Leeonzer Barber facts for kids

Leeonzer Barber (born on February 18, 1966, in Detroit, USA) is an American professional boxer. He was a champion in the WBO light-heavyweight division. He held this important title from 1991 to 1994.

Who Was Leeonzer Barber?

Leeonzer Barber was a talented boxer from the United States. He competed in the light-heavyweight category. This means he was in a specific weight class for boxers. He became well-known for winning a world championship title.

Starting His Boxing Journey

Barber began his professional boxing career in 1986. This is when he started fighting for money and titles. He quickly showed his skill in the ring. In just his 13th professional fight, he got a chance to fight for a world title.

Becoming a Champion

In 1991, Leeonzer Barber won the vacant WBO light-heavyweight title. He achieved this victory in Leeds, England. He won by a TKO, which means "Technical Knockout." This happens when a referee stops the fight because one boxer cannot continue safely. His opponent was Tom Collins. Winning this title was a huge achievement for Barber.

Defending the Title

After becoming champion, Barber successfully defended his title four times. This means he fought other boxers who wanted his championship belt and he won. He kept his title for over three years. However, in 1994, he lost his championship. He was defeated by Dariusz Michalczewski in Hamburg, Germany. The judges decided Michalczewski won by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed on the winner.

His Boxing Record

Leeonzer Barber's professional boxing record was very impressive. He had 21 wins and only 4 losses. Out of his 21 wins, 13 were by knockout. A knockout happens when a boxer is hit so hard they cannot get up within a count of ten.

Learn More About Boxing

• List of WBO world champions
• List of light-heavyweight boxing champions

External Links

• Professional boxing record for Leeonzer Barber from BoxRec