Frankie Campbell

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Frankie Campbell was born Frankie Camilli, a boxer who was an impressive heavyweight known for feigning injury during bouts to incite sloppy offense from his opponents, thereby leaving sufficient opening for a knockout victory. He died from head injuries sustained from being knocked out in a match with Max Baer on August 25, 1930, in San Francisco, California, USA. When he was rushed to the hospital it was discovered that his brain had been knocked loose from the connective tissue inside his head. This fight was referenced in the movie Cinderella Man. His professional record was 33-4-2 with 26 Knockouts.

He was the brother of professional baseball player Dolph Camilli.

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