon Valenzuela in the opening bout of Showtime Championship Boxing.[5] 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.[6]
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.[7]
On 4 August, 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.[8]
In nis 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.[9]
Personal life
Love is Muslim. He is also vegan.[10]
Professional boxing record
| 24 Wins (13 Knockouts, 10 decisions, 1 disqualification), 2 Losses (1 knockout, 1 decision), 1 Draw, 1 No Contest[1] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 24-3-1 |  |
TKO | 2 (10) | 2019-03-16 | |
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| Loss | 24-2-1 | |
UD | 10 | 2018-08-04 | |
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| Win | 24-1-1 |  |
UD | 10 | 2018-05-26 | |
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| Draw | 23-1-1 | |
TD | 7 (10) | 2017-09-08 | |
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| Win | 23-1 | |
TKO | 6 (10) | 2016-09-16 | |
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| Win | 22-1 |  |
RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 2016-04-01 | |
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| Win | 21-1 | |
UD | 10 | 2015-09-29 | |
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| Win | 20-1 | |
TKO | 7 (10), 2:08 | 2015-06-21 | |
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| Win | 19-1 | |
UD | 8 | 2015-03-28 | |
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| Loss | 18-1 |  |
KO | 3 (10), 0:39 | 2014-08-30 | |
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| Win | 18-0 | |
UD | 10 | 2014-05-03 | |
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| Win | 17-0 | |
TKO | 10 (10), 0:45 | 2014-02-28 | |
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| Win | 16-0 | |
KO | 6 (10), 2:48 | 2013-12-06 | |
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| NC | 15-0 | |
NC | 10 | 2013-05-04 | |
J'leon Love tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide, given 7 month suspension, $10K fine |
| Win | 15–0 | |
UD | 10 | 2013-02-23 | |
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| Win | 14–0 | |
TKO | 6 (8), 2:39 | 2012-11-03 | |
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| Win | 13–0 | |
DQ | 8 (10), 0:37 | 2012-09-08 | |
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| Win | 12–0 |  |
UD | 8 | 2012-07-14 | |
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| Win | 11–0 | |
KO | 3 (8), 0:38 | 2012-04-20 | |
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| Win | 10–0 |  |
UD | 6 | 2012-01-06 | |
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| Win | 9–0 | |
UD | 6 | 2011-10-01 | |
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| Win | 8–0 | |
KO | 1 (4), 2:29 | 2011-07-02 | |
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| Win | 7–0 | |
UD | 4 | 2011-06-04 | |
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| Win | 6–0 |  |
TKO | 2 (4), 2:13 | 2011-04-16 | |
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| Win | 5–0 | |
UD | 4 | 2010-05-22 | |
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| Win | 4–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:29 | 2010-05-01 | |
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| Win | 3–0 | |
KO | 2 (4), 2:29 | 2010-03-25 | |
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| Win | 2–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4), 0:47 | 2010-05-01 | |
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| Win | 1–0 | |
KO | 1 (4), 1:33 | 2010-01-29 | |
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.[3]
Notes
- "J'Leon Love's Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
- "J'Leon Love: A Wolverine on a Mission". ResSports.com. July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
- Magno, Paul (5 October 2010). "Prospect Speaks Out: Exclusive Interview with J'Leon Love". Boxing Tribune.
- "Manfredo Wins Big in Middleweight Return". Max Boxing. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
- Love-Valenzuela elevated to co-main event - ESPN
- - ESPN
- http://www.boxingscene.com/jleon-love-fails-drug-test-team-rosado-respond--65559
- "Peter Quillin returns with points win over survival-minded J'Leon Love". The Ring. 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- "David Benavidez destroys J'Leon Love in two rounds, calls out Anthony Dirrell". The Ring. 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
- @JLeonLove (13 November 2015). "I'm a proud Muslim" (Tweet) – via Twitter.