Compiled a ring record of 34-9 with 27 wins by knockout, and 6 losses by knockout.
Former World middleweight boxing champion.
Fought six world champions and beat three: Paul Pender, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Joey Giardello.
Fought three times for the World Middleweight Title and once for the World Lightheavyweight Title.
Won his first fight in 1957 by knockout and lost his last fight in 1964 by knockout.
Won World Middleweight Boxing Title on July 11, 1961 by knocking out Paul Pender (USA) in 9 rounds at the Empire Pool, Wembley, England.