John J. Jadick, better known as Johnny Jadick (June 16, 1908 – April 3, 1970) was an American

People of the United States

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 light welterweight

Light welterweight

-Professional boxing:The light welterweight class is a weight division in professional boxing that has a limit of 63.5 kg or 140 pounds...

 boxer. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...

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Professional career

Johnny turned professional in 1923 and became the World Light Welterweight Champion after decisioning 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 1932. Besides defeating the great Canzoneri twice, Jadick also defeated Fritzie Zivic

Fritzie Zivic

Fritzie Zivic , born as Ferdinand Henry John Zivcich , was an American boxer.-Biography:...

 and Al Foreman. He also fought ten round battles with Benny Bass

Benny Bass

Benny Bass, known as "Little Fish," was an American boxer....

 and Izzy Jannazzo

Izzy Jannazzo

Anthony "Izzy" Jannazzo was an American professional boxer who fought in the Welterweight Division...

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