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Luigi Giuseppe d'Ambrosio (November 8, 1913 – April 25, 1995), a.k.a. Lou Ambers, was an American World Lightweight boxing champion who fought from 1932 to 1941. Ambers fought many other boxing greats, such as Henry Armstrong and Tony Canzoneri.
Lou Ambers was a lightweight champion who fought Tony Canzoneri and Henry Armstrong in the 1930s. He won the title twice and retired in 1940 after losing to Lew Jenkins.
Jun 10, 2024 · Discover the extraordinary boxing career of Lou Ambers, known as the "Herkimer Hurricane," including his legendary battles with Tony Canzoneri and Henry Armstrong, and his enduring legacy in the sport.
Venue: Polo Grounds. "At every turn... the shifty, unorthodox Ambers was the master." The New York Times. The referee called it a draw (6-6-3 in rounds), and the two judges voted for Ambers (11-3-1 and 10-2-3).
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Aug 2, 2022 · Lou Ambers: A Biography of the World Lightweight Champion and Hall of Famer. By Mark Allen Baker. About the Book. Born Luigi d’Ambrosio, Lou Ambers grew up in Herkimer, New York, during the Great Depression. He and his nine siblings watched their father lose his business. Then they lost their father.
Feb 8, 1985 · Lou Ambers, who twice held the world lightweight championship in the 1930s, died Thursday in Vancouver, Canada. He was 71. Ambers, who had a career record of 88-8-6, first won the title Sept....
Apr 15, 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Lou Ambers, a boxing champion from Herkimer, NY, who fought from 1935 to 1941. Read about his fights, his family, his music and his legacy.
