Jason Litzau: A Boxing Career Overview
Jason “The American Boy” Litzau was a Minnesota boxer known for his aggressive style and willingness to take difficult fights. He boxed professionally from 2002 to 2016 and challenged Robert Guerrero for the IBF featherweight title in 2008.
An upset and a title opportunity
Litzau’s 2010 split-decision win over Celestino Caballero, a former world champion, was one of the biggest victories of his career. He later challenged Adrien Broner in 2011, losing by technical knockout. The bout against Guerrero three years earlier had also ended by knockout, as the champion retained his IBF belt.
A career built on action
Litzau finished with 30 wins, three losses, and one draw, according to BoxerList. His résumé mixed regional title wins with high-profile tests, making him a regular presence on televised fight cards during his peak years.
Career Milestones
Litzau’s victory over Celestino Caballero in November 2010 was one of the most significant upsets of his career. It was followed by a very different result against Adrien Broner in June 2011, when Broner stopped him in the first round. Those appearances demonstrate the uneven path of a contender facing strong opposition. A notable upset could create another major opportunity without guaranteeing the same outcome in the next bout. The sequence is central to Litzau’s career story, alongside the more routine wins and losses recorded across his professional schedule.
Selected Recorded Results
- 2016-11-12: Jason Litzau won against Lance Williams in Black Bear Casino, Carlton.
- 2015-08-16: Jason Litzau drew with Hylon Williams Jr in Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket.
- 2012-06-16: Jason Litzau won against Ira Terry in Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis.
- 2011-06-18: Jason Litzau lost to Adrien Broner in Arena VFG, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga.
- 2010-11-27: Jason Litzau won against Celestino Caballero in MGM Grand, Las Vegas.
- 2010-04-03: Jason Litzau won against Rocky Juarez in Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.
- 2009-11-04: Jason Litzau won against Johnnie Edwards in Corrosion Hangar, Camp Lejuene.
Sources
BoxerList; BoxRec: Jason Litzau; Biographical source.
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Jason Litzau, Boxing, Sports History
