Young Firpo

Young Firpo (April 25, 1907 – August 21, 1984) was an American professional light-heavyweight boxer. He began his career in Burke, Idaho. He was a popular fighter in the Pacific Northwest during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in Portland, Oregon. He was also a ranked Light-Heavyweight contender during the early 1930s.

Young Firpo
Born	Guido Bardelli April 25, 1907 Barre, Vermont
Died	August 21, 1984(1984-08-21) (aged 77)
Nationality	American
Other names	Wild Bull of Idaho, The Bull of Burke
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light-heavyweight
Height	5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
Reach	72 in (183 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	93
Wins	74
Wins by KO	45
Losses	15
Draws	4
No contests	0

He took his nickname from Luis Firpo.

Honors

• Inducted into the Idaho Sports Hall of Fame, March 15, 1974.
• Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame: Class of 2008.