Al Mello held the New England Welterweight title during his career.
10 Facts About Al Mello
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Al Mello lost only twice to a Technical knockout, but never was counted out for a full knockout.
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Al Mello took the USA New England welterweight title against Jewish boxer Meyer Cohen at the Arena in Boston in an eighth round knockout on October 3,1927.
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Al Mello's blows were cleaner and sharper, and he led in points throughout the bout.
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The Boston Globe wrote that Al Mello had first taken the USA New England title against George "Kid" Lee on July 7,1926, but he actually lost the official decision.
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Al Mello fought George Kid Lee four times, losing 3 of the 4.
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On February 27,1928, Al Mello lost to highly rated world middleweight contender Ace Hudkins in a fourth round disqualification for punching low at the Arena in Boston.
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Al Mello lost to Hudkins earlier in a ten round points decision on June 1,1927, in Queens.
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Al Mello had not boxed regularly for two years and took a terrific beating.
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Al Mello died in 1993, at age 87, leaving six children and six grandchildren, and was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lowell.