Mark Leduc

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Mark Leduc (born May 5, 1962 in Toronto , Ontario , † July 22, 2009 in Toronto) was a Canadian boxer .

Leduc started boxing when he was twelve years old. After his parents divorced, he ran away from home at the age of 15 and lived on the streets. After robbing a jewelry store, he was sentenced to six years in prison. While he was in prison, his boxing talent caught the eye of one of his guards, who finally worked to ensure that Mark could train in a real boxing studio. In 1988 he was released from prison. 1989, 1991 and 1992 Leduc was Canadian light welterweight champion (-63.5 kg).

Leduc then celebrated his greatest success as an amateur boxer at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona , when he won the silver medal in the light welterweight division . During his amateur days, he played 184 fights, of which he lost only 26.

In 1992 he tried to get into the professional business, but after only five fights he ended his boxing career. After ending his active career, Leduc came out as homosexual in the 1994 documentary For the Love of the Game .

Most recently, the Canadian worked as a stage worker in the film business.

On July 19, 2009, Leduc was found unconscious in a hotel sauna in Toronto. He was immediately transported to the local hospital, where he died on July 22nd. Heat stroke , in which internal organs were damaged, is suspected to be the cause of death .

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SURNAME Leduc, Mark
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Canadian boxer
DATE OF BIRTH May 5th 1962
PLACE OF BIRTH Toronto , Ontario
DATE OF DEATH July 22, 2009
Place of death Toronto