Phil Muscato - Revision history

Red at 05:25, 22 October 2009

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	In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having 'Lou Gerhig's' disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.		In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having 'Lou Gerhig's' disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.


			[[Category:Italian American Boxers\|Muscato, Phil]]

Red: add brother

2009-08-04T03:54:50Z

add brother

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	[[file:Phil Muscato.jpeg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]<boxer>012210</boxer>		[[file:Phil Muscato.jpeg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]<boxer>012210</boxer>

	'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the ~~younger~~ brother of [[Joe Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking second behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.		'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the brother of [[Joe Muscato]] and [[Sam Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking second behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.

	Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.		Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.

	Muscato fought thirty-two main events in Buffalo, drawing thousands of boxing fans to Memorial Auditorium. He holds two of the biggest record drawing crowds at the Buffalo Auditorium: first against [[Lee Oma]] on January 28, 1946 where 11,431 fans attended, and then on January 20, 1948 for his bout with Joltin' [[Joe Matisi]], 11,541 fans attended to see Phil Muscato avenge his brother Joe ~~Muscato�s~~ March 27, 1946 loss to Matisi, winning a ten round decision.		Muscato fought thirty-two main events in Buffalo, drawing thousands of boxing fans to Memorial Auditorium. He holds two of the biggest record drawing crowds at the Buffalo Auditorium: first against [[Lee Oma]] on January 28, 1946 where 11,431 fans attended, and then on January 20, 1948 for his bout with Joltin' [[Joe Matisi]], 11,541 fans attended to see Phil Muscato avenge his brother Joe Muscato?s March 27, 1946 loss to Matisi, winning a ten round decision.

	In all, Muscato had 78 professional fights. He fought many of the best of his era, including [[Angel Sotillo]], [[Arturo Godoy]], [[Joey Maxim]], [[Herbie Katz]], [[Lee Savold]], [[Nick Barone]], [[Harry (Kid) Matthews]], [[Archie Moore]] and [[Rocky Marciano]]. He retired in 1950 at the age of twenty-seven after his fight with Matthews.		In all, Muscato had 78 professional fights. He fought many of the best of his era, including [[Angel Sotillo]], [[Arturo Godoy]], [[Joey Maxim]], [[Herbie Katz]], [[Lee Savold]], [[Nick Barone]], [[Harry (Kid) Matthews]], [[Archie Moore]] and [[Rocky Marciano]]. He retired in 1950 at the age of twenty-seven after his fight with Matthews.

John: images

2009-08-03T19:38:27Z

images

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	'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of [[Joe Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking second behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.		'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of [[Joe Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking second behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.
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	Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.		Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.

	Muscato fought thirty-two main events in Buffalo, drawing thousands of boxing fans to Memorial Auditorium. He holds two of the biggest record drawing crowds at the Buffalo Auditorium: first against [[Lee Oma]] on January 28, 1946 where 11,431 fans attended, and then on January 20, 1948 for his bout with Joltin' [[Joe Matisi]], 11,541 fans attended to see Phil Muscato avenge his brother Joe ~~Muscato’s~~ March 27, 1946 loss to Matisi, winning a ten round decision.		Muscato fought thirty-two main events in Buffalo, drawing thousands of boxing fans to Memorial Auditorium. He holds two of the biggest record drawing crowds at the Buffalo Auditorium: first against [[Lee Oma]] on January 28, 1946 where 11,431 fans attended, and then on January 20, 1948 for his bout with Joltin' [[Joe Matisi]], 11,541 fans attended to see Phil Muscato avenge his brother Joe Muscato�s March 27, 1946 loss to Matisi, winning a ten round decision.

	In all, Muscato had 78 professional fights. He fought many of the best of his era, including [[Angel Sotillo]], [[Arturo Godoy]], [[Joey Maxim]], [[Herbie Katz]], [[Lee Savold]], [[Nick Barone]], [[Harry (Kid) Matthews]], [[Archie Moore]] and [[Rocky Marciano]]. He retired in 1950 at the age of twenty-seven after his fight with Matthews.		In all, Muscato had 78 professional fights. He fought many of the best of his era, including [[Angel Sotillo]], [[Arturo Godoy]], [[Joey Maxim]], [[Herbie Katz]], [[Lee Savold]], [[Nick Barone]], [[Harry (Kid) Matthews]], [[Archie Moore]] and [[Rocky Marciano]]. He retired in 1950 at the age of twenty-seven after his fight with Matthews.

Rmuscato at 05:53, 14 October 2007

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	'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of [[Joe Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking ~~secnd~~ behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.		'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of [[Joe Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking second behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.

	Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.		Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.

Rmuscato: Phil Muscato was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease

2007-10-14T05:49:15Z

Phil Muscato was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease

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	After his boxing career, Muscato opened ''The Melody Night Club'' on Main Street in Buffalo. The business was not too successful and he was forced to file for bankruptcy. He then worked for General Motors as a laborer.		After his boxing career, Muscato opened ''The Melody Night Club'' on Main Street in Buffalo. The business was not too successful and he was forced to file for bankruptcy. He then worked for General Motors as a laborer.

