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Lou Nova (March 16, 1913 – September 29, 1991) also called the Cosmic Puncher was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles , California , the 6 ft 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (1.92 m) Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935.
Sep 18, 2023 · Lou Nova was the 1935 National AAU Heavyweight Champion . Graduated Alameda High School, June 1931 (Oakland, CA). For Alameda he played Football, Baseball,and Track, even setting a record hurling the javelin. Amateur career a reported 13-2, starting in Feb. 1933. Based on comments made by his then trainer Ray Arcel, the dean of cornermen, Nova ...
Attendance: 7, 000. Gate: $7, 620.60. Nova won the first round, but Savold landed a one-two in the second that put Lou down for the full count. Previously this fight was shown here as ending in the seventh round on cuts, but it was the previous meeting between Nova and Savold that ended in that fashion.
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Lou Nova was a World Amateur Boxing Champion. Undefeated in his first 22 pro boxing matches. Knocked out former heavyweight champion Max Baer twice. Ended Baer's career in second fight by fracturing his Adam's Apple. Noted for his "Cosmic" Punch. Was badly injured in his fight with "Two Ton" Tony Galento.
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Lou Nova was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1936 to 1945. He challenged for the world title twice, losing to Joe Louis and Max Baer, and won the California state title in 1938.
DateOpponentLast Opponents' ResultsPlace1945-06-25W W W L W WFenway Park, Boston1945-06-15W D W W W WOlympia Stadium, Detroit1945-06-08L W W W L LTar Park, Norfolk1945-05-26L L D L L LMechanics Building, Boston- USA
- September 29, 1991
- March 16, 1913
First Clip: Tony Galento in Training for Joe LouisSecond Clip: Tony Galento vs Lou Nova 9/15/1939 (audience: Gene Tunney, Max Baer, Jack Johnson)👏 Support t...
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Oct 1, 1991 · Lou Nova, a former top-ranking heavyweight boxer, died of cancer and a heart ailment on Sunday. He was 76 years old. He had a 53-9 record with 33 knockouts and fought for the heavyweight title in ...