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Dominick Anthony Galento (March 12, 1910 – July 22, 1979) was an American heavyweight boxer. [1] . He is best remembered for scoring a third-round knockdown against Joe Louis in a world title stoppage loss in June 1939. [2] . Active from the late 1920s to the early 1940s, he compiled a record of 79 wins, 26 losses, and 6 draws.
4 de abr. de 2015 · "Two-Ton" Tony Galento was one of the most colorful characters in the history of boxing. Standing 5'9" and weighing 230-plus pounds, Galento claimed that he trained on beer, hamburgers and spaghetti. He was a rough-and-tough brawler, but he was not without skill.
"Tony Galento, chunky Orange slugger, knocked out Boros..with a powerful left hook to the chin.." Boros's style puzzled Galento, who had to take a lot of punches before he pulled it out at the end. (Newark Evening News, Herb Goldman).
17 de mar. de 2016 · Tony Galento was a heavyweight boxer who challenged Joe Louis in 1939 and fought a giant octopus in a publicity stunt. He was also a drinker, a brawler and a friend of Jack Dempsey.
Tony Galento was a heavyweight boxer who challenged Joe Louis for the title in 1939 and knocked him down twice. He was known for his clowning, foul tactics, and beer-drinking lifestyle.
Learn about Tony Galento, a legendary contender who wrestled an octopus and boxed a kangaroo. Watch his fights with Joe Louis and other clips.
5 de may. de 2012 · Joe Louis and Tony Galento meet up many years after their legendary Heavyweight Title Fight to talk about the past.
