Petey Sarron was a member of the Olympic Team at flyweight in boxing

Boxing

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 for the United States

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 during the 1924 Summer Olympics

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Amateur career

In addition to competing at the Olympics, Sarron fought future World Flyweight Champion Fidel LaBarba in the May 1924 National AAU Flyweight Semi-final & Olympic Trials in Boston, MA.

Professional career

Sarron went on to have a successful pro career. He challenged National Boxing Association World featherweight title holder Freddie Miller

Freddie Miller

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 in 1936, but lost a decision. The referee and sole judge scored the fight 6-3-6 in rounds for Miller, with two of the six rounds given to Miller due to Sarron fouls. They fought a rematch two months later and Sarron won a majority decision. Two judges scored for Sarron, while the other scored the fight a draw. There were no knockdowns.

Sarron defended the belt twice before losing it to Henry Armstrong

Henry Armstrong

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by KO in 1937. Sarron retired in 1939.

Life after boxing

Sarron became the Secretary of the Miami Boxing Commission in late 1953. Sarron married Patrinilla "Pat" Farah, who was also of Lebanese/Syrian decent. The couple had two boys, Peter and Ronald. Throughout his life, Sarron maintained a very close relationship with his family. He eventually retired in Miami.