Christopher Battalino

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Battling Battalino
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Statistics
Real nameChristopher Battaglia
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
NationalityUnited States American
BornFebruary 18, 1908
Hartford, Connecticut
DiedJuly 25, 1977
Hartford, Connecticut
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights88
Wins57
Wins by KO23
Losses26
Draws3
No contests2

Christopher Battaglia (February 18, 1908 – July 25, 1977) better known as Battling Battalino, was an American World Featherweight boxing champion. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Battalino engaged in 88 bouts during his career, of which he won 57 (23 knockouts), lost 26, and drew 3. He was managed by Hy Malley and Lenny Marello.[1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.[2]

Early life and amateur boxing career[]

Christopher Battaglia was born on February 18, 1908 to an Italian family in Hartford, Connecticut. The son of Italian immigrants, he never attended high school, but worked in a typewriter factory and labored in the tobacco fields.[3]

A good amateur boxer, Battalino won the National AAU featherweight championship in Boston in 1927. He had fifty-nine amateur bouts, knocking out forty-six of his opponents.[4]

Professional boxer[]

As a professional, Battalino would become known as a courageous and rugged fighter with good inside boxing abilities. He was not known for a disciplined and studied boxing technique, but rather, a strong and relentless attack.

Taking the world featherweight championship from André Routis, September, 1929[]

Battalino became a professional boxer in June 1927. His first big win came on July 26, 1929, when he upset NBA world bantamweight champion "Panama" Al Brown on a 10-round decision in Hartford, Connecticut. Battalino knocked Brown down for a short count in the third. He won the first four rounds, and held his own through the remaining six.[5]

André Routis, world featherweight champion

The victory over Brown made Battalino a top contender and garnered him a title match with world featherweight champion André Routis on September 23, 1929, in his hometown, Hartford, Connecticut. The 21-year-old Battalino made the most of his opportunity and defeated Frenchman Routis over 15 rounds, becoming one of the youngest competitors to win the world featherweight title. Before an enthused audience of 13,866, Battalino outboxed and outsmarted the older Routis at both long range, and infighting, and landed more blows. In a rare occurrence, Battalino was awarded all fifteen of the rounds in the championship fight. The new champion had become a Hartford Hero when the Mayor presented him a medal the previous November for saving a child from drowning.[6]

On April 25, 1930, Battalino defeated former world bantamweight champion Bushy Graham in a non-title fight before a crowd of 6,000, winning at least eight of the ten rounds in a points decision in Hartford, Connecticut. A stiff left hook in the fourth put Battalino to the mat for a count of eight, and Battalino piled up a comfortable points margin through the rest of the match. The referee scored nine rounds for Battalino. Graham had little chance to mount an effective offense against the continuous attack of Battalino, and his right was tied up blocking the left of Battalino. He made few effective blows with his left after his knockdown in the fourth. According to several sources, Graham took "one of the worst trouncings of his career".[7][8] He had lost to former champion Graham on September 24, 1931 in a non-title split decision in Cincinnati, before later knocking out Graham on November 19, 1931, at Chicago Stadium 1:44 into the first round. [1]

World featherweight title defenses, 1930-31[]

During the next two years he successfully defended his crown by defeating Ignacio Fernandez, Earl Mastro, and Hall of Famers Kid Chocolate, Fidel LaBarba and Freddie Miller.

On February 25, 1930, Battalino defeated Ignazio Fernandez in a ten round points decision in Hartford, taking eight of ten rounds. He beat Fernandez again in a title match in East Hartford, Connecticut, with a fifth round knockout, the first of Fernandez's career.[1]

Battalino defeated Kid Chocolate in a fifteen round unanimous decision before a crowd of 15,000 at Madison Square Garden for the NYSAC world featherweight championship on December 12, 1930. Battalino, who began as a 2-1 underdog, was down in the first round from a left and right to the chin for a count of nine, but made a comeback through the rest of the furious bout. As was his custom when boxing more skilled opponents, Battalino took the offensive, never giving his opponent room to fire effective counterpunches. In a close bout, the Associated Press gave Battalino eight rounds, with only seven to Chocolate. Battalino landed body blows against Chocolate to gain a points advantage in the eleventh through the fourteenth rounds, though Chocolate led the first two rounds as well as the eighth through tenth, and the final round by a shade.[9]

