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John Lester Johnson
Johnson in Tarzan's Revenge (1938)
Born
John Leslie Johnson

(1893-08-13)August 13, 1893
Suffolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 1968(1968-03-27) (aged 74)
West Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeEvergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Boxer, actor
Years active1922–1942
SpouseLulu Dill
Boxing career
Statistics
Weight(s)
  • Light heavyweight
  • Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights74
Wins39
Wins by KO23
Losses29
Draws6

John Lester Johnson (born John Leslie Johnson; August 13, 1893 – March 27, 1968) was an American professional boxer and actor. He is perhaps best known for his 1916 boxing match against Jack Dempsey, and his 1933 performance as Bumbo, the titular character in the Our Gang comedy short The Kid From Borneo.

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