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Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

14 Apr 1939

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Bristol Phoenix

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Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

6

Principals in Championship Fight At the Auditorium

Born in Chicago on June 5 1913 with Ukrainian parentage the fighter is married with one three year old son. At 5 ft 5 and 126 pounds he trained under Nate Lewis a former Chicago promoter and studied with Packey McFarland. A Chicago movement product he won CYO titles in three divisions and Golden Gloves titles in flyweight bantamweight and featherweight. He turned pro in 1933 and has lost only six bouts since 1956 though several reverses were to lightweights. He has never been defeated at 126 pounds and is known for his hard punching and refined boxing skill.

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Chicago Nate Lewis Chicago Stadium Packey McFarland Awn O. Movement Pat
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Bere in Pawtucket Boxer Joey On Amateur and Pro Career

The report notes Joey from Pawtucket Rhode Island born February 20 1914 of English Irish descent with a twin sister and a height of 5 feet 2 inches and weight 124 pounds. Managed by Al Well former Madison Square Garden matchmaker and Lou Ambers promoter. He held the New England bantam title and fought Mike Bellose to win Windsor Palace New York City in 1938. In 18 recent bouts he had nine knockouts and two losses. He fights in a Lou Ambers style and is described as possessing a knockout wallop in either hand.

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Bere Pawtucket Joey al Well Madison Square Garden Lou Ambers Pormes Amiateur New England Wor Mike Bellotse Windsor Palace New York City
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