Al Singer
Encyclopedia
Al Singer (September 6, 1909, in New York, NY – April 20, 1961) was an American boxer
. He was born in the Lower East Side in New York City.
Singer captured the World Lightweight Championship in July, 1930, with a first round knockout (1:46) of champion Sammy Mandell.
He surrendered the title four months later to Tony Canzoneri
in a first round KO. Three years earlier, Singer and Canzoneri had battled to a 10-round draw.
In his career, Singer won 61 of 72 pro fights (25 by KO), drawing twice, and losing nine.
in 2006.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. He was born in the Lower East Side in New York City.
Singer captured the World Lightweight Championship in July, 1930, with a first round knockout (1:46) of champion Sammy Mandell.
He surrendered the title four months later to Tony Canzoneri
Tony Canzoneri
Tony Canzoneri was an American boxer who was born in the town of Slidell, Louisiana.Canzoneri, an Italian American, was one of the members of the exclusive group of boxing world champions who have won titles in three or more divisions.- Early life :When he was a teenager, he and his family moved...
in a first round KO. Three years earlier, Singer and Canzoneri had battled to a 10-round draw.
In his career, Singer won 61 of 72 pro fights (25 by KO), drawing twice, and losing nine.
Hall of Fame
Singer, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of FameInternational Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame was opened July 7, 1981, in Netanya, Israel. It honors Jewish athletes and their accomplishments from anywhere around the world....
in 2006.