Jimmy Dundee

Biography

Jimmy Dundee was a boxing promoter and matchmaker in Oakland, California, from the late 1940s, through the early 1960s. Dundee initially became involved with Oakland promoter Jimmy Murray, working as Murray's matchmaker during the late 40s, through the early 50s. Eventually Dundee, began promoting on his own, having his greatest promotional success with Oakland Lightweight contender Johnny Gonsalves.

In the late 1950s, Dundee would hire Don Chargin, as his matchmaker, and would continue promoting through the 1950s.

Miscellaneous Info

Dundee should not be confused with the popular Oakland boxer of the 4-round era, of the same name. The other Dundee, later ran a bar Oakland.