Packey McFarland

Packey McFarland
Born
Patrick McFarland

(1888-11-01)November 1, 1888
Chicago, United States
DiedSeptember 22, 1936(1936-09-22) (aged 47)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Welterweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights113
Wins106
Wins by KO50
Losses1
Draws6

Patrick McFarland (November 1, 1888 – September 22, 1936), nicknamed "Packey or "Packy", was an American boxer in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Despite an extraordinary winning record, he was unable to secure a match for either world title. The Ring Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia as of 1936 "suggests" McFarland was the best fighter never to become a world champion.

Professional career

McFarland circa 1912

McFarland was born on November 1, 1888, in Chicago, Illinois.

McFarland became a professional boxer in 1904. In 1905 he beat Jimmy Britt, who had a disputed claim to be the lightweight world champion, although this fight was not for a title. In 1908 he defeated future lightweight champion Freddie Welsh in one bout and drew with him in another. He also defeated old foe Britt in another bout that year. In 1910 he met Welsh again for the British version of the lightweight title. The bout ended in another draw, with Welsh retaining his title. McFarland never fought for another world title bout. On April 26, 1912 he beat Matt Wells at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.[1]

He later defeated future welterweight champion Jack Britton during the later part of his career. losing his first fight and winning 98 there on.

He retired in 1915 after fighting to a draw with Mike Gibbons. He was a boxing instructor at Camp Zachary Taylor in 1918. On January 27, 1933, he was appointed to the Illinois Athletic Commission by Governor Henry Horner. McFarland also managed his sizable investments and was director of two banks.

When interviewed in 1980 actor James Cagney said Packey McFarland "was my idol. He was a hell of a boxer. He was a real fighter because he did it all and never even got a black eye. Which was great of course because of the hero worship I felt for him." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NYqp-UblWE [James Cagney talks about Packey McFarland 21:27 to 21:51]

Death

McFarland died at Joliet, Illinois, of a streptococcus infection which had attacked his heart.[2]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[3] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record

113 fights 70 wins 0 losses
By knockout 50 0
By decision 19 0
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 5
Newspaper decisions/draws 38

