Andrew Ganigan is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on September 3, 1952 in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States.
Andrew (Andy) “Hawaiian Punch” Ganigan (September 3, 1952 – May 2, 2012) was an American former lightweight boxer of Filipino descent. He was renowned for his punching ability, being named #97 in The Ring’s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Ganigan fought from 1972 to 1983, ending his career with an overall record of 34 wins (30 by KO) and 5 losses. He was a southpaw.
Ganigan captured the NABF lightweight title by scoring a TKO in 8 rounds over Vicente Mijares on March 28, 1978. He lost that title to Johnny Lira on a 6-round KO on August 1, 1978, but recaptured the crown from Mijares on March 27, 1979, by winning a unanimous 12-round decision. Ganigan also won the World Athletic Association (WAA) lightweight crown by scoring a KO in 2 rounds over Sean O’Grady on October 31, 1981.
Ganigan was born September 3, 1952, in Waipahu, Hawaii.
