Young Firpo
Young Firpo (April 25, 1907 – August 21, 1984) was an American professional light-heavyweight boxer. He began his career in Burke, Idaho. He was a popular fighter in the Pacific Northwest during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in Portland, Oregon. He was also a ranked Light-Heavyweight contender during the early 1930s.
| Young Firpo | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Guido Bardelli |
| Nickname(s) | Wild Bull of Idaho, The Bull of Burke |
| Weight(s) | Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | April 25, 1907 Barre, Vermont |
| Died | August 21, 1984 (aged 77) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 93 |
| Wins | 74 |
| Wins by KO | 45 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 0 |
Honors
- Inducted into the Idaho Sports Hall of Fame, March 15, 1974.
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame: Class of 2008.
References
External links
- Brief Refereeing Career in Portland, Oregon (1945)
- Boxing record for Young Firpo from BoxRec (registration required)
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