	In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having 'Lou ~~Gergig~~'s' disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.		In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having 'Lou Gerhig's' disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.

Rmuscato at 05:46, 14 October 2007

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	After his boxing career, Muscato opened ''The Melody Night Club'' on Main Street in Buffalo. The business was not too successful and he was forced to file for bankruptcy. He then worked for General Motors as a laborer.		After his boxing career, Muscato opened ''The Melody Night Club'' on Main Street in Buffalo. The business was not too successful and he was forced to file for bankruptcy. He then worked for General Motors as a laborer.

	In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having ~~Parkinson~~'s disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.		In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having 'Lou Gergig's' disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.

Ric: POV edits, etc

2007-05-28T22:43:49Z

POV edits, etc

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	Phil Muscato was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of Joe Muscato. He is considered by many, the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ~~and~~ ranking ~~2nd~~ behind Billy Conn by Ring Magazine in the ~~1940’s~~.		'''Phil Muscato''' was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of [[Joe Muscato]]. He is considered by many the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, ranking secnd behind [[Billy Conn]] by [[The Ring Magazine\|''The Ring'']] magazine in the 1940s.

	~~Phil~~ started his boxing career in the 1939 Buffalo Courier Express Golden Gloves Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight.		Muscato started his boxing career in the 1939 ''Buffalo Courier Express'' [[Golden Gloves]] Tournament held at the Broadway Auditorium, fighting as a novice lightweight. He reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.
	~~Phil~~ reached the quarterfinals and in 1940 reached the finals in the 147 lb. open class division.

	Muscato fought thirty-two main events in Buffalo drawing thousands of boxing fans to Memorial Auditorium. He holds two of the biggest record drawing crowds at the Buffalo Auditorium~~. First~~ against Lee Oma on January 28, 1946 where 11,431 fans attended, and then on January 20,1948 for his bout with Joltin Joe Matisi, 11,541 fans attended to see Phil Muscato avenge his brother Joe Muscato’s March 27, 1946 loss to Matisi winning a ten round decision.		Muscato fought thirty-two main events in Buffalo, drawing thousands of boxing fans to Memorial Auditorium. He holds two of the biggest record drawing crowds at the Buffalo Auditorium: first against [[Lee Oma]] on January 28, 1946 where 11,431 fans attended, and then on January 20, 1948 for his bout with Joltin' [[Joe Matisi]], 11,541 fans attended to see Phil Muscato avenge his brother Joe Muscato’s March 27, 1946 loss to Matisi, winning a ten round decision.

	In all, Muscato had 78 professional fights. He fought many of the best of his era, including ~~Angelo~~ Sotillo, Arturo Godoy, Joey Maxim, Herbie Katz, Lee Savold, Nick Barone, Harry ~~Mathews~~, Archie Moore and Rocky Marciano.		In all, Muscato had 78 professional fights. He fought many of the best of his era, including [[Angel Sotillo]], [[Arturo Godoy]], [[Joey Maxim]], [[Herbie Katz]], [[Lee Savold]], [[Nick Barone]], [[Harry (Kid) Matthews]], [[Archie Moore]] and [[Rocky Marciano]]. He retired in 1950 at the age of twenty-seven after his fight with Matthews.

	He ~~retired in 1950 at the age of twenty-seven after his fight with tough Harry Mathews~~.		After his boxing career, Muscato opened ''The Melody Night Club'' on Main Street in Buffalo. The business was not too successful and he was forced to file for bankruptcy. He then worked for General Motors as a laborer.

	After his boxing career, Phil opened The Melody Night Club on Main Street in Buffalo. The business was not too successful and he was forced to file for bankruptcy. He then worked for General Motors as a laborer.		In the late 1960s Muscato was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 he died at the age of sixty-eight.

	In the late ~~1960’s Phil~~ was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease and fought his biggest battle. On July 7th, 1991 ~~Phil~~ died at the age of sixty-eight.

	~~--[[User:Muscato\|Muscato]] 16:29, 28 May 2007 (CDT)~~

Muscato at 21:29, 28 May 2007

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-* Died July 7, 1991 in Buffalo, New York.
+Phil Muscato was born on March 15, 1923 in Dunkirk, NY, and is the younger brother of Joe Muscato. He is considered by many, the best heavyweight in Buffalo boxing history, and ranking 2nd behind Billy Conn by Ring Magazine in the 1940’s.
-* Some of his record here courtesy of cyberboxingzone.com (CBZ Media, Inc.)

Ric: Boxer:Phil Muscato:012210 moved to Phil Muscato

2007-02-16T03:56:29Z

Boxer:Phil Muscato:012210 moved to Phil Muscato

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Ric: boxer code

2007-02-16T03:56:17Z

boxer code

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	Some of his record here courtesy of cyberboxingzone.com (CBZ Media, Inc.)
			* Died July 7, 1991 in Buffalo, New York.
			* Some of his record here courtesy of cyberboxingzone.com (CBZ Media, Inc.)