George Chip

George Chip
Chip circa 1910
Born
George Chipulonis

(1888-08-25)August 25, 1888
Scranton, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 6, 1960(1960-11-06) (aged 72)
New Castle, Pennsylvania
NationalityUnited States Lithuanian-American
Other namesThe New Castle Miner Madison Miner
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights164
Wins41
Wins by KO36
Losses17
Draws3 + over 100 no-decisions
No contests1

George Chip (Lit. Jurgis Čepulionis, August 25, 1888 – November 6, 1960) was a Lithuanian-American boxer who was the World Middleweight Champion from 1913 to 1914 in an era of great middleweights. Chip came to be known as a heavy puncher with an impressive knockout ratio. In his time, he was known as "The Madison Miner"[1] and "The New Castle Miner." He was the father of Major general William C. Chip, USMC.[2][3][4]

Early life and career

Chip was born on August 25, 1888, in Scranton but was raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in what is today the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, where most of his matches occurred. He was of Lithuanian descent. His manager was Jimmy Dime.[5]

He was active in both baseball and football in his youth, and later worked in the coal mines in Madison, Pennsylvania. In January 1909, realizing his athletic gifts at the age of twenty, he decided to try boxing on the advice of L. B. Lewis, a mining Superintendent he knew. He won his first match when Billy Manfredo received a second round disqualification in Greensburgh, Pennsylvania. The following month he knocked out George Gill and John Chew.[6] He continued to fight through 1910 with only one recorded loss.[5]

Taking the World Middleweight Title from Frank Klaus

Frank Klaus

During a title fight on 11 October 1913, Chip surprised the crowd when he knocked out reigning world middleweight champion Frank Klaus with a strong right hook to the jaw near the end of the sixth and final round. Prior to the knockout, in the first five rounds, Chip never threatened to take the lead. The fight occurred at the old Pittsburgh City Hall at Market Square [1]. It was the first knockout of Klaus's career. The extra weight Klaus was carrying in his midsection led many reporters to believe he had not trained adequately for the bout, and had underestimated the ability of his opponent.[7][8]

Frequent bouts with Jack Dillon and "Buck" Crouse

Jack Dillon

Chip fought the exceptional boxer Jack Dillon over ten times, usually losing to him in the opinions of newspapers. Dillon was an Indiana-born Hall of Famer who held the light heavyweight championship of the world from 1914 to 1916.

Chip fought Pittsburgh area boxer Albert "Buck" Crouse seven times during his career, mostly in no decision bouts, losing to him only once.[3]

Defending the World Middleweight Title in no decision bouts

On November 25, 1913, after taking the title, Chip faced Tim O'Neil in a ten-round no decision bout in Racine, Wisconsin. Though he won the bout by newspaper decision, he would have lost the title had he been knocked out by O'Neil.[5]

On December 23, 1913, some sources reported that Chip's rematch with Klaus in Pittsburgh was a middleweight championship, however, as the fight was fought at catchweights, boxing historians do not consider the bout a title match. After knocking down Klaus twice in the fifth, the referee called the bout, resulting in a Technical Knockout.[5] The second win over the former title holder cemented Chip's place as champion.

On January 12, 1914, Chip faced Gus Christie in a ten-round no decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Though he won the bout by newspaper decision, he would have lost the title had he been knocked out by Christie.[5]

On January 14, 1914, Chip faced Tim O'Neil again in a ten-round no decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He won the bout in a second-round TKO, exhibiting his strong punching abilities.[5]

Surrendering the World Middleweight Title in shocking loss to Al McCoy

Al McCoy leading with his left

On April 7, 1914, six months after taking the title, Chip stunningly lost it to young southpaw Al McCoy in a surprise first round knock-out. McCoy was considered a light hitter with only a 23% knockout rate. McCoy's manager, Charlie Goldman, wisely advised his boxer to charge for a knockout against Chip from the first bell. Goldman wisely assumed Chip would box cautiously early in the first round against Al's unorthodox, left handed style.

Taking his manager's advice, McCoy landed a powerful left to Chip's jaw early in the first round, lifting him off the canvas, and achieving a victory that probably shocked the bookmakers. The knockout occurred just one minute and fifty seconds after the opening bell. The Pittsburgh Press noted that the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn was only "fairly filled" as spectators may have stayed home expecting a loss or poor showing from McCoy. Robert Edgren, summarizing the last few seconds of the fight, wrote "McCoy's left fist started somewhere near his knees. He brought it up with all his strength. His body swung upward with the blow as though he had been swinging at a bag. His fist landed fairly on the point of the crouching champion's unguarded chin."[9] Though Chip held the title only six months, he is remembered as a boxer who faced most of the serious challengers for the title.

Career after loss of the World Middleweight Title

Bout with Jeff Smith, future Australian World Middleweight Champion

On December 7, 1915, Chip lost to Jeff Smith, future Australian World Middleweight Champion, in a seventh round disqualification at the Hippodrome in Boston. The New Castle News wrote that Chip was clearly winning the contest when he was disqualified by the referee for a low blow. Some reporters wrote the blow to the torso was not below the belt, and believed Chip was close to winning the bout by knockout.[10]

Bouts with Jimmy Clabby

Between November 1914 and May 1915, Chip fought Jimmy Clabby four times. Clabby, an exceptional talent, competed for but never won a world title in his career, though he took the World Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles of Australia and the Heavyweight Championship of New Zealand. On November 6, 1914, Chip lost a twenty-round bout with Clabby in Daly City, California, outside San Francisco. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Clabby won easily, taking seventeen rounds.[5] On March 22, 1915, Clabby beat Chip again in the opinion of newspapers, in a six-round no decision bout in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[3]

