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Mel Coogan
Born
Melvin George Coogan

(1896-08-06)August 6, 1896
Brooklyn, NY
NationalityUnited States United States
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights183
Wins120
Wins by KO18
Losses32
Draws29
No contests2

Melvin George Coogan (August 6, 1896 – December 27, 1957) was an American boxer from Brooklyn. He was undefeated in his first nine fights with a record of 7-0-9.

Coogan fought Frankie Callahan in Brooklyn, New York. but lost by decision. He fought Johnny Dundee in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he won by decision. He also fought Lew Tendler. Both fighters fought to a no contest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From 1914 to 1919 he had a record of 65-7-10. Coogan never had a title shot.