Boxing
Hy Diamond
Arthur Diamond
A professional lightweight from Boston, Diamond fought professionally in the 1920s and 1930s.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1909 - d. unknown
Career Highlights:
The New England amateur featherweight champion in 1928, Diamond turned professional that same year and fought as a lightweight. In July 1930, he fought former Olympic boxer Harry Devine in Worcester, Massachusetts, and lost a 10-round decision. Two years later, Diamond fought welterweight contender Baby Joe Gans and was knocked out in the seventh round.
Origin:
Boston, Massachusetts
Physical description:
135 pounds
A professional lightweight from Boston, Diamond fought professionally in the 1920s and 1930s.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1909 - d. unknown
Career Highlights:
The New England amateur featherweight champion in 1928, Diamond turned professional that same year and fought as a lightweight. In July 1930, he fought former Olympic boxer Harry Devine in Worcester, Massachusetts, and lost a 10-round decision. Two years later, Diamond fought welterweight contender Baby Joe Gans and was knocked out in the seventh round.
Origin:
Boston, Massachusetts
Physical description:
135 pounds