Willie Garafola
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Name: Willie Garafola
Alias: Cannonball
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Pro Boxer: Record
Manager: Joe Mortella
According to the Feb. 9, 1928 Brooklyn Standard Union, p. 9, Willie Garafola was the youngest of ten brothers. They were of Italian heritage.
Garafola was described as a "colorful performer," a slugger who carried dynamite in both fists. By Feb. 1928, he had some 24 KO wins in 31 starts.