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Tony Galento (1910–1979)

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"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena... See full bio »

Born:

Dominic Anthony Galento
in Orange, New Jersey, USA

Died:

(age 69) in Livingston, New Jersey, USA
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1958 Wind Across the Everglades
Beef
 
1956 The Best Things in Life Are Free
Fingers
 
1956 The Phil Silvers Show (TV series)
Little Pete
– The Recruiting Sergeant (1956) … Little Pete
 
1955 Guys and Dolls
Spectator at Hot Box Club (uncredited)
 
1954 On the Waterfront
Truck
 
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1976 The Way It Was (TV series)
Himself
– Joe Louis vs. Tony 'Two Ton' Galento (1976) … Himself
 
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2009 The Glory Days of Wrestling (video)
Himself
 
2008 Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Tony 'Twoton' Galento

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Trivia:

In 1943, he knocked out professional wrestlers Golden Terror, Freddy Blassie, Bob Stewart, and Mike Ryan in boxer vs wrestler bouts. See more »

Trademark:

A very dirty fighter, who would gouge, headbutt and elbow his opponents See more »

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