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With Tony Danza's arrival in the database one of the boxing themed episodes was rerun here.

"Taxi"
The Reluctant Fighter (1979)
Director:James Burrows
Writer:Ken Estin (writer)
TV Series:"Taxi" (1978)
Original Air Date:25 December 1979 (Season 2, Episode 15)
Cast (Episode Credited cast)

Tony Danza ... Tony Banta
Michael V. Gazzo ... Vince (manager of Banta) Appears to be punchy
Gene LeBell ... Referee
Armando Muniz ... Benny Foster
J. Alan Thomas ... Jeff Bennett

Armando Muniz played Benny Foster, a popular ex-MW champ who has decided to stage a comeback at age 38. He picks Tony Banta as his opponent. Had retired in 1971 and made the comback in 1979.
Had a Known win vs. Martini.

Banta began fighting as an amateur at age 14. Has loses to Jefferson, Rodgiguez, and the Camillio Brothers. Has to work as a Hack because he can't make a living fighting. His Ko of Foster is his career highlight.

Vince appeared to be an ex-pug so I created a TC for his character.

Benny Foster MW either 7
Tony Banta MW slugger 1
Vince Gazzo MW slugger 0

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