Winning non-title rematch with Al McCoy

On January 20, 1916, after losing his Middleweight Title, Chip easily won a ten-round no decision rematch with Al McCoy in Brooklyn's Broadway Arena according to the New York Times.[5] Reportedly, McCoy was badly battered in the bout, and at one point in the third round was down for nine seconds. Chip had knocked McCoy down for a short count earlier in the round. A knockout would have transferred the title back to Chip from reigning champion McCoy. According to The Pittsburgh Post, Chip was the aggressor throughout, and McCoy took one of worst beatings in the fight. But McCoy more importantly managed to last seven rounds after his knockdown without hitting the canvas and retained his title.[11]

Competing for the Australian World Middleweight Championship

On September 30, 1916, Chip fell to a ninth-round knockout from Australian boxer Les Darcy for Australia's World Middleweight Title in Sydney. The Australian fans bet heavily on their national champion, who carried the fight decisively throughout.[12] He followed on November 6, 1916, with an important fourteenth-round knockout victory over American boxer Art Magirl in Melbourne.

Bouts with Middleweight Champions Harry Greb and Mike Gibbons

Chip fought the great middleweight Harry Greb four times in his career, losing decisively to Greb on November 19, 1917, in a ten-round bout in Cincinnati, Ohio. On May 22, 1917, Greb beat Chip in an exciting ten round bout before a crowd of 4,000 in Pittsburgh. In two earlier fights in Pennsylvania, Chip beat Greb according to newspapers on June 26, 1916, but received a draw earlier in a closer fight in Pittsburgh in 1915.

Impressive win over Harry Greb

In their ten-round no decision bout on June 26, 1916, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, local newspapers agreed that Chip had the decisive edge over Greb in an impressive win. The New Castle Herald gave Chip every round, and the Post gave Greb only three rounds.[13][5]

Between 1917 and 1919, Chip fought the great middleweight Mike Gibbons three times, on July 4, 1917, January 31, 1919, and June 11, 1919. Chip lost all three fights in the decision of most newspapers. Gibbons' claim to the World Middleweight Title in 1909 was a strong one, though it is not sanctioned today. Nonetheless, Gibbons was rated in the top 20 all time Middleweights by statistical boxing site BoxRec and The Ring Magazine.[14]

Bouts with brothers Mike and Tommy Gibbons

In the July 1917 bout between Chip and Gibbons at Wright Field in Youngstown, Ohio, Gibbon's World Middleweight Title was at stake if he lost by knockout. The Washington Post wrote that "Gibbons won all the way".[5] The Harrisburg Telegraph observed that Gibbons had better boxing science and technique, and though Chip may have had the stronger punches, they did not faze Gibbons who was able to avoid his blows and counterpunch effectively. In the last three rounds, the crowd of 5,000 witnessed the most exciting exchanges.[15] In their slow January, 1919 bout in Duluth, Gibbons defeated Chip by a "wide margin" after returning from fifteen months in the Army.[16] In a faster bout before a substantial crowd in Terre Haute, Indiana, on June 11, 1919, Chip landed several strong blows but they never fazed Gibbons who had the edge in their fight according to newspapers.[5][17] Chip also fought Gibbons' brother Tommy Gibbons five times from 1917 to 1919 though he never beat him in the opinion of most newspapers.[5]

Retirement from boxing

In a rapid decline from February 1918 to April 1922, Chip won only four of thirty-seven bouts. After beating Lew Shupp and Frankie McGuire, Chip retired from boxing in the spring of 1922.[5]

He died on November 6, 1960, at New Castle Hospital in his adopted hometown. Two days earlier, he had sustained a broken neck and two fractured legs after being struck by a car during a walk near his home.[5][18]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[19] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record

162 fights 41 wins 17 losses
By knockout 35 3
By decision 5 11
By disqualification 1 3
Draws 4
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 98

