Albert Young (boxer)

Albert Young (September 28, 1877 – July 22, 1940) was an American welterweight boxer who competed in the early twentieth century.

Young defeated Harry Spanger in the final to win the gold medal.

Once the great depression hit, Young struggled to stay afloat, like many fellow promoters.

Young would continue promoting until his death in 1940 at National Hall in San Francisco, California.

Young who suffered from anemia and ulcers, died after several unsuccessful blood transfusions.