CHRISTOPHER “BAT ” BATTALINO February 18, 1908 - July 25, 1977 57-26-3, 1 NC; 23 KOs Born Christopher Battaglia on February 18, 1908 in Hartford, CT, Battalino made his pro debut in 1927, and within two years he would reign as world champion. On July 26, 1929 he met bantamweight champion "Panama" Al Brown and scored a 10-round win that took him from relative obscurity to the world stage. Known as a courageous and rugged fighter, Battalino retired from the ring with a record of 57-26-3, with 1 no contest and 23 knockouts. Back