Dublinsky, Harry

Harry Dublinski

A lightweight in the 1920s and 1930s, Harry fought some of the greatest fighters in history, including Louis "Kid" Kaplan, Barney Ross, Lou Ambers, and Tony Canzoneri (he defeated Canzoneri once in their three bouts).

Birth and Death Dates:
b. September 3, 1910 - d. April 1977

Career Highlights:
Dublinsky began fighting as a lightweight in 1926 (at the age of 16), but his toughest bouts came in the 1930s. In 1930, he faced the legendary Barney Ross in Barney's eighth professional fight. The future world lightweight, junior-welterweight, and welterweight champ knocked out Dublinsky in the eighth round. The following year, Dublinsky faced another Jewish champion, Louis "Kid" Kaplan, the former featherweight title-holder. Dublinsky lasted the entire fight, but lost the 10-round decision in one ofKaplan's last professional fights.

In 1932, Harry continued to fight some of the toughest boxers in history. In May he lost a 10-round decision to former featherweight and junior lightweight champion Benny Bass (Bass had lost the junior-lightweight title the previous year). The following month, Dublinsky faced the great Tony Canzoneri for the first time. Canzoneri was the lightweight champion at the time. The non-title bout went the 10 rounds distance, but Harry lost a tough decision. Two years later, he fought Canzoneri --who had since lost his title to Barney Ross -- twice in less than a month. On August 28, 1934, the two fighters squared off, and Dublinsky upset the great champion in a 10-round decision. Twenty-nine days later, they met again; this time, Canzoneri defeated Dublinsky in another 10-round decision.

Dublinsky, who never received a title shot, fought two more world champions during his career. He faced future lightweight champ Lou Ambers in January 1935 and lost a 10-round decision; and Harry was knocked out by future welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic in December 1936. Dublinsky retired after the knockout with an admirable record of 73 wins and only 13 losses.

Origin:
Chicago, Illinois

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 73 (15 by knockout)
Losses: 13
Draws: 30
No decisions: 5

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