Ted Lowry

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Ted Lowry
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Real name Ted Lowry
Rated at Heavyweight
Height 5'10
Nationality AmericanFlag of the United States 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.

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