Introduction
J'Leon Love (born September 25, 1987) is an American professional boxer in the Super Middleweight division.
Amateur career
After his father turned him onto boxing, 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.
- 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.
On September 8, 2012 Love fought Ramon Valenzuela in the opening bout of Showtime Championship Boxing.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.
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.
Personal life
Love is Muslim. He is also vegan.
Professional boxing record
| 24 Wins (13 Knockouts, 10 decisions, 1 disqualification), 2 Losses (1 knockout, 1 decision), 1 Draw, 1 No Contest | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 24-3-1 | David Benavidez | TKO | 2 (10) | 2019-03-16 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas | |
| Loss | 24-2-1 | Peter Quillin | UD | 10 | 2018-08-04 | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New York, New York | |
| Win | 24-1-1 | Jaime Barboza | UD | 10 | 2018-05-26 | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Draw | 23-1-1 | Abraham Han | TD | 7 (10) | 2017-09-08 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 23-1 | Dashon Johnson | TKO | 6 (10) | 2016-09-16 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 22-1 | Michael Gbenga | RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | 2016-04-01 | D.C. Armory, Washington D.C. | |
| Win | 21-1 | Marcus Upshaw | UD | 10 | 2015-09-29 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 20-1 | Jason Escalera | TKO | 7 (10), 2:08 | 2015-06-21 | Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 19-1 | Scott Sigmon | UD | 8 | 2015-03-28 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Loss | 18-1 | Rogelio Medina | KO | 3 (10), 0:39 | 2014-08-30 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 18-0 | Marco Antonio Peribán | UD | 10 | 2014-05-03 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 17-0 | Vladine Biosse | TKO | 10 (10), 0:45 | 2014-02-28 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York | |
| Win | 16-0 | Lajuan Simon | KO | 6 (10), 2:48 | 2013-12-06 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington | |
| NC | 15-0 | Gabriel Rosado | NC | 10 | 2013-05-04 | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | J'leon Love tested positive for Hydrochlorothiazide, given 7 month suspension, $10K fine |
| Win | 15–0 | Derrick Findley | UD | 10 | 2013-02-23 | Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan | |
| Win | 14–0 | Tyrone Selders | TKO | 6 (8), 2:39 | 2012-11-03 | Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, Humble, Texas | |
| Win | 13–0 | Ramon Valenzuela, Jr. | DQ | 8 (10), 0:37 | 2012-09-08 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 12–0 | Joseph de los Santos | UD | 8 | 2012-07-14 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Win | 11–0 | Ibahiem King | KO | 3 (8), 0:38 | 2012-04-20 | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Win | 10–0 | Elie Augustama | UD | 6 | 2012-01-06 | Mallory Square, Key West, Florida | |
| Win | 9–0 | Eddie Hunter | UD | 6 | 2011-10-01 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Win | 8–0 | Guy Packer | KO | 1 (4), 2:29 | 2011-07-02 | Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan | |
| Win | 7–0 | Lamar Harris | UD | 4 | 2011-06-04 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Win | 6–0 | JC Peterson | TKO | 2 (4), 2:13 | 2011-04-16 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut | |
| Win | 5–0 | Fernando Calleros | UD | 4 | 2010-05-22 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jeremy Marts | TKO | 1 (4), 1:29 | 2010-05-01 | Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City, Iowa | |
| Win | 3–0 | Bryan Smith | KO | 2 (4), 2:29 | 2010-03-25 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California | |
| Win | 2–0 | Rufus Defibaugh | TKO | 1 (4), 0:47 | 2010-05-01 | James Brown Arena, Augusta, Georgia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Vince Burkhalter | KO | 1 (4), 1:33 | 2010-01-29 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut | Professional debut. |
Titles in boxing
Major Sanctioning Bodies:
Minor Sanctioning Bodies:
Lineal Championship titles:
Modeling
Love also has a profession in modeling. He has had the opportunity to model with English supermodel Kate Moss in early 2007.