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	*From IBRO Newsletter No. 35: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ibro_newsletter-35.21-23.pdf]		*From IBRO Newsletter No. 35: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ibro_newsletter-35.21-23.pdf]
			*Steven Canton IBRO article: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO119.22-25.pdf]

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	==Career Review==		==Career Review==

	''Tony Alongi'' was a highly regarded and highly touted heavyweight prospect in the early 1960s.		'''Tony Alongi''' was a highly regarded and highly touted heavyweight prospect in the early 1960s.

	Standing over 6 feet 5 inches, Alongi had a keen interest in boxing as a teenager. His favorite fighter was undefeated world heavyweight champion [[Rocky Marciano]]. Alongi dreamed of not only a professional boxing career and winning the world heavyweight title, but of also retiring undefeated.		Standing over 6 feet 5 inches, Alongi had a keen interest in boxing as a teenager. His favorite fighter was undefeated world heavyweight champion [[Rocky Marciano]]. Alongi dreamed of not only a professional boxing career and winning the world heavyweight title, but of also retiring undefeated.
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	Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].		Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].

	Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored impressive victories over undefeated fellow prospects, [[~~Todd~~ Herring]] and [[Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.		Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored impressive victories over undefeated fellow prospects, [[Tod Herring]] and [[Jeff Davis\|Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.

	On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], when the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi's eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz's followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.		On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], when the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi's eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz's followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.
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	When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.		When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.

			*From IBRO Newsletter No. 35: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ibro_newsletter-35.21-23.pdf]

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	[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]		[[Category:Italian American Boxers]]
	[[Category:New Jersey Golden Gloves Champions]]		[[Category:New Jersey Golden Gloves Champions]]

Michael at 15:21, 8 December 2012

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Michael at 19:46, 5 December 2012

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	When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.		When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.


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KSTAT124: /* Career Review */

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Career Review

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	Alongi's dream of remaining undefeated was ended. He seemed to lose that spark which had so inspired his career. Two fights later he lost an upset stoppage to promising [[Billy Daniels]]; it seemed ''Tony Alongi'' days as a future champion had come to an end.		Alongi's dream of remaining undefeated was ended. He seemed to lose that spark which had so inspired his career. Two fights later he lost an upset stoppage to promising [[Billy Daniels]]; it seemed ''Tony Alongi'' days as a future champion had come to an end.

	Alongi surprised the experts by launching a comeback. He went 11-0-4 on his return, including draws with top-rated [[Jerry Quarry]] and [[George ~~Chuvallo~~]]. Then in 1967, at age 27, Tony suddenly announced his retirement.		Alongi surprised the experts by launching a comeback. He went 11-0-4 on his return, including draws with top-rated [[Jerry Quarry]] and [[George Chuvalo]]. Then in 1967, at age 27, Tony suddenly announced his retirement.

	Once he left the fighting world, Tony lived a quiet and normal life in South Florida.		Once he left the fighting world, Tony lived a quiet and normal life in South Florida.

	When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.		When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.

Acunaboy: /* Career Review */

2007-02-16T00:18:05Z

Career Review

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	Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored impressive victories over undefeated fellow prospects, [[Todd Herring]] and [[Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.		Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored impressive victories over undefeated fellow prospects, [[Todd Herring]] and [[Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.

	On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], ~~was~~ the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.		On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], when the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi's eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz's followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.

	Alongi's dream of remaining undefeated was ended. He seemed to lose that spark which had so inspired his career. Two fights later he lost an upset stoppage to promising [[Billy Daniels]]; it seemed ''Tony Alongi'' days as a future champion had come to an end.		Alongi's dream of remaining undefeated was ended. He seemed to lose that spark which had so inspired his career. Two fights later he lost an upset stoppage to promising [[Billy Daniels]]; it seemed ''Tony Alongi'' days as a future champion had come to an end.
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	Alongi surprised the experts by launching a comeback. He went 11-0-4 on his return, including draws with top-rated [[Jerry Quarry]] and [[George Chuvallo]]. Then in 1967, at age 27, Tony suddenly announced his retirement.		Alongi surprised the experts by launching a comeback. He went 11-0-4 on his return, including draws with top-rated [[Jerry Quarry]] and [[George Chuvallo]]. Then in 1967, at age 27, Tony suddenly announced his retirement.

	Once he left the fighting world, Tony lived a quiet and normal life in South Florida. When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.		Once he left the fighting world, Tony lived a quiet and normal life in South Florida.

