HEAVYWEIGHT division
DAN BUCCERONI
RetiredBorn 1927-12-03, PHILADELPHIA, PA. (died aged 80)· Died 2008-04-15· USA
Residence: PHILADELPHIA, PA.· Stance: orthodox· Height: 188 cm (6'2")· aka BUTCHER BOY
Debut: 1949-09-06· Career: 1949–1954 (6 years)
Wins
21
Losses
5
Draws
0
NC
0
Rated Fights
26
After retiring from boxing, Bucceroni transitioned to television, where he appeared alongside stars like Milton Berle and Phil Silvers.
He later became a businessman by owning a furniture store and several related enterprises. Additionally, he was a stockholder in Cloverlay, Inc., a group of local investors that supported Joe Frazier's professional career, allowing him to train full-time.
Bucceroni got married and had two children.
In addition to his business ventures, he coached, trained, and co-managed several fighters including Stanley 'Kitchen' Hayward.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Compare DAN BUCCERONI's career against any other fighter on record — records, ratings, common opponents, and any direct bouts.
Complete Record — 26 Bouts
| Date | Result | Opponent | Rds | Div. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 27 DEC 1954 | LOSS | CESAR BRION | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 12 SEP 1954 | LOSS | HEINZ NEUHAUS | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 29 MAR 1954 | LOSS | TOMMY JACKSON | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 05 JAN 1954 | DEC | HEIN TEN HOFF | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 18 NOV 1953 | KO | FREDDIE BESHORE | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 14 OCT 1953 | UD | JIMMY SLADE | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 22 JUL 1953 | DEC | TOMMY HARRISON | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 04 MAY 1953 | TKO | WES BASCOM | 7 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 03 APR 1953 | KO | DAVE DAVEY | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 27 JAN 1953 | DEC | ROCKY JONES | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 14 NOV 1952 | DEC | DANNY NARDICO | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 17 OCT 1952 | UD | DAVE DAVEY | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 30 MAY 1952 | LOSS | ROLAND LA STARZA | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 29 APR 1952 | KO | AARON WILSON | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 21 DEC 1951 | UD | ROLAND LA STARZA | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 18 OCT 1951 | DEC | ROCKY JONES | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 04 SEP 1951 | KO | AGOSTINHO GUEDES | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 27 APR 1951 | DEC | DICK WAGNER | 10 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 16 MAR 1951 | LOSS | BOB MURPHY | 5 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 09 JAN 1951 | KO | JIMMY BELL | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 10 NOV 1950 | KO | SONNY PARISI | 1 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 26 OCT 1950 | KO | JIMMY O'BRIEN | 2 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 05 APR 1950 | KO | MIKE JACOBS | 6 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 15 MAR 1950 | KO | JIMMY WALLS | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 09 FEB 1950 | KO | ROCKY JONES | 3 | HEAVYWEIGHT | |
| 🔒 06 SEP 1949 | DEC | VERNON WILLIAMS | 8 | HEAVYWEIGHT |
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