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Johnny Lira (1951 – December 8 2012) was a professional lightweight and welterweight boxing contender who was born and died in Chicago Illinois. Lira won the Chicago Novice Golden Gloves championship at middleweight. As a professional Lira went on to win the United States Boxing Association lightweight title by knocking out undefeated Andrew Ganigan in the sixth round in August 1978 having started his pro career undefeated in his first 18 professional bouts.