Abe Simon

American boxer (1913-1969)

PersonDied aged 56humanQ4666439

Also known as Abraham Simon

Born: January 1, 1913
Died: October 24, 1969
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1.Stated in IMDbRetrieved 2016-07-16
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Birthplace: Richmond Hill
Place of death: Bayside
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: actor
, boxer
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1.Stated in BoxRecRetrieved 2022-04-22
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Height: 193 cm
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Abraham Simon was an American professional heavyweight boxer. He fought Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title twice. He was managed for most of his career by Jimmy Johnston, and trained by Freddie Brown. In 1940, he was rated the sixth best heavyweight in the world, and would rise higher in the next two years. After retiring, he became an actor and had roles in two of America's best-known movies about boxers, Academy Award winner On the Waterfront and Requiem for a Heavyweight.

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RRequiem for a Heavyweight1962 · 1962 film by Ralph Nelson

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Abe
Family name: Simon
Sport: boxing
Native language: English
Writing language: English
Sports discipline competed in: heavyweight

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