Age, Biography and Wiki
Kenny Lane (Kenneth H. Lane) was born on 9 April, 1932 in Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S., is an American boxer (1932–2008). Discover Kenny Lane's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Kenneth H. Lane |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
9 April, 1932 |
| Birthday |
9 April |
| Birthplace |
Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Date of death |
5 August, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous boxer with the age 76 years old group.
Kenny Lane Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Kenny Lane height is 5ft 5in and Weight Lightweight.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 5in |
| Weight |
Lightweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Kenny Lane Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kenny Lane worth at the age of 76 years old? Kenny Lane’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Kenny Lane's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
boxer |
Kenny Lane Social Network
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Timeline
Kenny Lane (April 9, 1932 – August 5, 2008) was an American southpaw (left-handed) boxer.
He fought for lightweight and light welterweight titles of the world, once against Joe Brown and twice against Carlos Ortiz.
Lane was raised on a farm in Big Rapids, Michigan with his four brothers and sister.
According to his family, he regularly fought with his brothers and it is assumed that his southpaw stance was adopted to defend himself against his older brother who later became an Olympic boxer.
Lane was known for having a very unorthodox way of fighting.
This combined with the fact that he was a southpaw made him an excellent boxer and in 1953 started his professional career.
Quote from Ortiz: "No one was more difficult to figure out than Kenny Lane, the guy was unbelievably clever"
He had a controversial decision loss to Joe Brown for undisputed lightweight championship of the world.
He fought the Ortiz rubber match for light welterweight title.
Lane decided at age 50 to round out his professional career to 100 bouts.
He dropped to his fighting weight from almost 200 pounds.
After beating 3 much younger opponents he lost to the fourth.
Lane decided to retire for the final time, making the even 100 bouts he sought.
Lane married his wife Ruth as a teenager in West Virginia.
After retiring Lane continued teaching boxing in the Lansing area.
he ran the boxing program at the Lansing Gallo Recreation Center.
The cover featured an old photograph of Lane from the April 1963 issue of The Ring magazine.
In 1995, British singer Morrissey released an album called Southpaw Grammar.
Lane was admitted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.
Later in life Lane became an avid golfer and had a tournament named for him.
He died of a heart attack on August 5, 2008, alongside one of his most well known students, Christian Lloyd in Lansing, Michigan.
