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Gus Lesnevich "The Russian Lion" is a United States professional boxer with a 61-14-5 record in the Light Heavyweight division. 23 of those wins came by knockout (38% KO rate).

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Gus

Lesnevich

The Russian Lion

61 – 14 – 5

23 KO · 37.7% RATE · 92 TRACKED BOUTS

Tale of the Tape

Height

5′9″ (175 cm)

Reach

73″ (185 cm)

Current Form

Last 5

LLLLW

Current Streak

L4

Layoff (Retired)

76.9 years

Last Bout

L to Ezzard Charles · RTD · R7
Aug 10, 1949

Title Reigns

2 reigns
Title History
  • Ring

    Light Heavyweight

    Aug 1941 – Jul 1948

  • WBA

    Light Heavyweight

    May 1941 – Jul 1948

Derived from Wikipedia bout notes — best-effort, may miss interim or vacated belts.

Complete Fight History

Showing 50 of 92

1949
1948
1947

OCT 31d.Tami Mauriello· TKOMSG · NYC59–11–5

JUL 30d.Tami Mauriello· UDEbbets Field · NYC58–11–5

MAY 23d.Melio Bettina· KOMSG · NYC57–11–5

FEB 28d.Billy Fox· TKOMSG · NYC56–11–5

1946

FEB 22L toLee Oma· TKOMSG · NYC54–10–5

JAN 11d.Joe Kahut· KOAuditorium · Portland54–9–5

1942

MAR 11L toJimmy Bivins· UDArena · Cleveland53–9–5

JAN 30L toBob Pastor· SDMSG · NYC53–8–5

1941

NOV 14d.Tami Mauriello· SDMSG · NYC53–7–5

AUG 26d.Tami Mauriello· SDMSG · NYC52–7–5

MAY 22d.Anton Christoforidis· UDMSG · NYC51–7–5

1940
1939

NOV 17L toBilly Conn· UDMSG · NYC45–5–5

NOV 17L toBilly Conn· UDMSG · NYC

MAY 15d.Larry Lane· PTSArena · Trenton44–4–5

1938
1937

NOV 19d.Herbie Katz· PTSMSG · NYC35–3–4

Common Questions

What is Gus Lesnevich's professional boxing record?
Gus Lesnevich's professional record is 61-14-5, with 23 knockouts.
When is Gus Lesnevich's next fight?
Gus Lesnevich does not have a scheduled fight on the books.
What weight class does Gus Lesnevich fight at?
Gus Lesnevich fights at Light Heavyweight.
Is Gus Lesnevich retired?
Gus Lesnevich has not fought in over 76 years. We do not track retirement announcements directly; the long layoff suggests an inactive career.