Italian American Fighters..

[TheGreatA]

Good Lord, how did I forget Pep? Im ashamed!

Pep sure wasn't the typical Italian-American fighter, then again neither was Canzoneri. I think there are many similarities between the two although Canzoneri did more showboating.

[Benny Leonard]

Don't really follow American sports have they moved into American Football or Baseball in any numbers?

Italians have always been in a variety of sports. Even when they were in boxing, many great Italian athletes in baseball.

For example:

One of the greatest baseball players of All Time: Joe DiMaggio





But overall, Italian-Americans have been able to branch out in other fields in America...in the Medical field, Political field, Entertainment, etc.

World War II may have been one of the biggest ice-breakers for the American culture. When you fight together, you can live together.

Long list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Italian-American_sportspeople

Don't forget the women either:

Bella

Gina Carano










My favorite, despite him not being an ATG as far as skilled talent, is still Gatti. I loved watching Gatti fight.
Note: Gatti was actually "Italian."
Born in Italy...raised in Canada from a boy.


Pep may be the most talented although there is such a long list to choose from.
Marciano, P4P, also has to be looked at.

[Benny Leonard]

continued:

NFL Hall of Fame talent:







Coaching as well:

Very touching speech

[GJC]

For example:

One of the greatest baseball players of All Time: Joe DiMaggio

Even I have heard of him, Marylin's husband right?

[Benny Leonard]

Even I have heard of him, Marylin's husband right?

Hahaha...yeah. Sounds weird when you put it that way but she was a HUGE STAR that could out-shine him I guess.

[mickey malone]

1. Rocky Marciano
1. Willie Pep
3. Tony Canzoneri
4. Jake La Motta
5. Carmen Basilio
6. Rocky Grazziano
7. Vinny Pazienza
8. Willie Pastrano
9. Ray Mancini
10.Tony De Marco

[RightCross94]

Good Lord, how did I forget Pep? Im ashamed!

probably because pep doesnt really sound very italian, im sure he changed his name for the same reason marciano did- so it would be easier to pronounce etc

[JAB5239]

probably because pep doesnt really sound very italian, im sure he changed his name for the same reason marciano did- so it would be easier to pronounce etc

I appreciate you trying to cover, but there is no excuse for me. I had met this man and covered much of his career. Ain't a big thing, but its a brain fart I didn't expect to make.

[mickey malone]

I appreciate you trying to cover, but there is no excuse for me. I had met this man and covered much of his career. Ain't a big thing, but its a brain fart I didn't expect to make.

lollollollol... Brain fart! Well at least you didn't follow through lol

[mickey malone]

A re run of CW's, Jason Robinson (young dude) Vs Saul Montana (veteran) is on my TV as I write.. Ray Mancini is doing the commentry.. It's close & I can't remember who wins... But Mancini is SO enthusiastic, and really likeable...