Paul Pirrone fought at a consistently high level which included bouts against 15 world champions. “Poison Pirrone” was the number one ranked middleweight in the world in 1934 and his pro career spanned eleven years, from 1928 to 1939.
Eddie Marotta won the 126 pound national Golden Gloves and AAU crowns in 1947. He was a consistent top-rung fighter in the amateur ranks with over 100 wins before turning professional.