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Philly Boxing History |
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JANUARY 4, 1907 |
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LEW MASSEY BORN ON THIS DAY South Philadelphian Lew Massey (Masuacci) fought from 1927-1938 and finished his career with a record of 81-34-8 (14 KOs). Over the years, he fought many big names including Henry Armstrong, Tony Canzoneri, Red Cochrane, Midget Wolgast, Harry Blitman, Johnny Jaddick, Eddie Cool, Tony Falco, Tommy Cross, and Tippy Larkin. Massey was a longtime contender in both the featherweight jr. lightweight and lightweight divisions. In 1930 Massey beat World Featherweight Champion Bat Battalino in a non-title fight at the Philadelphia Arena. A year later, Massey faced Benny Bass for the World Jr. Lightweight Championship, but lost the decision. He never again vied for the title. Massey is enshrined in the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (see PA HOF). Lew died on July 29, 1993 at age 86. |
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1937 - Al Ettore D10 John Henry Lewis at Philadelphia's Convention Hall |
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| 1960 - Dick Turner W6 Charlie Little at Atlantic City, NJ | ||||
| 1962 - Len Matthews D10 Eddie Armstrong at Philadelphia, PA | ||||
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