Sammy Angott (b. January 17, 1915, d. October 22, 1980) was born Samuel Engotti in Pennsylvania. He was known as a clever boxer who liked to follow up a clean punch by grabbing his opponent, causing him to be known as "The Clutch." January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ...

On May 3, 1940, the 5-8 fighter gained recognition from the N.B.A as its world lightweight champion when he outpointed Davey Day over 15 rounds. In 1939 Angott outpointed Lew Jenkins, who was recognized as the world title holder, to become the undisputed lightweight king. He defended the title only once, a 15-round points win over Allie Stolz in May 1942. May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The lightweight division is the 130 pounds (59 kilograms) to 135 pounds (61 kilograms) weight class in the sport of boxing. ... Lew Jenkins (December 4, 1916 - October 30, 1981) was an American boxer and Lightweight Champion of the World. ... 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Angott, retired but returned to defeat the reigning world featherweight king, Willie Pep in a non-title bout. Eventually he regained the N.B.A. 135-pound crown by outpointing Slugger White in 15 rounds. He lost the title for good to Juan Zurita on March 8, 1944. Featherweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. ... Guglielmo Papaleo (born September 19, 1922 in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former boxer who is better known as Willie Pep. ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In his career, Angott met the best fighters in the welterweight and lightweight divisions. He fought Sugar Ray Robinson, Bob Montgomery, Beau Jack, Fritzie Zivic, Henry Armstrong and Ike Williams. Welterweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. ... Walker Smith Jr. ... Bob Montgomery, born May 12, 1937 in Lampasas, Texas is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer/publisher. ... Sidney Walker, better known as Beau Jack, (April 1, 1921-February 9, American lightweight boxer, he was a world champion twice. ... Henry Jackson Jr. ...

Angott retired with a record of 97 wins (22 KOs), 29 losses and 8 draws. He was KOed just once in his career, by Beau Jack in 1946. 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...