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Lou Nova (March 16, 1913 – September 29, 1991) also called the Cosmic Puncher was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, the 6 ft 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (1.92 m) Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935.
Sep 18, 2023 · Lou Nova was the 1935 National AAU Heavyweight Champion. Graduated Alameda High School, June 1931 (Oakland, CA). For Alameda he played Football, Baseball,and Track, even setting a record hurling the javelin.
Lou Nova was a boxer from Los Angeles, California, who fought from 1936 to 1945. He had 63 bouts, 43 wins, 9 losses, and 6 knockouts, and challenged for the heavyweight title in 1943.
Jul 24, 1988 · Lou Nova thinks a lot about the old days. Though a fit-looking 75, he is battling cancer. James J. Corbett, like Nova, was a heavyweight from the Bay Area.
Lou Nova. Actor: Get Smart. Lou Nova was a World Amateur Boxing Champion. Undefeated in his first 22 pro boxing matches. Knocked out former heavyweight champion Max Baer twice. Ended Baer's career in second fight by fracturing his Adam's Apple. Noted for his "Cosmic" Punch. Was badly injured in his fight with "Two Ton" Tony Galento.
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Oct 1, 1991 · Lou Nova, a former top-ranking heavyweight boxer, died of cancer and a heart ailment on Sunday. He was 76 years old. He had a 53-9 record with 33 knockouts and fought for the heavyweight...
Lou Nova aka Cosmic punch was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, the 6 ft 3 ¹⁄₂ in Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935. After turning pro, he remained undefeated in his first 22 matches, and won 40 fights in total.
