Love Defeats Olympian to Win Duel
Posted: June 1, 2008

Kronk Gym's J’Leon Love won his first international competition over the weekend with a points win over Dominican Republic Olympian Argenis Nunez.

Love is seen here at last month's national Golden Gloves in Grand Rapids. Photo: Sportssummary.com

The Dearborn Heights welterweight won a 9-6 decision at the USA v Dominican Republic Duel held May 31 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, despite Love's loss of a point in the third round.

The USA v Dominican Republic competition was the fourth duel held this year and the first to include a boxer from Michigan. Other duels pitted American boxers against teams from such countries as Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Other USA winners included Daniel O'Connor, Anthony Campbell, Chris Downs, Kimdo Bethel and 2008 Olympians Deontay Wilder and Rau'Shee Warren to win the team award for the U.S.

This was Love’s second international competition. He competed in the Golden Belt Tournament held in Romania last September.

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