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Lou Nova "The Cosmic Puncher" was an American professional boxer with a 49-9-5 record. 31 of those wins came by knockout (63% KO rate). Lou Nova died on September 29, 1991.

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“The Cosmic Puncher”

Lou Nova

49

Wins31 KO · 63%

9

Losses

5

Draws7 tracked bouts

Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Jun 3, 1938
Died
Sep 29, 1991
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Current streak
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Last bout
L to Lee Savold · KO · R2 · Aug 9, 1943

Complete Fight History

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1943

AUG 9L toLee Savold· KO · R2Wrigley Field · Chicago—

1942

MAY 25L toLee Savold· TKO · R8Griffith Stadium · DC—

1941

SEP 29L toJoe Louis· TKO · R6Polo Grounds · NYC—

APR 4d.Max Baer· TKO · R8MSG · NYC—

1939

SEP 15L toTony Galento· TKO · R14Municipal Stadium · Philly—

JUN 1d.Max Baer· TKO · R11Yankee Stadium · Bronx—

1938

JUN 3L toMaxie Rosenbloom· PTSGilmore Stadium · LA—

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Common Questions

What is Lou Nova's professional boxing record?
Lou Nova's professional record is 49-9-5, with 31 knockouts.
Has Lou Nova lost a fight?
Yes. Lou Nova lost 9 professional fights and finished with a 49-9-5 record.
When is Lou Nova's next fight?
Lou Nova died on September 29, 1991 and has no next fight.
Is Lou Nova retired?
Lou Nova died on September 29, 1991; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on August 9, 1943.