Abe Simon
Simon, circa 1941 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Ape |
| Born | Abraham Simon May 30, 1913 New York City, US |
| Died | October 24, 1969 (aged 56) Long Island, New York, US |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 36 |
| Win by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Abraham Simon (May 30, 1913 – October 24, 1969) was an American professional heavyweight boxer. He fought Joe Louis for the world heavyweight title twice. He was managed for most of his career by Jimmy Johnston, and trained by Freddie Brown. In 1940, he was rated the sixth best heavyweight in the world, and would rise higher in the next two years. After retiring, he became an actor and had roles in two of America's best-known movies about boxers, Academy Award winner On the Waterfront and Requiem for a Heavyweight.