Melio Bettina

World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee

Name: Melio Bettina
Birth Name: Emilio Anthony Bettina
Hometown: Beacon, New York, USA
Birthplace: Little Falls, New York, USA
Died: 1996-12-20 (Age:81)
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 175cm
Reach: 178cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

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.

• BoxingBiographies: [1]
• "Was the Hex Deadlier Than the Punch?" (Jan. 1969 International Boxing magazine): [2]

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