| Petey Sarron was a member
of the Olympic Team at flyweight in
boxing
for the
United States
during the
1924 Summer Olympics.
Sarron went on to have a successful pro
career. He challenged
National Boxing Association
World featherweight title holder
Freddie Miller
in 1936, but lost a decision. The referee and sole judge scored
the fight 6-3-6 in rounds for Miller, with two of the six rounds
given to Miller due to Sarron fouls. They fought a rematch two
months later and Sarron won a majority decision. Two judges
scored for Sarron, while the other scored the fight a draw.
There were no knockdowns.
He defended the belt twice before
losing it to
Henry Armstrong
by KO in 1937. Sarron retired in 1939.
Sarron became the Secretary of the
Miami Boxing Commission in late 1953. |
