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Leotis Martin

Leotis Martin

“Otis Lee”
Boxing record: 31-5 (19)
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Helena, Arkansas, U.S.

Best fights of Leotis Martin

Over 8 years as a professional, Leotis Martin compiled a 31-5 (19) record, including one title fight. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Leotis Martin KOs Sonny Liston

    On December 6, 1969 Leotis Martin fought Sonny Liston for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Martin was 30 years old with a record of 30-5, and Liston was 37 with a record of 49-3. Martin was on a 4-fight winning streak and Liston was on a 14-fight winning streak. Martin stopped Sonny Liston via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.

  2. 2. Leotis Martin KOs Karl Mildenberger

    On April 5, 1968 Leotis Martin faced Karl Mildenberger. Martin was 29 years old with a record of 24-3, and Mildenberger was 30 with a record of 53-4-3. Martin was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Mildenberger was coming off a win. Martin stopped Karl Mildenberger via KO in the 7th round.