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
113 Win 70–0–5 (38) Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Sep 11, 1915 26 years, 314 days Brighton Beach Motordrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 70–0–5 (37) Jack Britton NWS 10 Dec 8, 1913 25 years, 37 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
111 Win 70–0–5 (36) Harry Trendall PTS 8 Dec 4, 1913 25 years, 33 days Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
110 Win 69–0–5 (36) Harry Brewer NWS 8 Nov 26, 1913 25 years, 25 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
109 Win 69–0–5 (35) Johnny "Kid" Alberts NWS 10 Nov 20, 1913 25 years, 19 days Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
108 Win 69–0–5 (34) Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 10 Oct 17, 1913 24 years, 350 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 69–0–5 (33) Jack Britton NWS 10 Mar 7, 1913 24 years, 126 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
106 Win 69–0–5 (32) Eddie Murphy NWS 10 Dec 16, 1912 24 years, 45 days Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
105 Win 69–0–5 (31) Battling Terry TKO 5 (8) Dec 4, 1912 24 years, 33 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
104 Win 68–0–5 (31) Harry Donahue NWS 10 Nov 27, 1912 24 years, 26 days Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
103 Win 68–0–5 (30) Lockport Jimmy Duffy NWS 10 Oct 25, 1912 23 years, 359 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
102 Win 68–0–5 (29) Johnny "Kid" Alberts PTS 10 Oct 17, 1912 23 years, 351 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
101 Win 67–0–5 (29) Tommy Kilbane TKO 7 (10) Oct 11, 1912 23 years, 345 days Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
100 Win 66–0–5 (29) Joe Hirst NWS 6 Aug 30, 1912 23 years, 303 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Win 66–0–5 (28) Frankie Brennan TKO 4 (10) Jun 6, 1912 23 years, 218 days Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
98 Win 65–0–5 (28) Jeff Boyle NWS 6 Jun 3, 1912 23 years, 215 days Wallace Theatre, Peru, Indiana, U.S.
97 Win 65–0–5 (27) Ray Bronson NWS 10 May 29, 1912 23 years, 210 days Independence Ball Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. World welterweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
96 Win 65–0–5 (26) Young Erne NWS 6 May 15, 1912 23 years, 196 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 65–0–5 (25) Johnny Connolly RTD 5 (10) May 9, 1912 23 years, 190 days Colonial Club, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
94 Win 64–0–5 (25) Red Robinson NWS 10 May 6, 1912 23 years, 187 days Olympic A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
93 Win 64–0–5 (24) Matt Wells NWS 10 Apr 26, 1912 23 years, 177 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Win 64–0–5 (23) Willie Schaeffer KO 4 (10) Apr 11, 1912 23 years, 162 days Empire Athletic Club, Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
91 Win 63–0–5 (23) Harry Donahue NWS 10 Mar 19, 1912 23 years, 139 days Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
90 Win 63–0–5 (22) Kid Burns TKO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1912 23 years, 135 days Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
89 Win 62–0–5 (22) One Round Hogan NWS 10 Mar 5, 1912 23 years, 125 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Win 62–0–5 (21) Tommy Devlin TKO 4 (10) Feb 29, 1912 23 years, 120 days Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
87 Win 61–0–5 (21) Eddie Murphy NWS 10 Feb 14, 1912 23 years, 105 days Auditorium Theater, South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
86 Win 61–0–5 (20) Kid Burns NWS 10 Feb 6, 1912 23 years, 97 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Win 61–0–5 (19) Jack Ward NWS 6 Jan 24, 1912 23 years, 84 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 61–0–5 (18) Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Nov 30, 1911 23 years, 29 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
83 Draw 60–0–5 (18) Tommy Ginty NWS 6 Nov 4, 1911 23 years, 3 days Columbia Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 60–0–5 (17) Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 3 Nov 3, 1911 23 years, 2 days Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 60–0–5 (16) Al Dewey TKO 5 (6) Oct 30, 1911 22 years, 363 days Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Win 59–0–5 (16) Young Ahearn KO 8 (10) Jul 3, 1911 22 years, 244 days Lark Street Auditorium, Albany, New York, U.S.
79 Win 58–0–5 (16) Phil Knight NWS 10 Jun 6, 1911 22 years, 217 days Columbia Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 58–0–5 (15) Tommy Kilbane NWS 10 May 12, 1911 22 years, 192 days Buffalo A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.
