1947-1966 ARCADE EXHIBIT BOXING CARD CHARLEY FUSARI WBO NBA WBA

Fusari was born in Alcamo, in the Province of Trapani and emigrated to the US with his family when a boy. [1]

Charlie fought 92 bouts, 8 amateur and 84 “pro”;[1]he was the New Jersey State Champion in 1947, ’48 and ’49,[1] becoming a professional boxer on May 8, 1944;[2] he fought against greats boxers of his time such as Rocky Graziano, Tony Janiro, Sugar Ray Robinson. Charley was a good fighter and won all his first 45 fights:[3] in his 45th fight, he beat the great Tippy Larkin. Fusari suffered from impaired hearing. With his ring earnings he bought a milk delivery business for his family. Fusari as a result became known as the Irvington milkman. :[4]

Fusari had two world title shots during his career. He lost a one-sided decision to defending welterweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson on August 9, 1950 and lost a split decision to Johnny Bratton for the vacant National Boxing Association World welterweight title on March 14, 19