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Canada Lee
American boxer and actor (1907–1952)
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| Born | Leonard Lionel Cornelius Canegata (1907-03-03)March 3, 1907 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1952(1952-05-09) (aged 45) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Lionel Canegata |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1926–1952 |
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| Children | 2, including Carl Lee |
| Boxing career | |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 91;[1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions |
| Wins | 42 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 37 |
| Draws | 10 |
| No contests | 2 |
| Website | canadalee.org |
Leonard Lionel Cornelius Canegata (March 3, 1907 – May 9, 1952), known professionally as Canada Lee, was an American professional boxer and actor who pioneered roles for African Americans.
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