- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAbraham Simon
- Nicknames
- "Big" Abe Simon
- "Skyscrapper" Abe Simon
- "Long Island" Abe Simon
- Height6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
- Abe Simon was born in 1913 in Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for On the Waterfront (1954), The United States Steel Hour (1953) and Man Against Crime (1949). He was married to Rita Renee (Siebel) Simon. He died on October 24, 1969 in New York, USA.
- SpouseRita Renee (Siebel) Simon(? - 1969) (his death, 2 children)
- Was a professional boxer. Fought thirteen rounds with 'Brown Bomber' Joe Louis in 1941. Boxed him again, for the heavyweight title on March 27, 1942.
- Fought Joe Louis twice for the World Heavyweight Boxing Title
- In 1942 became the last Jewish fighter to fight for the Heavyweight Title
- Compiled a 38-10 record with 27 knockouts.
- Knocked out future heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott in 6 rounds
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