Frankie Conley
Frankie Conley (October 4, 1890 – August 21, 1952) was a bantamweight boxing champion.[1]
Biography
[edit]He was born on October 4, 1890, in Platania, Calabria, Italy as Francesco Conte. He became the bantamweight boxing champion of the world when he knocked out Monte Attell in 42 rounds on February 22, 1910.[2]
In 1912 he was knocked out by Mexican Joe Rivers.[3]
He died on August 21, 1952, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Frankie Conley". New York Times. August 22, 1952. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ^ "Wisconsin's original iron man". OnMilwaukee. September 23, 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ^ "Joe Rivers Gives Wisconsin Lad Severe Beating in California". New York Times. January 2, 1912. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Frankie Conley from BoxRec (registration required)
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