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Lou Ambers
1913–1995Herkimer, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
The Herkimer Hurricane
Biography
Herkimer Hurricane; 2x lightweight world champion; fought Henry Armstrong twice. International Boxing Hall of Fame; 2x world lightweight champion; 100+ career fights
Notable For
- The Herkimer Hurricane
- 2x lightweight champion
- born Luigi d'Ambrosio
Honors & Recognition
- International Boxing Hall of Fame
- 2x world lightweight champion
- 100+ career fights
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lou Ambers Italian?
Yes — Lou Ambers is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. The Herkimer Hurricane
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Boxing
- Years
- 1913–1995
- Birth Place
- Herkimer, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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