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Luigi Giuseppe d'Ambrosio (November 8, 1913 – April 25, 1995), a.k.a. Lou Ambers, was an American World Lightweight boxing champion who fought from 1932 to 1941. Ambers fought many other boxing greats, such as Henry Armstrong and Tony Canzoneri.
Venue: Polo Grounds. "At every turn... the shifty, unorthodox Ambers was the master." The New York Times. The referee called it a draw (6-6-3 in rounds), and the two judges voted for Ambers (11-3-1 and 10-2-3).
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Apr 15, 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Lou Ambers, a boxing champion from Herkimer, NY, who fought from 1935 to 1941. Read about his fights, his family, his music and his legacy.
Jun 10, 2024 · Discover the extraordinary boxing career of Lou Ambers, known as the "Herkimer Hurricane," including his legendary battles with Tony Canzoneri and Henry Armstrong, and his enduring legacy in the sport.
Feb 8, 1985 · Lou Ambers, who twice held the world lightweight championship in the 1930s, died Thursday in Vancouver, Canada. He was 71. Ambers, who had a career record of 88-8-6, first won the title Sept....
Aug 17, 2006 · By Mike Casey. The nickname was always something of a misnomer. It implied that its owner was a relentless, devil-may-care slugger with scant regard for the finer points of boxing. But Lou...
Lou Ambers was a lightweight boxer who won the world title in 1936 and fought legends like Henry Armstrong and Tony Canzoneri. He had a record of 104-8-2 with 26 knockouts and was inducted into three boxing halls of fame.