In the mean time, subsequent to beating Al Pepin in his genius debut

history channel documentary In the mean time, subsequent to beating Al Pepin in his genius debut, Veranis proceeded with his consideration snatching keep running as an expert. He was portrayed as "one extreme SOB; a Wildman who was bold in the ring." Other said he was very much prepared and "an extraordinary prospect and that his boxing style was one of a slugger."

In 1957, Tony battled a bewildering 26 times (the dominant part at the Rollway Arena in Revere). Tony's best win may have been on December 3, 1957, when he ceased and resigned the gifted Bobby Murphy (19-3-1). Bobby, a previous USA New England welterweight titleholder, had great wins over Vic Cardell (65-25-7), Fitzie Pruden (50-21), Rocky Sullivan (66-43-12) and Jackie O'Brien (65-17-9), and in addition a draw with top contender Chico Vejar (63-5-1). A win over Murphy implied something.