Tony Morgano (August 19, 1913 – February 2, 1984) was an American professional boxer, iron worker, politician and boxing trainer' During the 1930s Morgano was a left-handed professional boxer who defeated Freddie Miller, Baby Arizmendi, Tommy Paul, Lew Feldman, and Johnny Jadick in non-title fights.
He spent his leisure time watching boxers train at the Olympic gym at Broad and Bainbridge streets.
Still a teenager, Morgano's professional career started when a promoter in Camden, New Jersey offered him $25 to be a stand-in boxer against Pee Wee Ross, an experienced fighter.
Prior to going with Hoff, Morgano was managed by Vincent "Jimmy" Barbieri who at the age of 102 told stories of "his boy" Tony.
He defeated Georgie Hansford, Tommy Paul, and Lew Feldman taking 9 out of 10 rounds on April 5, 1935.
Morgano became active in Republican Party politics serving as a committeeman in the Ninth Division of the 26th Ward.
Morgano worked in South Philadelphia, with young boxers at the Police Athletic League and the Southside Boys club.
His Southside Boys club competed for and won on several occasions the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves tournament.
Morgano served as longtime president of the Veteran's Boxing Association, and worked to better the lives of many ex boxers.