Luis Firpo

Luis Firpo

Luis Angel Firpo was billed as "The Wild Bull of the Pampas." A giant of a man, with enormous fists, Firpo became the South American Heavyweight Champion with a first-round knockout over David Mills in Santiago, Chile, in South America on April 30, 1920. Living his native Argentina in 1922, Firpo embarked on a barnstorming career in the United Sates. He won 13 straight fights in 17 months to earn a crack at the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Firpo wild-brawl with champion Jack Dempsey is rated the most exciting in Boxing history.

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  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1894-10-11
  • Place of Birth : Junin, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Luis Firpo Movies

  • 1923
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    Will He Conquer Dempsey?

    Will He Conquer Dempsey?

    1 1923 HD

    A profile of boxer Luis Firpo, who challenged Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight Championship of the World.

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  • 1924
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    La vuelta del toro salvaje

    La vuelta del toro salvaje

    1 1924 HD

    A 1924 film.

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  • 1952
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    Nace un campeón

    Nace un campeón

    1 1952 HD

    The film evokes the career of boxer Luis Ángel Firpo.

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