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Tony Canzoneri (November 6, 1908 – December 9, 1959) was an American professional boxer. A three-division world champion, he held a total of five world titles. Canzoneri is a member of the exclusive group of boxing world champions who have won titles in three or more divisions.
Apr 25, 2024 · Tony Canzoneri (born November 6, 1908, Slidell, Louisiana, U.S.—died December 9, 1959, New York, New York) was an American professional boxer who held world championships in the featherweight, lightweight, and junior-welterweight divisions.
New York Times Mathison voted for Chocolate. Had Canzoneri, a former Featherweight champion, made 130 lbs for this bout, he would have been awarded Kid Chocolate's Jr. Lightweight title as well and would then have become the first four-division champion in history.
Nov 17, 2019 · Tony Canzoneri, who looked like a cross between Babe Ruth and Edward G. Robinson, was born in Slidell, Louisiana on November 6, 1908. From an early age he wanted to be a boxer and began an amateur career while living there.
Tony Canzoneri was absolutely one of the greatest fighters pound for pound in the history of boxing. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 1996 The Cyber Boxing Zone. CyberBoxing Bio by GorDoom.
Tony Canzoneri fought 18 world champions and six Hall of Famers. He defeated such fighters as Baby Arizmendi, Benny Bass, Jackie (Kid) Berg, Kid Chocolate, Johnny Dundee, Johnny Jadick, Frankie Klick, Jimmy McLarnin, Billy Petrolle, Andre Routis, Battling Shaw, Al Singer and Bud Taylor.
Tony Canzoneri accomplished more in the ring as a teenager than some fighters do in an entire career. Canzoneri fought for world titles in two divisions before he turned 20 and at the age of 22 was already a two-time champion. By 23, he was considered the best fighter, pound-for-pound, in the world. Canzoneri participated in 259 title-bout ...
