Leotis Martin
Career, Record, Stats
Leotis Martin (Otis Lee) was an American professional boxer. In a career spanning 7 years, 10 months, and 10 days, Martin amassed a record of 31-5, which includes 19 wins via KO.
Leotis Martin's Boxing Career
Leotis Martin was born in Helena, Arkansas, U.S. on March 10, 1939. He made his professional debut at the age of 22 years on January 26, 1962 against Bobby Warthem. Martin defeated Warthem via 4-round split decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Martin's last fight was a 9th-round KO victory over Sonny Liston at age 30, on December 6, 1969.
Some of Leotis Martin's best fights were against Sonny Liston (HOFer). For a complete list of Martin's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Leotis Martin".
Martin has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Leotis Martin Losses".
Leotis Martin's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 | Dec 06, 1969 | 30 | 
Sonny Liston 37 49-3  | win | KO 9 |
35 | Nov 18, 1969 | 30 |  Roger Russell | win | UD 10 |
34 | Oct 28, 1969 | 30 | Wendell Newton | win | KO 7 |
33 | Feb 26, 1969 | 29 | Alvin Lewis | win | SD 10 |
32 | Nov 26, 1968 | 29 | Alvin Lewis | win | TKO 9 |
31 | Sep 07, 1968 | 29 | 
Oscar Bonavena 25 36-4 | loss | UD 10 |
30 | May 28, 1968 | 29 | Thad Spencer | win | TKO 9 |
29 | Apr 27, 1968 | 29 | Henry Clark | loss | MD 10 |
28 | Apr 05, 1968 | 29 | Karl Mildenberger | win | KO 7 |
27 | Nov 27, 1967 | 28 | Roger Russell | loss | SD 10 |
26 | Aug 05, 1967 | 28 | 
Jimmy Ellis 27 23-5 | loss | TKO 9 |
25 | Jun 06, 1967 | 28 | Billy Daniels | win | PTS 10 |
24 | May 29, 1967 | 28 | Lee Carr | win | KO 2 |
23 | May 29, 1967 | 28 | Ulric Regis | win | TKO 5 |
22 | Feb 26, 1967 | 27 | Remington Dyanti | win | TKO 3 |
21 | Feb 03, 1967 | 27 | Mariano Echevarria | win | RTD 3 |
20 | Dec 22, 1966 | 27 | Roberto Davila | win | PTS 10 |
19 | Dec 05, 1966 | 27 | Amos Johnson | win | KO 3 |
18 | Dec 06, 1965 | 26 | Von Clay | win | PTS 8 |
17 | Oct 14, 1965 | 26 | Curtis Bruce | win | TKO 6 |
16 | May 10, 1965 | 26 | Sonny Banks | win | KO 9 |
15 | Apr 19, 1965 | 26 | Don Warner | win | KO 1 |
14 | Mar 29, 1965 | 26 | Earl Battles | win | KO 3 |
13 | Feb 22, 1965 | 25 | Dave Bailey | win | PTS 8 |
12 | Apr 20, 1964 | 25 | Dave Russell | win | PTS 8 |
11 | Feb 25, 1964 | 24 | Allan Harmon | win | PTS 6 |
10 | Sep 30, 1963 | 24 | Floyd McCoy | loss | KO 2 |
9 | Jul 22, 1963 | 24 | Billy Johnson | win | KO 1 |
8 | Jun 24, 1963 | 24 | Johnny Alford | win | PTS 6 |
7 | Jun 24, 1963 | 24 | Frank Davis | win | TKO 2 |
6 | Apr 13, 1963 | 24 | Monte Monnie McCoy | win | TKO 4 |
5 | Feb 05, 1963 | 23 | Buddy Moore | win | PTS 6 |
4 | Dec 18, 1962 | 23 | Joe Washington | win | PTS 6 |
3 | May 21, 1962 | 23 | German Hernandez | win | KO 1 |
2 | Apr 23, 1962 | 23 | Bob Rutherford | win | KO 4 |
1 | Jan 26, 1962 | 22 | Bobby Warthem | win | SD 4 |