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BIOGRAPHY : Joe LaFauci 1930’s BOXING Lightweight Contender

Joe LaFauci was Born July 21, 1909 in Torino Italy, to Sicilian Parents. After Coming to The United States, He settled in Astoria Queens, New York. Joe LaFauci became a Successful Professional Fighter as well as a Carpenter to support His Family. He was Noticed by RING Magazine which Named Joe LaFauci a ‘Promising Lad’ and a ‘Flashy New York Lightweight’ In The December 1931 issue. Having Joined The National Guard In December 1929, Joe LaFauci would go on to win The New York National Guard Lightweight Title In 1932. Joe LaFauci went on to become Lightweight Contender and Fight some of The Greatest Fighters of their time, Kid Chocolate, and Pedro Montanez to Name a few. After Losing an 8 round decision to Kid Chocolate on January 7, 1937, Joe LaFauci Fought Just 28 Days Later on February 4, 1937 with Pedro Montanez which would decide which Fighter would move Foward to Fight Lou Ambers for The Lightweight Title Fight. Unfortunately For Joe LaFauci, Pedro Montanez Stopped Him 2 min 34 sec. in a second round knock out, and also His chance at the Lightweight Title Fight. Referee Billy Kavanaugh stepped in to stop the Fight after Pedro Montanez Floored Joe LaFauci for a third time in the second round. Referee Kavanaugh Playing it Safe After The Boxing Commission passed the 3 knockdown rule on The Wednesday before the Fight. Joe LaFauci was The First Fighter Ever to be Called Out on The New 3 knockdown Rule. Joe LaFauci Retired as a Professional Fighter in The Late summer of 1937. On January 30, 1982 at the age of 72, Joe LaFauci passed away at His Home In The Hamptons, New York.