Leon Lucas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leonard "Leon"•Lucas |
| Used name | Leon•Lucas |
| Born | 4 September 1901 in Camden, New Jersey (USA) |
| Died | 19 May 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Affiliations | Neighborhood 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 |