Vince DeSantis

Name: Vince DeSantis
Alias: Jimmy
Birth Name: Vincent Leo DeSantis
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Birthplace: Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 1987-09-00 (Age:76)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 161cm
Pro Boxer: Record

• Bob Garcia, the old "Mexican Wildcat," was responsible for introducing DeSantis to boxing.
• Turned professional in 1929, after his amateur career was shortened to one fight per week.
• DeSantis was serious about training. Besides running, he had his own gym on the 2nd floor of his home.
• Worked as a chauffeur for the American Brewery Company while his broken hand was healing.
• Served in the Army during World War II, stationed at Fort Knox, KY.
• Owned the Venice Tavern in Baltimore with his brother Frank.
• Served on the Maryland Nominating Committee and the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame Committee.
• Inducted into the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame in 1978.

Record & bio information courtesy of Buddy Ey, Baltimore, MD.