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FRISCO McGALE (given name - Dornett Joseph McGale) MW
Born - Falmouth, Jamaica
Hometown - Seattle, Washington, USA
42(7)-22-15; 1 NC
In June of 1926, McGale lost a 20 round decision to Len Johnson in Brisbane. The following month, the two fought again with the Commonwealth Middleweight Title on the line. McGale took the second bout with a ninth round TKO over Johnson. The title fight however was recognized only in Australia and Frisco would not get another title opportunity over the eight year balance of his succesful career. McGale scored victories over Heavyweight Spark Plug Boyd, Wesley (Red) Millett and Joe Cortez; He drew with Dick Gordon, Tiger Johnny Cline and Frankie Denny. Over 80 career bouts, he was only stopped twice, both at the start of his career.
After his career, McGale managed in Washington and at one time had Eddie Cotton under his tutelage.
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