- Eddie Babe Risko
Henry Pylkowski (better known as Babe Risko, Eddie Risko, and Sailor Pulaski was born
July 14 1911 inSyracuse, NY ) wasMiddleweight boxing champion of the world.Personal
Risko had an extensive boxing career in the
United States Navy , fighting asSailor Pulaski , prior to turning professional.Professional Boxing Career
Risko turned pro in 1929 and won the
NYSAC World Middleweight Title andNational Boxing Association World Middleweight Title with a win overTeddy Yarosz in 1935. He lost the belt the following year toFreddie Steele via decision.References
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