Leon Lucas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeonard "Leon"•Lucas
Used nameLeon•Lucas
Born4 September 1901 in Camden, New Jersey (USA)
Died19 May 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
AffiliationsNeighborhood Athletic Club, Camden
NOC United States

Biography

Leon Lucas was AAU Champion as a light-heavyweight in 1928, which qualified him for the US team at the Amsterdam Olympics. Shortly after the Olympics, Lucas turned professional, fighting almost exclusively around Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey. He fought for only two years, ending his career in 1930. He never contested a major title and ended with a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Leon Lucas
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =9