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Sammy Mandell
American boxer

Sammy Mandell

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American boxer
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Rockford, USA
Place of death
Oak Park, USA
Age
63 years
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Height:
170 cm
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Biography

Sammy Mandell (a.k.a. Samuel Mandella; February 5, 1904 – November 7, 1967) was a World lightweight boxing champion from 1926-1930. Born in Rockford, Illinois, and named Salvatore Mandala, he was known as the "Rockford Sheik" due to his Rudolph Valentino like good looks and as the "Rockford Flash" due to his fast hands and foot speed. His father was an Albanian and his mother Italian.Statistical boxing website BoxRec ranks Mandell as the 13th greatest lightweight boxer to have ever lived. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998.

Amateur career

Mandell (left) during his bout with Rocky Kansas

Mandell developed his fighting skills at the Camp Grant barracks in Rockford, Illinois. He was too young and underweight to join the army, weighing 105 lbs. Despite this, his persistence in hanging around the wrestling and boxing training areas saw him gain permission to join in with the military personnel. The camp boxing instructor at the time was Fred Dyer, "The Singing Boxer," who recalled in a 1926 interview how Mandell beat every soldier in the bantamweight class and was able to best men 10 lbs heavier than him. Dyer also stated that he advised Mandell to turn professional.

Pro career

On July 17, 1925, future champion Mandell fought Solly Seeman in East Chicago, Indiana.Seeman knocked down Mandell in the first round, and in the opinion of many ringside had the edge throughout the bout.

Trained by the legendary Jack Blackburn, Mandell was an outstanding, clever fighter who carried a solid punch, fast hands and superb defensive skills. He won the championship when he outpointed Rocky Kansas on July 3, 1926. He successfully defended his crown against four contenders, including against hall of famers and future champions Tony Canzoneri and Jimmy McLarnin. In a startling upset, Mandell lost the crown when he was KOed by Al Singer in the first round.

Notable bouts

ResultOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss Kid KaplanPTS101931-08-24 Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut
Loss Steve HalaikoPTS81930-12-01 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York
Loss Al SingerKO1 (15), 1:461930-07-17 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New YorkLost World Lightweight Title.
Loss Jimmy McLarninUD101930-03-01 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
Loss Jimmy McLarninSD101929-11-04 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
Win Tony CanzoneriSD101929-08-02 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IllinoisRetained World Lightweight Title.
Win Jimmy McLarninUD151928-05-21 Polo Grounds, New York, New YorkRetained World Lightweight Title.
Win Jackie FieldsUD101928-02-23 Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois
Win Billy PetrolleNWS101928-01-13 Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MinnesotaNewspaper Decision
Loss Jackie FieldsNWS121927-04-04 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, CaliforniaNewspaper Decision
Win Rocky KansasPTS101926-07-03 Comiskey Park, Chicago, IllinoisWon World Lightweight Title.
Win Solly SeemanND101925-07-17 Open Air Arena, East Chicago, IndianaNewspaper Decision
Win Sid TerrisPTS121925-02-06 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Win Johnny DundeeNWS101924-06-09 Open-Air Arena, East Chicago, IndianaNewspaper Decision
Win Jack BernsteinNWS121924-05-16 Louisville, KentuckyNewspaper Decision
Draw Jack BernsteinPTS151924-01-11 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Draw Sid TerrisPTS101923-12-17 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Draw Memphis Pal MooreNWS81922-07-04 Russwood Park, Memphis, TennesseeNewspaper Decision
Win Memphis Pal MooreNWS101921-08-26 Sager's Arena, Aurora, IllinoisNewspaper Decision
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Sammy Mandell?
Sammy Mandell was an American professional boxer who competed from 1919 to 1929. He was known for his quick footwork and agility inside the ring. Mandell won the World Lightweight Championship in 1926 and successfully defended it multiple times.
What is Sammy Mandell's boxing record?
Sammy Mandell had a boxing record of 77 wins, 19 losses, and 11 draws. He recorded 24 knockouts in his career. Mandell fought against notable boxers such as Benny Leonard, Rocky Kansas, and Lou Ambers.
When did Sammy Mandell retire from boxing?
Sammy Mandell officially retired from professional boxing in 1929 at the age of 31. After his retirement, he worked as a referee in boxing matches.
Did Sammy Mandell have any notable wins?
Yes, Sammy Mandell had several notable wins throughout his career. He defeated Benny Leonard, a future Hall of Famer, in a non-title bout in 1921. Mandell also successfully defended his World Lightweight Championship against Rocky Kansas, who was a former world champion himself.
What is Sammy Mandell's legacy in boxing?
Sammy Mandell is considered one of the top boxers of his era. He was known for his technical skills, speed, and ability to outbox his opponents. Mandell's successful title defenses and victories against notable opponents solidified his place in boxing history.
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