THE SIDELINES : Ex-Boxer Davey Day Dies at 78
Davey Day, who fought for the lightweight and welterweight titles a half century ago, has lost a bout with liver cancer.
Day, born David Daitch in Chicago, died Tuesday at the age of 78 in his suburban Oak Lawn home.
He had a 74-7-6 record from 1931 to 1941.
On March 31, 1939, Day fought Henry Armstrong for the welterweight crown at Madison Square Garden in New York. The fight was stopped in the 12th round with both of Day’s eyes almost closed by the champ.
On May 23, 1939, Day knocked out Pedro Montanez, the No. 1 welterweight contender, at Madison Square Garden. But Armstrong wouldn’t give him a rematch, choosing to fight Montanez instead.
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