Young Firpo
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Young Firpo (April 25, 1907 – August 21, 1984) was an American professional light-heavyweight boxer. He began his career in Burke, Idaho. He was a popular fighter in the Pacific Northwest during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in Portland, Oregon. He was also a ranked Light-Heavyweight contender during the early 1930s.
He took his nickname from Luis Firpo.
Honors
- Inducted into the Idaho Sports Hall of Fame, March 15, 1974.
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame: Class of 2008.
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