What is Al Singer's full name?
Abraham Singer
Al Singer nickname(s):
The Bronx Beauty, Battling Bronco of the Bronx
Al Singer date of birth:
September 6, 1909
How old was Al Singer when died?
51
Where was Al Singer born?
New York, New York, USA
When did Al Singer die?
April 20, 1961
Where did Al Singer die?
New York City
Why did Al Singer die?
Bar fight
How tall is Al Singer?
5' 4½" (164 cm)
Al Singer body shape:
Athletic
What religion is Al Singer?
Jewish
What is Al Singer nationality?
American
What is Al Singer's occupation?
Boxer
Al Singer claim to fame:
World Lightweight Champion
Short Biography
Al "The Bronx Beauty" Singer (September 6, 1909 in New York, NY – April 20, 1961) was an American boxer. He was born in the Lower East Side in New York City. Singer captured the World Lightweight Championship in July, 1930, with a first round knockout (1:46) 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. On April 20, 1961 he died of a heart attack in New York City. Singer, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.