Tony Galento

Tony Galento

"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena, arriving just before the start of one of his fights. Spotting him in the parking lot, his manager asked him where he'd been. "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here," Galento said. The greatest clown in boxing history had arrived. Galento, a dirty fighter who would deliberately head-butt, gouge, low-blow, and elbow his opponents, was one of the toughest men ever to box professionally. Defeating Lou Nova, Al Ettore, and Nathan Mann on his way to a shot at the heavyweight title, he was the most famous member of "The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis' "Bum of the Month Club." The underdog Galento earned fistic immortality when he sent Louis to the canvas in the second round of their title bout. Louis admitted that he might have been the toughest man he ever met in the ring.

  • Titel: Tony Galento
  • Popularitet: 2.288
  • Kendt for: Acting
  • Fødselsdag: 1910-03-12
  • Fødselssted: Orange, New Jersey, USA
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  • 1954
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    I Storbyens Havn

    I Storbyens Havn

    7.9 1954 HD

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  • 1958
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    Wind Across the Everglades

    Wind Across the Everglades

    6.1 1958 HD

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  • 1955
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    Guys and Dolls

    Guys and Dolls

    6.6 1955 HD

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  • 1964
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    Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

    Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

    1 1964 HD

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  • 1956
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    The Best Things in Life Are Free

    The Best Things in Life Are Free

    5 1956 HD

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  • 1955
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    The Phil Silvers Show

    The Phil Silvers Show

    6.6 1955 HD

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