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Paddy DeMarco

Paddy DeMarco, (February 10, 1928 – December 13, 1997) was a lightweight professional boxer from Brooklyn, New York, who took the Lightweight World Championship on March 5, 1954, against Jimmy Carter.[1][2] His managers included Jimmy Dixon and Cy Crespi. His trainer was Dan Florio.[3]

Paddy DeMarco
Born
Pasquale DeMarco

(1928-02-10)February 10, 1928
Brooklyn, New York
DiedDecember 13, 1997(1997-12-13) (aged 69)
Salt Lake City, Utah
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Brooklyn Billygoat
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights104
Wins75
Wins by KO8
Losses26
Draws3

Early life and career

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DeMarco was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 10, 1928. He was raised there and considered it his hometown.

DeMarco won his first five professional fights in 1945, losing for the first time against Butch Charles in October of the same year. It was on the 10th of that month that DeMarco fought the legendary Willie Pep, whose record was an unbelievable 131-1-1 at the time. DeMarco lost the unanimous ten round decision, one of very few early setbacks.

On March 4, 1949, he defeated 1989 Boxing Hall of Famer Billy Graham in a somewhat close, rather uneventful ten round unanimous decision before 8,493 at New York's Madison Square Garden. DeMarco piled up a big lead in points in the early rounds in a match that the Associated Press scored six to four for DeMarco.[4]

Three bouts with Featherweight Champ Sandy Saddler, 1949–1951

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Many consider his bouts with Sandy Saddler his best. They met three times, with DeMarco impressively winning two of the three bouts. On August 27, 1951, DeMarco beat Saddler, the reigning World Featherweight Champion, in a ten round split decision at the Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Though he left the ring with his nose bleeding, DeMarco was the clear winner, firing with both hands, and pushing his opponent into the ropes. The bout saw no knockdowns.[5]

DeMarco also beat Saddler on December 7, 1951, before 5,635, in another ten round split decision, this time at Madison Square Garden, boxing's New York cathedral. The United Press, believing he dominated gave DeMarco seven rounds with only three for Saddler. In the fifth, DeMarco clearly showed his superiority over his opponent, who was making a return to the ring after a two-month suspension. The bout saw a great deal of clinching and had both participants warned more than once for using tactics more common to wrestling than boxing matches. Saddler complained bitterly after the bout, believing he was the clear winner.[6]

In his first meeting with Saddler before 13,071 on October 28, 1949, DeMarco lost at Madison Square Garden on a ninth round TKO. Saddler lost the first three rounds on points, and then bored in and demolished his opponent. In the fourth round, Saddler made a mess of DeMarco's face, and continued to gain on points throughout the end of the eighth, when DeMarco's handlers signaled to the referee to end the bout.[7]

Important early career bouts

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On December 22, 1949, DeMarco defeated Teddy Davis before 2,500 at the Broadway Arena in Brooklyn in an eight round unanimous decision.[8] DeMarco lost to Davis on August 2, 1950, in a ten round points decision at the Crystal Arena in Norwolk, Connecticut. In a close bout the referee gave Davis three rounds, Demarco two, with five even.[9]

On February 1, 1950, DeMarco defeated Cuban lightweight contender Orlando Zulueta for the only time in a ten round unanimous decision at St. Nicholas Arena in New York. He lost to Zulueta on two other occasions in close ten round decisions at Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, first on October 27, 1952, and again on September 21, 1953.[1]

On September 24, 1951, DeMarco defeated Enrique Bolanos at the Coliseum in Chicago in a ten round unanimous decision.[1] In a decisive victory, one judge gave DeMarco every round, and one round was the most any of the decision makers gave Bolanos in a bout where DeMarco took the offensive from the opening round. There were no knockdowns in the bout.[10]

DeMarco first defeated Henry Davis comfortably in a ten round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 1952.[1] The AP gave seven rounds to DeMarco with only three to Davis. The crowd of 3,418 was not thrilled with the match as the only knockdown came in the third from Davis, and it may have been an accidental slip.[11] DeMarco beat Davis again on March 14, 1953, at Boston Garden in another ten round unanimous decision.[1] In a decisive win, both of Davis's eyes were nearly closed from swelling by the end of the bout.[12]

