Maxie Rosenbloom
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Born:
Nov 01, 1907

Died:
Mar 06, 1976

Age: 68 Deceased

From:
Leonard's Bridge, Connecticut, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 67

Avg Rating: 6.8

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Maxie Rosenbloom

Also known as: Max Rosenbloom, 'Slapsie' Maxie Rosenbloom, 'Slapsy' Maxie Rosenbloom, Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom, Slapsy Maxie Rosenbloom

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Max Everitt Rosenbloom (November 1, 1907 – March 6, 1976) was an American boxer, actor, and television personality. Born in Leonard Bridge, Connecticut, Rosenbloom was nicknamed "Slapsie Maxie" by a journalist due to his open-gloved style of boxing. In 1930, he won the New York light heavyweight title. In 1932, he won the World Light Heavyweight Championship. He held and defended the title until November 1934, when he lost it to Bob Olin. As a professional boxer, Rosenbloom relied on hitting and moving to score points. He was very difficult to hit cleanly with a power punch and his fights often went the full number of required rounds. In his boxing career, he received thousands of punches to the head, which eventually led to the deterioration of his motor functions.

In 1937, he accepted a role in a Hollywood film. He became a character actor, portraying comical "big guys" in movies that included Each Dawn I Die, and Maxie retired from boxing p...

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