Battalino convincingly defeated Hall of Famer Fidel LaBarba at Madison Square Garden before a crowd of 9,000 in a fifteen round Unanimous Decision on May 22, 1931. In the somewhat close NYSAC world featherweight title bout, Battalino brought the battle to LaBarba throughout the contest, though some ringside felt LaBarba had landed the cleaner blows. Battalino was forced to score frequently during the infighting against the studied defense of LaBarba. LaBarba was forced to hold frequently to rest from the constant assault of his opponent. After his victory, most of the boxing world began to acknowledge that Battalino was a champion who had earned his title, as his opponent LaBarba was highly respected and a 2-1 favorite in the early betting.[1][10]

Battalino defeated Earl Mastro in a ten round mixed decision NBA featherweight world championship bout on November 4, 1931 before a crowd of 14,000 at Chicago Stadium. Mastro was briefly down in the second and down for a count of nine from a left to the body in the sixth. In the last two rounds, Battalino closed strongly and battered Mastro nearly at will, extending his points margin.[11]

Important non-title bouts while holding the world featherweight title[]

Battalino's best known competitors among his non-title victories included Lew Massey, Bud Taylor, Eddie Shea and Al Singer.

Battalino defeated Lew Massey on May 5, 1930, in a ten round mixed decision in Philadelphia before a crowd of 7,000. Massey was close to being knocked out in the seventh but was saved by the bell. The non-title bout was described as slow and deliberate and featured frequent clinching, though much was initiated by Massey who feared Battalino's right.[12] Massey had defeated Battalino the previous January in a ten round unanimous decision.

Bud Taylor

Battalino defeated 1927 World Bantamweight Champion Bud Taylor in a ten round points decision before a modest 6,600 fans on August 18, 1930 in East Hartford, Connecticut. In a compelling win, Battalino was awarded eight of the ten rounds by the referee with only the eighth to Taylor. Using his right to protect his head and body, Battalino was very effective with his left, but almost always from inside, and the fight's consistent infighting and frequent clinching, did not please the crowd. It was not until the eighth that a steady flurry of punches from long range took place, and Taylor was able to land a strong left to the chin of Battalino.[13]

In a non-title bout, Lois "Kid" Kaplan, 1925 world featherweight champion, defeated Battalino in a ten round points decision before a crowd of 7,000 on September 24, 1930 at Hurley Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut. The referee and the single judge both gave Kaplan a convincing nine of the ten rounds, in an exciting bout that featured no knockdowns. The referee gave Kaplan all but the fifth, which he scored as even. Battalino was forced to fight on the defensive most of the way, but managed a few staggering rights to the head and heart of Kaplan, though they were never sufficient to slow Kaplan's attack more than momentarily. Governor Trumball of Connecticut attended the bout and spoke briefly.[14][15]

On September 15, 1931, Battalino defeated Eddie Shea before a crowd of 5000 in Hartford in a ten round points decision. Battalino took a number of hard shots in the second, third, and fourth, but he fought fiercely in the infighting and may have landed some of the hardest and cleanest blows of his later career. From the fourth round on, Battalino's infighting dominated and he was eventually credited with eight of the ten rounds.[16]

