Lasky, Art

A powerful heavyweight in the 1930s, Lasky had 34 knockouts during his career (out of 42 wins).

Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1908

Career Highlights:
A heavyweight managed by his younger brother, Maurice, Lasky began his professional career in 1930 and the following year, fought the great (and retired) Jack Demspey in an exhibition bout (Dempsey was 36 years old). In 1932, Lasky faced future world champ Primo Carnera in a bout in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Carnera, who won the title the following year, defeated Lasky in an eight-round decision. In 1933, he faced another tough opponent, Tiger Jack Fox, who would later become the world light-heavyweight champ; in their May 1933 fight, Lasky knocked out the lighter Fox in the fifth-round.

In 1934, Lasky fought a very tough Jewish heavyweight named King Levinsky twice. In June, Lasky defeated Levinsky by unanimous decision; the rematch in November ended in a draw. In March 1935, Lasky fought fellow contender James J. Braddock and lost a 15-round decision (Braddock won the world title in his next fight). Lasky continued to fight until 1939, but never received a title shot and fought 58 career bouts.

Origin:
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Physical description:
6'1", 190-200 pounds

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 42 (34 by knockout)
Losses: 7
Draws: 4
No decisions: 5

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