Boxing
Nat Wolcoff
Nicknamed "Whitey," Wolcoff was the New York Golden Gloves heavyweight (novice) champion in 1939.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
After his Golden Gloves championship, Wolcoff turned professional as a heavyweight. In July 1939, he fought Sid Olden and outweighed his opponent by 17-pounds -- he knocked Olden out 71 seconds into the fight. Over the next month, he knocked out two more opponents, Leonard Neblett and Charley Fisher, both in the second-round.
Origin:
unknown
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
After his Golden Gloves championship, Wolcoff turned professional as a heavyweight. In July 1939, he fought Sid Olden and outweighed his opponent by 17-pounds -- he knocked Olden out 71 seconds into the fight. Over the next month, he knocked out two more opponents, Leonard Neblett and Charley Fisher, both in the second-round.
Origin:
unknown