Dukelsky, Solly : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Dukelsky, Solly

Sol Dukelsky

Dukelsky was a middleweight in the 1930s.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. February 19, 1913 - d. April 16, 1994

Career Highlights:
Dukelsky fought middleweight champion Lou Brouillard in Solly's hometown of Chicago in September 1934. Dukelsky was knocked out by Brouillard in the eighth round. The following year, Solly fought contender Eddie "Babe" Risko, again in Chicago; that bout was a 10-round draw.

Origin:
Chicago, Illinois

Physical description:
5'7", 160 pounds


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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co, 1965)
Everlast Boxing Record (published by The Boxing News, 1936)