Jason Litzau

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Jason John Litzau (born June 29, 1983) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 2002 and 2016. He challenged once for the IBF featherweight title in 2008.

Early life

In his youth Litzau played Little League Baseball, as a pitcher where he won a little league title by pitching a shutout. He attended Harding Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. Litzau's brother Allen Litzau is also a professional boxer.[1]

Amateur career

Known as "The American Boy", Litzau began boxing at 11 years old and reportedly compiled an amateur record of 125-10[2] Litzau is a former Silver Gloves national champion, having finished second at the 2001 U.S. Championships and earning a spot on the 2001 U.S. National team.

Litzau turned pro in 2002.

Professional career

Litzau turned pro on November 16, 2002 and as of September 2013 had a record of 29-3 with 22 knockouts. He has garnered considerable fanfare due to his appearances on ESPN's fight cards. His first loss was against Jose Hernandez on December 16, 2006, on HBO. He lost to IBF World Featherweight Champ Robert Guerrero in a title match on Leap Day, February 29, 2008.

The Hernandez Incident

Litzau was upset in his first spotlight appearance on HBO's Boxing After Dark in a fight against Jose Hernandez. The fight was intended to showcase Litzau's considerable talent and box office draw. Litzau was ahead on points (68-64 on all three cards) when Hernandez scored an eighth-round knockout over Litzau with a clubbing right hand to the head. Litzau had been dropped by a right hand in round one, but appeared well in control of the bout until getting knocked out in round 8.

IBF Featherweight Championship

Litzau lost via 8th-round TKO to Robert Guerrero in his first shot at the title, on February 29, 2008.[3]

NABF Lightweight Championship

On August 15, 2009, as an undercard to Roy Jones Jr. vs. Jeff Lacy, Litzau fought Verquan Kimbrough for the vacant NABF Lightweight title. Litzau won by RTD at the end of Round 3.[4] Litzau moved up two weight classes for the fight.

NABF Super Featherweight Championship

On November 4, 2009 Litzau headlined an ESPN2 Friday Night Fights program against 15-4 Johnnie Edwards with the NABF Super Featherweight title in play. Litzau won the fight by unanimous decision, winning a second NABF title.[5]

Litzau defended his title against Rocky Juarez on April 3, 2010, winning by technical decision when the fight was halted in the seventh round due to a bad cut on Litzau's cheek which referee Jay Nady ruled was caused by an accidental head butt.[6]

On the undercard of Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Michael Katsidis, Liztau beat former WBA and IBF champion, Panama's Celestino Caballero.[7]

Professional record

29 Wins (21 knockouts), 3 Losses, 0 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Venue and Location Notes
Win 29-3-0 Template:Flagicon Ira Terry KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2012-06-16 Template:Flagicon Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". vacant WBC USNBC super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 28-3-0 Template:Flagicon Adrien Broner TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2011-06-18 Template:Flagicon Arena VFG, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". vacant WBC USNBC super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 28-2-0 Template:FlagiconCelestino Caballero SD 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2010-11-27 Template:FlagiconMGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 27-2-0 Template:FlagiconRocky Juarez TD 7 (3:00) 2010-04-03 Template:FlagiconMandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Defended his NABF Super Featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 26-2-0 Template:FlagiconJohnnie Edwards UD 10 (10) 2009-11-04 Template:FlagiconCorrosion Hangar, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, U.S. Won the vacant NABF Super Featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 25-2-0 Template:FlagiconVerquan Kimbrough RTD 3 (3:00) 2009-08-15 Template:FlagiconCoast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Won the vacant NABF Lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 24-2-0 Template:FlagiconPhillip Payne TKO 5 (0:52) 2009-04-18 Template:FlagiconTarget Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Loss 23-2-0 Template:FlagiconRobert Guerrero KO 8 (2:25) 2008-02-29 Template:FlagiconTachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S. For the IBF featherweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 23-1-0 Template:FlagiconEdel Ruiz UD 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 23, 2007 Template:FlagiconStaples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Win 22-1-0 Template:FlagiconEmmanuel Lucero TKO 2 (2:48) 2007-08-17 Template:FlagiconHarrah's Rincon Casino, Valley Center, California, U.S.
Win 21-1-0 Template:FlagiconAldo Valtierra UD 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2007-04-25 Template:FlagiconRoy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Loss 20-1-0 Template:FlagiconJosé Hernández KO 8 (2:52) 2006-12-16 Template:FlagiconMiccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win 20-0-0 Template:Flagicon Sammy Ventura TKO 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-10-20 Template:FlagiconCicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Win 19-0-0 Template:Flagicon Nicky Bentz KO 1 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-07-14 Template:FlagiconHarrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, Valley Center, California, U.S.
Win 18-0-0 Template:Flagicon Debendra Thapa KO 2 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2006-05-11 Template:FlagiconSchuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.

See also

References

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