Abe Simon

Abe Simon
Statistics
Nickname(s) The Ape
Rated at Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Reach 82 in (208 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1913-05-30)May 30, 1913
Richmond Hill, New York
Died October 24, 1969(1969-10-24) (aged 56)
Bayside, New York
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 47
Wins 36
Wins by KO 25
Losses 10
Draws 1
No contests 0

Abraham Simon (May 30, 1913 – October 24, 1969) was an American professional heavyweight boxer. He fought Joe Louis for the World Heavyweight title twice.[1][2] After retiring he became an actor and appeared in films such as On the Waterfront, Never Love a Stranger and Requiem for a Heavyweight, and a number of live dramas during the early days of television.

References

  1. ↑ http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1842&dat=19420324&id=q_8rAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JboEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1088,3328850
  2. ↑ Sport: Not-So-Simple Simon

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