While still holding the championship, Battalino decisively defeated 1930 world lightweight champion Al Singer, before a crowd of 17,000 at New York's Madison Square Garden on December 11, 1931. Battalino may have bobbed and weaved away from Singer's early volleys in the first, and was likely shaken by a blow or two, but his counterattack was devastating to his opponent. [17] Though Singer started strong very early in the opening round, he was soon put down three times by Battalino, and went down in the second from a series of rights to the chin for a count of seven. After he rose, he was chased around the ring by Battalino who put him down again with a right to the chin for a count of four, just before the referee justifiably called the bout a technical knockout and helped move Singer to his corner. Singer's labored retreat from Battalino after he was first put down, his inability to defend himself, and his struggle to mount an attack, indicated a boxer who had, at least for the moment, lost most of his physical faculties. Both boxers were above the featherweight limit preventing any chance of the match being a featherweight title match.[18]

Relinquishing the world featherweight championship, March, 1932[]

On January 27, 1932 Battalino once again defended the title against Freddie Miller before a small crowd of 2,000 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The champion came in three pounds overweight and did not put up a good fight. Battalino went down in the third round from what the referee considered a harmless right to the chin. When Battalino arose, Miller put him down again. The referee stopped the fight and declared Miller the winner. The National Boxing Association and the New York State Athletic Commission, however, overruled the referee and declared the bout a "no contest." Having declared the bout a no contest, the title become vacant, as Battalino did not make the featherweight limit.[19] To end any confusion about his championship status, Battalino voluntarily relinquished the title in March and moved up a weightclass to fight at the lightweight limit.[20]

Late career as a lightweight[]

As a lightweight, he lost bouts with Hall of Famers Billy Petrolle and Barney Ross.[1]

Battalino lost to Billy Petrolle on March 24, 1932 in Madison Square Garden in a twelve round technical knockout. A crowd of 18,000 saw Petrolle cut Battalino into pieces with vicious lefts and rights to the head, tearing cuts all over his body, and finally stopping him 1:21 into the final round. When a flurry of blows landed Battalino on the ropes, the referee finally called the bout. Later on May 20, before 10,000 at Chicago Stadium, Petrolle won again by a ten round unanimous decision of the judges. Though Battalino dropped Petrolle for a count of nine with a left hook in the first round, Petrolle came roaring back. He took seven rounds with Battalino only three.[1]

Battalino lost to the exceptional future light and welterweight champion Barney Ross on October 21, 1932 in a ten round unanimous decision at Chicago Stadium. In a decisive victory, Ross was awarded nine of the ten rounds, using his left throughout and mounting a winning defense. The Hartford Courant gave Ross only seven of the ten rounds but had a hometown bias for Battalino. In the first two rounds, Battalino was stung repeatedly by Ross's blows. Ross's defense did not preclude Battalino from mounting relentless body attacks after the first two rounds, though Ross weathered them and consistently defended against them without great effect.[21][22] Ross may have even won the infighting, mounting more effective body blows than Battalino.[23]

On October 23, 1934, Battalino defeated future World Colored Welterweight champion, Puerto Ricon boxer Cocoa Kid, in a seven round technical knockout in Hartford. As was typical of his style, Battalino mounted a successful and relentless body attack against his opponent that had him weak by the fifth round.[24] Battalino scored with four rapid rights to the head in the fifth. In the sixth, Battalino scored with powerful body blows to the midsection.[25]

After boxing[]

Battalino's last bout was with Dick Turcotte in Hartford on January 30, 1940, which he lost in a ten round points decision.[1] When Battalino retired from boxing after the bout, he settled in Hartford, Connecticut, and worked as a construction laborer.[26]

Battalino died on July 25, 1977, at Hartford Hospital in West Hartford, and was buried at the Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. He left a wife Lilian, two daughters, and six grandchildren.[27]

Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
88 fights 57 wins 26 losses
By knockout 23 1
By decision 34 24
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 3
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
88 Loss 57–26–3 (2) Dick Turcotte PTS 10 Jan 30, 1940 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
87 Loss 57–25–3 (2) George Martin UD 10 Dec 4, 1939 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
86 Draw 57–24–3 (2) George Pepe PTS 8 Nov 16, 1939 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
85 Win 57–24–2 (2) Jerry Maloni SD 10 Oct 30, 1939 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachussets, U.S.
84 Win 56–24–2 (2) Frankie Young PTS 8 Sep 26, 1939 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
83 Win 55–24–2 (2) Frankie Young PTS 6 Sep 12, 1939 Capitol Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
82 Win 54–24–2 (2) Johnny Castonguay RTD 3 (6) Sep 5, 1939 Capitol Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
81 Win 53–24–2 (2) Felix Garcia KO 2 (6) Aug 8, 1939 Capitol Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
80 Win 52–24–2 (2) Oscar Suggs PTS 6 Jul 25, 1939 Capitol Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
79 Win 51–24–2 (2) Sal Canata TKO 1 (6) Jul 11, 1939 Capitol Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
78 Loss 50–24–2 (2) Howard Scott PTS 10 Jul 6, 1936 South Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
77 Loss 50–23–2 (2) Howard Scott PTS 10 Jun 15, 1936 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
76 Loss 50–22–2 (2) Al Roth PTS 10 Apr 8, 1936 Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 50–21–2 (2) Joey Greb PTS 6 Feb 25, 1936 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
74 Win 49–21–2 (2) Midget Mexico PTS 10 Feb 5, 1936 Star Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 48–21–2 (2) Pete Nebo TKO 2 (10) Jan 30, 1936 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
72 Loss 47–21–2 (2) Jimmy Leto PTS 10 Nov 26, 1934 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
71 Win 47–20–2 (2) Herbert Lewis Hardwick RTD 6 (10) Oct 23, 1934 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
70 Win 46–20–2 (2) Lew Feldman PTS 10 Oct 1, 1934 South Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
69 Loss 45–20–2 (2) Lew Feldman PTS 10 Sep 11, 1934 White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
68 Win 45–19–2 (2) Jackie Davis PTS 10 Jul 24, 1934 South Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
67 Win 44–19–2 (2) Antonio Cerdan PTS 10 Jun 8, 1934 Estadio Riachuelo, Río de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
66 Loss 43–19–2 (2) Phil Rafferty SD 8 Aug 9, 1933 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 43–18–2 (2) Benny Whitler KO 2 (10) Jul 28, 1933 Woodcliff Park, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
64 Loss 42–18–2 (2) Barney Ross UD 10 Oct 21, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63 Loss 42–17–2 (2) Eddie Holmes PTS 10 Sep 5, 1932 Cycledrome, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
62 Win 42–16–2 (2) Billy Townsend PTS 10 Aug 11, 1932 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 41–16–2 (2) Willie Hines KO 3 (10) Jul 28, 1932 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Loss 40–16–2 (2) Frankie Petrolle MD 10 Jul 19, 1932 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Loss 40–15–2 (2) Frankie Petrolle UD 10 Jun 28, 1932 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Loss 40–14–2 (2) Billy Petrolle UD 10 May 20, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
57 Loss 40–13–2 (2) Billy Petrolle TKO 12 (12) Mar 24, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 40–12–2 (2) Eddie Ran UD 10 Mar 11, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Win 39–12–2 (2) Billy Shaw KO 2 (10) Feb 24, 1932 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
54 NC 38–12–2 (2) Freddie Miller NC 3 (10) Jan 27, 1932 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. NBA and The Ring featherweight titles at stake;
Only for Miller (missed weight)
Battalino down from a blow deemed to be too light by the ref
no contest for "faking"
53 Win 38–12–2 (1) Al Singer TKO 2 (10) Dec 11, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 37–12–2 (1) Bushy Graham KO 1 (10) Nov 19, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 36–12–2 (1) Earl Mastro MD 10 Nov 4, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
50 Loss 35–12–2 (1) Roger Bernard MD 10 Oct 12, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Loss 35–11–2 (1) Bushy Graham SD 10 Sep 24, 1931 Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
48 Win 35–10–2 (1) Eddie Shea PTS 10 Sep 15, 1931 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
47 Win 34–10–2 (1) Freddie Miller UD 10 Jul 23, 1931 Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
