Alex Trambitas

Name: Alex Trambitas
Alias: Jimmy Hussey
Birth Name: Alexandru Trambitas
Hometown: Portland, Oregon, USA
Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
Died: 1973-08-20 (Age:72)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 168cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Managers: Jack Fahie, Jack Kearns

Alex Trambitas was the brother of fellow boxers Johnny Trambitas (Traian Trambitas) and Valley Trambitas (Jimmy Darcy). Trambitas fought out of Portland, Oregon between 1915 and 1921, before he was taken back east with his brother Valley (Jimmy Darcy) by Jack Kearns. He had began boxing at the age of 13 as an 80-pound boxer, and finished his career as a Middleweight. His best fighting weight was at Welterweight. He was known as a clever boxer with good speed, not much power, but a willingness to meet any and all comers.

He was not always in the best of condition however, according to his manager Jack Fahie, who managed him from 1915-20. According to the January 10, 1916 Tacoma Daily News, Fahey had found him in a preliminary match when the boxer was about 14-years-old. Trambitas was fighting with a bad shoulder. After the bout Fahey asked him about it. Trambitas could not lift his arm to put on his coat. Fahey took him home and cared for him until he was ready to fight again.

Still, some fans were critical of Fahie for matching the young Trambitas against tough opposition early on, such as Oakland's veteran Lee Johnson in May 1917. But Trambitas earned a draw and some respect. In time, however, Trambitas received criticism from promoters of private smokers, and so he wasn't given much opportunity against headliners. The Great War further checked his career. But when Oregon's ten-round law went into effect in 1919, Trambitas had some good bouts and began to earn recognition. [1]

Trambitas began using the name Jimmy Hussey while fighting on the American East Coast in 1922. He was a stablemate of fellow Portland boxer Joe Benjamin around the time of 1921 and 1922. He was also a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey in preparation for his fight with Georges Carpentier. Trambitas was brought in to help Dempsey with his speed. [2]

Alex Trambitas became a radio salesman and repairman in the Los Angeles area after his retirement from boxing. He was also a radio announcer for boxing matches at Hollywood Legion Stadium during the 1930s.

Bio and record compiled by Matt Tegen, with assistance from Ric Kilmer and Chuck Johnston.