Al Singer
| Al Singer | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Abraham Singer |
| Nickname(s) | The Bronx Beauty |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 4 1⁄2 in (1.638 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
September 6, 1906 New York, New York |
| Died | April 20, 1961 (aged 54) New York, New York |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 73 |
| Wins | 62 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 2 |
Al "The Bronx Beauty" 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. On April 20, 1961 he died of a heart attack in New York City. Singer, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
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