Tommy Loughran
American boxer (1902-1982) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 79
Thomas Patrick Loughran was an American professional boxer and the former World Light Heavyweight Champion. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Loughran as the #7 ranked light heavyweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #4.
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The International Boxing Research Organization rates Loughran as the 6th best light heavyweight ever. Loughran was named the Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year twice, first in 1929 and again 1931. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1956 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
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José NápolesBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearJosé TorresBoth received WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
Eddie Mustafa MuhammadBoth received WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion
Bob FosterBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight ChampionCarlos Zárate SernaBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year
Billy ConnBoth received The Ring World Light Heavyweight Champion