Abraham Washington Attell (February 22, 1883 – February 7, 1970), often referred to by newspapers as "The Little Hebrew", was an American boxer who became known for his record-setting, six year consecutive reign as World Featherweight Champion from 1906 to 1912, and his nearly consecutive ten-year reign starting in 1902.

Feb 18, 2025 · Abe Attell was an American professional boxer, undisputed world featherweight champion from 1906 through 1912. Attell was from a poor Jewish family and began his boxing career at 15 as a means of supplementing the family’s income.

Feb 22, 2025 · Abe Attell, a true ring legend, built a boxing legacy that will forever stand the test of time, having competed in over 150 pro bouts. Not bad for a poor Jewish kid who used to sell papers on the corner just to get by.

Grand Rapids Press: Attell won by a narrow margin, many in the audience stridently protesting that Carsey deserved at least a draw. Attell slugged a heckler on the way back to his dressing room. Jul 06

Abe Attell was a fluid boxer and excellent defensive fighter. Born in San Francisco, he fought primarily on the West Coast until winning a world title. Despite outpointing former champ George Dixon in 1901, Attell wasn't recognized as the world's best featherweight until he knocked out Harry Forbes in St. Louis in 1904.

Biography: Abe Attell, known as "The Little Hebrew," dominated the featherweight division in the early 20th century. He held the World Featherweight Championship for a record-setting six consecutive years from 1906 to 1912, successfully defending his title 22 times during this period.

Abe Attell was a champion featherweight boxer who became infamous in baseball circles for his role as an intermediary in the Black Sox Scandal that tainted the 1919 World Series. Attell gained national celebrity for holding the featherweight title for an unprecedented six years, from 1906 to 1912, with 22 successful title defences, after having ...

Abe “The Little Hebrew” Attell held the World Featherweight Championship in 1903 and 1904, and from 1906 to 1912. Abe successfully defended his championship 21 times during the nine years he held the title, winning 23 of his first 29 fights by a knockout.

Abe Attell held the World Featherweight Championship in 1903 and 1904 and from 1906 to 1912. The 54, 122-pound Attell won his title four months short of his seventeenth birthday, defeating Johnny Reagan in 20 rounds.

Feb 7, 1970 · NEW PALTZ, N. Y., Feb. 6 (AP)—Abe Attell, the world featherweight champion for 12 years in the early years of the century and who was elected to boxing's Hall of Fame in 1955, died today in ...