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
162 Loss 41–17–4 (100) Whitey Wenzel NWS 10 Apr 4, 1921 32 years, 222 days Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
161 Loss 41–17–4 (99) Battling Ortega PTS 15 Feb 21, 1921 32 years, 180 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
160 Win 41–16–4 (99) Jack Duffy KO 10 (15) Jan 29, 1921 32 years, 157 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
159 Loss 40–16–4 (99) Brian Downey NWS 10 Jan 7, 1921 32 years, 135 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
158 Draw 40–16–4 (98) Eddie McGoorty NWS 10 Dec 6, 1920 32 years, 103 days La Salle, Illinois, U.S.
157 Loss 40–16–4 (97) Ted Block NWS 10 Nov 8, 1920 32 years, 75 days Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
156 Draw 40–16–4 (96) Charley Nashert PTS 10 Sep 24, 1920 32 years, 30 days Western League Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
155 Loss 40–16–3 (96) Paul Roman NWS 10 Sep 17, 1920 32 years, 23 days Dallas, Texas, U.S.
154 Loss 40–16–3 (95) Jack Reeves PTS 12 Sep 6, 1920 32 years, 12 days Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
153 Loss 40–15–3 (95) Johnny Howard NWS 10 Aug 25, 1920 32 years, 0 days Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
152 Loss 40–15–3 (94) Happy Littleton PTS 15 Jul 10, 1920 31 years, 320 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
151 Loss 40–14–3 (94) Frank Carbone NWS 12 Jun 14, 1920 31 years, 294 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
150 Win 40–14–3 (93) George K.O. Brown PTS 20 Apr 19, 1920 31 years, 238 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
149 Loss 39–14–3 (93) Tommy Robson NWS 10 Mar 10, 1920 31 years, 198 days Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
148 Draw 39–14–3 (92) George K.O. Brown PTS 15 Dec 22, 1919 31 years, 119 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
147 Win 39–14–2 (92) Martin Burke TKO 10 (15) Nov 28, 1919 31 years, 95 days Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
146 Loss 38–14–2 (92) Eugene Brosseau NWS 12 Nov 11, 1919 31 years, 78 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
145 Win 38–14–2 (91) Russell Maneri KO 2 (15) Oct 27, 1919 31 years, 63 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
144 Loss 37–14–2 (91) Tommy Robson NWS 8 Oct 20, 1919 31 years, 56 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
143 Draw 37–14–2 (90) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Oct 1, 1919 31 years, 37 days Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
142 Loss 37–14–2 (89) Johnny Howard NWS 8 Jul 29, 1919 30 years, 338 days Bayonne Pavilion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
141 Loss 37–14–2 (88) K.O. Willie Loughlin NWS 10 Jul 22, 1919 30 years, 331 days Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
140 Win 37–14–2 (87) Bud Clancy TKO 2 (8) Jun 17, 1919 30 years, 296 days Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
139 Loss 36–14–2 (87) Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Jun 11, 1919 30 years, 290 days Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
138 Loss 36–14–2 (86) Jeff Smith PTS 12 May 9, 1919 30 years, 257 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
137 Loss 36–13–2 (86) Tommy Gibbons PTS 10 Apr 10, 1919 30 years, 228 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
136 Loss 36–12–2 (86) Young Fisher NWS 10 Mar 31, 1919 30 years, 218 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
135 Loss 36–12–2 (85) Tommy Robson NWS 10 Mar 10, 1919 30 years, 197 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
134 Loss 36–12–2 (84) Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Jan 31, 1919 30 years, 141 days Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
133 Loss 36–12–2 (83) Jimmy O'Hagan NWS 6 Sep 28, 1918 30 years, 34 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Loss 36–12–2 (82) Leo Bens PTS 10 Jul 4, 1918 29 years, 313 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
131 Loss 36–11–2 (82) Eddie McGoorty NWS 10 Jun 25, 1918 29 years, 304 days Lakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
130 Loss 36–11–2 (81) Tommy Gibbons NWS 12 May 3, 1918 29 years, 251 days Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
129 Loss 36–11–2 (80) Clay Turner DQ 15 (15) Apr 24, 1918 29 years, 242 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
128 Loss 36–10–2 (80) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Mar 7, 1918 29 years, 194 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 36–10–2 (79) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Feb 4, 1918 29 years, 163 days Southside Market House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 36–10–2 (78) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jan 25, 1918 29 years, 153 days Civic Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
125 Loss 36–10–2 (77) Harry Greb PTS 10 Nov 19, 1917 29 years, 86 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
124 Win 36–9–2 (77) Al Rogers KO 4 (10) Nov 9, 1917 29 years, 76 days Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
123 Loss 35–9–2 (77) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Aug 22, 1917 28 years, 362 days Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
122 Win 35–9–2 (76) Johnny Howard PTS 12 Jul 24, 1917 28 years, 333 days National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
121 Loss 34–9–2 (76) Mike Gibbons NWS 12 Jul 4, 1917 28 years, 313 days Wright Field, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. World middleweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
120 Win 34–9–2 (75) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Jun 8, 1917 28 years, 287 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
119 Loss 34–9–2 (74) Jack Dillon NWS 10 May 29, 1917 28 years, 277 days Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
118 Loss 34–9–2 (73) Harry Greb NWS 10 May 22, 1917 28 years, 270 days Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 34–9–2 (72) Val Sontag KO 2 (12) Apr 23, 1917 28 years, 241 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
116 Loss 33–9–2 (72) K.O. Willie Loughlin NWS 6 Apr 9, 1917 28 years, 227 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 Win 33–9–2 (71) Bob Moha TKO 4 (12) Mar 12, 1917 28 years, 199 days Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
114 Win 32–9–2 (71) Sailor Einert KO 2 (?) Feb 26, 1917 28 years, 185 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
113 Win 31–9–2 (71) George K.O. Brown NWS 12 Feb 19, 1917 28 years, 178 days Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
112 Win 31–9–2 (70) Art Magirl KO 14 (15) Nov 6, 1916 28 years, 73 days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
111 Loss 30–9–2 (70) Les Darcy KO 9 (20) Sep 30, 1916 28 years, 36 days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For world middleweight title (Australian version)
