Ted Lowry

"Tiger" Ted Lowry (October 27, 1919 – June 14, 2010[1]) was an American journeyman boxer.

Ted Lowry
Statistics
Real nameTed Lowry
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1919-10-27)October 27, 1919
New Haven, Connecticut
DiedJune 14, 2010(2010-06-14) (aged 90)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights143
Wins70
Wins by KO46
Losses68
Draws10

Boxing career

Ted Lowry's career started out strong, with 8 successful fights (7 wins, 1 draw), before losing to Sam Shumway, whom he had previously beaten, and would defeat again in their next fight. Afterwards, he fought regularly, winning some and losing some. He twice faced future heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, going the distance on both occasions. In doing so he became one of only three fighters to avoid being knocked out by Marciano.

He retired from boxing in 1955. Overall, he compiled a record of 70 wins, 68 losses, and 10 draws, 46 wins by way of knockout.

Whilst serving in the armed forces, Lowry fought an exhibition against Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis.

Honors

Lowry was a member of the all-black 555th Parachute Battalion and was honored by United States presidents for his World War II service.[1][2]

References

  1. Pave, Marvin. "'Tiger' Ted Lowry, 90; boxer went the distance with Marciano twice". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
  2. "Tiger Ted Lowry by the Tale". thesweetscience.com. 16 January 2006. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
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