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The City of Atlantic City, Hanlon Sculpture Studio, and The Leavander Johnson Foundation unveiled the Leavander Johnson statue today in Center City Park in Atlantic City during a mid-day ceremony attended by hundreds of supporters. Among those in attendance with the Johnson family and friends, included Bernard Hopkins, Larry Hazzard, …
Read More »Leavander Johnson Statue Unveiling Announced In Atlantic City
The long awaited statue of the late IBF Boxing Champion Leavander Johnson, created by world renowned sculptor and New Jersey native, Brian Hanlon, is now complete and will be unveiled during a ceremony at “Center City Park” in Atlantic City on June 4, 2011. The Park is located on Atlantic …
Read More »Boxing Update: Leavander Johnson Statue Unveiling Rescheduled
The highly anticipated unveiling of the Leavander Johnson Memorial Statue has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 30th due to scheduling conflicts. “While it is unfortunate that we have to reschedule the statue dedication, The Leavander Johnson Foundation is looking forward to the unveiling next month in front of a large …
Read More »Boxing Update: Artist Rendering Of Leavander Johnson Statue Unveiled
The City of Atlantic City, Hanlon Sculpture Studio, and The Leavander Johnson Foundation hosted a press conference today to unveil the conceptual drawing and announce the fundraising plan for the Leavander Johnson Memorial Statue. Johnson was an Atlantic City hometown hero and world boxing champion who tragically died as the …
Read More »Atlantic City To Unveil Statue Of Former Boxing Champion Leavander Johnson
Leavander Johnson, a lifelong Atlantic City resident and fixture at the Atlantic City Police Athletic League, was an IBF Lightweight boxing champion who tragically lost his life at the pinnacle of his career doing the job he loved, defending his city and his championship belt.
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