Real name Melvin George Coogan Wins 120 Died December 27, 1957 Draws 29 Stance Southpaw Role Boxer Total fights 183 | Nationality USA Name Mel Coogan Rated at Lightweight Wins by KO 18 Martial art Boxing Losses 32 | |
Born August 6, 1896Brooklyn, NY ( 1896-08-06 ) | ||
Melvin George Coogan (August 6, 1896 – December 27, 1957) was an American boxer from Brooklyn. He was undefeated in his first nine fights with a record of 7-0-9.
Coogan fought Frankie Callahan in Brooklyn, New York. but lost by decision. He fought Johnny Dundee in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he won by decision. He also fought Lew Tendler. Both fighters fought to a no contest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From 1914 to 1919 he had a record of 65-7-10. Coogan never had a title shot.
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