Taking the World Lightweight Championship, March 1954

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In 1954, DeMarco twice challenged Black boxer and reigning World Lightweight Champion Jimmy Carter for the Lightweight Championship of the World. He won the first meeting on March 5, 1954, in a fifteen round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden.[1] In a major upset, that saw him as a 4-1 underdog in the early betting, DeMarco won the bout decisively on points and took the world title.[13] In the first two rounds, DeMarco gained a lead on points with close range jabs, hooks, and body punching. Though losing the fourteenth round, DeMarco dominated on points particularly from the sixth and subsequent rounds where he clearly looked the winner.[14]

Losing the World Lightweight Championship, November 1954

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In his first defense of the World Lightweight Championship, DeMarco lost the title November 17, 1954, to Jimmy Carter in a fifteen round TKO in Daley, California before 11,000 frantic fans.[1] In the brutal and savage bout, the referee stopped the fighting in the final round, with DeMarco virtually out on his feet, his left eye nearly swollen shut, and his cheek rapidly turning a dark blue.[15] Carter had DeMarco down on the mat twice, once for a four count from a left hook to the chin in the ninth and once in the fourteenth.

On October 3, 1955, though an underdog in the early betting, DeMarco defeated lightweight contender Kenny Lane in a ten-round split decision at the St. Nicholas Arena in New York. DeMarco hit and held repeatedly in the bout, where clutching was common, and even threw in a few headbutts for good measure. There was little in decisive punching as Lane's southpaw stance and DeMarco's constant clutching threw off the timing of both boxers.[16]

DeMarco's last fight was in November 1959. He retired with a career record of 75 wins (8 by knockout, 26 losses, and 3 draws).[1] DeMarco died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 13, 1997.