110 Win 30–8–2 (70) Harry Greb NWS 10 Jun 26, 1916 27 years, 306 days Coliseum, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 30–8–2 (69) Sailor Grande KO 14 (15) May 15, 1916 27 years, 264 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
108 Draw 29–8–2 (69) Gus Christie NWS 10 Apr 28, 1916 27 years, 247 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
107 Win 29–8–2 (68) Johnny Howard KO 6 (10) Mar 23, 1916 27 years, 211 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
106 Win 28–8–2 (68) Gus Christie PTS 8 Mar 13, 1916 27 years, 201 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
105 Loss 27–8–2 (68) Young Ahearn DQ 5 (10) Feb 22, 1916 27 years, 181 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 27–7–2 (68) Frankie Notter KO 4 (?) Feb 12, 1916 27 years, 171 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 26–7–2 (68) Al McCoy NWS 10 Jan 20, 1916 27 years, 148 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 26–7–2 (67) Silent Martin NWS 10 Jan 8, 1916 27 years, 136 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Loss 26–7–2 (66) Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Dec 25, 1915 27 years, 122 days Columbia A.C., Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 26–7–2 (65) Frank Loughrey TKO 9 (12) Dec 21, 1915 27 years, 118 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Win 25–7–2 (65) Harry Baker RTD 3 (6) Dec 16, 1915 27 years, 113 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania U.S.
98 Loss 24–7–2 (65) Jeff Smith DQ 7 (12) Dec 7, 1915 27 years, 104 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
97 Win 24–6–2 (65) Sailor Grande NWS 10 Nov 30, 1915 27 years, 97 days Opera House, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 24–6–2 (64) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Oct 29, 1915 27 years, 65 days Columbia Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Draw 24–6–2 (63) Harry Greb NWS 6 Oct 18, 1915 27 years, 54 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Draw 24–6–2 (62) Jack Dillon PTS 10 Jul 5, 1915 26 years, 314 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
93 Win 24–6–1 (62) Jack McCarron NWS 10 Jun 21, 1915 26 years, 300 days Capitol District A.C., Albany, New York, U.S.
92 Loss 24–6–1 (61) Sailor Grande NWS 6 Jun 14, 1915 26 years, 293 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 NC 24–6–1 (60) Jimmy Clabby NC 8 (10) May 12, 1915 26 years, 260 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. No contest for "stalling"
90 Win 24–6–1 (59) Jimmy Clabby NWS 10 Apr 28, 1915 26 years, 246 days Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S.
89 Win 24–6–1 (58) Al McCoy NWS 10 Apr 6, 1915 26 years, 224 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
88 Loss 24–6–1 (57) Jimmy Clabby NWS 6 Mar 22, 1915 26 years, 209 days Coliseum, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
87 Win 24–6–1 (56) Sailor Szarmanski KO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1915 26 years, 202 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
86 Loss 23–6–1 (56) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Feb 22, 1915 26 years, 181 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Loss 23–6–1 (55) Jack McCarron NWS 6 Feb 20, 1915 26 years, 179 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Loss 23–6–1 (54) Jimmy Clabby PTS 20 Nov 6, 1914 26 years, 73 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
83 Win 23–5–1 (54) Billy Murray KO 4 (20) Sep 30, 1914 26 years, 36 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
82 Win 22–5–1 (54) Sailor Ed Petroskey PTS 20 Jul 31, 1914 25 years, 340 days Pavilion Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81 Win 21–5–1 (54) Billy Murray KO 15 (15) Jul 4, 1914 25 years, 313 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
80 Win 20–5–1 (54) Sailor Ed Petroskey KO 12 (20) May 26, 1914 25 years, 274 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
79 Loss 19–5–1 (54) Leo Houck NWS 12 Apr 21, 1914 25 years, 239 days Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 19–5–1 (53) George K.O. Brown NWS 12 Apr 14, 1914 25 years, 232 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
77 Loss 19–5–1 (52) Al McCoy KO 1 (10) Apr 7, 1914 25 years, 225 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC middleweight title
76 Win 19–4–1 (52) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Jan 26, 1914 25 years, 154 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
75 Win 19–4–1 (51) Tim O'Neil TKO 2 (10) Jan 19, 1914 25 years, 147 days Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Retained NYSAC middleweight title
74 Win 18–4–1 (51) Gus Christie NWS 10 Jan 12, 1914 25 years, 140 days Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
73 Win 18–4–1 (50) Frank Klaus TKO 5 (6) Dec 23, 1913 25 years, 120 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Win 17–4–1 (50) Tim O'Neil NWS 10 Nov 25, 1913 25 years, 92 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
71 Loss 17–4–1 (49) Leo Houck NWS 6 Nov 15, 1913 25 years, 82 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
70 Win 17–4–1 (48) Frank Klaus TKO 6 (6) Oct 11, 1913 25 years, 47 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won NYSAC middleweight title
69 Win 16–4–1 (48) Tommy Gavigan TKO 11 (12) Sep 30, 1913 25 years, 36 days Akron Casino, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
68 Win 15–4–1 (48) Dick Gilbert NWS 10 May 14, 1913 24 years, 262 days Coliseum, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67 Loss 15–4–1 (47) Jack Dillon NWS 12 Apr 14, 1913 24 years, 232 days Anderson Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
66 Win 15–4–1 (46) Walter Monaghan NWS 6 Mar 17, 1913 24 years, 204 days Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 15–4–1 (45) Tommy Gavigan KO 2 (10) Feb 24, 1913 24 years, 183 days Anderson Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
64 Win 14–4–1 (45) Tommy Connors NWS 6 Feb 17, 1913 24 years, 176 days Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 14–4–1 (44) Peck Miller NWS 6 Feb 10, 1913 24 years, 169 days Frohsinn Hall, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 14–4–1 (43) Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 10 Jan 28, 1913 24 years, 156 days Germania Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
61 Win 14–4–1 (42) Howard Morrow NWS 10 Jan 20, 1913 24 years, 148 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
60 Win 14–4–1 (41) Tommy Gavigan NWS 6 Jan 4, 1913 24 years, 132 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.
59 Draw 14–4–1 (40) Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Dec 5, 1912 24 years, 102 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
58 Win 14–4–1 (39) Paddy Lavin TKO 7 (12) Dec 2, 1912 24 years, 99 days Twilight A.C., Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
57 Win 13–4–1 (39) Howard Morrow NWS 10 Nov 18, 1912 24 years, 85 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
