Vince Dundee
| Vince Dundee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Vincenzo Lazzara |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
October 22, 1907 Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
| Died |
July 27, 1949 (aged 41) Glendale, California |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 158 |
| Wins | 122 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Draws | 15 |
| No contests | 1 |
Vince Dundee (October 22, 1907 – July 27, 1949), the former New York State middleweight champion of the world was born Vincenzo Lazzara in Sicily in 1907.
Personal
The Lazzara family emigrated from Sicily to the United States and lived in Baltimore. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, former World Welterweight Champion Joe Dundee, he changed his name to Dundee and became a professional boxer.
Professional career
In 1933, after nearly 11 years in the ring, Dundee defeated Lou Brouillard over 15 rounds to capture the New York State middleweight title of the world. Dundee lost his claim to the crown when he was outpointed by Teddy Yarosz on September 11, 1934.
Dundee retired with a record of 118 wins (28 knockouts), 20 losses and 13 draws.
Life after boxing
Dundee survived a collision with a train that hurled his automobile several hundred feet not long after his boxing career ended. He later was stricken with Multiple Sclerosis in 1942.
Death
Dundee died at a Glendale, California sanitarium in 1949 of MS. He was survived by his wife, Connie; son, Vince Jr.; and father, Luigi Lazzara of Baltimore, md.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lou Brouillard |
NYSAC World Middleweight Champion October 30, 1933 – September 11, 1934 |
Succeeded by Teddy Yarosz |
| NBA World Middleweight Champion October 30, 1933 – September 11, 1934 | ||