Bob Montgomery (boxer)
Bob Montgomery | |
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Montgomery winning the world title in 1943 | |
| Born | Bob Montgomery February 10, 1919 |
| Died | August 25, 1998 (aged 79) |
| Other names | The Philadelphia Bobcat Bobcat |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 97 |
| Wins | 75 |
| Wins by KO | 37 |
| Losses | 19 |
| Draws | 3 |
Bob Montgomery (February 10, 1919 – August 25, 1998) was an American lightweight boxer who took the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) World Lightweight Championship in May 1943, and again in March 1944. Known as the Philadelphia Bobcat, his managers included Frankie Thomas and Joe Gramby.