J'Leon Love

J'Leon Love (/ˈdʒeɪliɒn/; born September 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer.

J'Leon Love
Statistics
Real nameJ'Leon Love
Weight(s)Super middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1987-09-25) September 25, 1987
Inkster, Michigan, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins25
Wins by KO13
Losses3
Draws1
No contests1
WebsiteOfficial Site

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
  1. "J'Leon Love: A Wolverine on a Mission". ResSports.com. July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  2. Magno, Paul (5 October 2010). "Prospect Speaks Out: Exclusive Interview with J'Leon Love". Boxing Tribune.
  3. "Manfredo Wins Big in Middleweight Return". Max Boxing. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
  4. Love-Valenzuela elevated to co-main event - ESPN
  5. - ESPN
  6. "J'Leon Love Fails Drug Test, Team Rosado Respond". 15 May 2013.
  7. "Peter Quillin returns with points win over survival-minded J'Leon Love". The Ring. 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  8. "David Benavidez destroys J'Leon Love in two rounds, calls out Anthony Dirrell". The Ring. 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  9. @JLeonLove (13 November 2015). "I'm a proud Muslim" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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