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Irish Bob Murphy
  • Birth Name:
    Bob Murphy, Edwin Lee O'Connerty
  • Date of Birth:
    July 22, 1922
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Leo
  • Place of Birth:
    Flagler, Colorado
  • Date of Death:
    August 1, 1961
  • Cause of Death:
    Road Accident
  • Height:
    5' 11"
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    American
  • Address:
    San Diego, California, USA

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      Irish Bob Murphy
      • Was killed in a road accident when he crashed his motorcycle and broke his neck on August 1, 1961.
      • Retired in 1954 with a 65-11-1 record with 57 knockout wins.
      • The two fought a rematch on June 11, 1952, and La Motta won the decision.
      • La Motta appeared poorly prepared for the bout and was floored (only knockdown of LaMotta's career) and stopped when he could not answer the bell for the eighth round.
      • Entered the ring as the favorite, Maxim clearly out boxed him and won a unanimous 15 round decision.
      • He unsuccessfully challenged Joey Maxim for the light heavyweight championship on August 22, 1951.
      • In 2003, he who was a southpaw, made the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
      • He was born Edwin Lee Conarty in Flagler, Colorado, but fought out of San Diego, California.
      • Was an American light heavyweight boxer who fought from 1945 to 1954.

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