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31: 197:. He was active from 1923 to 1937 and fought a recorded 313 times in his 13-year career. He has been regarded as one of the most active boxers of his time, having fought over 30 times in one-year periods throughout his career. 220:
Monte fought the Philippine welterweight title holder, Sabino Apara, on February 20, 1929. Monte won by decision with a victory in every round. They rematched on February 15, 1931, which Monte won again by decision.
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Monte fought San Francisco boxer Ritchie Mack on October 24, 1932. Monte lost by decision after a 10-round bout. In 1934, Monte fought Herbert Stribling and lost by points after a six-round match at the Coliseum in
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Monte had a reputation of being an "all-action fighter" known for his non-stop frenetic punching style. Despite having a record of 228 wins to 53 losses, Monte was never able to capture a title.
229:. Monte fought Joey Speigal (also spelled Spiegel) on November 26, 1935. After being knocked down three times, Monte said "I've had enough of this", before quitting in the ninth round. 209:. He fought a recorded 38 times in 1924 and come close to that in subsequent years. On February 12, 1924, he fought Eddie Mack at the Rialto Theatre in 495: 434: 400: 352: 563: 259:
notes a middle initial (H.), the Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File records his full name as lacking any middle name or middle initial.
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Monte debuted on March 16, 1923, in a fight against Bill Bush which he won by
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The Greatest Champion that Never was: The Life of W.L. "Young" Stribling
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Monte died on October 26, 1961, while on a golf course in
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Amarillo, Texas
Hot Springs, Arkansas
American
Welterweight
professional boxer
welterweight
decision
Santa Fe, New Mexico
technical knockout
Coral Gables, Florida
Hot Springs, Arkansas
BoxRec



"Wildcat Monte"
BoxRec


"Former Resident Taken by Death"
Amarillo Globe-Times
Amarillo, Texas
"Index Record for Monte Deadwiley"
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Boxing in New Mexico, 1868–1940
ISBN
978-0-7864-9316-6
"Fights"
San Francisco Chronicle

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