Johnny Miler
Johnny Miler (August 10, 1910 – June 17, 1976), born John Miletich, was a professional boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics in the light-heavyweight class for the United States.
Johnny Miler | ||||||||||||
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| Born | John Miletich August 10, 1910 Hocking, Iowa, United States | |||||||||||
| Died | June 17, 1976 (aged 65) Iowa City, Iowa, United States | |||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||
| Statistics | ||||||||||||
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight Heavyweight | |||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||
| Boxing record | ||||||||||||
| Total fights | 31 | |||||||||||
| Wins | 12 | |||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 7 | |||||||||||
| Losses | 12 | |||||||||||
| Draws | 3 | |||||||||||
| No contests | 4 | |||||||||||
Medal record
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In late 1932 or early 1933, Miler defeated future heavyweight champion Joe Louis in an amateur bout. Other notable fights included three professional bouts against "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenbloom that ended in two losses and a no decision, and a four round exhibition bout against Max Baer in 1934.
Miler quit professional boxing in 1938. He is the great-uncle of UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial artist Pat Miletich.
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