Eddie Babe Risko

Eddie Babe Risko

Henry Pylkowski (better known as Babe Risko, Eddie Risko, and Sailor Pulaski was born July 14 1911 in Syracuse, NY) was Middleweight boxing champion of the world.

Personal

Risko had an extensive boxing career in the United States Navy, fighting as Sailor Pulaski, prior to turning professional.

Professional Boxing Career

Risko turned pro in 1929 and won the NYSAC World Middleweight Title and National Boxing Association World Middleweight Title with a win over Teddy Yarosz in 1935. He lost the belt the following year to Freddie Steele via decision.

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