56 Loss 13–4–1 (38) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Nov 11, 1912 24 years, 78 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
55 Win 13–4–1 (37) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Oct 28, 1912 24 years, 64 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
54 Loss 13–4–1 (36) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Oct 19, 1912 24 years, 55 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 13–4–1 (35) Grant Clark TKO 6 (6) Oct 4, 1912 24 years, 40 days Southside Market House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 12–4–1 (35) Tim O'Neil NWS 6 Sep 21, 1912 24 years, 27 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 12–4–1 (34) Tim O'Neil NWS 6 Aug 8, 1912 23 years, 349 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Loss 12–4–1 (33) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jul 25, 1912 23 years, 335 days Empire Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
49 Loss 12–4–1 (32) Leo Houck NWS 6 Jun 13, 1912 23 years, 293 days Rossmere Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 12–4–1 (31) Grant Clark NWS 10 May 16, 1912 23 years, 265 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
47 Loss 12–4–1 (30) Emmett "Kid" Wagner PTS 10 Apr 22, 1912 23 years, 241 days Orpheum Theatre, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Loss 12–3–1 (30) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Apr 18, 1912 23 years, 237 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Draw 12–3–1 (29) Jimmy Howard PTS 12 Mar 25, 1912 23 years, 213 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
44 Win 12–3 (29) Billy Berger NWS 6 Mar 18, 1912 23 years, 206 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Draw 12–3 (28) Battling Simpson NWS 10 Feb 28, 1912 23 years, 187 days Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Loss 12–3 (27) Jeff Smith PTS 15 Feb 20, 1912 23 years, 179 days Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
41 Win 12–2 (27) Walter Coffey KO 3 (10) Feb 13, 1912 23 years, 172 days Olympic A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
40 Loss 11–2 (27) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Feb 10, 1912 23 years, 169 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 11–2 (26) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Jan 22, 1912 23 years, 150 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Draw 11–2 (25) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Jan 1, 1912 23 years, 129 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Win 11–2 (24) Joe Gorman KO 5 (12) Dec 18, 1911 23 years, 115 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
36 Win 10–2 (24) George K.O. Brown NWS 6 Dec 2, 1911 23 years, 99 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, U.S.
35 Loss 10–2 (23) Jack Dillon NWS 12 Nov 22, 1911 23 years, 89 days Olympic A.C., Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
34 Win 10–2 (22) Jack Abbott TKO 5 (6) Oct 21, 1911 23 years, 57 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Loss 9–2 (22) Leo Houck NWS 6 Sep 16, 1911 23 years, 22 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Draw 9–2 (21) Jack Abbott NWS 6 May 15, 1911 22 years, 263 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Loss 9–2 (20) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Apr 28, 1911 22 years, 246 days Fair Grounds Casino, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
30 Win 9–2 (19) George Jackson KO 3 (10) Apr 13, 1911 22 years, 231 days New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 8–2 (19) Jack Fitzgerald NWS 6 Mar 14, 1911 22 years, 201 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 8–2 (18) Jack Morgan KO 11 (10) Feb 10, 1911 22 years, 169 days Wonderland Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
27 Loss 7–2 (18) Jack Dillon PTS 15 Jan 25, 1911 22 years, 153 days Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 7–1 (18) Cy Flynn NWS 10 Dec 19, 1910 22 years, 116 days Salamanca, New York, U.S.
25 Loss 7–1 (17) Jimmy Perry NWS 6 Nov 21, 1910 22 years, 88 days Princess Auditorium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 7–1 (16) Battling Simpson PTS 15 Nov 14, 1910 22 years, 81 days Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 6–1 (16) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Oct 21, 1910 22 years, 57 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 6–1 (15) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Sep 10, 1910 22 years, 16 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Loss 6–1 (14) Billy Berger NWS 6 Jul 16, 1910 21 years, 325 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Draw 6–1 (13) Billy Berger NWS 6 Jun 25, 1910 21 years, 304 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Loss 6–1 (12) Jimmy Perry NWS 6 May 21, 1910 21 years, 269 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Loss 6–1 (11) Buck Crouse NWS 6 May 13, 1910 21 years, 261 days Turner Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Draw 6–1 (10) Battling Conners NWS 6 Apr 23, 1910 21 years, 241 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Loss 6–1 (9) Buck Crouse TKO 3 (6) Mar 23, 1910 21 years, 210 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 6–0 (9) Billy Manfredo KO 5 (6) Mar 14, 1910 21 years, 201 days Keaggy Theater, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 5–0 (9) Tom McMahon NWS 6 Mar 2, 1910 21 years, 189 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Win 5–0 (8) Billy Manfredo NWS 10 Dec 20, 1909 21 years, 117 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 ND 5–0 (7) Battling Simpson ND 6 Dec 2, 1909 21 years, 99 days Herminie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Draw 5–0 (6) Billy Manfredo NWS 6 Nov 15, 1909 21 years, 82 days Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Draw 5–0 (5) Jimmy Perry NWS 6 Sep 20, 1909 21 years, 26 days Keystone Hall, Madison, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Loss 5–0 (4) Jack Abbott NWS 6 Aug 4, 1909 20 years, 344 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Win 5–0 (3) Thunderbolt Lees NWS 3 May 20, 1909 20 years, 268 days Mars Club, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 5–0 (2) Punch Legal TKO 3 (3) May 20, 1909 20 years, 268 days Mars Club, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 4–0 (2) Billy Manfredo NWS 6 Apr 23, 1909 20 years, 241 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 4–0 (1) Billy Manfredo NWS 6 Mar 25, 1909 20 years, 212 days Auditorium, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Battling Conners KO 4 (6) Mar 15, 1909 20 years, 202 days Showalter Theater, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Johnny Chew KO 1 (?) Mar 9, 1909 20 years, 196 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 George Gill KO 2 (?) Feb 3, 1909 20 years, 162 days Madison, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Billy Manfredo DQ 2 (4) Jan 30, 1909 20 years, 158 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

