Levi Forte - Revision history

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	~~==Career Review==~~

	Levi Forte was a colorful and exciting heavyweight trail-horse, who was a fan favorite on Miami Beach during the 1960s.		Levi Forte was a colorful and exciting heavyweight trail-horse, who was a fan favorite on Miami Beach during the 1960s.

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	At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, "I recommended he didn't fight." After losing the bout by decision, Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.		At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, "I recommended he didn't fight." After losing the bout by decision, Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.

			==== Sources ====
			* ''Internet Movie Database''.
			* ''Miami Herald'', December 6, 2003, Sports, page 2D: Ali Honored in Miami Beach.
	===Sources===		* ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'', January 24, 1999: 58-YEAR-OLD LOSES PRO BOUT IN FLORIDA.
			* ''Miami Herald'', January 23, 1999, Sports, page 13D: 58 YEAR OLD FORTE LOSES BY DECISION.
	*''Internet Movie Database''.		* ''Miami Herald, January 22, 1999, Sports, page 4D: Tonight's Boxing Card.
			* ''Miami Herald'', August 28, 1990, Local, page 1B: AT 50, HE IS NOT TOO OLD TO HAVE A DREAM 'BATTLING BELLMAN' TRIES TO MAKE IT AGAIN IN THE RING.
	* ''Miami Herald'', December 6, 2003, Sports, page 2D: Ali Honored in Miami Beach.		* ''Miami Herald'', April 19, 1990, Local, page 1B: BOXER BECOMES NO.1 BELLMAN.
			* ''Sun-Sentinel'', April 15, 1990, Features Lifestyle, page 1E: BELLMAN OF THE YEAR by T.M. Shine, Staff Writer.
	*''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'', January 24, 1999: 58-YEAR-OLD LOSES PRO BOUT IN FLORIDA.

	*''Miami Herald'', January 23, 1999, Sports, page 13D: 58 YEAR OLD FORTE LOSES BY DECISION.

	*''Miami Herald, January 22, 1999, Sports, page 4D: Tonight's Boxing Card.

	*''Miami Herald'', August 28, 1990, Local, page 1B: AT 50, HE IS NOT TOO OLD TO HAVE A DREAM 'BATTLING BELLMAN' TRIES TO MAKE IT AGAIN IN THE RING.

	*''Miami Herald'', April 19, 1990, Local, page 1B: BOXER BECOMES NO.1 BELLMAN.

	*''Sun-Sentinel'', April 15, 1990, Features Lifestyle, page 1E: BELLMAN OF THE YEAR by T.M. Shine, Staff Writer.

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	[[Category:Florida State Champions\|Forte, Levi]]		[[Category:Florida State Champions\|Forte, Levi]]
	[[Category:2018 Deaths\|Forte, Levi]]		[[Category:2018 Deaths\|Forte, Levi]]

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	Forte worked as a sparring partner with Muhammad Ali for several years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.		Forte worked as a sparring partner with Muhammad Ali for several years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.

	In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [Jose Roman]].		In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [[Jose Roman]].

	On March 17, 1978, Forte fought Roman to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.		On March 17, 1978, Forte fought Roman to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.

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	On March 17, 1978, Forte fought Roman to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.		On March 17, 1978, Forte fought Roman to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.

	Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainebleau, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], Sammy Davis, Jr., Jerry Lewis, and Jackie Mason. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.		Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainebleau, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], Sammy Davis, Jr., Jerry Lewis, and Jackie Mason. He was also good friends with former two-time world lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.

	When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.		When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.

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	When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.		When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.

	At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, "I recommended ~~that~~ he didn't fight." ~~And~~ Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.		At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, "I recommended he didn't fight." After losing the bout by decision, Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.

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	Forte worked as a sparring partner with Muhammad Ali for several years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.		Forte worked as a sparring partner with Muhammad Ali for several years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.

	In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [~~[Joe (King)~~ Roman]].		In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [Jose Roman]].

	On March 17, 1978, Forte fought ~~[[Jose~~ Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.		On March 17, 1978, Forte fought Roman to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.

	Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainebleau, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.		Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainebleau, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], Sammy Davis, Jr., Jerry Lewis, and Jackie Mason. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.

	When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.		When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.
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	Forte begin his career as a lanky 168 pounder and grew to the heavyweight ranks. Forte was a good boxer with a sturdy jab, but lacked knockout power. He won the Florida State Heavyweight Title from [[Ollie Wilson]] and successfully defended it, until Big [[Al Jones]] took it from him.		Forte begin his career as a lanky 168 pounder and grew to the heavyweight ranks. Forte was a good boxer with a sturdy jab, but lacked knockout power. He won the Florida State Heavyweight Title from [[Ollie Wilson]] and successfully defended it, until Big [[Al Jones]] took it from him.

	Forte made good copy for the local Miami newspapers and television news shows. He was a bellman at the famed ~~Fontainbleau~~ Hotel on Miami Beach. Forte was known as " The Battlin Bellman ", but, his greatest claim to fame was working as a sparring partner for 3-time World Heavyweight Champion [[Muhammad Ali]]; he also trained with champions [[Sonny Liston]], [[Willie Pastrano]], and [[Jimmy Ellis]].		Forte made good copy for the local Miami newspapers and television news shows. He was a bellman at the famed Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach. Forte was known as " The Battlin Bellman ", but, his greatest claim to fame was working as a sparring partner for 3-time World Heavyweight Champion [[Muhammad Ali]]; he also trained with champions [[Sonny Liston]], [[Willie Pastrano]], and [[Jimmy Ellis]].

