Johnny Risko
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Name: Johnny Risko
Alias: Cleveland Rubber Man
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Birthplace: Bohunice, Slovakia
Died: 1953-01-13 (Age:50)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 180cm
Reach: 188cm
Pro Boxer: Record
- Division: Heavyweight
- Manager: Danny Dunn
- Trainer: Charley Goldman
Biography
Heavyweight boxer. Turned pro in 1925. In his fourth professional bout injured his right shoulder, and from then on counted on his aggressive style, competitiveness, and devastating left hook to win fights. He was nicknamed "Cleveland's rubber man" because of his ability to absorb opponents' blows. Risko fought Gene Tunney in Cleveland on November 18, 1925, losing a close 12-round decision. He defeated both Jack Sharkey and Max Baer. Only Max Schmeling knocked him out in 1929.