Sammy Angott

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Sammy Angott was an American professional boxer and former world lightweight champion known for his crafty, awkward style and victories over several top fighters of his era.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human
professional boxer
world lightweight boxing champion
competitiveRecord numerous bouts against Hall of Fame opponents
competitiveWith top lightweights of his era
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
defeated Allie Stolz
Benny Bass
Bob Montgomery
Davey Day
Fritzie Zivic
Ike Williams
Juan Zurita
Lew Jenkins
Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom
Wesley Ramey
Willie Pep
era 1940s boxing era
foughtIn United States of America
surface form: United States
hasRole world champion boxer
hasWon multiple decisions over leading contenders
influenced later defensive and clinch-oriented boxers
isPartOf history of the lightweight division
knownFor clutching and mauling tactics in the ring
nickname The Clutch
notableFor crafty and awkward boxing style
World Lightweight Title
surface form: world lightweight title
notableWinType points decision
occupation boxer
sexOrGender male
sport boxing
stance orthodox
style awkward
crafty
defensive
titleHeld world lightweight champion
weightClass lightweight

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Fritzie Zivic notableOpponent Sammy Angott
Beau Jack facedOpponent Sammy Angott