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A Vintage Signature from former Lightweight
Champion of the world Bob Montgomery.
Bob Montgomery
£45.00
Bobcat Montgomery was an exceptionally quick-fisted
lightweight who fought many great matches with Beau Jack,
Ike Williams, and others. He turned pro in 1938. Bobcat
won recognition by the N.Y. as World champion after beating
Beau Jack in May 1943, but lost it in a rematch in November
of that year. In the days when suspensions were not automatic,
Montgomery lost via knockout to Al "Bummy" Davis
in 63 seconds. Less than a month later, he fought a rubber
match with Jack and re-won the title.
After win the title he had tough fights against Cecil Hudson,
Tony Pellone and Allie Stolz, bere losing a unification
bout to Ike Williams.
In 1995, Montgomery was inducted into the International
Boxing Hall of Fame.