77 Win 58–0–5 (14) Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 10 Apr 18, 1911 22 years, 168 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 58–0–5 (13) Morris Bloom KO 8 (10) Apr 7, 1911 22 years, 157 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
75 Win 57–0–5 (13) Paul Köhler NWS 10 Apr 3, 1911 22 years, 153 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
74 Win 57–0–5 (12) Billy Ryan TKO 4 (10) Mar 20, 1911 22 years, 139 days Richardson Theater, Oswego, New York, U.S.
73 Win 56–0–5 (12) Owen Moran NWS 10 Mar 14, 1911 22 years, 133 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 56–0–5 (11) Frank Madole NWS 6 Feb 22, 1911 22 years, 113 days American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 56–0–5 (10) Bert Keyes NWS 6 Feb 6, 1911 22 years, 97 days Labor Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Draw 56–0–5 (9) Jack Britton PTS 8 Jan 30, 1911 22 years, 90 days Armory AC, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
69 Win 56–0–4 (9) Young Erne NWS 6 Jan 25, 1911 22 years, 85 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 56–0–4 (8) Jack Goodman KO 5 (10) Jan 17, 1911 22 years, 77 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 55–0–4 (8) Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Jan 9, 1911 22 years, 69 days Grand Avenue A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
66 Win 54–0–4 (8) Dick Hyland NWS 10 Sep 27, 1910 21 years, 330 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 54–0–4 (7) Jack Goldswain KO 3 (15) Jun 18, 1910 21 years, 229 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
64 Draw 53–0–4 (7) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 May 30, 1910 21 years, 210 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K. For IBU and Lonsdale lightweight titles
63 Win 53–0–3 (7) Dick Lee KO 9 (15) Apr 1, 1910 21 years, 151 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
62 Win 52–0–3 (7) Cyclone Johnny Thompson PTS 10 Nov 8, 1909 21 years, 7 days Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
61 Draw 51–0–3 (7) Harry Trendall PTS 20 Sep 19, 1909 20 years, 322 days West Side A.C., McDonoughville, Louisiana, U.S.
60 Win 51–0–2 (7) Harry Trendall PTS 10 May 26, 1909 20 years, 206 days Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
59 Draw 50–0–2 (7) Dave Deshler PTS 12 Mar 30, 1909 20 years, 149 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58 Win 50–0–1 (7) Leach Cross NWS 10 Mar 23, 1909 20 years, 142 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 50–0–1 (6) Dick Hyland NWS 10 Jan 15, 1909 20 years, 75 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56 Win 50–0–1 (5) Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 6 Nov 18, 1908 20 years, 17 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 50–0–1 (4) Leach Cross NWS 6 Oct 21, 1908 19 years, 355 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 50–0–1 (3) Phil Brock TKO 7 (10) Aug 7, 1908 19 years, 280 days Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53 Draw 49–0–1 (3) Freddie Welsh PTS 25 Jul 4, 1908 19 years, 246 days Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
52 Win 49–0 (3) Jimmy Britt TKO 6 (20) Apr 11, 1908 19 years, 162 days Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S.
51 Win 48–0 (3) Freddie Welsh PTS 10 Feb 21, 1908 19 years, 112 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
50 Win 47–0 (3) Young Loughrey NWS 6 Jan 28, 1908 19 years, 88 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 47–0 (2) Bert Keyes PTS 12 Jan 14, 1908 19 years, 74 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
48 Win 46–0 (2) Kid Herman NWS 15 Nov 21, 1907 19 years, 20 days Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
47 Win 46–0 (1) Abraham "Kid" Goodman PTS 10 Oct 23, 1907 18 years, 356 days Princess Rink, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
46 Win 45–0 (1) Joe Galligan KO 9 (10) Oct 16, 1907 18 years, 349 days Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
45 Win 44–0 (1) Benny Yanger TKO 4 (10) Aug 20, 1907 18 years, 292 days League Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
44 Win 43–0 (1) Charles Neary PTS 10 Jun 28, 1907 18 years, 239 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
43 Win 42–0 (1) Maurice Sayers PTS 10 May 10, 1907 18 years, 190 days Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42 Win 41–0 (1) Abraham "Kid" Goodman PTS 15 Apr 16, 1907 18 years, 166 days Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
41 Win 40–0 (1) Joe Galligan TKO 8 (15) Mar 12, 1907 18 years, 131 days Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
