- Sonny Boy West
Al West, alias "Sonny Boy", was a
lightweight professional boxer fromMaryland .Personal life
Sonny Boy West was a native of
Washington, D.C. Professional career
West made his professional debut on November 29, 1946, a two round
knockout win against George Junior. He won his first nine professional matches before losing toHarry LaSane on August 11 of 1947, a loss which he avenged just fourteen days later. West's final record was 46 wins (14 byknockout ), 8 losses, and 1 draw in 55 fights. [ [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=24087&cat=boxer Sonny Boy West ] ] In his short career West fought such important names as Stonewall Jackson, Jimmy Carter, Redtop Davis,Sammy Angott , Ike Williams,Charley Salas , andMario Pacheco .Death
The career and life of Sonny Boy West ended with a beating at the hands of
Percy Bassett , which caused bleeding in the brain. According to boxrec.com, "West complained of double vision between the 6th and 7th rounds. After he was hurt to the body by Bassett, he was floored by a right hand. As he fell, he landed hard on his head. West died of injuries suffered in this bout on December 21st. The official cause of death was given as a 'inter-cerebral hemorrhage resulting from a cerebral concussion.'" [ [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=24087&cat=boxer Sonny Boy West ] ]Notes
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