Tony Galento
- January 10, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tony Galento |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 12, 1910(1910-03-12) |
| Age | 114 |
| Date Of Death | July 22, 1979, City of Orange, NJ |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Jersey |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Tony Galento Biography
| Name | Tony Galento |
| Birthday | Mar 12 |
| Birth Year | 1910 |
| Place Of Birth | New Jersey |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Tony Galento is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on March 12, 1910 in New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. Stogie cigar-chomping and beer-guzzling heavyweight boxing champion who was known for his toughness as much as for his dirty tactics. He compiled a career record of 80-26-5 and also fought an octopus, kangaroo and bear for publicity.
In a classic Galento move, he baited the great Joe Louis before their fight by calling him at his home and using all sorts of racial epithets to try and get under his skin.
He grew up in Orange, New Jersey.
Tony Galento Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tony Galento is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Galento 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was nicknamed ‘Two Ton’ after he explained his tardiness to one of his fights saying he had ‘two tons of ice to deliver on my way here.’
He claimed his special diet – beer, burgers, and spaghetti – was the secret to his success, but his tendency to use his head and elbows against opponents also helped.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Tony Galento height 5 ft 9 in Tony weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Tony Galento Dating?
According to our records, Tony Galento is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Galento’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Galento celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.
Was Tony galento a good fighter?
Is he one of those foreign heavies? I’d moider dat bum.” He finished his career with 112 fights, 80 were wins and he beat some very good boxers. In 1939 after 106 fights with “bums and moiderers” Galento finally got his chance in a world title fight with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium.
How much did Tony galento weigh?
Louis quickly regained his feet, avoided more lethal lefts and began a relentless assault on the tubby challenger, who weighed 233 pounds , 33 more than Mr. Louis. With Mr. Galento bleeding profusely and reeling about the ring, Referee Arthur Donovan stopped the bout at 2 minutes 29 seconds of the fourth round.
How old was Joe Louis vs Rocky Marciano?
On October 27, 1951, the 28-year-old Marciano took on the 37-year-old Joe Louis. Coming into the bout, Marciano was a 6½-to-5 underdog. Marciano upset Louis in the latter’s last career bout.
How tall is Mike Tyson?
5′ 10″
What did Joe Louis think of Marciano?
Marciano came into Louis’ dressing room crying and said, “Joe, I’m sorry.” And when a doctor from the athletic commission said, “Joe, you can’t fight for at least three months,” Louis replied, “Do you mind if I don’t fight no more at all?” Well, he did fight a bit more after that, but never seriously.