			When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.

Acunaboy: /* Career Review */

2007-02-16T00:16:06Z

Career Review

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	Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].		Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].

	Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored an impressive ~~victory~~ over undefeated fellow prospects, [[Todd Herring]]and [[Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.		Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored impressive victories over undefeated fellow prospects, [[Todd Herring]] and [[Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.

	On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], was the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.		On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], was the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.

Acunaboy at 00:14, 16 February 2007

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	Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].		Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].

	Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored an impressive victory over undefeated fellow ~~prospect~~, [[Todd Herring]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.		Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored an impressive victory over undefeated fellow prospects, [[Todd Herring]]and [[Jefferson Davis]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.

			On February 7, 1962, Alongi was on his way to a points victory over Argentine heavyweight [[Rodolfo Diaz]], was the referee stopped the fight with only seconds remaining in the 10th and final round. Alongi eye was swollen shut and the ring official felt he was in danger of serious injury. Many Alongi fans blamed the eye injury on a head-butt; Diaz followers said it was his jab which caused the eye to swell.

			Alongi's dream of remaining undefeated was ended. He seemed to lose that spark which had so inspired his career. Two fights later he lost an upset stoppage to promising [[Billy Daniels]]; it seemed ''Tony Alongi'' days as a future champion had come to an end.

			Alongi surprised the experts by launching a comeback. He went 11-0-4 on his return, including draws with top-rated [[Jerry Quarry]] and [[George Chuvallo]]. Then in 1967, at age 27, Tony suddenly announced his retirement.

			Once he left the fighting world, Tony lived a quiet and normal life in South Florida. When he died at age 64 on November 27, 2003, his ''Miami Herald'' published death notice never even mentioned his professional boxing career.

Acunaboy at 00:03, 16 February 2007

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			==Career Review==

			''Tony Alongi'' was a highly regarded and highly touted heavyweight prospect in the early 1960s.

	*Protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].		Standing over 6 feet 5 inches, Alongi had a keen interest in boxing as a teenager. His favorite fighter was undefeated world heavyweight champion [[Rocky Marciano]]. Alongi dreamed of not only a professional boxing career and winning the world heavyweight title, but of also retiring undefeated.
	*Trained by [[Charley Goldman]]
	*1955~~-Began~~ amateur boxing ~~career~~		In 1955, Tony made his first amateur boxing start. Within two short years, Alongi won the 1956 New Jersey Golden Gloves Middleweight Championship, and the 1957 New Jersey Golden Glove Lightheavyweight Championship. Tony retired from amateur boxing with an undefeated record of 27-0 (12 knockouts).
	*1956 New Jersey Golden Gloves Middleweight ~~Champion~~
	*1957 New Jersey Golden ~~Gloves~~ Lightheavyweight ~~Champion~~		Alongi came under the guidance of legendary trainer and former boxer, [[Charley Goldman]]. Goldman had trained Alongi's idol Marciano. In a storybook setting, Alongi became the protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].
	*Undefeated amateur boxing record of 27-0 ~~with~~ 12 knockouts
	*Undefeated in ~~his first~~ 27 ~~pro fights with~~ 16 ~~wins by knockout~~		Using a stand-up boxer-puncher style, the lanky Alongi soon took the boxing world by storm. He scored an impressive victory over undefeated fellow prospect, [[Todd Herring]]. After two years in the ring, Alongi had complied an unbeaten record of 27-0 (16 knockouts). He made the cover of boxing magazines. In Miami, his adopted hometown, he became the number 1 drawing card for promoter [[Chris Dundee]]. A title shot seemed certain. Then, just like that, the ''Tony Alongi'' express-train to greatness was derailed.
	*Lost his ~~first fight by TKO in round 10~~. Alongi was ~~winning the decision when the fight was stopped on a bad cut and swollen eye~~.

Legwarmers1980 at 00:29, 9 September 2006

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	*Protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].		*Protege of [[Rocky Marciano]].
	*Trained by Charley Goldman		*Trained by [[Charley Goldman]]
	*1955-Began amateur boxing ~~caree~~		*1955-Began amateur boxing career
	*1956 New Jersey Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion		*1956 New Jersey Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion
	*1957 New Jersey Golden Gloves Lightheavyweight Champion		*1957 New Jersey Golden Gloves Lightheavyweight Champion