Tony Galento

Acting

Born March 12, 1910 — Died July 22, 1979

From Orange, New Jersey, USA

Also known as Dominick Anthony "Tony" Galento, Dominick Anthony Galento, Two Ton Tony

Biography

"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname ...