I was a later Young Griffo, maybe better 1

Henry, once again you came to my rescue ! Benny Valgar it is. Born in Paris
in 1899, Valgar became as good a boxer as a Young Griffo or Willie Pep.
But he had two problems preventing him from a title.
1-He was a stablemate of the great Benny Leonard,whom he sparred with.But their mgr. Billy Gibson,would never match them of course .
2- Valgar couldn't hit very hard,and the fans liked a banger.
But Benny Valgar set a record which will never be broken :
In 239 bouts Valgar was NEVER KO'D. or STOPPED in his career.Truly amazing !
Many years ago in Coney Island area i shook hands with the old retired Valgar
and his face seemed unlike a boxer's,no scars !

 

R, A few points. Harry Greb,
infinitely superior to Benny Valgar, was stopped
truly one time in his first year to a bigger, older Joe Chip.
Henry Armstrong was kod twice.Once in 1931 to Al Iovino, and years later to Fritzie Zivic in 1941.
Sandy Saddler was stopped in his second fight by Jock Leslie,who I saw later on in MSG. Leslie in turn was stopped by Willie Pep.
But my man was NEVER stopped in 239 bouts. A record...Cheers...