Lou Nova
American boxer (1913-1991)
ルー・ノバ · 로우 노바
- Born
- 16 March 1913, Los Angeles
- Died
- 29 September 1991, Sacramento
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- heavyweight
- Occupation
- actor, television actor, boxer
Lou Nova (March 16, 1913 – September 29, 1991) also called the Cosmic Puncher was an American boxer and actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, the 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) Nova was the U.S. and World Amateur Boxing Champion in 1935. After turning pro, he remained undefeated in his first 22 matches, and won 40 fights in total. He was the first top rated boxer to practice yoga, and reportedly did headstands in the dressing room before his title bout with Joe Louis.
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