Professional boxing record

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104 fights 75 wins 26 losses
By knockout 8 7
By decision 67 19
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
104 Loss 75–26–3 Benny Medina TKO 7 (10) Nov 3, 1959 Memorial Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
103 Loss 75–25–3 Stan Harrington UD 10 Oct 20, 1959 Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
102 Loss 75–24–3 David Cervantes MD 10 Sep 14, 1959 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
101 Loss 75–23–3 Denny Moyer TKO 10 (10) Sep 3, 1959 Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
100 Win 75–22–3 Tommy Garrow MD 10 Aug 11, 1959 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Loss 74–22–3 Tony Dupas UD 10 Jul 25, 1959 Bringhurst Field, Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
98 Loss 74–21–3 Florentino Fernández TKO 4 (10) May 9, 1959 Coliseo de la Ciudad, Havana, Cuba
97 Loss 74–20–3 Johnny Gonsalves UD 10 Feb 10, 1959 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
96 Win 74–19–3 Lionel Butler TKO 10 (10) Dec 29, 1958 Arcadia Ballroom, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
95 Loss 73–19–3 Mickey Crawford UD 10 Mar 28, 1957 Auditorium, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
94 Loss 73–18–3 Stefan Redl UD 10 Feb 18, 1957 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Loss 73–17–3 Larry Boardman UD 10 Nov 12, 1956 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 73–16–3 Jimmy Ford MD 10 Aug 21, 1956 Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
91 Draw 72–16–3 Pat Mallane PTS 10 Jul 17, 1956 Hedges Stadium, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
90 Loss 72–16–2 Don Jordan TKO 5 (10) Feb 2, 1956 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
89 Win 72–15–2 Jackie Blair UD 10 Jan 9, 1956 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
88 Loss 71–15–2 Frankie Ryff UD 10 Nov 2, 1955 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
87 Win 71–14–2 Kenny Lane SD 10 Oct 3, 1955 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
86 Loss 70–14–2 Ralph Dupas UD 10 Jul 11, 1955 Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
85 Win 70–13–2 Libby Manzo SD 10 May 16, 1955 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Win 69–13–2 Libby Manzo MD 10 Mar 28, 1955 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Loss 68–13–2 Seraphin Ferrer KO 5 (10) Jan 31, 1955 Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
82 Loss 68–12–2 Jimmy Carter TKO 15 (15) Nov 17, 1954 Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S. Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titles
81 Win 68–11–2 Jimmy Carter UD 15 Mar 5, 1954 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC, NBA, The Ring lightweight titles
80 Win 67–11–2 Ralph Dupas SD 10 Jan 1, 1954 Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
79 Win 66–11–2 Carlos Chavez UD 10 Dec 7, 1953 Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Loss 65–11–2 Tony DeMarco SD 10 Oct 10, 1953 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
77 Loss 65–10–2 Orlando Zulueta SD 10 Sep 21, 1953 Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Loss 65–9–2 Johnny Gonsalves SD 10 May 16, 1953 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
75 Win 65–8–2 Armand Savoie UD 10 Apr 27, 1953 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
74 Win 64–8–2 Henry Davis UD 10 Mar 14, 1953 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
73 Loss 63–8–2 George Araujo SD 10 Feb 10, 1953 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 63–7–2 Henry Davis UD 10 Nov 11, 1952 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Loss 62–7–2 Orlando Zulueta MD 10 Oct 27, 1952 Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Loss 62–6–2 Arthur King UD 10 May 26, 1952 Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Win 62–5–2 Johnny Gonsalves UD 10 Apr 21, 1952 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
68 Draw 61–5–2 Eddie Chavez TD 4 (10) Jan 1, 1952 Winterland Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S. DeMarco ahead on points / Chavez cut by head butt
67 Win 61–5–1 Sandy Saddler SD 10 Dec 7, 1951 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 60–5–1 Eddie Chavez UD 10 Nov 16, 1951 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 59–5–1 Enrique Bolanos UD 10 Sep 24, 1951 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
64 Win 58–5–1 Sandy Saddler SD 10 Aug 27, 1951 Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
63 Win 57–5–1 Arthur King UD 10 Jun 25, 1951 Toppi Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 56–5–1 Eddie Giosa UD 10 Jun 1, 1951 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 55–5–1 Jimmy Richmond TKO 3 (10) May 10, 1951 Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Win 54–5–1 Harry LaSane UD 10 Apr 9, 1951 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
59 Win 53–5–1 Joey Scarlotta UD 10 Oct 11, 1950 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 52–5–1 Doug Medley PTS 8 Sep 30, 1950 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 51–5–1 Young Junior UD 8 Aug 28, 1950 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 50–5–1 Kid Dussart UD 10 Aug 18, 1950 Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, U.S.
55 Loss 49–5–1 Teddy Davis PTS 10 Aug 2, 1950 Crystal Arena, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
54 Win 49–4–1 Ray Edwards UD 8 Jun 22, 1950 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Win 48–4–1 Reuben Davis UD 8 Jun 5, 1950 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 47–4–1 Dennis Pat Brady SD 10 Apr 28, 1950 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 46–4–1 Eduardo Carrasco PTS 8 Apr 15, 1950 Mara's Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
50 Win 45–4–1 Charley Cabey Lewis PTS 8 Apr 3, 1950 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Win 44–4–1 Orlando Zulueta UD 10 Feb 1, 1950 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 43–4–1 Teddy Davis UD 8 Dec 22, 1949 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Loss 42–4–1 Sandy Saddler RTD 9 (10) Oct 28, 1949 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Win 42–3–1 Jackie Weber UD 10 Oct 3, 1949 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
45 Win 41–3–1 Humberto Sierra UD 10 Sep 21, 1949 Dinner Key Auditorium, Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S.
44 Win 40–3–1 Clem Custer UD 8 Jun 6, 1949 Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Draw 39–3–1 Clem Custer PTS 10 May 17, 1949 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
42 Win 39–3 Chuck Burton PTS 10 Apr 11, 1949 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
41 Win 38–3 Jimmy Collins UD 10 Mar 14, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 37–3 Billy Graham UD 10 Mar 4, 1949 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
39 Win 36–3 Chuck Burton PTS 8 Feb 21, 1949 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Win 35–3 Humberto Sierra UD 10 Feb 2, 1949 Manhattan Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 Bernie Bernard UD 8 Nov 1, 1948 Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
36 Win 33–3 Paulie Jackson UD 8 Oct 14, 1948 Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Loss 32–3 Willie Pep UD 10 Sep 10, 1948 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 32–2 Paulie Jackson PTS 10 Jun 21, 1948 Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
33 Win 31–2 Terry Young SD 10 Apr 2, 1948 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
32 Win 30–2 Terry Young SD 8 Jan 30, 1948 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 29–2 Roy Andrews UD 8 Jan 20, 1948 Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Win 28–2 Joey Carkido TKO 7 (8) Dec 8, 1947 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
29 Win 27–2 Johnny Dell SD 8 Nov 11, 1947 Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
28 Win 26–2 Danny Bartfield UD 10 Oct 17, 1947 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Win 25–2 Tommy Mills PTS 8 Oct 1, 1947 Jamaica Arena, Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Win 24–2 Humberto Zavala UD 8 Aug 19, 1947 MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 23–2 Jimmy Warren TKO 6 (8) Jul 24, 1947 Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 22–2 Billy Strauss UD 8 Jun 16, 1947 Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Win 21–2 Bobby Williams UD 8 May 20, 1947 Sunnyside Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 20–2 Patsy Giovanelli PTS 8 Apr 29, 1947 Sunnyside Garden, Sunnyside, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
21 Win 19–2 Joe Carney PTS 8 Apr 8, 1947 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 Mike Konnors PTS 8 Mar 4, 1957 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Pedro Biesca PTS 8 Feb 18, 1947 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 16–2 Joe Holmes PTS 6 Jan 17, 1947 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 15–2 Danny Randy PTS 6 Dec 23, 1946 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 14–2 Davey Cohen PTS 6 Dec 3, 1946 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Win 13–2 Donald Murray PTS 6 Sep 30, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Donald Murray PTS 4 Jun 28, 1946 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Loss 11–2 Gaby Ferland PTS 6 May 11, 1946 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Zack Taylor PTS 6 Apr 11, 1946 Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Gunnar Larsen PTS 6 Mar 30, 1946 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Johnny Phillips PTS 6 Mar 12, 1946 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Everett Chapman PTS 4 Mar 2, 1946 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Marty Bell KO 4 (4) Feb 16, 1946 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Joey Fernandez PTS 6 Nov 13, 1945 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Loss 5–1 Butch Charles PTS 6 Oct 1, 1945 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Jimmy Mason TKO 3 (6) Sep 25, 1945 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Oscar Williams PTS 6 Jul 9, 1945 Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Al Victoria KO 1 (4) Jun 18, 1945 Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Jimmy Gause KO 4 (4) May 9, 1945 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Sal Giglio PTS 4 Mar 20, 1945 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.

