Tony Galento, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer and professional wrestler
Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1910
Place of Birth: Orange, New Jersey, United States
Date of Death: 22-Jul-1979
Profession: actor, boxer, professional wrestler
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Tony Galento
- Domenico Antonio Galento (March 12, 1910 – July 22, 1979) was an American heavyweight boxer.
- Nicknamed "Two Ton" for his reasoning to his manager for being nearly late to one of his fights: "I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here".
- Galento was one of the most colorful fighters in the history of the sport.
- He wrestled an octopus, and boxed a kangaroo as publicity stunts for his fights.
- He also boxed a 550 lb.
- (250 kg) bear, as a stage attraction.
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