About Leslie Black
Lived 1900 – 1974 (aged 74). Leslie Black was a boxer.
Leslie Waughop Black sometimes shortened to Les Black (23 January 1900 – 10 November 1974) was a Canadian boxer. He competed in the men's middleweight event at the 1924 Summer Olympics and got 4th place. He later became an orthopedic surgeon and retired at age 70 after suffering a stroke.
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Who was Leslie Black?
boxer
When was Leslie Black born?
Leslie Black was born on 23 January 1900 in Paisley.
When did Leslie Black die?
Leslie Black died on 12 November 1974.
What was Leslie Black's occupation?
Leslie Black was a boxer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leslie Black. https://biography.guide/leslie-black/
MLA: "Leslie Black." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leslie-black/.
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