Cohen, Sammy

Cohen was a flyweight in the 1920s.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
In 1922, Cohen fought Pancho Villa two months before Villa captured the American flyweight title. Villa, who would become world champ the following year, knocked Cohen out in the eighth round of their bout. In 1923, Cohen faced future bantamweight champion Charley Phil Rosenberg; their bout ended in a draw. Later that year, Cohen lost a 10-round decision to Wilbur Cohen, then lost to Tommy Milton the following year.

Origin:
New York City

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