46 Win 33–10–2 (1) Bobby Brady PTS 10 Jul 1, 1931 Baseball Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
45 Win 32–10–2 (1) Johnny Datto KO 5 (10) Jun 15, 1931 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
44 Win 31–10–2 (1) Fidel LaBarba UD 15 May 22, 1931 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
43 Win 30–10–2 (1) Andy Martin PTS 10 Apr 20, 1931 State Armory, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
42 Loss 29–10–2 (1) Andy Callahan UD 10 Mar 20, 1931 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For USA New England lightweight title
41 Win 29–9–2 (1) Young Zazzarino PTS 10 Mar 6, 1931 State Armory, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
40 Loss 28–9–2 (1) Eddie Shea UD 10 Jan 23, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Win 28–8–2 (1) Kid Chocolate UD 15 Dec 12, 1930 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
38 Loss 27–8–2 (1) Young Zazzarino DQ 3 (10) Oct 20, 1930 Oakland Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Loss 27–7–2 (1) Louis "Kid" Kaplan PTS 10 Sep 24, 1930 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
36 Loss 27–6–2 (1) Roger Bernard PTS 10 Sep 5, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
35 Win 27–5–2 (1) Bud Taylor PTS 10 Aug 18, 1930 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
34 Loss 26–5–2 (1) Cecil Payne UD 10 Jul 24, 1930 Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
33 Win 26–4–2 (1) Ignacio Fernandez KO 5 (15) Jul 15, 1930 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
32 Loss 25–4–2 (1) Cecil Payne UD 10 Jun 10, 1930 Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
31 Win 25–3–2 (1) Vic Burrone UD 10 May 21, 1930 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Win 24–3–2 (1) Lew Massey MD 10 May 5, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Connecticut, U.S.
29 Win 23–3–2 (1) Bushy Graham PTS 10 Apr 25, 1930 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
28 Win 22–3–2 (1) Benny Nabors KO 4 (10) Apr 14, 1930 Buckingham Hall, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
27 Loss 21–3–2 (1) Bud Taylor PTS 10 Mar 20, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
26 Win 21–2–2 (1) Ignacio Fernandez PTS 10 Feb 25, 1930 State Armory, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
25 Loss 20–2–2 (1) Lew Massey UD 10 Jan 20, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 20–1–2 (1) Phil Verdi TKO 3 (10) Jan 9, 1930 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
23 Win 19–1–2 (1) André Routis PTS 15 Sep 23, 1929 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
22 Win 18–1–2 (1) Panama Al Brown PTS 10 Jul 26, 1929 Bulkeley Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
21 Win 17–1–2 (1) Eddie Lord PTS 10 Jun 5, 1929 Bulkeley Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
20 Win 16–1–2 (1) Tony Leto TKO 7 (10) Feb 21, 1929 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
19 Win 15–1–2 (1) Joe Curry TKO 2 (10) Feb 7, 1929 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
18 Win 14–1–2 (1) Ralph Nischo KO 1 (10) Jan 4, 1929 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
17 Win 13–1–2 (1) Jimmy Garcia RTD 1 (6) Dec 6, 1928 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
16 Win 12–1–2 (1) Milton Cohen PTS 10 Nov 15, 1928 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
15 Win 11–1–2 (1) Jules Sombathy PTS 10 Oct 26, 1928 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
14 Win 10–1–2 (1) Milton Cohen PTS 8 Sep 17, 1928 Velodrome, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
13 Win 9–1–2 (1) Jimmy Scully KO 5 (6) Jul 16, 1928 Velodrome, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
12 Loss 8–1–2 (1) Johnny Ciccone PTS 6 Apr 3, 1928 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
11 Win 8–0–2 (1) Johnny Ciccone PTS 6 Feb 20, 1928 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
10 Draw 7–0–2 (1) Philly Griffin PTS 6 Dec 2, 1927 Stanley Arena, New Britain, Connecticut, U.S.
9 Win 7–0–1 (1) Jimmy Bones PTS 6 Nov 12, 1927 State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
8 Draw 6–0–1 (1) Joe Curry PTS 6 Sep 22, 1927 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
7 Win 6–0 (1) Joe Curry PTS 6 Sep 15, 1927 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
6 Win 5–0 (1) Frisco Bautista TKO 4 (6) Aug 25, 1927 White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
5 Win 4–0 (1) Tony DePalma PTS 6 Aug 4, 1927 White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
4 Win 3–0 (1) Kid Wagner TKO 1 (4) Jul 28, 1927 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
3 ND 2–0 (1) Jimmy Horsburgh ND 3 Jul 8, 1927 Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. Fight was an exhibition
2 Win 2–0 Jimmy Rossi KO 1 (6) Jun 30, 1927 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Archie Rosenberg KO 2 (6) Jun 6, 1927 Velodrome, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

