Lou Nova
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1913 – 1991
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Who was Lou Nova?
Lou Nova aka Cosmic punch was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, the 6 ft 3 ¹⁄₂ in Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935. After turning pro, he remained undefeated in his first 22 matches, and won 40 fights in total. He was the first top rated boxer to practice yoga, and reportedly did headstands in the dressing room before his title bout with Joe Louis.
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- Born
- Mar 16, 1913
Los Angeles - Also known as
- Jay L. Nova
- Lou Nova the Prize Fighter
- Cosmic punch
- The Cosmic Puncher
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 29, 1991
Sacramento
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on July 23, 2013
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