Day, Davey

David Daitch

Day was a lightweight contender in the late 1930s, but lost both his title shots, against Henry Armstrong and Sammy Angott.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. August 12, 1912

Career Highlights:
Day began his career in the 1930s and won most of his early fights. In 1937, he lost to lightweight champ Lou Ambers in a non-title fight, and to contender Al Roth on a 10-round decision (Roth fought for the title that year). Still, Day was a top contender by 1939. That March, he received a title shot from world welterweight and lightweight champion Henry Armstrong, one of the greatest champions in boxing history. The fight was for the lightweight title only; Armstrong knocked Day out in the 12th round.

Despite the loss, Day remained a top contender in the lightweight division. After losing a fight to Hall of Famer Sammy Angott in October 1939, Davey defeated Angott in a 12-round December rematch. Five months later, in May 1940, the two warriors fought for the vacant NBA lightweight championship; this time, Angott won a 15-round decision. Day fought for a few more years, but did not receive another title shot. Davey retired after being knocked out by future champ Bob Montgomery in the first round on October 10, 1941.

Origin:
Chicago, Illinois

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 59 (29 by knockout)
Losses: 10
Draws: 4

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