Johnny Buff

Boxer

Birthday June 12, 1888

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New Jersey

DEATH DATE Jan 14, 1955 (66)

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About

World Bantamweight Champion in 1922 who recorded wins over such prominent boxers as Abe Goldstein, Tommy Gorman and Charles Ledoux.

Before Fame

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy twice and served in World War I.

Trivia

He retired with a professional boxing record of 35 wins, 7 losses, and 5 draws.

Family Life

He had three sons, Jimmy, Johnny, and Theresa, with Elizabeth Lisky.

Associated With

He is the grandfather of ring announcer Michael Buffer.