Ted Lowry
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Ted Lowry | |
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Real name | Ted Lowry |
Rated at | Heavyweight |
Height | 5'10 |
Nationality | American USA |
Birth date | January 1, 1920 |
Birth place | New Bedford, Massachusetts |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 144 |
Wins | 67 |
Wins by KO | |
Losses | 67 |
Draws | 10 |
'Tiger' Ted Lowry (born January 1, 1920), was an American boxer.
[edit] Boxing Career
Ted Lowry's career started out strong, with 8 successful fights (7 wins, 1 draw), before losing to Sam Shumway, whom he had previously beaten before, and would defeat again in their next fight. Afterwards, he fought regularly, winning some and losing some. He twiced faced future heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, going the distance on both occasions. In doing so he became one of only five fighters to avoid being knocked out by Marciano.
He finally retired from boxing in 1955. Overall, he compiled a record of 67 wins, 67 losses, and 10 draws.