Lou Nova
American boxer (1913-1991) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 78
Lou Nova also called the Cosmic Puncher was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, the 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935. After turning pro, he remained undefeated in his first 22 matches, and won 40 fights in total.
Lou Nova is read about 29 times a day, in 10 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.
Something wrong?People around Lou
Close ties
Robert Aldrich Directed World for Ransom (1954)
J. Lee Thompson Directed What a Way to Go! (1964)
Allan Dwan Produced Calendar Girl (1947)- Robert Stevenson Directed Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
Douglass Dumbrille Also in What a Way to Go! and World for Ransom
Tim Whelan Directed Swing Fever (1943)- Arthur P. Jacobs Produced What a Way to Go! (1964)
- Bill Walsh Produced Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
- Norman Tokar Directed The Happiest Millionaire (1968)
- Phil Arnold Also in What a Way to Go! and Blackbeard's Ghost
Norm Grabowski Also in Blackbeard's Ghost (1968)
Also in Français
Media & music
Photos 1
About this person
He was the first top rated boxer to practice yoga, and reportedly did headstands in the dressing room before his title bout with Joe Louis.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1991 · aged 78
