Tony Zale

Boxer and World Middleweight Champion

Tony Zale - Boxer and World Middleweight Champion
Born

May 29th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

1997
28 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1913, a professional boxer achieved considerable success in the middleweight division during the 1940s. Fought in notable matches against other prominent boxers, including a famous trilogy with Jake LaMotta. The first match against LaMotta in 1947 ended with a victory by knockout, cementing his reputation in the boxing world. Defended the middleweight title multiple times and was known for powerful punching and resilience in the ring. Retired in 1948 with impressive statistics and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.

Won the World Middleweight Championship

Fought Jake LaMotta in three memorable bouts

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