Ted Lowry
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'Tiger' Ted Lowry was an American
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 boxer.

Boxing career

Ted Lowry's career started out strong, with 8 successful fights (7 wins, 1 draw), before losing to Sam Shumway, whom he had previously beaten before, and would defeat again in their next fight. Afterwards, he fought regularly, winning some and losing some. He twice faced future heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano , born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was an American boxer and the heavyweight champion of the world from September 23, 1952, to April 27, 1956. Marciano is the only champion to hold the heavyweight title and go undefeated throughout his career. Marciano defended his title six times...

, going the distance on both occasions. In doing so he became one of only five fighters to avoid being knocked out by Marciano.

He retired from boxing in 1955. Overall, he compiled a record of 66 wins, 67 losses, and 10 draws.

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