40 Win 39–0 (1) Jim Fretzel KO 2 (?) Mar 2, 1907 18 years, 121 days Morgan Athletic Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Win 38–0 (1) Steve Kinney KO 9 (15) Feb 20, 1907 18 years, 111 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
38 Win 37–0 (1) Jack Fox KO 4 (?) Dec 23, 1906 18 years, 52 days Summit, Illinois, U.S.
37 Win 36–0 (1) Young Morris KO 2 (?) Nov 15, 1906 18 years, 14 days Burtis Opera House, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
36 Win 35–0 (1) Freddie Gilmore KO 3 (10) Oct 24, 1906 17 years, 357 days Ozark A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
35 Win 34–0 (1) Billy Finucane KO 5 (10) Oct 11, 1906 17 years, 348 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
34 Win 33–0 (1) Jack Harding KO 4 (?) Aug 15, 1906 17 years, 287 days Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
33 Win 32–0 (1) Eddie Linden KO 2 (?) Jul 25, 1906 17 years, 266 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Win 31–0 (1) Ike Nelson KO 4 (?) Jul 10, 1906 17 years, 251 days Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
31 Win 30–0 (1) Jimmy Ross KO 3 (?) Jun 30, 1906 17 years, 210 days Summit, Illinois, U.S.
30 Win 29–0 (1) Tommy Moore KO 2 (?) Jun 29, 1906 17 years, 209 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
29 Win 28–0 (1) Kid Brewer DQ 3 (6) May 31, 1906 17 years, 211 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
28 Win 27–0 (1) Nate Frazier PTS 6 Apr 19, 1906 17 years, 169 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
27 Win 26–0 (1) Kid Ebbert KO 4 (?) Feb 14, 1906 17 years, 105 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
26 Win 25–0 (1) Kid Isse KO 2 (?) Feb 10, 1906 17 years, 101 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25 Win 24–0 (1) Eddie West KO 2 (?) Feb 6, 1906 17 years, 97 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Win 23–0 (1) Eddie Preston TKO 3 (?) Jan 24, 1906 17 years, 84 days Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
23 Win 22–0 (1) Hughey Gates KO 4 (?) Jul 28, 1905 16 years, 269 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 21–0 (1) Jack Crammer KO 4 (?) Jun 10, 1905 16 years, 221 days Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
21 Win 20–0 (1) Eddie Connely KO 2 (?) May 4, 1905 16 years, 184 days Summit, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 19–0 (1) Jim Sweeney KO 3 (?) Apr 6, 1905 16 years, 156 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 18–0 (1) Kid Greenburg KO 5 (?) Mar 22, 1905 16 years, 141 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 17–0 (1) Jack Carr KO 3 (?) Mar 12, 1905 16 years, 131 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 16–0 (1) Jimmy Murray PTS 6 Mar 5, 1905 16 years, 124 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Win 15–0 (1) Orville Thorne PTS 6 Feb 18, 1905 16 years, 109 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Win 14–0 (1) Jack Meyers KO 3 (?) Feb 10, 1905 16 years, 101 days South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
14 Win 13–0 (1) Jack Walker KO 4 (?) Jan 24, 1905 16 years, 84 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 12–0 (1) Bobby Ferris PTS 6 Jan 19, 1905 16 years, 79 days Elkhart Athletic Club, Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
12 Win 11–0 (1) Kid Greenburg KO 5 (6) Dec 10, 1904 16 years, 39 days Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 10–0 (1) Jim Sweeney PTS 6 Nov 26, 1904 16 years, 25 days Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 9–0 (1) Young Fitzsimmons KO 3 (?) Oct 26, 1904 15 years, 360 days Interurban Athletic Club, South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
9 Loss 8–0 (1) Dusty Miller DQ ? Jul 13, 1904 15 years, 255 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown;
L-KO5 in most versions of McFarland's record But later it was changed to disqualification.
8 Win 8–0 Kid Black KO 4 (?) Jun 1, 1904 15 years, 213 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
7 Win 7–0 Shorty Lang KO 1 (?) May 1, 1904 15 years, 182 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
6 Win 6–0 Kid Harris KO 5 (?) Apr 1, 1904 15 years, 152 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
5 Win 5–0 Kid Siefert PTS 6 Mar 22, 1904 15 years, 142 days South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 John West KO 4 (?) Mar 1, 1904 15 years, 121 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
3 Win 3–0 Jimmy Murray PTS 6 Feb 17, 1904 15 years, 92 days Twenty-second Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Kid Wallace KO 2 (?) Feb 1, 1904 15 years, 92 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
1 Win 1–0 Pete West KO 2 (?) Jan 1, 1904 15 years, 61 days United States of America Professional debut;
Exact date & location unknown

