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Fritzie Zivic (May 8, 1913 – May 16, 1984), born as Ferdinand Henry John Zivcich (Croatian: Živčić), was an American boxer who held the world welterweight championship from October 4, 1940, until July 29, 1941.
Scoring: 6-3-1, 8-2, 8-2. Zivic was hurt in the 7th and 8th. LaMotta lost the 2nd and 4th rounds on low blows. Zivic broke a bone in his left hand in the first round, but declined to use it as an excuse for his defeat. It was an exciting fight with lots of action.
20 de jun. de 2020 · Fritzie Zivic, World Welterweight Champion 1941-1942, was one of the four fighting Zivic brothers: including Eddie, Pete and Jack, another brother Joe was a referee. He joined the United States Army, April 14, 1944, at the New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, army reception center, after being inducted in Pittsburgh.
Zivic ganó 20 de sus siguientes 22 peleas, perdiendo sólo ante el famoso Billy Conn y el canadiense Tommy Bland. Disputó el título mundial con el legendario Henry Armstrong
Fritzie Zivic was a Pittsburgh boxer who became the welterweight champion by beating Henry Armstrong in 1940. He was known for his dirty fighting style and his courage to face many top opponents, including Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta.
The reigning welterweight and lightweight champions. The referee gave it to Jenkins (7-3), while the judges made it a (4-4-2) and (5-5) with the latter nominating Zivic as the winner "as is his privilege." New York Times.
20 de abr. de 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Fritzie Zivic, a Croatian-American boxer who fought 230 times and won the welterweight title in 1941. He was a smart, tough and crafty fighter who fought the best in his division and beyond.