Boxing achievements

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Achievements
Preceded by World Lightweight Champion
5 March 1954–17 November 1954 		Succeeded by

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Paddy DeMarco". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Paddy DeMarco BoxRec Bio". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Paddy DeMarco, Cyber Boxing Zone". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  4. ^ "DeMarco Upsets Graham", The Troy Record, Troy, New York, p. 14, 5 March 1949.
  5. ^ "Paddy DeMarco Sets Blazing Pace, Upsets Sandy Saddler", The La Crosse Tribune, La Crosse, Wisconsin, p. 14, 28 August 1951.
  6. ^ Cuddy, Jack, "DeMarco Garners Split Decision Over Saddler", Courier Post, Camden, New Jersey, p. 12, 8 December 1951.
  7. ^ "Saddler Kayoes DeMarco in Ninth Round at Garden", The Times Record, Troy, New York, p. 11, 29 October 1949.
  8. ^ "DeMarco Defeats Davis", The Courier-News, Bridgewater, New Jersey, p. 19, 23 December 1949.
  9. ^ "Teddy Davis Wins Decision Over DeMarco", Great Falls Tribune, Great Falls, Montana, p. 8, 3 August 1950.
  10. ^ "Paddy DeMarco Easily Beats Enrique Bolanos", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles California, p. 55, 25 September 1951.
  11. ^ Hand, Jack, "DeMarco Mauls Henry Davis, Seeks Title Go", The Daily Messenger, Canandaigua, New York, p. 6, 22 November 1952.
  12. ^ "Paddy DeMarco Defeats Davis", The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, p. 10, 15 March 1953.
  13. ^ "Paddy Wakes Up as Champ After Ten Year Dream", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, p. 8, 6 March 1954.
  14. ^ "DeMarco Wins Lightweight Crown, Scores Upset", Newport Daily News, Newport, Rhode Island, p. 8, 6 March 1954.
  15. ^ "Jimmy Carter Regains Lightweight Boxing Crown by Scoring TKO", The Times Record, Troy, New York, p. 48, 18 November 1954.
  16. ^ "DeMarco Gets Split Verdict Over Lane", The Times Record, Troy, New York, p. 20, 4 October 1955.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by NYSAC lightweight champion
March 5, 1954 – November 17, 1954 		Succeeded by
Jimmy Carter
NBA lightweight champion
March 5, 1954 – November 17, 1954
The Ring lightweight champion
March 5, 1954 – November 17, 1954
Undisputed lightweight champion
March 5, 1954 – November 17, 1954
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