The Bronze Boxer of Beantown: A DeMarco Dream Tour

Ever wonder why a Big Apple chap's laying low in a Boston scene? Meet Tony DeMarco, the Godfather of the Italian-American pugilist fraternity.

Boston's North End, a spot bursting with its winding streets and delectable Italian aromas, is a captivating charm. One landmark, however, stands out and draws unexpected glances. It's not fame or beauty that's captivating, but a fella hailing from New York City. That man's none other than Tony DeMarco, the Godfather of the Italian-American boxing world, although he didn't shine in the Big Apple's glare, but the North End of Boston honors a piece of his history following a 2012 unveiling of a bronze statue in his likeness. A bronze statue – it stands there, a salute to a man who was just as zesty as mustard and gutsy as the neighborhood he now calls crib.

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