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He reigned as world champion for nearly two years, winning four fights during that time. On December 14, 1964, he fought "Hurricane" Rubin Carter in a title defense. In the first three rounds, Carter stalked Giardello and was the aggressor, as the champion looked to stay away from Carter's left hook.
"Willie Vaughn scored an upset split decision over Joey Giardello, 10, but referee's card was incorrectly marked and verdict was officially changed to a draw." (The Ring, June 1957, page 17).
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Reach: 178cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Manager: Tony Ferrante (circa 1957) Joey Giardello Gallery. Joey Giardello was born "Carmine Orlando Tilelli," in the Bedford-Stuyvesant district of Brooklyn, New York City, on 16 July 1930.
Sep 8, 2008 · Joey Giardello, the middleweight boxing champion of the 1960s who fought for nearly two decades but was equally remembered for a legal dispute involving the movie depiction of his title fight...
Nov 10, 2022 · A look back at Joey Giardello, middleweight champion in the 1960s. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new...
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Dec 18, 2022 · Way before all that, Giardello was an NYC kid who enlisted in the army, learned to box, landed in South Philly, and was managed by a dude with alleged mafia connections.
Joey Giardello defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in 1963 to earn a shot at Dick Tiger, but his Hall of Fame status was uncertain. Read about the historical implications of this fight and the challenges Giardello faced as a white contender.
