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Michael DeJohn Sr.

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Michael DeJohn Sr.

Birth
Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA
Death
2 Jun 1989 (aged 58)
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Add to Map
Plot
Garden of Resurrection
Memorial ID
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Epitaph: World Heavyweight Contender 1957 - 1961

Mike was once ranked as high as 6th in the heavyweight division. One of his most famous bouts was against Sonny Liston in 1959, in which Liston knocked him out in the 6th round.

Michael is buried next to his wife, Marion DeJohn.

Epitaph: World Heavyweight Contender 1957 - 1961

Mike was once ranked as high as 6th in the heavyweight division. One of his most famous bouts was against Sonny Liston in 1959, in which Liston knocked him out in the 6th round.

Michael is buried next to his wife, Marion DeJohn.



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