Smith, Aaron

Al Smith

Smith boxed professionally as a welterweight in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. January 29, 1920

Career Highlights:
Born in Cincinnati, Smith fought in the Los Angeles area in the late 1930s. In December 1939, he lost a ten-round decision to welterweight contender Bobby Pancho, who had twice fought for the world title (his second title bout was in two months before the bout with Smith). One year after that fight, Smith had made his way East and won a bout against Eddie Dunne on a third-round technical knockout. The following month, Smith fought Young Kid McCoy, Michigan welterweight champion, and lost an eight-round decision at the famed Madison Square Garden.

Origin:
Cincinnati, Ohio

Physical description:
5'8", 150 pounds

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