Unofficial record

113 fights 106 wins 1 loss
By knockout 50 0
By decision 55 0
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 6

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
113 Win 106–1–6 Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Sep 11, 1915 26 years, 314 days Brighton Beach Motordrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 105–1–6 Jack Britton NWS 10 Dec 8, 1913 25 years, 37 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
111 Win 104–1–6 Harry Trendall PTS 8 Dec 4, 1913 25 years, 33 days Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
110 Win 103–1–6 Harry Brewer NWS 8 Nov 26, 1913 25 years, 25 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
109 Win 102–1–6 Johnny "Kid" Alberts NWS 10 Nov 20, 1913 25 years, 19 days Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
108 Win 101–1–6 Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 10 Oct 17, 1913 24 years, 350 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 100–1–6 Jack Britton NWS 10 Mar 7, 1913 24 years, 126 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
106 Win 99–1–6 Eddie Murphy NWS 10 Dec 16, 1912 24 years, 45 days Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
105 Win 98–1–6 Battling Terry TKO 5 (8) Dec 4, 1912 24 years, 33 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
104 Win 97–1–6 Harry Donahue NWS 10 Nov 27, 1912 24 years, 26 days Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
103 Win 96–1–6 Lockport Jimmy Duffy NWS 10 Oct 25, 1912 23 years, 359 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
102 Win 95–1–6 Johnny "Kid" Alberts PTS 10 Oct 17, 1912 23 years, 351 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
101 Win 94–1–6 Tommy Kilbane TKO 7 (10) Oct 11, 1912 23 years, 345 days Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
100 Win 93–1–6 Joe Hirst NWS 6 Aug 30, 1912 23 years, 303 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Win 92–1–6 Frankie Brennan TKO 4 (10) Jun 6, 1912 23 years, 218 days Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
98 Win 91–1–6 Jeff Boyle NWS 6 Jun 3, 1912 23 years, 215 days Wallace Theatre, Peru, Indiana, U.S.
97 Win 90–1–6 Ray Bronson NWS 10 May 29, 1912 23 years, 210 days Independence Ball Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. World welterweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
96 Win 89–1–6 Young Erne NWS 6 May 15, 1912 23 years, 196 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 88–1–6 Johnny Connolly RTD 5 (10) May 9, 1912 23 years, 190 days Colonial Club, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
94 Win 87–1–6 Red Robinson NWS 10 May 6, 1912 23 years, 187 days Olympic A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
93 Win 86–1–6 Matt Wells NWS 10 Apr 26, 1912 23 years, 177 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Win 85–1–6 Willie Schaeffer KO 4 (10) Apr 11, 1912 23 years, 162 days Empire Athletic Club, Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
91 Win 84–1–6 Harry Donahue NWS 10 Mar 19, 1912 23 years, 139 days Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
90 Win 83–1–6 Kid Burns TKO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1912 23 years, 135 days Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
89 Win 82–1–6 One Round Hogan NWS 10 Mar 5, 1912 23 years, 125 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Win 81–1–6 Tommy Devlin TKO 4 (10) Feb 29, 1912 23 years, 120 days Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
87 Win 80–1–6 Eddie Murphy NWS 10 Feb 14, 1912 23 years, 105 days Auditorium Theater, South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
86 Win 79–1–6 Kid Burns NWS 10 Feb 6, 1912 23 years, 97 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Win 78–1–6 Jack Ward NWS 6 Jan 24, 1912 23 years, 84 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 77–1–6 Harlem Tommy Murphy PTS 20 Nov 30, 1911 23 years, 29 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
83 Draw 76–1–6 Tommy Ginty NWS 6 Nov 4, 1911 23 years, 3 days Columbia Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 76–1–5 Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 3 Nov 3, 1911 23 years, 2 days Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 75–1–5 Al Dewey TKO 5 (6) Oct 30, 1911 22 years, 363 days Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Win 74–1–5 Young Ahearn KO 8 (10) Jul 3, 1911 22 years, 244 days Lark Street Auditorium, Albany, New York, U.S.
79 Win 73–1–5 Phil Knight NWS 10 Jun 6, 1911 22 years, 217 days Columbia Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 72–1–5 Tommy Kilbane NWS 10 May 12, 1911 22 years, 192 days Buffalo A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.
