John J. Pacek (June 11, 1914 – December 3, 1988), better known by the ring name Johnny Paychek, was an American boxer. Though considered a journeyman, he did face Joe Louis in 1940 for the lineal heavyweight title. Louis beat him by a second-round knockout, in what turned out to be Paychek's only world championship try as a professional boxer.

Johnny Paychek
Born
John J. Pacek

(1914-06-11)June 11, 1914
DiedDecember 3, 1988(1988-12-03) (aged 74)
Other namesCorn Belt's Pride[2]
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 0.5 in (184 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Wins38
Wins by KO28
Losses6
Draws2

After retiring from the ring, Paychek married and had two children. A longtime resident of Lyons, Illinois, Paychek died on December 3, 1988, at La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange Park, Illinois.[3]

Country singer Johnny Paycheck took his stage name as a tribute or reference to Paychek.

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Johnny Paychek". BoxRec.
  2. ^ boxing.com – Giving Johnny Paychek His Due
  3. ^ "EX-BOXER JOHNNY PAYCHEK". Chicago Tribune. December 4, 1988. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
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