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Lee Savold (born Lee Hulver; March 22, 1915 – May 14, 1972) was an American heavyweight boxer who held the British and European (EBU) version of the World Heavyweight championship between 1950 and 1951 and was a leading contender in the 1940s and early 1950s.
Jun 13, 2022 · On June 7, 1950, Lee Savold defeated Bruce Woodcock before 50,000 at London’s White City Stadium. Savold had all the best of it before Woodcock’s corner pulled him out after four rounds with a badly cut eye. For Savold, this was the culmination of a long and checkered career.
Savold, a 7-5 favorite, down for a six count in the first; Franklin ahead on cards into the tenth. but Savold was the "complete master" from the eighth round on. Lee fought with a badly swollen eye from the third round, but by the ninth Franklin also had one eye swollen and closed and had bad cuts of the nose and mouth.
Sep 19, 2013 · Lee Savold was a top contender during the 1930s, 40s and early 50s, and was once the #1 rated heavyweight in the world. Savold fought memorable bouts with Lou Nova , Bruce Woodcock , Billy Conn , Joe Louis , and Rocky Marciano .
May 15, 1972 · Lee Savold, who held the British Empire and European heavyweight championship during a ring career that included fights with Joe Louis and Billy Conn, died yesterday in Neptune, N.J. He was 58...
Apr 6, 2011 · Rocky Marciano vs Lee Savold 1952. wwwfightworldboxingdvds.com.au present The All time great Rocky Marciano 49 wins 0 defeats 43 kos vs tough as nails Lee Savold a true war, full...
Lee Savold (born Lee Hulver March 22, 1915 – May 14, 1972) was an American heavyweight boxer who held the British and European (EBU) version of the World Heavyweight championship between 1950 and 1951 and was a leading contender in the 1940s and early 1950s.
