Joe Dundee

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Joe Dundee
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Real name	Salvatore Lazzara
Rated at	Welterweight
Nationality	American
Born	1903-08-16 Palermo, Sicily
Died	March 31, 1982(1982-03-31) (aged 78)
Stance	Right-handed
Boxing record
Total fights	126
Wins	90
Wins by KO	22
Losses	23
Draws	11
No contests	2

Salvatore Lazzara, better known by his boxing alias Joe Dundee, was an American boxer. His career began with two straight losses in four-round bouts. Nevertheless, Dundee continued boxing.

Dundee fought Kid Williams in Baltimore and lost by DSQ. He also fought Mel Coogan in Maryland. Joe won by decision.

Dundee fought Pete Latzo for the NYSAC World welterweight title, and the World Welterweight Title at the Polo Grounds. Dundee beat him by decision.

Dundee also fought Joe Tiplitz in two fights. The first fight they fought to a draw in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The second fight Dundee beat Joe by decision in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dundee also fought Bert Colima for the Mexican welterweight title. Dundee beat Colima by decision in Mexico City.

Joe fought Harry Mason at Madison Square Garden and won by decision.

Dundee lost his crown when he was disqualified in two rounds in a bout with Jackie Wilson (Boxer). He retired from the ring with a record of 89 wins (23 KOs), 26 losses, and 10 draws. He was also credited with scoring a TKO victory over hall of famer Mickey Walker.

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Name	Dundee, Joe
Alternative names
Short description	American boxer
Date of birth	1903-08-16
Place of birth	Palermo, Sicily
Date of death	1982-03-31
Place of death

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