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Danny Nardico (Who Downed LaMotta): R.I.P.

Posted: 03 Dec 2010, 22:20
by Ric
Danny Nardico, who was the only boxer to knock down Jake LaMotta, and was a WWII hero, died at age 85 Nov. 22, but announced only today. See Tampa newspaper obit.

Re: Danny Nardico (Who Downed LaMotta): R.I.P.

Posted: 04 Dec 2010, 02:09
by dempseyfire
Great fighter. His war with Charley Norkus was one of the best ever.

Re: Danny Nardico (Who Downed LaMotta): R.I.P.

Posted: 06 Dec 2010, 10:42
by CNorkusJr
In Memory of a Great Ring Warrior and a Nation's Hero-Danny Nardico

Danny Nardico (L) and Charley Norkus, Miami Beach,Fla before their first fight in Jan 1954

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God Bless you, and Rest in Peace, Danny Nardico