Jason Litzau

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Jason Litzau
Born
Jason John Litzau

(1983-06-29) June 29, 1983 (age 40)
Other namesAmerican Boy aka MR Hollywood
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins30
Wins by KO23
Losses3
Draws1

Jason John Litzau (born June 29, 1983) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 2002 and 2016. He challenged once for the IBF featherweight title in 2008.

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Early life

In his youth Litzau played Little League Baseball, as a pitcher where he won a little league title by pitching a shutout. He attended Harding Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Litzau's brother Allen Litzau is also a professional boxer. [1]

Amateur career

Known as "The American Boy", Litzau began boxing at 11 years old and reportedly compiled an amateur record of 125-10 [2] Litzau is a former Silver Gloves national champion, having finished second at the 2001 U.S. Championships and earning a spot on the 2001 U.S. National team.

Litzau turned pro in 2002.

Professional career

Litzau turned pro on November 16, 2002 and as of September 2013 had a record of 29-3 with 22 knockouts. He has garnered considerable fanfare due to his appearances on ESPN's fight cards. His first loss was against Jose Hernandez on December 16, 2006, on HBO. He lost to IBF World Featherweight Champ Robert Guerrero in a title match on Leap Day, February 29, 2008.

The Hernandez Incident

Litzau was upset in his first spotlight appearance on HBO's Boxing After Dark in a fight against Jose Hernandez. The fight was intended to showcase Litzau's considerable talent and box office draw. Litzau was ahead on points (68-64 on all three cards) when Hernandez scored an eighth-round knockout over Litzau with a clubbing right hand to the head. Litzau had been dropped by a right hand in round one, but appeared well in control of the bout until getting knocked out in round 8.

IBF Featherweight Championship

Litzau lost via 8th-round TKO to Robert Guerrero in his first shot at the title, on February 29, 2008. [3]

NABF Lightweight Championship

On August 15, 2009, as an undercard to Roy Jones Jr. vs. Jeff Lacy, Litzau fought Verquan Kimbrough for the vacant NABF Lightweight title. Litzau won by RTD at the end of Round 3. [4] Litzau moved up two weight classes for the fight.

NABF Super Featherweight Championship

On November 4, 2009 Litzau headlined an ESPN2 Friday Night Fights program against 15-4 Johnnie Edwards with the NABF Super Featherweight title in play. Litzau won the fight by unanimous decision, winning a second NABF title. [5]

Litzau defended his title against Rocky Juarez on April 3, 2010, winning by technical decision when the fight was halted in the seventh round due to a bad cut on Litzau's cheek which referee Jay Nady ruled was caused by an accidental head butt. [6]

On the undercard of Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Michael Katsidis, Liztau beat former WBA and IBF champion, Panama's Celestino Caballero. [7]

Professional record

29 Wins (21 knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draw
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateVenue and LocationNotes
Win29-3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ira TerryKO1 (18)2012-06-16 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.vacant WBC USNBC super featherweight title
Loss28-3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Adrien Broner TKO1 (10)2011-06-18 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena VFG, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexicovacant WBC USNBC super featherweight title
Win28-2-0 Flag of Panama.svg Celestino Caballero SD 10 (10)2010-11-27 Flag of Nevada.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win27-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky Juarez TD7 (3:00)2010-04-03 Flag of Nevada.svg Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Defended his NABF Super Featherweight title
Win26-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Johnnie EdwardsUD10 (10)2009-11-04 Flag of North Carolina.svg Corrosion Hangar, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, U.S.Won the vacant NABF Super Featherweight title
Win25-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Verquan KimbroughRTD3 (3:00)2009-08-15 Flag of Mississippi.svg Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Won the vacant NABF Lightweight title
Win24-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Phillip PayneTKO5 (0:52)2009-04-18 Flag of Minnesota.svg Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Loss23-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Guerrero KO8 (2:25)2008-02-29 Flag of California.svg Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.For the IBF featherweight Title
Win23-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Edel RuizUD10 (10)2007-11-23 Flag of California.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win22-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Emmanuel LuceroTKO2 (2:48)2007-08-17 Flag of California.svg Harrah's Rincon Casino, Valley Center, California, U.S.
Win21-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Aldo ValtierraUD10 (10)2007-04-25 Flag of Minnesota.svg Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Loss20-1-0 Flag of Mexico.svg José Hernández KO8 (2:52)2006-12-16 Flag of Florida.svg Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win20-0-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Sammy VenturaTKO2 (10)2006-10-20 Flag of Minnesota.svg Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Win19-0-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Nicky BentzKO1 (10), 2:592006-07-14 Flag of California.svg Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, Valley Center, California, U.S.
Win18-0-0 Flag of Nepal.svg Debendra Thapa KO2 (10), 3:002006-05-11 Flag of California.svg Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.

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References

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