Green, Johnny
Green was a bantamweight in the 1920s.
Birth and Death Dates: unknown
Career Highlights: A bantamweight in the 1920s (exact career dates are unknown), Green defeated Joe Reggie in a four-round bout in 1923. Four years later, he faced Hall of Famer Tony Canzoneri and lost an eight-round decision; Canzoneri would fight for the world title the following month. In 1928, Green defeated Joey Scalfaro in a ten-round decision but was knocked out by Kid Chocolate in the fourth round of their bout.
Career Statistics: Professional record:
Wins: 43 (8 by knockout)
Losses: 2
Draws: 4
No decisions: 13
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References: When Boxing Was A Jewish Sport, by Allan Bodner (Connecticut: Praeger, 1997)
Ring Magazine, November 1923 issue (Volume 2, Number 10)
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