Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli (March 28, 1922 – June 2, 2001) was an American professional boxer. He was a Light Heavyweight Champion of the World. He took the ring-name Joey Maxim from the Maxim gun, the world's first self-acting machine gun, based on his ability to rapidly throw a large number of left jabs.
Read more about Joey Maxim: Early Career, Maxim Becomes World Champion, June 25, 1952: Joey Maxim Vs. Sugar Ray Robinson, Late Career, Life After Boxing
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