All boxersSammy Angott
“The Clutch”
Boxing · Deceased94-29-8RECORD
23WINS BY KO / TKO
71WINS BY DECISION
131PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-4-1 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Salvatore Engotti |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Clutch |
| Date of birth | 17 Jan 1915 |
| Died | 22 Oct 1980 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Washington, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Weight classes | Lightweight |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1935–1950 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1939–1946) |
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Titles and honours
- NBA lightweight champion
- NYSAC lightweight champion
- The Ring lightweight champion
Background
Pittsburgh-area lightweight known for a clinching, defensive style. He fought Sugar Ray Robinson and Henry Armstrong and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Mar 1946 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Loss | Juan Zurita | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 8 Mar 1944 | ||
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Jul 1942 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA | |
| Loss | Sugar Ray Robinson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Jul 1941 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Draw | Baby Arizmendi | Decision (points) | 10 | 25 Jun 1940 | ||
| Win | Baby Arizmendi | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 Nov 1939 |