162 fights 77 wins 67 losses
By knockout 35 3
By decision 41 61
By disqualification 1 3
Draws 16
No contests 2

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
162 Loss 77–67–16 (2) Whitey Wenzel NWS 10 Apr 4, 1921 32 years, 222 days Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
161 Loss 77–66–16 (2) Battling Ortega PTS 15 Feb 21, 1921 32 years, 180 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
160 Win 77–65–16 (2) Jack Duffy KO 10 (15) Jan 29, 1921 32 years, 157 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
159 Loss 76–65–16 (2) Brian Downey NWS 10 Jan 7, 1921 32 years, 135 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
158 Draw 76–64–16 (2) Eddie McGoorty NWS 10 Dec 6, 1920 32 years, 103 days La Salle, Illinois, U.S.
157 Loss 76–64–15 (2) Ted Block NWS 10 Nov 8, 1920 32 years, 75 days Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
156 Draw 76–63–15 (2) Charley Nashert PTS 10 Sep 24, 1920 32 years, 30 days Western League Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
155 Loss 76–63–14 (2) Paul Roman NWS 10 Sep 17, 1920 32 years, 23 days Dallas, Texas, U.S.
154 Loss 76–62–14 (2) Jack Reeves PTS 12 Sep 6, 1920 32 years, 12 days Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
153 Loss 76–61–14 (2) Johnny Howard NWS 10 Aug 25, 1920 32 years, 0 days Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
152 Loss 76–60–14 (2) Happy Littleton PTS 15 Jul 10, 1920 31 years, 320 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
151 Loss 76–59–14 (2) Frank Carbone NWS 12 Jun 14, 1920 31 years, 294 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
150 Win 76–58–14 (2) George K.O. Brown PTS 20 Apr 19, 1920 31 years, 238 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
149 Loss 75–58–14 (2) Tommy Robson NWS 10 Mar 10, 1920 31 years, 198 days Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
148 Draw 75–57–14 (2) George K.O. Brown PTS 15 Dec 22, 1919 31 years, 119 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
147 Win 75–57–13 (2) Martin Burke TKO 10 (15) Nov 28, 1919 31 years, 95 days Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
146 Loss 74–57–13 (2) Eugene Brosseau NWS 12 Nov 11, 1919 31 years, 78 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
145 Win 74–56–13 (2) Russell Maneri KO 2 (15) Oct 27, 1919 31 years, 63 days Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
144 Loss 73–56–13 (2) Tommy Robson NWS 8 Oct 20, 1919 31 years, 56 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
143 Draw 73–55–13 (2) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Oct 1, 1919 31 years, 37 days Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
142 Loss 73–55–12 (2) Johnny Howard NWS 8 Jul 29, 1919 30 years, 338 days Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
141 Loss 73–54–12 (2) K.O. Willie Loughlin NWS 10 Jul 22, 1919 30 years, 331 days Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
140 Win 73–53–12 (2) Bud Clancy TKO 2 (8) Jun 17, 1919 30 years, 296 days Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
139 Loss 72–53–12 (2) Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Jun 11, 1919 30 years, 290 days Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
138 Loss 72–52–12 (2) Jeff Smith PTS 12 May 9, 1919 30 years, 257 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
137 Loss 72–51–12 (2) Tommy Gibbons PTS 10 Apr 10, 1919 30 years, 228 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
136 Loss 72–50–12 (2) Young Fisher NWS 10 Mar 31, 1919 30 years, 218 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
135 Loss 72–49–12 (2) Tommy Robson NWS 10 Mar 10, 1919 30 years, 197 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
134 Loss 72–48–12 (2) Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Jan 31, 1919 30 years, 141 days Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
133 Loss 72–47–12 (2) Jimmy O'Hagan NWS 6 Sep 28, 1918 30 years, 34 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Loss 72–46–12 (2) Leo Bens PTS 10 Jul 4, 1918 29 years, 313 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
131 Loss 72–45–12 (2) Eddie McGoorty NWS 10 Jun 25, 1918 29 years, 304 days Lakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
130 Loss 72–44–12 (2) Tommy Gibbons NWS 12 May 3, 1918 29 years, 251 days Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
129 Loss 72–43–12 (2) Clay Turner DQ 15 (15) Apr 24, 1918 29 years, 242 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
128 Loss 72–42–12 (2) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Mar 7, 1918 29 years, 194 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 72–41–12 (2) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Feb 4, 1918 29 years, 163 days Southside Market House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 72–40–12 (2) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jan 25, 1918 29 years, 153 days Civic Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
125 Loss 71–40–12 (2) Harry Greb PTS 10 Nov 19, 1917 29 years, 86 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
124 Win 71–39–12 (2) Al Rogers KO 4 (10) Nov 9, 1917 29 years, 76 days Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
123 Loss 70–39–12 (2) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Aug 22, 1917 28 years, 362 days Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
122 Win 70–38–12 (2) Johnny Howard PTS 12 Jul 24, 1917 28 years, 333 days National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
121 Loss 69–38–12 (2) Mike Gibbons NWS 12 Jul 4, 1917 28 years, 313 days Wright Field, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. World middleweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
120 Win 69–37–12 (2) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Jun 8, 1917 28 years, 287 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
119 Loss 68–37–12 (2) Jack Dillon NWS 10 May 29, 1917 28 years, 277 days Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
118 Loss 68–36–12 (2) Harry Greb NWS 10 May 22, 1917 28 years, 270 days Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 68–35–12 (2) Val Sontag KO 2 (12) Apr 23, 1917 28 years, 241 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
