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Phil Terranova (September 4 1919 in New York NY – March 16 2000) was the former NBA world boxing featherweight champion. Terranova won the crown when he KO’ed Jackie Callura on August 16 1943 and lost the belt when he was outpointed by Sal Bartolo on March 10 1944.Terranova retired with a record of 67 wins (29 KOs) 21 losses and 11 draws. He fought all the top featherweights of his era including Willie Pep Sandy Saddler Chalky Wright and Harry Jeffra.