J'Leon Love
J'Leon Love | |
|---|---|
| Born | J'Leon Love September 25, 1987 Inkster, Michigan, U.S. |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Website | Official Site |
J'Leon Love (/ˈdʒeɪliɒn/ JAY-li-on; born September 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer.
Amateur career
After his father turned him onto boxing,[1] Love had an amateur career record of 115-5. His opponents have included Shawn Porter, Dennis Douglin.[2]
- 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.[3]
On September 8, 2012, Love fought Ramon Valenzuela in the opening bout of Showtime Championship Boxing.[4] 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.[5]
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.[6]
On August 4, 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 99-91 once to reward Quilling the unanimous-decision victory.[7]
In his 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.[8]
Personal life
Love is Muslim. He is also vegan.[9]
He is the assistant coach of Jake Paul.
Professional boxing record
| 30 fights | 25 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 13 | 2 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Win | 25–3–1 (1) | Marcus Oliveira | UD | 8 | Dec 18, 2021 | Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, US | |
| 29 | Loss | 24–3–1 (1) | David Benavidez | TKO | 2 (10), 1:14 | Mar 16, 2019 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US | |
| 28 | Loss | 24–2–1 (1) | Peter Quillin | UD | 10 | Aug 4, 2018 | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New York City, New York, US | |
| 27 | Win | 24–1–1 (1) | Jaime Barboza | UD | 10 | May 26, 2018 | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, US | |
| 26 | Draw | 23–1–1 (1) | Abraham Han | TD | 8 (10), 1:02 | Sep 8, 2017 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Han unable to continue after accidental headbutt |
| 25 | Win | 23–1 (1) | Dashon Johnson | TKO | 6 (10), 0:53 | Sep 16, 2016 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 24 | Win | 22–1 (1) | Michael Gbenga | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | Apr 1, 2016 | D.C. Armory, Washington D.C., US | |
| 23 | Win | 21–1 (1) | Marcus Upshaw | UD | 10 | Sep 29, 2015 | Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 22 | Win | 20–1 (1) | Jason Escalera | TKO | 7 (10), 2:08 | June 21, 2015 | Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 21 | Win | 19–1 (1) | Scott Sigmon | UD | 8 | Mar 28, 2015 | Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 20 | Loss | 18–1 (1) | Rogelio Medina | KO | 3 (10), 0:39 | Aug 30, 2014 | Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Marco Antonio Peribán | UD | 10 | May 3, 2014 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Vladine Biosse | TKO | 10 (10), 0:45 | Feb 28, 2014 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, US | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 (1) | Lajuan Simon | KO | 6 (10), 2:48 | Dec 6, 2013 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, US | |
| 16 | NC | 15–0 (1) | Gabriel Rosado | NC | 10 | May 4, 2013 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | J'leon Love tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Derrick Findley | UD | 10 | Feb 23, 2013 | Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Tyrone Selders | TKO | 6 (8), 2:39 | Nov 3, 2012 | Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, Humble, Texas, US | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Ramon Valenzuela, Jr. | DQ | 8 (10), 0:37 | Sep 8, 2012 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Joseph de los Santos | UD | 8 | Jul 14, 2012 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ibahiem King | KO | 3 (8), 0:38 | Apr 20, 2012 | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, US | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Elie Augustama | UD | 6 | Jan 6, 2012 | Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, US | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Eddie Hunter | UD | 6 | Oct 1, 2011 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Guy Packer | KO | 1 (4), 2:29 | Jul 2, 2011 | Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, US | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Lamar Harris | UD | 4 | Jun 4, 2011 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | JC Peterson | TKO | 2 (4), 2:13 | Apr 16, 2011 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Fernando Calleros | UD | 4 | May 22, 2010 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, US | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Jeremy Marts | TKO | 1 (4), 1:29 | May 1, 2010 | Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City, Iowa, US | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Bryan Smith | KO | 2 (4), 2:29 | Mar 25, 2010 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Rufus Defibaugh | TKO | 1 (4), 0:47 | Feb 27, 2010 | James Brown Arena, Augusta, Georgia, US | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Vince Burkhalter | KO | 1 (4), 1:33 | Jan 29, 2010 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, US |
Modeling
Love also has a profession in modeling. He has had the opportunity to model with English supermodel Kate Moss in early 2007.[2]
Notes
- ^ "J'Leon Love: A Wolverine on a Mission". ResSports.com. July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b 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
- ^ "J'Leon Love Fails Drug Test, Team Rosado Respond". 15 May 2013.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for J'Leon Love from BoxRec (registration required)
- J'Leon Love - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live