See also[]

References[]

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  2. ^ "Battling Battalino". IBHOF.com. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  3. ^ Roberts, DeJames B., and Scutt, Alexander G., The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book, (2006), Fourth Edition, McBooks Press, Inc., Ithaca, New York, pgs. 68
  4. ^ Heller (1994), p. 143
  5. ^ "Battalino Whips Al Brown, Bantamweight", The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, pg. 8, 27 July 1928
  6. ^ "Connecticut Youth Carries Bout All Way", Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghampton, New York, pg. 23, 24 September 1929
  7. ^ "Battalino Trounces Graham Before 6000 to Capture Decision", Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pg. 1, 26 April 1930
  8. ^ Worst trounchings of his career, in Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, pg. 17, 26 April 1930
  9. ^ Neil, Edward, The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 11, 13 December 1930
  10. ^ "Hartford Italian is too Rugged for West Coast Featherweight", Times Herald, Olean, New York, pg. 10, 23 May 1931
  11. ^ "Battalino's Strong Finish Licks Mastro", Press and Sun Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, pg. 24, 5 November 1931
  12. ^ "Battalino Scores Over Lew Massey", The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 6 May 1930
  13. ^ Keane, Albert, "Battalino Scores Clean Cut Victory Over Bud Taylor at Hurley Stadium", Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pg. 1, 14, 19 August 1930
  14. ^ Keane, Albert, "Kaplan Scores Decisive Ten Round Victory", Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pgs. 1, 21, 25 September 1930
  15. ^ "Kid Kaplan Defeats Battalino in Ten Rounds", The Minneapolis Star, Minneapolis, Minnesota, pg. 17, 25 September 1930
  16. ^ Keane, Albert, "Battalino Beats Shea Before 5000", Hartford, Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pg. 13, 16 September 1931
  17. ^ "Ed Hughes' Column", Brooklyn Daily Eagle Brooklyn, New York, pg. 15, 12 December 1931
  18. ^ "Battalino Kayoes Al Singer in Second", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 16, 12 December 1931
  19. ^ Mullan (1987), p. 368
  20. ^ Heller (1994), ps. 141-142
  21. ^ "Barney Ross Whips Ex-Feather Ruler", The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, pg. 10, 22 October 1932
  22. ^ Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pg. 13, 22 October 1932
  23. ^ "Barney Ross Annexes Nod on Battalino", Star Gazette, Elmira, New York, pg. 9, 22 October 1932
  24. ^ "Battalino Stops New Haven Negro", The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, pg. 19, 24 October 1934
  25. ^ Keane, Bert, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pg. 15, 24 October 1934
  26. ^ Heller (1994), p. 142
  27. ^ "Bat Battalino Dies; Held Boxing Title", Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, pg. 2, 26 July 1977

Bibliography[]

  • Heller, Peter (1994). In This Corner...!. New York, New York: Da Capo Press. ISBN 0-306-80603-7.
  • Mullan, Harry (1987). The Great Book of Boxing. New York, New York: Crescent Books. ISBN 0-7517-6295-4.

External links[]

Achievements
Preceded by
Andre Routis
 World Featherweight Champion
September 23, 1929 – March 1, 1932
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Henry Armstrong
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