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Sammy Angott
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Sammy Angott (January 17, 1915 – October 22, 1980) was born Salvatore Engotti in a Pittsburgh area town in Pennsylvania. He was known as a clever boxer who liked to follow up a clean punch by grabbing his opponent, causing him to be known as "The Clutch." In his career, Angott met the best fighters in the welterweight and lightweight divisions. These included Sugar Ray Robinson, Bob Montgomery, Beau Jack, Fritzie Zivic, Henry Armstrong, Redtop Davis, Sonny Boy West, and Ike Williams. His manager was Charlie Jones.[1]
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Born | Salvatore Engotti January 17, 1915 |
Died | October 22, 1980(1980-10-22) (aged 65) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Clutch The Louisville Slugger The Washington Windmill |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Lightweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 131 |
Wins | 94 |
Wins by KO | 23 |
Losses | 29 |
Draws | 8 |
Angott retired with a record of 94 wins (23 KOs), 29 losses and 8 draws. He was knocked out just once in his career, by Beau Jack in 1946.[2] Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Angott as the #6 ranked lightweight of all-time.[3]