Abe Simon

Abe Simon
Abe Simon
	Simon, circa 1942
Born	Abraham Simon; May 30, 1913; New York City, US
Died	October 24, 1969 (aged 56); Long Island, New York, US
Other names	The Ape
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Reach	82 in (208 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	47
Wins	36
Wins by KO	25
Losses	10
Draws	1
No contests	0

Abraham Simon (May 30, 1913 – October 24, 1969) 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.^[1] 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.^[2]

^ Silver, Mike (2016). Stars of the Ring, Published by Rowman and Littlefield, Los Angeles, pps. 250-51.
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[Stars-1] Silver, Mike (2016). Stars of the Ring, Published by Rowman and Littlefield, Los Angeles, pps. 250-51.

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Abe Simon
Simon, circa 1942
Born	Abraham Simon (1913-05-30)May 30, 1913 New York City, US
Died	October 24, 1969(1969-10-24) (aged 56) Long Island, New York, US
Other names	The Ape
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Reach	82 in (208 cm)
Stance	Orthodox

Boxing record
Total fights	47
Wins	36
Wins by KO	25
Losses	10
Draws	1
No contests	0