Sam Baroudi

Sam Baroudi
Born
Sammy Crandall

(1926-08-29)August 29, 1926
Akron, Ohio
DiedFebruary 21, 1948(1948-02-21) (aged 21)
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights56[1]
Wins41
Wins by KO21
Losses11
Draws2
No contests2

Sam Baroudi (born Sammy Crandall, August 29, 1926 – February 21, 1948)[1] was a professional American boxer in the middleweight division.[2]

Boxing career

Baroudi fought his first professional fight on May 15, 1945 in the Meadowbrook Bowl in Newark, New Jersey, winning against Jimmy Picollo by knockout in the first round.[1][3] Over the next two years his record was 35 wins, 7 losses, and two draws.[1] On August 15, 1947, in his 44th fight, Baroudi fought Newton Smith, knocking Smith out in the ninth round.[1] Smith never regained consciousness and later died in the hospital.[2][4][3] Baroudi lost his next fight on points, but started another winning streak. Until his last fight, Baroudi never went down in 52 fights.

Death

On February 20, 1948, Baroudi fought in Chicago against future world heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles.[5][3] In the tenth round, Charles knocked out Baroudi, and like his fight with Newton Smith six months earlier, Baroudi never regained consciousness, succumbing to a brain hemorrhage at the hospital a few hours later.[6] Charles was so shaken by the young fighter’s death that he considered ending his boxing career, but Baroudi's family convinced Charles to continue fighting.[7][8]


