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Carl Duane
BornCarl Duane Yacconetti
(1902-06-25)June 25, 1902
New York, New York, USA
DiedJune 1, 1984(1984-06-01) (aged 81)
Other namesBronx Steamroller
Statistics
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Height5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights65
Wins43
Wins by KO13
Losses16
Draws6

Carl Duane (June 25, 1902 – June 23, 1984) also known as the "Bronx Steamroller", was an American boxer in the super bantamweight division who held the World Super Bantamweight Championship. During his career, Duane defeated such men as Charlie Phil Rosenberg, Lou Herley, Danny Edwards, Harry London, Young Montreal, Mickey Brown, Frankie Conway and Jack "Kid" Wolfe. He was managed by Mike Valentine.

Professional career

Carl was born in New York City on June 25, 1902. His first professional fight was against Silent LaMont on April 6, 1921 winning by decision. In 1923 of August, he met Jack "Kid" Wolfe for the World Super bantamweight championship. Duane won over 12 rounds by unanimous decision.

Duane ended his career in 1929 after his decision loss to Al Singer. His overall record was 65 fights with 43 wins by decision and 13 by knockouts, 16 losses and 6 draw decisions. Duane was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of fame, posthumously, in 1984, shortly after his death career. Duane was featured on the cover of the March 1924 issue of The Ring magazine.

See also

References

  1. Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia - Carl Duane CyberBoxingZone.com Retrieved on 2016-10-18
  2. The Ring magazine March 1924 issue- Carl Duane Boxrec.com Retrieved on 2016-10-18
Achievements
Preceded byJack "Kid" Wolfe World Super bantamweight Champion
August 29, 1923 - July 1929
VacantTitle next held byRigoberto Riasco

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