Frank Battaglia former middleweight World title contender when challenging Freddie Steele and also fought Babe Risko (twice) SIGNED and INSCRIBED "To Don Smith, A Real Fight Fan Best Always From" black & white 8" x 10" photo.

Condition very good (3 heavy bottom right creases)

Price: £ SOLD

Name: Frank Battaglia
Born: 13-09-1910
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died: 17-12-1971 (Age:61)
Nationality: Canadian
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5′ 9″ / 175cm
Manager: Ernie Fliegel

After his boxing career ended, Frank Battaglia became a dog breeder in Minnesota, and later owned a farm in Wisconsin. As an amateur boxer, he had represented Canada as a lightweight at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games. He lost on points to Robert Charles Smith of South Africa.