Joey Maxim
Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli, (March 28 1922 – June 2 2001), was an American boxer. He was a one-time Light Heavyweight champion of the world, famed for his outstanding skill he was considered a weak puncher. He took the ring-name Joey Maxim from the Maxim gun, the world's first self-acting machine gun, based on his ability to rapidly throw a large number of left jabs.
Life after boxing
After his retirement Maxim spent time as a stand-up comic, restauranteur, taxi driver and a film extra. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Stand-up comic - Restauranteur - Taxi driver - International Boxing Hall of Fame - 1988
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| ► | June 25 1952: Joey Maxim vs. Sugar Ray Robinson |
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