Sammy Angott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1915
Place of Birth: Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 22-Oct-1980
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Sammy Angott
- Sammy Angott (January 17, 1915 – October 22, 1980) was born Salvatore Engotti in a Pittsburgh area town in Pennsylvania.
- He was known as a clever boxer who liked to follow up a clean punch by grabbing his opponent, causing him to be known as "The Clutch." In his career, Angott met the best fighters in the welterweight and lightweight divisions.
- These included Sugar Ray Robinson, Bob Montgomery, Beau Jack, Fritzie Zivic, Henry Armstrong, Redtop Davis, Sonny Boy West, and Ike Williams.
- His manager was Charlie Jones.Angott retired with a record of 94 wins (23 KOs), 29 losses and 8 draws.
- He was knocked out just once in his career, by Beau Jack in 1946.
- Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Angott as the #6 ranked lightweight of all-time.
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