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Danny Heath

Birthplace: Lowell, MA

Born: April 9, 1947 (Age: 65)

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 135-157 lbs.

Stance: Orthodox

Nicknames: Dapper, The Devastator.

Record: (Unverified) 41 Wins (8 KO), 11 Losses (4 KO), 1 Draw.

Danny Heath was a professional boxer from Lowell, Ma. He fought in the welterweight division, and held the New England Welterweight Title between May 8, 1969 to March 20, 1971. He also held numerous titles as an amateur including the New England Diamond Belt.

Biography

Even though a freak accident in his childhood left him blind in one eye, Danny had an early interest in boxing and began fighting in the silver mittens in 1960 at the age of 12. He won the 80 lb division that same year against Kenny Lombard, and went on to win the silver mittens a total of four times. In 1964, Danny Heath received his first Golden Glove win in the amateur class, and won the golden gloves the next three years in a row. After an impressive amateur record of 59 Wins 12 Losses, Heath turned pro in 1966 at the age of 19.



Notable Fights

Hank Manderville

Al Romano

Danny Heath fought Al Romano four times. Once on April 24, 1967, with Heath winning by fourth-round split decision. Again, on March 26, 1968, Heath defeated Romano by first-round TKO. On May 8, 1969, Heath defeated Romano by unanimous decision for the New England Welterweight Title.