Melio Bettina
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Name: Melio Bettina
Born: 1916-11-18
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Died: 1996-12-20 (Age:80)
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Beacon, New York, USA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 5′ 9″ / 175cm
Reach: 70″ / 178cm
Boxing Record: click
Division: Light-heavyweight
Manager: Jimmy Grippo
In 1934 Melio Bettina won the Intercity Golden Gloves at light-heavyweight (2nd Div.) by decision vs. Tony Zale. In 1939 he won the NYSAC World Light Heavyweight Championship by tko in the 9th vs. Tiger Jack Fox.
| Preceded by: Bob Olin |
NYSAC World Light Heavyweight Champion 1939 Feb 3 – 1939 Jul 13 |
Succeeded by: Billy Conn |
| Preceded by: Patrick O'Connell |
Intercity Golden Gloves 2nd Division Light heavyweight Champion 1934 |
Succeeded by: End of format |
