Petey Scalzo
American boxer (1917-1993) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75
Petey Scalzo (1917-1993) was an American boxer from Hell's Kitchen, New York. He was declared the National Boxing Association Featherweight Championship of the World on May 1, 1940, two weeks prior to winning a sixth-round technical knockout over Frankie Covelli on May 15, 1940.
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The NBA had withdrawn the world featherweight championship from Joey Archibald the previous month for his refusal to fight leading contenders, including Scalzo.
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United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1993 · aged 75
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