77 Win 71–1–5 Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 10 Apr 18, 1911 22 years, 168 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 70–1–5 Morris Bloom KO 8 (10) Apr 7, 1911 22 years, 157 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
75 Win 69–1–5 Paul Köhler NWS 10 Apr 3, 1911 22 years, 153 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
74 Win 68–1–5 Billy Ryan TKO 4 (10) Mar 20, 1911 22 years, 139 days Richardson Theater, Oswego, New York, U.S.
73 Win 67–1–5 Owen Moran NWS 10 Mar 14, 1911 22 years, 133 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 66–1–5 Frank Madole NWS 6 Feb 22, 1911 22 years, 113 days American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 65–1–5 Bert Keyes NWS 6 Feb 6, 1911 22 years, 97 days Labor Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70 Draw 64–1–5 Jack Britton PTS 8 Jan 30, 1911 22 years, 90 days Armory AC, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
69 Win 64–1–4 Young Erne NWS 6 Jan 25, 1911 22 years, 85 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 63–1–4 Jack Goodman KO 5 (10) Jan 17, 1911 22 years, 77 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 62–1–4 Johnny McCarthy PTS 10 Jan 9, 1911 22 years, 69 days Grand Avenue A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
66 Win 61–1–4 Dick Hyland NWS 10 Sep 27, 1910 21 years, 330 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 60–1–4 Jack Goldswain KO 3 (15) Jun 18, 1910 21 years, 229 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
64 Draw 59–1–4 Freddie Welsh PTS 20 May 30, 1910 21 years, 210 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K. For IBU and Lonsdale lightweight titles
63 Win 59–1–3 Dick Lee KO 9 (15) Apr 1, 1910 21 years, 151 days Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
62 Win 58–1–3 Cyclone Johnny Thompson PTS 10 Nov 8, 1909 21 years, 7 days Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
61 Draw 57–1–3 Harry Trendall PTS 20 Sep 19, 1909 20 years, 322 days West Side A.C., McDonoughville, Louisiana, U.S.
60 Win 57–1–2 Harry Trendall PTS 10 May 26, 1909 20 years, 206 days Empire A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
59 Draw 56–1–2 Dave Deshler PTS 12 Mar 30, 1909 20 years, 149 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58 Win 56–1–1 Leach Cross NWS 10 Mar 23, 1909 20 years, 142 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 55–1–1 Dick Hyland NWS 10 Jan 15, 1909 20 years, 75 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56 Win 54–1–1 Harlem Tommy Murphy NWS 6 Nov 18, 1908 20 years, 17 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 53–1–1 Leach Cross NWS 6 Oct 21, 1908 19 years, 355 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 52–1–1 Phil Brock TKO 7 (10) Aug 7, 1908 19 years, 280 days Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S.
53 Draw 51–1–1 Freddie Welsh PTS 25 Jul 4, 1908 19 years, 246 days Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
52 Win 51–1 Jimmy Britt TKO 6 (20) Apr 11, 1908 19 years, 162 days Mission Street Arena, Colma, California, U.S.
51 Win 50–1 Freddie Welsh PTS 10 Feb 21, 1908 19 years, 112 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
50 Win 49–1 Young Loughrey NWS 6 Jan 28, 1908 19 years, 88 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 48–1 Bert Keyes PTS 12 Jan 14, 1908 19 years, 74 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
48 Win 47–1 Kid Herman NWS 15 Nov 21, 1907 19 years, 20 days Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
47 Win 46–1 Abraham "Kid" Goodman PTS 10 Oct 23, 1907 18 years, 356 days Princess Rink, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
46 Win 45–1 Joe Galligan KO 9 (10) Oct 16, 1907 18 years, 349 days Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
45 Win 44–1 Benny Yanger TKO 4 (10) Aug 20, 1907 18 years, 292 days League Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
44 Win 43–1 Charles Neary PTS 10 Jun 28, 1907 18 years, 239 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
43 Win 42–1 Maurice Sayers PTS 10 May 10, 1907 18 years, 190 days Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
42 Win 41–1 Abraham "Kid" Goodman PTS 15 Apr 16, 1907 18 years, 166 days Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
41 Win 40–1 Joe Galligan TKO 8 (15) Mar 12, 1907 18 years, 131 days Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
40 Win 39–1 Jim Fretzel KO 2 (?) Mar 2, 1907 18 years, 121 days Morgan Athletic Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Win 38–1 Steve Kinney KO 9 (15) Feb 20, 1907 18 years, 111 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
38 Win 37–1 Jack Fox KO 4 (?) Dec 23, 1906 18 years, 52 days Summit, Illinois, U.S.
37 Win 36–1 Young Morris KO 2 (?) Nov 15, 1906 18 years, 14 days Burtis Opera House, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
