"Slapsie" Maxi Rosenbloom 1904-1976
(L)Heavyweight Champ (1930-1934)
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Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom was World Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1930 to 1934. He was the busiest title holder in ring history, fighting 106 times during his four-and-a-half-year reign�the equivalent of fighting one bout every 15 days!
Rosenbloom decisioned World Champion Jimmy Slattery to win the Light-Heavyweight title on June 25, 1930. He lost the crown to Bob Olin by decision on November 16, 1934.
Journalist Damon Runyon, writing about Rosenbloom�s colorful persona and unique open glove style of boxing, dubbed him Slapsie Maxie, a nickname that followed him throughout his boxing career. Upon retirement from the ring, Rosenbloom�s sharp wit and broken syntax brought him new success in motion pictures. He appeared in nearly 100 films during his post-boxing career.
His professional boxing record, which began in 1923 and closed in 1939: 299 bouts�won 223 (19 KOs), lost 42, drew 32, 2 no-contests.
Rosenbloom was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1972 and to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.
Fights : 299
Won : 223
Lost : 42
KOs : 19
Draws : 32
No Decision : 2
