Frank Battaglia (September 13, 1910 – December 17, 1971) was a Canadian boxer. He was born in

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. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics. As a young teenager, Battaglia was attracted to boxing following a chance meeting with then World Heavyweight Champion

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at the Fort Garry Hotel. As an amateur boxer, he represented Canada as a lightweight at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games. He lost on points to Robert Charles Smith of South Africa. As a professional boxer, he compiled a record of 82 wins (KO 59) + 18 losses (KO 3) + 6 draws = 106. On January 13, 1933, in Madison Square Garden New York, Battaglia fought

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for the World Middleweight Championship. Battaglia lost to Jeby in the 12th round by KO. On May 11, 1937, in Seattle Washington Civic Auditorium, Battaglia fought

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for the World Middleweight Championship. Battaglia lost to Steele in the 3rd round by KO. After his boxing career ended, Battaglia became a dog breeder in Minnesota, and later owned a farm in Wisconsin.

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