Real name Ted Lowry Losses 67 Height 1.78 m Stance Orthodox stance Wins 66 Role Boxer Total fights 143 | Nationality United States Name Ted Lowry Division Heavyweight Rated at Heavyweight Draws 10 Martial art Boxing | |
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Born October 27, 1919
New Haven, Connecticut ( 1919-10-27 ) Died June 13, 2010, Spring Hill | ||
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'Tiger' Ted Lowry (October 27, 1919 – June 14, 2010) was an American journeyman boxer.
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Boxing career
Ted Lowry's career started out strong, with 8 successful fights (7 wins, 1 draw), before losing to Sam Shumway, whom he had previously beaten before, and would defeat again in their next fight. Afterwards, he fought regularly, winning some and losing some. He twice faced future heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano, going the distance on both occasions. In doing so he became one of only three fighters to avoid being knocked out by Marciano.
He retired from boxing in 1955. Overall, he compiled a record of 66 wins, 67 losses, and 10 draws.
Honors
Lowry was a member of the all-black 555th Parachute Battalion and was honored by United States presidents for his World War II service.