	Against former 2-time heavyweight king [[Floyd Patterson]], Forte was stopped in 2 rounds. However, he managed to avoid the knockout blows of [[George Foreman]] and became one of only three men to last the distance with Foreman in his prime.		Against former 2-time heavyweight king [[Floyd Patterson]], Forte was stopped in 2 rounds. However, he managed to avoid the knockout blows of [[George Foreman]] and became one of only three men to last the distance with Foreman in his prime.


	During the early 1970s, Forte focused on his bellman career, and only fought now and then.		During the early 1970s, Forte focused on his bellman career, and only fought now and then.


	His lack of activity made it difficult for the [[Ring Record Book]] to keep track of all his fights. He fought in such locations as the Bahamas and Panama.		His lack of activity made it difficult for the [[Ring Record Book]] to keep track of all his fights. He fought in such locations as the Bahamas and Panama.

	Forte worked as a sparring partner ~~ith~~ Muhammad Ali for ~~severl~~ years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.		Forte worked as a sparring partner with Muhammad Ali for several years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.

	In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [[Joe (King) Roman]].		In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [[Joe (King) Roman]].


	On March 17, 1978, Forte fought [[Jose Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.		On March 17, 1978, Forte fought [[Jose Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.

	Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the ~~Fontainbleu~~, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.		Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainebleau, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.

	When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.		When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.

	At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, " I recommended that he didn't fight." And Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.		At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, "I recommended that he didn't fight." And Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.

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	Forte begin his career as a lanky 168 pounder and grew to the heavyweight ranks. Forte was a good boxer with a sturdy jab, but lacked knockout power. He won the Florida State Heavyweight Title from [[Ollie Wilson]] and successfully defended it, until Big [[Al Jones]] took it from him.		Forte begin his career as a lanky 168 pounder and grew to the heavyweight ranks. Forte was a good boxer with a sturdy jab, but lacked knockout power. He won the Florida State Heavyweight Title from [[Ollie Wilson]] and successfully defended it, until Big [[Al Jones]] took it from him.

	Forte made good copy for the local Miami newspapers and television news shows. He was a bellman at the famed ~~Fontainbleu~~ Hotel on Miami Beach. Forte was known as " The Battlin Bellman ", but, his greatest claim to fame was working as a sparring partner for 3-time World Heavyweight Champion [[Muhammad Ali]]; he also trained with champions [[Sonny Liston]], [[Willie Pastrano]], and [[Jimmy Ellis]].		Forte made good copy for the local Miami newspapers and television news shows. He was a bellman at the famed Fontainbleau Hotel on Miami Beach. Forte was known as " The Battlin Bellman ", but, his greatest claim to fame was working as a sparring partner for 3-time World Heavyweight Champion [[Muhammad Ali]]; he also trained with champions [[Sonny Liston]], [[Willie Pastrano]], and [[Jimmy Ellis]].

	Against former 2-time heavyweight king [[Floyd Patterson]], Forte was stopped in 2 rounds. However, he managed to avoid the knockout blows of [[George Foreman]] and became one of only three men to last the distance with Foreman in his prime.		Against former 2-time heavyweight king [[Floyd Patterson]], Forte was stopped in 2 rounds. However, he managed to avoid the knockout blows of [[George Foreman]] and became one of only three men to last the distance with Foreman in his prime.

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	On March 17, 1978, Forte fought [[~~Joe (King)~~ Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.		On March 17, 1978, Forte fought [[Jose Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.

	Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainbleu, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.		Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainbleu, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.

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	His lack of activity made it difficult for the [[Ring Record Book]] to keep track of all his fights. He fought in such locations as the Bahamas and Panama.		His lack of activity made it difficult for the [[Ring Record Book]] to keep track of all his fights. He fought in such locations as the Bahamas and Panama.

	Forte worked as a sparring partner ith Muhammad Ali for severl years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali.		Forte worked as a sparring partner ith Muhammad Ali for severl years. In September 1975, Forte appeared on The Muhammad Ali Variety Hour to spar one round with Ali. Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures.

	In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [[Joe (King) Roman]].		In 1977, Forte fought three bouts; losing a 10 round decision to [[Bert Perry]] and then coming back to decision Perry and [[Kato Paris]]. The winning streak earned him a fight with former heavyweight title challenger [[Joe (King) Roman]].
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	On March 17, 1978, Forte fought [[Joe (King) Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.		On March 17, 1978, Forte fought [[Joe (King) Roman]] to a 10 round draw in Fort Lauderdale on Saint Patrick's Day.


	Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainbleu, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.		Forte was honored as the number one Bellman in all of South Florida. In his 25-plus years at the Fontainbleu, Forte met the likes of [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]], [[Jerry Lewis]], and [[Jackie Mason]]. He was also good friends with former 2-time lightweight champion [[Beau Jack]], who ran a shoe-shine business out of the hotel.


	~~Forte also had uncredited roles in two South Florida filmed motion pictures, and appeared on the [[Howard Cosell]] Show to box a 1-round exhibition with World Heavyweight Champion [[Muhammad Ali]].~~



	When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.		When former heavyweight champion [[George Foreman]] returned to the ring after a 10-year layoff, Forte went into training hoping for a rematch. However, the rematch was never arranged.

			At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20-year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, " I recommended that he didn't fight." And Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.
	At age 58, Forte returned to the ring after an almost 20 year layoff and was defeated by 38-year-old club-fighter [[Isaac Poole]] at the Milander Auditorium in South Florida; [[Bill Connors]] was the referee. [[Mike Scionti]], executive director of the [[Florida State Athletic Commission]], said, regarding Forte's comeback, " I recommended that he didn't fight." And Levi Forte followed Scionti's advice and never fought again.