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CLAUDE VARNER FW (1929-1947) Overall Rating = 4
Hometown - Bakersfield, California
22(11)-30-5
Varner fought mainly in California from 1929 to 1933 where he had modest success beating Red Goodman and an aging Fidel LaBarba while taking decision losses against Newsboy Brown and Kid Francis. He relocated to Australia in 1934 and remained there aside from a four month stint back in the USA until his retirement from the ring in 1947. While down under, Varner defeated Herb Bishop, Mickey Walker (four times) and Joe Hall. He dropped bouts to Tod Morgan, Jackie Wilson, Chalky Wright, Mike Belloise, Freddie Miller, Everett Rightmire and Darky Blandon among others. Varner was stopped seven times over 57 pro bouts.
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