Max Baer vs Tony Galento - Rounds 3-5-8

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"The Battle of the Bums" between Max Baer and Tony Galento occurred on July 2, 1940 at Roosevelt Stadium in New Jersey. The events leading up to the bout are as follows: In July of 1939, "Two Ton" Tony Galento made a surprise showing in his bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium. Galento, who fought from a very low crouch managed to feint his way into a position that allowed him to launch left hooks and right crosses at Louis. Word from Louis' training camp prior to the bout was that his ...