Two-Ton Tony Galento (Boxing. Born, Orange, NJ, Mar. 12, 1910; died, Livingston, NJ, July 22, 1979.) Among the most colorful and popular characters in boxing during his career, Dominic Anthony Galento was a heavy heavyweight contender in the 1930s. Galento’s most celebrated bout came against champion Joe Louis June 28, 1939, before 34,852 at Yankee Stadium, […]
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