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Scott “The Fighting Frenchman” LeDoux

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Scott “The Fighting Frenchman” LeDoux

Birth
Crosby, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA
Death
11 Aug 2011 (aged 62)
Coon Rapids, Anoka County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
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Professional Boxer. Called the "Fighting Frenchman", he fought for the heavyweight championship title in 1980 but lost to Larry Holmes. He also fought George Foreman, Ken Norton and Leon Spinks. In his nine-year career his overall record was 33 wins, 13 losses and 4 draws with 22 knockouts. After retiring from the ring he worked as a boxing analyst for ESPN and was twice elected Anoka County Commissioner. LeDoux died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Professional Boxer. Called the "Fighting Frenchman", he fought for the heavyweight championship title in 1980 but lost to Larry Holmes. He also fought George Foreman, Ken Norton and Leon Spinks. In his nine-year career his overall record was 33 wins, 13 losses and 4 draws with 22 knockouts. After retiring from the ring he worked as a boxing analyst for ESPN and was twice elected Anoka County Commissioner. LeDoux died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Bio by: DaveVangsness

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Alan Scott Ledoux
SP4 US ARMY
Vietnam
Jan 7 1949 - Aug 11 2011

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  • Originally Created by: DaveVangsness
  • Added: Aug 11, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74785624/scott-ledoux: accessed ), memorial page for Scott “The Fighting Frenchman” LeDoux (7 Jan 1949–11 Aug 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 74785624, citing Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.