Maxie Rosenbloom facts for kids
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Rosenbloom in 1941
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| Real name | Max Everitt Rosenbloom |
| Nickname(s) | Slapsie Maxie |
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| Born | November 6, 1906 Leonard Bridge, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1976 (aged 69) South Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Total fights | 298; with the inclusion of newspaper decisions |
| Wins | 223 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 44 |
| Draws | 29 |
| No contests | 2 |
Max Everitt Rosenbloom (born November 6, 1906 – died March 6, 1976) was an American professional boxer, actor, and TV star. People called him "Slapsie Maxie" because of his unique boxing style. He was so good that he was added to several famous halls of fame, including The Ring's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1972 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Maxie's Early Life and Boxing Style
Maxie Rosenbloom was born in Leonard Bridge, Connecticut. A journalist gave him the nickname "Slapsie Maxie." This was because of how he boxed, using open gloves to hit and move quickly. It was very hard for opponents to land a strong punch on him. Because of this, his fights often went on for all the planned rounds.
Maxie's boxing style was very clever, especially when it came to defense. A famous boxing coach named Cus D'Amato once said that Maxie was one of the smartest defensive fighters he had ever seen. He said Maxie seemed to have a "radar" that helped him know when punches were coming. This inspired D'Amato to create a new boxing technique called the peek-a-boo style.
Becoming a Light Heavyweight Champion
On June 25, 1930, Maxie Rosenbloom became a champion. He won the NYSAC and The Ring Magazine light heavyweight titles. He fought against Jimmy Slattery to win these important titles.
Maxie held these titles until November 16, 1934, when he was defeated by Bob Olin. During his time as champion, he defended his titles seven times. He was even named the undisputed champion twice. However, the National Boxing Association (NBA) took away his title a couple of times. They said his "slapping and flicking tactics" were not fair boxing.
Maxie's Acting Career in Films and TV
In 1937, Maxie decided to try acting in Hollywood movies. This was two years before he stopped boxing for good. He often played funny or kind "big guy" characters. You might have seen him in movies like Each Dawn I Die with famous actors James Cagney and George Raft.
He kept acting in films, on the radio, and on television. He usually played big, sometimes clumsy, but always lovable characters. In the 1950s, he even teamed up with another boxer, Max Baer, for some short comedy films. They were released by Columbia Pictures. Maxie also appeared in the movie Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops in 1955.
Maxie Rosenbloom also appeared as himself on radio shows like The Fred Allen Show. He was even in a very important TV drama called Requiem for a Heavyweight. In this show, he played a character who loved telling old boxing stories to other former boxers. This role showed what life could be like for boxers after their careers ended.
Maxie Rosenbloom also had his own nightclub called Slapsy Maxie's. This club was featured in the 2013 crime movie Gangster Squad. The original club was in San Francisco, but it later moved to Los Angeles.
Maxie's Passing
Maxie Rosenbloom passed away on March 6, 1976, at the age of 69. He died from a bone disease called Paget's disease of bone. He is buried at the Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood, California.
Maxie's Achievements
Maxie Rosenbloom was honored for his amazing career.
- The Ring Boxing Hall of Fame (1972)
- International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (1984)
- World Boxing Hall of Fame (1985)
- International Boxing Hall of Fame (1993)
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Rosenbloom in 1941