Professional boxing record

56 fights 41 wins 11 losses
By knockout 21 1
By decision 20 10
Draws 2
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
56 Loss 41–11–2 (2) Ezzard Charles KO 10 (10) Feb 20, 1948 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US Baroudi died of injuries sustained from the fight.[9]
55 Win 41–10–2 (2) Bob Satterfield TKO 2 (10) Jan 23, 1948 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
54 Win 40–10–2 (2) Frankie Best PTS 10 Jan 5, 1948 Sports Arena, Rochester, New York, US
53 Win 39–10–2 (2) Al Johnson PTS 10 Dec 4, 1947 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
52 Win 38–10–2 (2) Prentiss Hall KO 6 (10) Nov 12, 1947 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
51 Win 37–10–2 (2) Bobby Dare KO 6 (10) Oct 29, 1947 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
50 Loss 36–10–2 (2) Aaron Wade SD 10 Oct 13, 1947 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
49 Loss 36–9–2 (2) Henry Hall UD 10 Sep 8, 1947 Century Stadium, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
48 Loss 36–8–2 (2) Roy Miller SD 10 Sep 5, 1947 Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, US
47 Win 36–7–2 (2) Newton Smith KO 9 (10) Aug 15, 1947 Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, US Smith died of injuries sustained from the fight.[10]
46 Win 35–7–2 (2) Randy Brown TKO 5 (10), 1:44 Jul 25, 1947 Meadowbrook Arena, North Adams, Massachusetts, US
45 Loss 34–7–2 (2) Tommy Hubert PTS 10 Jun 27, 1947 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
44 Loss 34–6–2 (2) Major Jones PTS 10 May 21, 1947 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, US
43 Win 34–5–2 (2) Freddie Wilson KO 2 (8) May 7, 1947 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
42 Win 33–5–2 (2) Jess Moraney TKO 7 (8) Apr 30, 1947 Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania, US
41 Loss 32–5–2 (2) Bert Lytell UD 10 Apr 7, 1947 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
40 Win 32–4–2 (2) Buddy Rose TKO 6 (10) Mar 7, 1947 Fayette Street Garden, Baltimore, Maryland, US
39 Win 31–4–2 (2) Deacon Johnny Brown UD 10 Feb 24, 1947 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
38 Win 30–4–2 (2) Buddy Farrell KO 10 (10) Jan 8, 1947 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
37 Win 29–4–2 (2) Coolidge Miller KO 4 (10) Dec 10, 1946 Sixto Escobar Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
36 Win 28–4–2 (2) Willie Scott KO 6 (10) Nov 14, 1946 Crystal Palace Rink, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
35 Win 27–4–2 (2) Holman Williams SD 10 Oct 14, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
34 Draw 26–4–2 (2) Chuck Hunter SD 10 Sep 12, 1946 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
33 Win 26–4–1 (2) Johnny Eagles UD 10 Aug 29, 1946 Noel Field, North Adams, Massachusetts, US
32 Win 25–4–1 (2) Ernie Griffin KO 4 (10), 2:20 Aug 20, 1946 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
31 Win 24–4–1 (2) Buddy Farrell KO 6 (10) Aug 8, 1946 Noel Field, North Adams, Massachusetts, US
30 Win 23–4–1 (2) Ellis Stewart MD 10 Jul 26, 1946 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
29 Win 22–4–1 (2) Saint Paul UD 10 Jun 25, 1946 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
28 Win 21–4–1 (2) Vinnie Vines KO 2 (8), 1:25 Jun 12, 1946 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
27 Win 20–4–1 (2) Marcus Lockman KO 6 (10), 2:10 Jun 5, 1946 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
26 Win 19–4–1 (2) Billy Carrigan TKO 6 (8) May 22, 1946 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
25 Loss 18–4–1 (2) Vinnie Vines PTS 8 Apr 24, 1946 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
24 Win 18–3–1 (2) Artie Towne PTS 6 Apr 12, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 17–3–1 (2) George Riley UD 8 Apr 2, 1946 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
22 Win 16–3–1 (2) Henry Brimm UD 6 Mar 18, 1946 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
21 Win 15–3–1 (2) Len Wadsworth PTS 8 Mar 13, 1946 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
20 Win 14–3–1 (2) Willie Davis UD 8 Feb 27, 1946 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
19 Win 13–3–1 (2) Allen Faulkner KO 1 (6), 3:00 Feb 19, 1946 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
18 Win 12–3–1 (2) Jackie Gaines KO 4 (6), 0:35 Feb 13, 1946 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, New York, US
17 Win 11–3–1 (2) Joe Evans KO 3 (4) Jan 4, 1946 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
16 Win 10–3–1 (2) Clarence Wilkinson PTS 4 Dec 7, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
15 NC 9–3–1 (2) Lee Black NC 3 (6), 2:45 Nov 26, 1945 LaSalle Gym, Troy, New York, US Fight stopped due to a "lack of action"
14 Win 9–3–1 (1) Benny Davis PTS 6 Oct 30, 1945 Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
13 Win 8–3–1 (1) Billy Johnson PTS 6 Oct 5, 1945 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
12 Win 7–3–1 (1) Freddie Patterson PTS 6 Sep 28, 1945 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 6–3–1 (1) Billy Johnson PTS 6 Sep 20, 1945 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
10 Win 5–3–1 (1) Hugh Murphy TKO 5 (6) Sep 11, 1945 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US Murphy did not come out for the 6th round
9 Win 4–3–1 (1) Joe Torrens PTS 4 Sep 7, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
8 Win 3–3–1 (1) Hugh Murphy PTS 6 Sep 4, 1945 Sterling Oval, New York City, New York, US
7 Win 2–3–1 (1) Andy Faison PTS 6 Aug 31, 1945 Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, New York, US
6 Loss 1–3–1 (1) Tony Del Gatto PTS 6 Aug 13, 1945 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US
5 Draw 1–2–1 (1) Wendy Wilson PTS 6 Aug 7, 1945 Auditorium Outdoor Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, US
4 Loss 1–2 (1) Clarence Wilkinson PTS 4 Aug 2, 1945 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
3 NC 1–1 (1) Artie Towne NC 4 (6) Jul 23, 1945 Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, US Referee stopped the fight for a "lack of action"
2 Loss 1–1 Charley Early PTS 6 May 29, 1945 Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, US
1 Win 1–0 Jimmy Picollo KO 1 (4) May 14, 1945 Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, US

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