36 Win 35–1 Freddie Gilmore KO 3 (10) Oct 24, 1906 17 years, 357 days Ozark A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
35 Win 34–1 Billy Finucane KO 5 (10) Oct 11, 1906 17 years, 348 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
34 Win 33–1 Jack Harding KO 4 (?) Aug 15, 1906 17 years, 287 days Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
33 Win 32–1 Eddie Linden KO 2 (?) Jul 25, 1906 17 years, 266 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Win 31–1 Ike Nelson KO 4 (?) Jul 10, 1906 17 years, 251 days Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
31 Win 30–1 Jimmy Ross KO 3 (?) Jun 30, 1906 17 years, 210 days Summit, Illinois, U.S.
30 Win 29–1 Tommy Moore KO 2 (?) Jun 29, 1906 17 years, 209 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
29 Win 28–1 Kid Brewer DQ 3 (6) May 31, 1906 17 years, 211 days Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Nate Frazier PTS 6 Apr 19, 1906 17 years, 169 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Kid Ebbert KO 4 (?) Feb 14, 1906 17 years, 105 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Kid Isse KO 2 (?) Feb 10, 1906 17 years, 101 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25 Win 24–1 Eddie West KO 2 (?) Feb 6, 1906 17 years, 97 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Win 23–1 Eddie Preston TKO 3 (?) Jan 24, 1906 17 years, 84 days Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
23 Win 22–1 Hughey Gates KO 4 (?) Jul 28, 1905 16 years, 269 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Jack Crammer KO 4 (?) Jun 10, 1905 16 years, 221 days Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
21 Win 20–1 Eddie Connely KO 2 (?) May 4, 1905 16 years, 184 days Summit, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 19–1 Jim Sweeney KO 3 (?) Apr 6, 1905 16 years, 156 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 18–1 Kid Greenburg KO 5 (?) Mar 22, 1905 16 years, 141 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 Jack Carr KO 3 (?) Mar 12, 1905 16 years, 131 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Jimmy Murray PTS 6 Mar 5, 1905 16 years, 124 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Orville Thorne PTS 6 Feb 18, 1905 16 years, 109 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Jack Meyers KO 3 (?) Feb 10, 1905 16 years, 101 days South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Jack Walker KO 4 (?) Jan 24, 1905 16 years, 84 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Bobby Ferris PTS 6 Jan 19, 1905 16 years, 79 days Elkhart Athletic Club, Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Kid Greenburg KO 5 (6) Dec 10, 1904 16 years, 39 days Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Jim Sweeney PTS 6 Nov 26, 1904 16 years, 25 days Riding & Driving Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Young Fitzsimmons KO 3 (?) Oct 26, 1904 15 years, 360 days Interurban Athletic Club, South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
9 Loss 8–1 Dusty Miller ? DQ Jul 13, 1904 15 years, 255 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown;
L-KO5 in most versions of McFarland's record But later the researchers got more information thatPacky Mafaland lost by disqualification by throwing to the ground.
8 Win 8–0 Kid Black KO 4 (?) Jun 1, 1904 15 years, 213 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
7 Win 7–0 Shorty Lang KO 1 (?) May 1, 1904 15 years, 182 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
6 Win 6–0 Kid Harris KO 5 (?) Apr 1, 1904 15 years, 152 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
5 Win 5–0 Kid Siefert PTS 6 Mar 22, 1904 15 years, 142 days South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 John West KO 4 (?) Mar 1, 1904 15 years, 121 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
3 Win 3–0 Jimmy Murray PTS 6 Feb 17, 1904 15 years, 92 days Twenty-second Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Kid Wallace KO 2 (?) Feb 1, 1904 15 years, 92 days United States of America Exact date & location unknown
1 Win 1–0 Pete West KO 2 (?) Jan 1, 1904 15 years, 61 days United States of America Professional debut;
Exact date & location unknown

References

  1. ^ "Packey M'Farland Whips Matt Wells. English Lightweight Champion Outclassed by Chicago Stock Yards Boxer". New York Times. April 27, 1912. Retrieved 2010-11-07. Packey McFarland of Chicago removed all doubts as to how he compares as a boxer with Matt Wells, the English lightweight champion, at Madison Square Garden ...
  2. ^ "Packy McFarland Dies of Infection". United Press. September 16, 1936. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Packey McFarland".
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