Young Firpo (April 25, 1907 – August 21, 1984) was an American professional light-heavyweight boxer. He began his career in Burke, Idaho. He was a popular fighter in the Pacific Northwest during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in Portland, Oregon. He was also a ranked Light-Heavyweight contender during the early 1930s.

He took his nickname from Luis Firpo.

Honors Inducted into the Idaho Sports Hall of Fame, March 15, 1974. Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame: Class of 2008.

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External links Brief Refereeing Career in Portland, Oregon (1945)