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03/21/2006 Archived Entry: "Tommy Loughran Historical Marker Approved in Philadelphia!"
Tommy Loughran Historical Marker Approved in Philadelphia!
By Juan C. Ayllon
PHILADELPHIA - Through the tireless efforts of one Celeste Morello, lawmakers at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania have approved an historical marker to be placed in "the City of Brotherly Love" to honor boxing immortal, Tommy Loughran, as an outstanding boxer and citizen.
Cyber Boxing Zone historian, Chuck Hasson said via email, "This is an outstanding tribute as Loughran will be the first boxer so honored and many thanks to Celeste for all of her efforts."
A light heavyweight, Loughran fought from December 1919 to January 1937, compiling an official record of 94-24-10 and 17 knockouts, and 46 "no decisions" in a 174-bout career.
In addition to winning the world light heavyweight title, Loughran owned victories over the likes of Jack Sharkey, Max Baer and Jim Braddock--who either had been or went on to become heavyweight champions of the world. Braddock and his eventual championship bout with Baer were dramatized in Ron Howard's movie, "Cinderella Man."
Outweighed 270 to 186, Loughran lost his only shot at the heavyweight title by unanimous decision to Primo Carnera on March 1, 1934.
Loughran was a remarkable fighter, indeed.
