Boxing
Mickey Farber
Farber was a lightweight in New York in the 1930s and early 1940s.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Farber began fighting professionally in the mid-1930s in New York City. In March 1937, he knocked out Andy Zazzarino in the second-round at Madison Square Garden. He won most of his fights over the next two years, including an eight-round decision over Al Roth in January 1939. Farber then fought Al 'Bummy' Davis twice in 1939, but lost both decisions -- the second fight was at Madison Square Garden. In 1941, Farber lost an eight-round decision to former world featherweight champion, Petey Scalzo.
Origin:
Brooklyn, New York
Career Statistics:
Professional record: (incomplete)
Wins: 19 (5 by knockout)
Losses: 9
Draws: 1
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Farber began fighting professionally in the mid-1930s in New York City. In March 1937, he knocked out Andy Zazzarino in the second-round at Madison Square Garden. He won most of his fights over the next two years, including an eight-round decision over Al Roth in January 1939. Farber then fought Al 'Bummy' Davis twice in 1939, but lost both decisions -- the second fight was at Madison Square Garden. In 1941, Farber lost an eight-round decision to former world featherweight champion, Petey Scalzo.
Origin:
Brooklyn, New York
Career Statistics:
Professional record: (incomplete)
Wins: 19 (5 by knockout)
Losses: 9
Draws: 1