Tony Galento

1910–1979 (age 69)

Boxer

Biography

Tony "Two Ton" Galento, born in 1910, rose from the neighborhoods of New Jersey to garner fame as a heavyweight boxer whose rugged style and booming personality thrilled fans, highlighted by his legendary fight against Joe Louis in 1939.

After hanging up his gloves, he remained in the public eye by sharing stories, mentoring young athletes, and supporting his community, a gruff but generous figure laid to rest at St. Johns Catholic Cemetery.

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