Andrew Ganigan
Andrew (Andy) "Hawaiian Punch" Ganigan (September 3, 1952 – May 2, 2012) was an American former lightweight boxer of Filipino descent. He was renowned for his punching ability, being named #97 in '' The Ring'''s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Ganigan fought from 1972 to 1983, ending his career with an overall record of 34 wins (30 by KO) and 5 losses. He was a southpaw. Biography Ganigan was born September 3, 1952, in Waipahu, Hawaii. Ganigan captured the NABF lightweight title by scoring a TKO in 8 rounds over Vicente Mijares on March 28, 1978. He lost that title to Johnny Lira on a 6-round KO on August 1, 1978, but recaptured the crown from Mijares on March 27, 1979, by winning a unanimous 12-round decision. Ganigan also won the World Athletic Association (WAA) lightweight crown by scoring a KO in 2 rounds over Sean O'Grady on October 31, 1981. Ganigan then challenged legendary boxer Alexis Argüello on May 22, 1982, for the WBC lightweight crown. Ganig ...
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