First College Grad

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  1. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who was the first college grad to win a Heavyweight match in a main event at Madison Square Garden?
     
    hhascup, Jul 19, 2011
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    I believe it was Steve Hamas in 1933 MSG.
     
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    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, but it was in 1932 against Loughran
     
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    The Penn State Collegian.
     
    SLAKKA, Jul 20, 2011
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