Emanuel, Armand

Nicknamed "The Boxing Barrister," Emanuel was a middleweight and light-heavyweight in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Armand faced the toughest fighters in his divisions, but never received a title shot.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. October 22, 1906 - d. unknown

Career Highlights:
Born in Montreal, Emanuel fought out of San Francisco during his amateur and professional career. In 1926, Armand was the U.S. Amateur heavyweight champion; he turned professional as a middleweight later that year. In April 1927, Emanuel won a six-round decision over George LaRocco in a bout that followed the legendary Jack Dempsey-Gene Tunney heavyweight title bout at Chicago's Soldier Field (the infamous Long Count fight). In 1928, Emanuel faced former light-heavyweight champion Mike McTigue twice. The first fight took place in April in San Francisco, and ended in a 10-round draw. Two months later, they met again, this time in McTigue's hometown of New York -- and Emanuel won the rematch in a 10-round decision.

Three weeks after defeating McTigue, Emanuel remained in New York to battle light-heavyweight champ Tommy Loughran in a non-title fight (Loughran had defeated McTigue in 1927 to capture the title). Loughran defeated Emanuel in a 10-round decision in June 1928, then defeated him again in a non-title rematch in February 1929. Armand also faced champs Mickey Walker and Ace Hudkins, losing to both fighters. Emanuel continued to fight until 1932, but never received a title shot.

Origin:
Montreal, Canada

Physical description:
6'1-1/2"

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 40 (14 by knockout)
Losses: 7
Draws: 2
No decisions: 2

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