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Lou Ambers
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Lou Ambers

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Two reigns as world lightweight boxing champion.

World championship

Born
November 1913
Birthplace
Herkimer
Died
25 April 1995

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Lou Ambers

American boxer born Luigi Giuseppe d’Ambrosio, known as the Herkimer Hurricane. Fought leading opponents including Tony Canzoneri and Henry Armstrong.

Early life

Herkimer beginnings

Grew up in a large Italian family in New York State and adopted a ring name early in his career.

Career

  1. 1932

    Professional career

    Began the professional career that lasted until 1941.

  2. 1935

    Title challenge

    Lost a world-title fight to Tony Canzoneri before rebuilding with successive wins.

Achievements

World championship

Held the undisputed lightweight title twice.

Beyond sport

Life after boxing

Served in the United States Coast Guard during the Second World War and later operated a restaurant and worked in public relations. He and his wife Margaret Mary had three children.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.