Lou Ambers was born Luigi d'Ambrosio in Herkimer, New York on November 8, 1913. He was a lightweight boxer who fought from 1932 to 1941. Ambers engaged in 102 fights, of which he won 88, (29 on knockouts), lost 8 (2 by knockouts) and 6 draws. Herkimer may be: Nicholas Herkimer, a United States Revolutionary War general Fort Herkimer, a United States Revolutionary War fort Herkimer County, a county in New York Herkimer, a town in New York Herkimer village, a village in New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages... State nickname: The Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² or 54,556 square miles (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on a Friday. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Managed by Al Weill and trained by the legendary Charley Goldman, the "Herkimer Hurricane", as he was known, began his career losing only once in more than three years when he faced future hall of fame lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri on May 10, 1935. Canzoneri defeated him over 15 rounds on a decision. Ambers did not let the defeat discourage him. He won his next 15 fights and gained revenge when he captured the lightweight championship by decisioning Canzoneri in 15 rounds on September 3, 1936. Charley Goldman (b. ... Tony Canzoneri (November 6, 1908-December 9, 1959) was an Italian-American boxer who was born in the town of Slidell, Louisiana. ... May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

On August 17, 1938 Ambers met the legendary Henry Armstrong in a historic title fight. Armstrong was attempting to become the first fighter in history to win and hold three world titles simultaneously. In a great fight, Ambers was knocked down twice, in the fifth and sixth rounds, and appeared badly beaten. He then mounted a great comeback, but lost the controversial split decision. A rematch was inevitable. August 17 is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Henry Jackson Jr. ...

The rematch was as controversial as their first bout. Armstrong was penalized for low blows, which enabled Ambers to capture the 15-round decision on August 22, 1939. This was Ambers last great performance. August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

On May 10, 1940, Ambers defended his title against the wild, free swinging, Lew Jenkins. Jenkins scored an upset when he knocked out the defending champion in the 3rd round. Ambers sought a rematch, and after a tune up win over Al Bummy Davis, he again faced Jenkins. This time he was knocked out by Jenkins in the 7th round on February 28, 1941. May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (131st in leap years). ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lew Jenkins (December 4, 1916 - October 30, 1981) was an American boxer and Lightweight Champion of the World. ... Al Bummy Davis (b. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film) 1941 (MCMXLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Although Ambers wanted to continue with his career, his manager, Al Weill, convinced him that he was through, and to retire. Ambers never fought again. He died on April 24, 1995. April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...