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Connecticut Heavies of the forties
I am creating a batch of the heavyweights that boxed in Connecticut during the forties. Most of the decent ones have already been rated such as Lee Q. Murray, Nathan Mann and Bernie Reynolds. I rated Al Altieri a week or so back. Most of these are just under card fillers, but you can have them if you like. I have ten done so far.
VERNON BEN BENWARE
Hometown - New London, Connecticut
2(1)-8-0
Vernon fought many of his bouts in New Haven. He was Ko'd by Eldridge Eatman and lost to other active Connecticut Heavyweights as well.
GEORGE BONER
Hometown - New Haven, Connecticut, USA
5(3)-5-0
Boner was in and out of the Connecticut boxing scene in five months during 1946. He was KO'd by Steve Ketchell in Fall Rivers MA and was dropped in five by fellow CT native Vernon Ben Benware. George did find himself on a card at Madison Square Garden, although he lost to Ted Walters it must have been the highlight of his five months in the ring.
DANNY BOOKER
Hometown - Mystic, Connecticut, USA
0-1-0
Booker fought one bout in 1949, dropping a third round TKO to Eddie Dempsey.
DAVE BROUDON
Hometown - Torrington, Connecticut, USA
0-1-0
Broudon had one pro bout. It was a first round knock out at the hands of Tommy Giorgio.
JACKIE BYRD
Hometown - Wallingford, Connecticut, USA
0-1-0
Byrd lost a 6 rounder on points to Art McDonald in 1946. Both men were making their pro debuts in Hartford; Byrd never fought professionally again.
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