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Philly Boxing History |
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FEBRUARY 12, 1958 |
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GIARDELLO BEATS SZUZINA AT ARENA Joey Giardello beat Franz Szuzina on points at the Philadelphia Arena on this day in 1958. The 10-round victory upped Joey's record to 78-13-5 with 1 ND. For Giardello, his long wait for a middleweight title shot would continue for two more years. In 1960, he received a crack at Gene Fullmer, but came away with a dissatisfying and controversial 15-round draw. Finally in 1963, Joey's moment would come in a bout with old rival Dick Tiger. Giardello won the World Middleweight Title by decision. At the end of his illustrious career, Giardello's overall record was 101-25-7-1 NC (33KO). |
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1958 - Len Matthews KO4 Norman Young at the Philadelphia Arena |
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| 1958 - Mel Middleton W6 J.D. Ellis at the Philadelphia Arena | ||||||
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| 1949 - Battling Levinsky | ||||||
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