116 Loss 67–35–12 (2) K.O. Willie Loughlin NWS 6 Apr 9, 1917 28 years, 227 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 Win 67–34–12 (2) Bob Moha TKO 4 (12) Mar 12, 1917 28 years, 199 days Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
114 Win 66–34–12 (2) Sailor Einert KO 2 (?) Feb 26, 1917 28 years, 185 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
113 Win 65–34–12 (2) George K.O. Brown NWS 12 Feb 19, 1917 28 years, 178 days Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
112 Win 64–34–12 (2) Art Magirl KO 14 (15) Nov 6, 1916 28 years, 73 days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
111 Loss 63–34–12 (2) Les Darcy KO 9 (20) Sep 30, 1916 28 years, 36 days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For world middleweight title (Australian version)
110 Win 63–33–12 (2) Harry Greb NWS 10 Jun 26, 1916 27 years, 306 days Coliseum, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 62–33–12 (2) Sailor Grande KO 14 (15) May 15, 1916 27 years, 264 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
108 Draw 61–33–12 (2) Gus Christie NWS 10 Apr 28, 1916 27 years, 247 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
107 Win 61–33–11 (2) Johnny Howard KO 6 (10) Mar 23, 1916 27 years, 211 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
106 Win 60–33–11 (2) Gus Christie PTS 8 Mar 13, 1916 27 years, 201 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
105 Loss 59–33–11 (2) Young Ahearn DQ 5 (10) Feb 22, 1916 27 years, 181 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 59–32–11 (2) Frankie Notter KO 4 (?) Feb 12, 1916 27 years, 171 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 58–32–11 (2) Al McCoy NWS 10 Jan 20, 1916 27 years, 148 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 57–32–11 (2) Silent Martin NWS 10 Jan 8, 1916 27 years, 136 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Loss 56–32–11 (2) Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Dec 25, 1915 27 years, 122 days Columbia A.C., Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 56–31–11 (2) Frank Loughrey TKO 9 (12) Dec 21, 1915 27 years, 118 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Win 55–31–11 (2) Harry Baker RTD 3 (6) Dec 16, 1915 27 years, 113 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania U.S.
98 Loss 54–31–11 (2) Jeff Smith DQ 7 (12) Dec 7, 1915 27 years, 104 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
97 Win 54–30–11 (2) Sailor Grande NWS 10 Nov 30, 1915 27 years, 97 days Opera House, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 53–30–11 (2) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Oct 29, 1915 27 years, 65 days Columbia Theater, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Draw 52–30–11 (2) Harry Greb NWS 6 Oct 18, 1915 27 years, 54 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Draw 52–30–10 (2) Jack Dillon PTS 10 Jul 5, 1915 26 years, 314 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
93 Win 52–30–9 (2) Jack McCarron NWS 10 Jun 21, 1915 26 years, 300 days Capitol District A.C., Albany, New York, U.S.
92 Loss 51–30–9 (2) Sailor Grande NWS 6 Jun 14, 1915 26 years, 293 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 NC 51–29–9 (2) Jimmy Clabby NC 8 (10) May 12, 1915 26 years, 260 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. No contest for "stalling"
90 Win 51–29–9 (1) Jimmy Clabby NWS 10 Apr 28, 1915 26 years, 246 days Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S.
89 Win 50–29–9 (1) Al McCoy NWS 10 Apr 6, 1915 26 years, 224 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
88 Loss 49–29–9 (1) Jimmy Clabby NWS 6 Mar 22, 1915 26 years, 209 days Coliseum, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
87 Win 49–28–9 (1) Sailor Szarmanski KO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1915 26 years, 202 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
86 Loss 48–28–9 (1) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Feb 22, 1915 26 years, 181 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Loss 48–27–9 (1) Jack McCarron NWS 6 Feb 20, 1915 26 years, 179 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Loss 48–26–9 (1) Jimmy Clabby PTS 20 Nov 6, 1914 26 years, 73 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
83 Win 48–25–9 (1) Billy Murray KO 4 (20) Sep 30, 1914 26 years, 36 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
82 Win 47–25–9 (1) Sailor Ed Petroskey PTS 20 Jul 31, 1914 25 years, 340 days Pavilion Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
81 Win 46–25–9 (1) Billy Murray KO 15 (15) Jul 4, 1914 25 years, 313 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
80 Win 45–25–9 (1) Sailor Ed Petroskey KO 12 (20) May 26, 1914 25 years, 274 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
79 Loss 44–25–9 (1) Leo Houck NWS 12 Apr 21, 1914 25 years, 239 days Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 44–24–9 (1) George K.O. Brown NWS 12 Apr 14, 1914 25 years, 232 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
77 Loss 43–24–9 (1) Al McCoy KO 1 (10) Apr 7, 1914 25 years, 225 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC middleweight title
76 Win 43–23–9 (1) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Jan 26, 1914 25 years, 154 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
75 Win 42–23–9 (1) Tim O'Neil TKO 2 (10) Jan 19, 1914 25 years, 147 days Powers' Opera House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. Retained NYSAC middleweight title
74 Win 41–23–9 (1) Gus Christie NWS 10 Jan 12, 1914 25 years, 140 days Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
73 Win 40–23–9 (1) Frank Klaus TKO 5 (6) Dec 23, 1913 25 years, 120 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Win 39–23–9 (1) Tim O'Neil NWS 10 Nov 25, 1913 25 years, 92 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
71 Loss 38–23–9 (1) Leo Houck NWS 6 Nov 15, 1913 25 years, 82 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
70 Win 38–22–9 (1) Frank Klaus TKO 6 (6) Oct 11, 1913 25 years, 47 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won NYSAC middleweight title
69 Win 37–22–9 (1) Tommy Gavigan TKO 11 (12) Sep 30, 1913 25 years, 36 days Akron Casino, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
