Frankie Covelli
Frankie Covelli (May 4, 1913 – February 16, 2003[1] ) was an American boxer from Brooklyn New York.
| Frankie Covelli | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Frankie Covelli |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | May 4, 1913 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2003 (aged 89) Chicago, Illinois |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 157 |
| Wins | 94 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 40 |
| Draws | 22 |
| No contests | 1 |
Life
Covelli began boxing in 1929. Among other notable fighters, he fought Freddie Miller two times, losing both bouts by decision, and also lost to Henry Armstrong. He held Baby Arizmendi to a draw. Covelli fought Willie Joyce twice. The first fight he lost by decision but won the second fight by a decision. He also defeated former bantamweight champion Sixto Escobar.
In Covelli's only title fight he lost to Petey Scalzo for the National Boxing Association featherweight title by TKO at Griffith Stadium in 1940. He retired from boxing later that year.
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