| Birth: | Mar. 12, 1910 | | Death: | Jul. 22, 1979 | 
"Two-Ton" Tony Galento was a heavyweight boxer during the 1930s and early 1940s. On June 28,1939, Galento knocked down heavyweight champion Joe Louis in the second round of their title bout in Yankee Stadium. Louis went on to win the fight by knockout in the fourth round. Galento fought Max Baer in 1940. During his career Galento scored 59 knockouts in 112 fights.
Search Amazon for Tony Galento | | | Burial:
Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Orange
Essex County
New Jersey, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 30, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 8344 |
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