Ted Lowry Explained

Ted Lowry
Realname:Ted Lowry
Height:5feet
Weight:Heavyweight
Nationality:American
Birth Date:27 October 1919
Birth Place:New Haven, Connecticut
Style:Orthodox
Total:143
Wins:70
Ko:46
Losses:68
Draws:10

"Tiger" Ted Lowry (October 27, 1919 – June 14, 2010[1]) was an American journeyman boxer.

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, 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 70 wins, 68 losses, and 10 draws, 46 wins by way of knockout.

Whilst serving in the armed forces, Lowry fought an exhibition against Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis.

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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pave. Marvin. 'Tiger' Ted Lowry, 90; boxer went the distance with Marciano twice. The Boston Globe. 22 February 2012.
  2. Web site: 16 January 2006 . Tiger Ted Lowry by the Tale . 22 February 2012 . thesweetscience.com.