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HISTORY: Danny Bartfield was a featherweight in the 1940s. Bartfield became a wrestling referee after his boxing career ended.
Birth
b. January 14, 1920
Career Highlights:
Born in Brooklyn, Bartfield was a good featherweight in the 1940s. In 1940, beginning in February with a second-round TKO over Frankie Van, he won all 20 of his professional fights. Among his victories were knockouts of Mike Prevetti (first-round), Bobbie Williams (third-round), Vince Tritto (second-round), Tony Vellon (second-round), George Zeitz (second-round), Artie Di Pietro (third-round), and Lloyd Lasky (second-round).
Although Bartfield lost in February 1941, he continued his success throughout the decade. In 1945, he fought lightweight and junior welterweight contender Willie Joyce in New York. The fight went the distance -- six rounds -- but Bartfield lost the decision. Two years later, he fought another contender, future lightweight champion, Paddy DeMarco. Bartfield again lasted the distance, but lost an eight-round decision.
Danny Bartfield, nephew of Soldier Bartfield, was an excellent fighter in his own right. Between early 1943 and late 1945 he was ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world by The Ring (magazine).
On April 16, 19140 at the Broadway Arena in Brooklyn, New York Danny Bartfield fought Bobby Williams. Bartfield stopped Williams in the 3rd round.
Offered here are the actual fight worn boxing gloves used by Danny Bartfield in this fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: These are approximately 6 ounce, burgundy color, leather boxing gloves. Each has an EVERLAST label at the wrist and each still has the the original white laces. Inside the wrist of the right hand glove in ink is written, Danny Bartfield. Inside the wrist of left hand glove in ink is written, KO'd Bobby Williams April 16, 1940 3 RD Broadway Arena. Soiling and sweat stains inside the gloves. Completely intact. Gloves date to the era.
