Leeonzer Barber
Encyclopedia
Leeonzer Barber was a professional boxer
in the light heavyweight
(175 lb) division.
in 1991. He defended the title four times before losing the belt to Dariusz Michalczewski
in 1994 his record was 21-4 with 13 knockouts.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
in the light heavyweight
Light heavyweight
In boxing, the light heavyweight is a weight division above 168 pounds [12 Stone or 76.204 kilograms] and up to 175 pounds [12.5 stone or 79.38 kilograms]), falling between super middleweight and cruiserweight...
(175 lb) division.
Professional career
Barber turned pro in 1986 and won the Vacant WBO Light Heavyweight Title with a TKO win over Tom CollinsTom Collins
The Tom Collins is a type of Collins cocktail made from gin, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water. First memorialized in writing in 1876 by "the father of American mixology" Jerry Thomas, this "Gin and Sparkling Lemonade" drink typically is served in a Collins glass over ice.-History:In 1874,...
in 1991. He defended the title four times before losing the belt to Dariusz Michalczewski
Dariusz Michalczewski
Dariusz Michalczewski is a retired Polish- German boxer and former Lineal, WBO, WBA, & IBF light heavyweight champion and WBO cruiserweight champion.-Early career:...
in 1994 his record was 21-4 with 13 knockouts.