Dave Zyglewicz, boxer who fought for world title, dies at 79

Born in Troy, Zyglewicz was raised in Watervliet and attended La Salle Institute in Troy, where he was a standout football player. After graduating high school, he entered the Navy and began his boxing career. He became the Navy and Armed Forces champion, according to his obituary.

He embarked on a professional boxing career and finished 32-4 with 18 knockouts. His most noteworthy fight came against Frazier in an April 22, 1969 title bout at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston.