Leo Nolan

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Leo Nolan (born August 18, 1972) is an American former professional boxer.

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Biography

Nolan was born and raised in Detroit. [1] As a junior he boxed for Kronk Gym for three years. [1] He turned professional in 1992, winning his first five pro fights before his career was interrupted in 1996 after he was convicted of being an accomplice in a robbery of an off-duty police officer and sentenced to five years in prison. [1] He was also shot five times in the incident. [1] He was released in 2000, and after being out of boxing for almost eight years, returned to the ring in 2001. [1] By 2007, Nolan had won all of his 26 professional fights. [1] Past opponents include Lou Savarese, Jeremy Bates, and Andy Sample, [1] and he has won the IBU intercontinental Heavyweight title and the IBA Americas Heavyweight Title. [2] He suffered his first defeat to unheralded heavyweight Hector Ferreyro in 2007. [1]

His career was interrupted again in June 2009 when he was shot in the neck during an attempted car-jacking. [3]

He was stopped for the first time in his professional career in December 2009 by Alexander Povetkin, his second defeat from 29 professional fights. [4]

Professional boxing record

27 Wins (10 knockouts, 17 decisions), 2 Losses (1 knockout, 1 decision)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss27-2 Flag of Russia.svg Alexander Povetkin KO305/12/2009 Flag of Germany.svg Arena Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, GermanyNolan knocked out at 2:33 of the third round.
Win27-1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike "The Hammer" JonesUD810/10/2008 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan
Loss26-1 Flag of the United States.svg Hector FerreyroMD1226/01/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Destiny's, Orlando, Florida IBO USBO Heavyweight Title.
Win26-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jed PhippsDQ826/08/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Club Cinema, Pompano Beach, Florida IBO USBO Heavyweight Title. Phipps disqualified at 2:07 of the eighth round for repeatedly spitting out his mouthpiece.
Win25-0 Flag of the United States.svg Wallace McDanielUD829/06/2006 Flag of the United States.svg The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina
Win24-0 Flag of Romania.svg Marcel BeresoaieTKO323/04/2005 Flag of Germany.svg Westfalenhallen, Dortmund, Germany
Win23-0 Flag of the United States.svg Andy SampleKO301/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Convention Center, Warren, Michigan IBU Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Sample knocked out at 2:13 of the third round.
Win22-0 Flag of the United States.svg Lou Savarese UD1207/05/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut IBA Americas Heavyweight Title.
Win21-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ken MurphyUD802/04/2004 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan
Win20-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Bates TKO413/06/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Win19-0 Flag of the United States.svg John Basil JacksonTKO317/05/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Hammond Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana Referee stopped the bout at 0:58 of the third round.
Win18-0 Flag of the United States.svg Don NormandTKO614/03/2003 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan Referee stopped the bout at 2:48 of the sixth round.
Win17-0 Flag of the United States.svg Chavez FranciscoUD810/01/2003 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan
Win16-0 Flag of the United States.svg Bryan BlakelyUD430/11/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, LaPorte, Indiana
Win15-0 Flag of the United States.svg Frank WoodTKO520/09/2002 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan Mid West/Mid American Heavyweight Titles.
Win14-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mario CawleyUD1021/06/2002 Flag of the United States.svg DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan Mid West/Mid American Heavyweight Titles.
Win13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Curt RenderTKO127/04/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Jarrell's Gym, Savannah, Georgia
Win12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Terry PorterUD629/03/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Club International, Detroit, Michigan
Win11-0 Flag of the United States.svg David J. CherryKO431/01/2002 Flag of the United States.svg The Roostertail, Detroit, Michigan Cherry knocked out at 0:45 of the fourth round.
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Willie DriverUD607/12/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Club International, Detroit, Michigan
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Julius Long UD609/11/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Club International, Detroit, Michigan
Win8-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike BrownUD412/10/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Club International, Detroit, Michigan
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mark JohnsonUD410/08/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Val W. SmithUD610/04/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Andiamo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan
Win5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Exum SpeightPTS425/05/1993 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ron CarterSD410/04/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Toledo, Ohio
Win3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Rick WillisPTS427/10/1992 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Joe SenegalKO205/09/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Saginaw, Michigan
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg "Killer" Keith WilliamsTKO325/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Carroll, Bob (2009) "Leo ‘Paco’ Nolan: “Boytsov is a strong opponent, but my boxing skills are too much for him!” Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine ", doghouseboxing.com, May 6, 2009, retrieved 2010-05-31
  2. ↑ Henderson, Benny Jr. (2005) "Interview with undefeated heavyweight contender Leo Nolan: "I'll whip their @%$!"", doghouseboxing.com, March 31, 2005, retrieved 2010-05-31
  3. ↑ "News: Robert Guerrero; Sergio Mora; Leo Nolan", Eastsideboxing.com, March 4, 2010, retrieved 2010-05-31
  4. ↑ "Povetkin stopped Nolan", Boxnews.com.ua, December 5, 2009, retrieved 2010-05-31
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