Carl Duane (June 25, 1902 – June 23, 1984) also known as the "Bronx Steamroller", was an American boxer in the

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division who held the World Super Bantamweight Championship. During his career, Duane defeated such men as

Charlie Phil Rosenberg Charley Phil Rosenberg (Charles Green; August 15, 1902 – March 12, 1976) was an American boxer. He was the World Bantamweight Champion from 1925 to 1927. His trainers were the legendary Ray Arcel, and Whitey Bimstein, and his manager was Harry ...

, Lou Herley, Danny Edwards, Harry London, Young Montreal, Mickey Brown, Frankie Conway and

Jack "Kid" Wolfe Jack "Kid" Wolfe, (June 11, 1895 – April 22, 1975) was an American professional Boxing, boxer. He was the first World Champion in the Junior Featherweight division. During his career he had no decision newspaper victories over reigning banta ...

. He was managed by Mike Valentine.Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia - Carl Duane
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Professional career

Carl was born in

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on June 25, 1902. His first professional fight was against Silent LaMont on April 6, 1921 winning by decision. In 1923 of August, he met

for the World Super bantamweight championship. Duane won over 12 rounds by

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. Duane ended his career in 1929 after his decision loss to

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. His overall record was 65 fights with 43 wins by decision and 13 by knockouts, 16 losses and 6 draw decisions. Duane was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of fame, posthumously, in 1984, shortly after his death career. Duane was featured on the cover of the March 1924 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine.The Ring magazine March 1924 issue- Carl Duane
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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Duane, Carl 1902 births 1984 deaths Boxers from New York (state) Super-bantamweight boxers Sportspeople from New York (state) American male boxers

Professional career

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