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Monte Attell, (July 28, 1885-November 11, 1960),
born in San Francisco, California, United States,
was a champion boxer.


A poor Jewish kid of diminutive stature who was
raised in a tough Ireland|Irish neighborhood,
Monte Attell began his career in fighting almost
from the first day he could walk outdoors. From
fighting for survival in the streets, he turned
professional in 1903, winning his first five
bouts. He then lost several fights but between
February of 1906 and May of 1909, he fought ten
times without losing. His performance earned him a
chance to fight for the vacant Bantamweight
championship.

On June 19, 1909, Monte Attell won the World
Bantamweight title when he defeated Frankie Neil
at Coffroth's Arena, in Colma, California. Because
his older brother Abe Attell (1884-1970) was the
then Featherweight Champion of the World, it made
them the first brothers to simultaneously hold
world boxing titles.

In the seven months following his winning the
title, Attell fought seven more times until losing
the championship to Frankie Conley on February 22,
1910.

Monte Attell retired from boxing in 1916 because
of an eye problem that eventually led to his going
blind. On his passing in 1960, he was interred in
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, California.