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Lou Ambers

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Lou Ambers

Original Name
Luigi D'Ambrosio
Birth
Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York, USA
Death
25 Apr 1995 (aged 81)
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
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Section:RES3 Plot:CO102 Row:2 Space:164
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Professional Boxer. Born Luigi D'Ambrosio, he was nicknamed the "Herkimer Hurricane" for his hometown in New York. He was twice Lightweight Boxing Champion of the World between 1936 and 1940. In 102 fights, Ambers won 88, 29 by knockouts; lost 8, and had 6 draws. He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
Professional Boxer. Born Luigi D'Ambrosio, he was nicknamed the "Herkimer Hurricane" for his hometown in New York. He was twice Lightweight Boxing Champion of the World between 1936 and 1940. In 102 fights, Ambers won 88, 29 by knockouts; lost 8, and had 6 draws. He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.

Bio by: Ron Buchinski

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Ron Buchinski
  • Added: Jan 5, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23764328/lou-ambers: accessed ), memorial page for Lou Ambers (9 Oct 1913–25 Apr 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 23764328, citing Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.