Joe Downey

Name: Joe Downey
Alias: Pinsey
Birth Name: Joseph Anthony Downey
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Birthplace: Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA
Died: 1987-05-16 (Age:88)
Stance: Orthodox
Pro Boxer: Record

On August 17 1923 Downey fought a 10-round exhibition match with Luis Angel Firpo in which 19-oz gloves were used. Despite lasting the distance, Downey collapsed in his dressing room and was rushed to the hospital. He would regain consiousness seven hours later.

• Brother of Bryan and Anthony