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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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  3. Sep 25, 2023 · 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.

  4. Nov 17, 2019 · Learn about Tony Canzoneri, a three-division world champion who fought 18 world champions and 6 hall of famers. See his remarkable record, his unique style, and his legacy in boxing history.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Tony Canzoneri was an American professional boxer who is widely hailed as one of the greatest fighters of his time. Born on November 6, 1908, in Slidell, Louisiana, Canzoneri was a three-division world champion who held a total of five world titles.

  7. Canzoneri participated in 259 title-bout rounds and became boxing's third three-division champion. He turned pro in 1925 at the age of 16. He fought to a drew with Bud Taylor for the vacant NBA bantamweight title in 1927 and lost a rematch to Taylor in June.

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