Mark Leduc facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mark Leduc |
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| Rated at | Super lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Reach | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Born | May 4, 1962 Toronto, Ontario |
| Died | July 22, 2009 (aged 47) Toronto, Ontario |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 5 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Wins by KO | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
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Mark Leduc (May 4, 1962 – July 22, 2009) was a Canadian boxer. He was known for his skill in the ring. Mark competed for Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He won an Olympic medal for his country.
Boxing Career Highlights
Mark Leduc started his boxing training in the East End of Toronto. He faced some tough times when he was younger. Despite these challenges, he focused on his boxing.
Olympic Success
At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, Mark Leduc represented Canada. He showed great talent during the games. Mark won a silver medal for Canada. This was a big achievement for him.
He won against Leonard Doroftei with a score of 13-6. In the final match, he was defeated by Héctor Vinent with a score of 1-11. Winning an Olympic silver medal is a huge honor for any athlete.
Professional Boxing
After the Olympics in 1992, Mark Leduc became a professional boxer. He had a short but notable professional career. He recorded a record of 4 wins and 1 loss. After losing to Michel Galarneau, he decided to retire from professional boxing.
Later Life and Legacy
Mark Leduc passed away on July 22, 2009. He collapsed in a hotel in Toronto. Doctors believed he might have died due to heat stroke. Mark Leduc is remembered as an Olympic medalist and a dedicated boxer from Canada.
