Tony Galento

Tony Galento

"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena, arriving just before the start of one of his fights. Spotting him in the parking lot, his manager asked him where he'd been. "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here," Galento said. The greatest clown in boxing history had arrived. Galento, a dirty fighter who would deliberately head-butt, gouge, low-blow, and elbow his opponents, was one of the toughest men ever to box professionally. Defeating Lou Nova, Al Ettore, and Nathan Mann on his way to a shot at the heavyweight title, he was the most famous member of "The Brown Bomber" Joe Louis' "Bum of the Month Club." The underdog Galento earned fistic immortality when he sent Louis to the canvas in the second round of their title bout. Louis admitted that he might have been the toughest man he ever met in the ring.

  • Title: Tony Galento
  • Popularity: 1.344
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1910-03-12
  • Place of Birth: Orange, New Jersey, USA
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Tony Galento Movies

  • 1954
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    On the Waterfront

    On the Waterfront

    7.919 1954 HD

    Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in...

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  • 1958
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    Wind Across the Everglades

    Wind Across the Everglades

    6.1 1958 HD

    Set in the early 20th century, the film follows a game warden who arrives in Florida to enforce conservation laws. He soon finds himself pitted...

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  • 1955
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    Guys and Dolls

    Guys and Dolls

    6.579 1955 HD

    Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky...

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  • 1964
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    Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

    Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

    1 1964 HD

    A documentary film about the life and career of one-time Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Max Baer.

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  • 1956
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    The Best Things in Life Are Free

    The Best Things in Life Are Free

    5 1956 HD

    Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De...

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  • 1955
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    The Phil Silvers Show

    The Phil Silvers Show

    6.789 1955 HD

    The Phil Silvers Show, originally titled You'll Never Get Rich, was a sitcom which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959...

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