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Fritzie Zivic (May 8, 1913 – May 16, 1984), born as Ferdinand Henry John Zivcich (Croatian: Živčić), was an American boxer who held the world welterweight championship from October 4, 1940, until July 29, 1941. [1]
Scoring: 6-3-1, 8-2, 8-2. Zivic was hurt in the 7th and 8th. LaMotta lost the 2nd and 4th rounds on low blows. Zivic broke a bone in his left hand in the first round, but declined to use it as an excuse for his defeat. It was an exciting fight with lots of action.
Fritzie Zivic (8 de mayo de 1913 – 16 de mayo de 1984), nacido como Ferdinand Henry John Zivcich (en croata: Živčić), fue un boxeador estadounidense que ostentó el campeonato mundial de peso wélter desde el 4 de octubre de 1940 hasta el 29 de julio de 1941.
Learn about Fritzie Zivic, a Pittsburgh boxer who became the world welterweight champion in 1940 and fought Henry Armstrong twice. Discover his life story, his fighting style, his legacy and his connection to Nikola Tesla.
Fritzie Zivic was a Pittsburgh boxer who became the welterweight champion by beating Henry Armstrong in 1940. He was known for his dirty fighting style and his courage to face many top opponents, including Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta.
Zivic ganó 20 de sus siguientes 22 peleas, perdiendo sólo ante el famoso Billy Conn y el canadiense Tommy Bland. Disputó el título mundial con el legendario Henry Armstrong
Reigning welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic outpoints Tony Marteliano in a non-title fight.
