Teddy Yarosz
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Teddy Yarosz (June 24, 1910 – March 29, 1974) was middleweight boxing champion of the world.
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[edit] Personal
Yarosz was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was the brother of fellow boxer Tommy Yarosz.
[edit] Professional Boxing Career
Yarosz turned professional in 1929 and won NYSAC World Middleweight Title and National Boxing Association World Middleweight Title with a win over Vince Dundee in 1934. He lost the belt to Babe Risko in 1935.
Yarosz was featured on the cover of the January 1934 The Ring magazine. He was trained by Ray Arcel.
[edit] Life After Boxing
Yarosz was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the Class of 2006.
| Preceded by Vince Dundee |
NYSAC World Middleweight Champion 11 Sep 1934– 19 Sep 1935 |
Succeeded by Eddie (Babe) Risko |
| Preceded by Vince Dundee |
NBA World Middleweight Champion 11 Sep 1934– 19 Sep 1935 |
Succeeded by Eddie (Babe) Risko |
