Joseph Maxim | |
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Born | Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli March 28, 1922 |
Died | June 2, 2001 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 79)
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Reach | 72+1⁄2 in (184 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 116 |
Wins | 83 |
Wins by KO | 22 |
Losses | 29 |
Draws | 4 |
No contests | 0 |
Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli (March 28, 1922 – June 2, 2001) was an American professional boxer. He was a World Light Heavyweight Champion. He took the ring-name Joey Maxim from the Maxim gun, the world's first self-acting machine gun, based on his ability to rapidly throw a large number of left jabs.