Lou Filippo

Lou Filippo (December 1, 1925 – November 2, 2009) was an American professional boxer and later boxing judge.

He attended Fremont High School in South Los Angeles, and served in the Navy during World War II.

Filippo fought more than 250 amateur fights and his professional record as a lightweight was 28 wins, 9 losses and 3 draws, with 8 knockouts.

Filippo was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and elected as its President in 1993.

After suffering a stroke, Filippo died in Los Angeles on November 2, 2009, at the age of 83.