Tony Galento Boxer

Domenico Antonio Galento (March 12, 1910 – July 22, 1979) was an American heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "Two Ton" for his reasoning to his manager for being nearly late to one of his fights: "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here". Galento was one of the most colorful fighters in the history of the sport. He wrestled an octopus, and boxed a kangaroo as publicity stunts for his fights. He also boxed a 550 lb. (250 kg) bear, as a stage attraction.

Personal facts

Tony Galento
Birth dateMarch 12, 1910
Birth place
Orange New Jersey
Nationality
United States
Date of deathJuly 22, 1979
Place of death
Orange New Jersey
Height (meters)1.524

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