Biography:
Al Singer (b. September 6, 1909, in New York, NY; d. April 20, 1961) was an American boxer.
Singer captured the World Lightweight Championship in July, 1930, with a first round knockout (1:47) of champion Sammy Mandell.
He surrendered the title four months later to Tony Canzoneri in a first round KO. Three years earlier, Singer and Canzoneri had battled to a 10-round draw.
In his career, Singer won 61 of 72 pro fights (25 by KO), drawing twice, and losing nine.
Hall of Fame:
Singer, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
Miscellaneous:
He was killed in a bar fight in New York City.
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