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  1. Thomas Patrick Loughran (November 29, 1902 – July 7, 1982) was an American professional boxer and the former World Light Heavyweight Champion. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Loughran as the #7 ranked light heavyweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #4.

  2. Apr 23, 1979 · When Tommy Loughran was in his prime in the late '20s, they said he could fight 15 rounds without disturbing a single wavy hair on his handsome head. Born Thomas Patrick Loughran on Nov. 29, 1902, the son of an Irish immigrant who married a Philadelphia-born woman, he was the quintessential Irish fighter and the pride of South Philadelphia.

  3. In September 1929 Loughran gave up his claim to the Light Heavyweight Title to compete at heavyweight. Loughran won eight rounds and Peterson the other two. "Tommy looked great, but Big Boy fought hard." Latzo claimed a foul in the 7th round when Loughran landed a left near the belt, but Houck waved Latzo back.

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  4. Tommy Loughran was the 12th light heavyweight champion in history and the most skilled boxer in the sport. During his magnificent career, Loughran fought 12 world champions, ranging from the welterweight to the heavyweight division. In 1922, Loughran fought no-decision bouts against light heavyweight king Mike McTigue, middleweight champ Harry ...

  5. Jul 11, 2024 · Tommy Loughran (born November 29, 1902, Philadelphia, PA ? died July 7, 1982, Altoona, PA) was the 1927-1929 undefeated Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the world and is regarded as one of the most skilled fighters of all time. Loughran's effective use of coordinated foot work, sound defense and swift, accurate counter punching is now ...

  6. Jul 10, 1982 · Tommy Loughran, a former world light-heavyweight champion and a member of the Boxing Hall of Fame, died Wednesday. He was 79 years old. Loughran had 172 professional bouts, winning 18 by knockout ...

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