http://www.cooganresearchgroup.com/crg/index.htm 09 February 2014 COOGAN story ____________________________________________________________________ Mel Coogan (Melvin George Coogan) [photo] HEIGHT 5-7 1/2 WEIGHT 128 1/2-143 1/2 lbs MANAGERS Paddy Roche, Joe Woodman Coogan was a scrappy and talented fighter who ranked among the top men of his time as a lightweight and welterweight; His career spanned 18 years and he engaged in more than 180 bouts. During his career, Mel defeated such men as Johnny Clinton, Pete Hartley, Barney Adair, Harry Carlson, Fred Yelle, Georgie Ward, Harry Pierce, Jimmy Hanlon, Pete August, Joe Welling and Clonie Tait. http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/coogan-mel.htm ____________________________________________________________________