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Abraham Simon (May 30, 1913 – October 24, 1969) was an American professional heavyweight boxer. He fought Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title twice. He was managed for most of his career by Jimmy Johnston, and trained by Freddie Brown. [1]
28 de dic. de 2021 · A look back at the boxing career of Abe Simon, a 6'4", 255 gargantuan heavyweight who challenged Joe Louis for the heavyweight title on two occasions.
Pro debut for Simon. ©BoxRec is the official record keeper for 410 sports authorities worldwide, it is not under direct control of any single authority. Data may be incomplete/inaccurate.
Abe Simon was a 1940s heavyweight contender from Richmond Hill, New York. He turned pro while still a high school student at John Adams High School. He twice unsuccessfully challenged Joe Louis for the Heavyweight Title.
21st defense by Louis, The fight raised $64,980.02 for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. Louis donated his entire purse of $36,146. Promoter Mike Jacobs and Ma...
15 de mar. de 2022 · Learn about Abe Simon, a former heavyweight boxer who fought Joe Louis twice and became an actor. See highlights of his bouts with Louis and his knockout of Jersey Joe Walcott.
Abe Simon was an actor who appeared in On the Waterfront and other shows, and a professional boxer who fought Joe Louis twice for the heavyweight title. He was born in 1913 in Long Island, New York, and died in 1969 in New York.
