- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- The Pride of Cliffside
- Gus Lesnevich was born on February 22, 1915 in Cliffside, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) and We, the People (1948). He died on February 28, 1964 in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA.
- World light heavyweight boxing champion, 1941-1948.
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1988.
- Upon his death, he became the youngest (i.e. most recent born) light heavyweight champion to die, succeeding Bob Olin. In 1965 that status passed to Freddie Mills.
- Was a Professional Wrestler.
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