Johnny Miler (August 10, 1910 – June 17, 1976), born John Miletich, was a professional boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics in the light-heavyweight class for the United States.
[1] In late 1932 or early 1933, Miler defeated future heavyweight champion Joe Louis in an amateur bout.
He supplemented his income by accepting the challenges of traveling carnival strongmen, defeating them in wrestling or boxing matches.
[4] Despite evidence that Miler had boxed professionally,[2] he won the 1932 Olympic trials in San Francisco and represented the United States in Los Angeles in the light-heavyweight class.
Miler 'officially' debuted professionally as a light-heavyweight on January 12, 1933, against Leon Jasinski in Grand Rapids, Michigan, winning the bout on points.