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1. • • Tony Zale was an American professional boxer, world middleweight (160 pounds) champion during the 1940s. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.) Zale began his professional boxing career in 1934, but to make a living he spent much of 1935 and 1936 working in the steel mills of Gary.
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   Tony Zale was an American professional boxer, world middleweight (160 pounds) champion during the 1940s. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.) Zale began his professional boxing career in 1934, but to make a living he spent much of 1935 and 1936 working in the steel mills of Gary.

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   Who is Tony Zale?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Tony Zale (born May 29, 1913, Gary, Ind., U.S.—died March 20, 1997, Portage, Ind.) was an American professional boxer, world middleweight (160 pounds) champion during the 1940s. (Read Gene Tunney’s 1929 Britannica essay on boxing.)

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   What happened to Tony Zale during World War II?

   • During his boxing career, Tony Zale defended his Middleweight Championship against Steve Mamakos, Al Hostak, and Georgie Abrams. When World War II erupted, he joined the Navy as Middleweight Champion. He served in the Navy until 1945 and returned to the ring in 1946, still Middleweight Champion of the World.

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   Is Tony Zale in the Hall of Fame?

   • Tony 'The Man of Steel' Zale was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991. When he died on March 20, 1997, many boxing venues around the world tolled the 10 count in his honor. This shows the great significance of Tony Zale in the boxing world.

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   How many wins did Zale have in his boxing career?

   • His career record was 67 wins (45 by knockouts), 18 losses, and 2 draws. Zale was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Tony Zale, born Anthony Florian Zaleski, stands tall in the annals of boxing history as the “Man of Steel.” His journey through the boxing world is a tale of unyielding perseverance, raw power, and a fighting spirit that refused to be extinguished.

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6. www.nytimes.com › 1997/03/22 › sportsTony Zale, 83, Middleweight Boxing Champion in the 1940's

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   Mar 22, 1997 · Tony Zale, who brawled his way to the middleweight championship twice during a Hall of Fame boxing career punctuated by three memorable -- if not legendary -- title bouts with Rocky Graziano,...

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   Zale was a two-time world middleweight champion and made The Ring's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Zale is best remembered for his three bouts over a 21-month period with Rocky Graziano for the middleweight crown.

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   Anthony Florian Zaleski (May 29, 1913 – March 20, 1997), known professionally as Tony Zale, was an American boxer. Zale was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, a steel town, which gave him his nickname, "Man of Steel", reinforced by his reputation of being able to take fearsome punishment and still rally to win.

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   Tony Zale was a professional boxer from the United States who made his debut against Eddie Allen in June 1934. Zale's career spanned over 14 years, including a total of 87 fights. In that time, he recorded 67 wins, 18 losses, and two draws.

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    A look back at former middleweight champion Tony Zale and his battles against Al Hostak, Rocky Graziano and Marcel Cerdan.

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