George Godfrey

George Godfrey was born on Jan 25, 1897 in USA. George Godfrey's big-screen debut came with Old Ironsides directed by James Cruze in 1926, strarring The Cook.

George Godfrey was a heavyweight boxer who fought from 1919-1937. On June 6, 1930, He boxed against future Heavyweight Champion Primo Carnera in Shibe Park, Philadelphia. He was winning the fight when it was suspiciously called in the 6th round and awarded to Canera on a disqualification. Godfrey would go to Europe late in his career and win the International Boxing Union World Heavyweight title. In 2003, Godfrey was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. In 2007, he was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.