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Young Firpo

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Young Firpo
Born
Guido Bardelli

April 25, 1907
DiedAugust 21, 1984(1984-08-21) (aged 77)
NationalityUnited States American
Other namesWild Bull of Idaho, The Bull of Burke
Statistics
Weight(s)Light-heavyweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights93
Wins74
Wins by KO45
Losses15
Draws4
No contests0

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.

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