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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.
Tony Galento was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1928 to 1944. He had 111 bouts, 78 wins, 26 losses, 6 draws, and 60 knockouts. He challenged Joe Louis for the world title in 1939 and fought several wrestlers and controversial opponents.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the life and career of Tony Galento, a colorful and controversial heavyweight boxer who challenged Joe Louis for the title in 1939. Find out how he earned his nickname, his fighting style, his clowning tactics, and his legacy.
Domenico Antonio Galento (March 12, 1910 – July 22, 1979) was an American heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed " Two Ton " for his reasoning to his manager for being nearly late to one of his fights: "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here".
