Acting

Joe McHugh

Born April 30, 1904 · Allentown, Pennsylvania

Died January 31, 1993 · aged 88

Joseph P. McHugh was a legendary American ring announcer, born on April 30, 1904, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He began his career in vaudeville as a comedian and emcee before becoming a professional boxing and wrestling announcer in 1929. Over more than five decades, he announced bouts featuring legends like Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, and Larry Holmes, gaining national recognition in the 1970s …