Leotis Martin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 10-Mar-1939
Place of Birth: Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States
Date of Death: 20-Nov-1995
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Leotis Martin
- Leotis Martin (March 10, 1939 – November 20, 1995) was an American boxer, the first ever NABF heavyweight champion and is best known for his victory over former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston.
- Martin was a good puncher and a fairly skilled heavyweight who fought from 1962 to 1969.
- He compiled a record of 31 wins (19 KOs) and 5 losses and in 2003 was named on The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
- His career, however, was marked by inconsistency and bad luck.
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