68 Win 36–22–9 (1) Dick Gilbert NWS 10 May 14, 1913 24 years, 262 days Coliseum, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67 Loss 35–22–9 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 12 Apr 14, 1913 24 years, 232 days Anderson Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
66 Win 35–21–9 (1) Walter Monaghan NWS 6 Mar 17, 1913 24 years, 204 days Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 34–21–9 (1) Tommy Gavigan KO 2 (10) Feb 24, 1913 24 years, 183 days Anderson Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
64 Win 33–21–9 (1) Tommy Connors NWS 6 Feb 17, 1913 24 years, 176 days Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 32–21–9 (1) Peck Miller NWS 6 Feb 10, 1913 24 years, 169 days Frohsinn Hall, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 31–21–9 (1) Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 10 Jan 28, 1913 24 years, 156 days Germania Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
61 Win 30–21–9 (1) Howard Morrow NWS 10 Jan 20, 1913 24 years, 148 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
60 Win 29–21–9 (1) Tommy Gavigan NWS 6 Jan 4, 1913 24 years, 132 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania U.S.
59 Draw 28–21–9 (1) Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Dec 5, 1912 24 years, 102 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
58 Win 28–21–8 (1) Paddy Lavin TKO 7 (12) Dec 2, 1912 24 years, 99 days Twilight A.C., Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
57 Win 27–21–8 (1) Howard Morrow NWS 10 Nov 18, 1912 24 years, 85 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
56 Loss 26–21–8 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Nov 11, 1912 24 years, 78 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
55 Win 26–20–8 (1) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Oct 28, 1912 24 years, 64 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
54 Loss 25–20–8 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Oct 19, 1912 24 years, 55 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 25–19–8 (1) Grant Clark TKO 6 (6) Oct 4, 1912 24 years, 40 days Southside Market House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 24–19–8 (1) Tim O'Neil NWS 6 Sep 21, 1912 24 years, 27 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 23–19–8 (1) Tim O'Neil NWS 6 Aug 8, 1912 23 years, 349 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Loss 22–19–8 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jul 25, 1912 23 years, 335 days Empire Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
49 Loss 22–18–8 (1) Leo Houck NWS 6 Jun 13, 1912 23 years, 293 days Rossmere Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 22–17–8 (1) Grant Clark NWS 10 May 16, 1912 23 years, 265 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
47 Loss 21–17–8 (1) Emmett "Kid" Wagner PTS 10 Apr 22, 1912 23 years, 241 days Orpheum Theatre, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Loss 21–16–8 (1) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Apr 18, 1912 23 years, 237 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Draw 21–15–8 (1) Jimmy Howard PTS 12 Mar 25, 1912 23 years, 213 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
44 Win 21–15–7 (1) Billy Berger NWS 6 Mar 18, 1912 23 years, 206 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Draw 20–15–7 (1) Battling Simpson NWS 10 Feb 28, 1912 23 years, 187 days Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Loss 20–15–6 (1) Jeff Smith PTS 15 Feb 20, 1912 23 years, 179 days Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
41 Win 20–14–6 (1) Walter Coffey KO 3 (10) Feb 13, 1912 23 years, 172 days Olympic A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
40 Loss 19–14–6 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Feb 10, 1912 23 years, 169 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 19–13–6 (1) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Jan 22, 1912 23 years, 150 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Draw 19–12–6 (1) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Jan 1, 1912 23 years, 129 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Win 19–12–5 (1) Joe Gorman KO 5 (12) Dec 18, 1911 23 years, 115 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
36 Win 18–12–5 (1) George K.O. Brown NWS 6 Dec 2, 1911 23 years, 99 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, U.S.
35 Loss 17–12–5 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 12 Nov 22, 1911 23 years, 89 days Olympic A.C., Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
34 Win 17–11–5 (1) Jack Abbott TKO 5 (6) Oct 21, 1911 23 years, 57 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Loss 16–11–5 (1) Leo Houck NWS 6 Sep 16, 1911 23 years, 22 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Draw 16–10–5 (1) Jack Abbott NWS 6 May 15, 1911 22 years, 263 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Loss 16–10–4 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Apr 28, 1911 22 years, 246 days Fair Grounds Casino, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
30 Win 16–9–4 (1) George Jackson KO 3 (10) Apr 13, 1911 22 years, 231 days New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 15–9–4 (1) Jack Fitzgerald NWS 6 Mar 14, 1911 22 years, 201 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 14–9–4 (1) Jack Morgan KO 11 (10) Feb 10, 1911 22 years, 169 days Wonderland Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
27 Loss 13–9–4 (1) Jack Dillon PTS 15 Jan 25, 1911 22 years, 153 days Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 13–8–4 (1) Cy Flynn NWS 10 Dec 19, 1910 22 years, 116 days Salamanca, New York, U.S.
25 Loss 12–8–4 (1) Jimmy Perry NWS 6 Nov 21, 1910 22 years, 88 days Princess Auditorium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 12–7–4 (1) Battling Simpson PTS 15 Nov 14, 1910 22 years, 81 days Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 11–7–4 (1) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Oct 21, 1910 22 years, 57 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 11–6–4 (1) Buck Crouse NWS 6 Sep 10, 1910 22 years, 16 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Loss 11–5–4 (1) Billy Berger NWS 6 Jul 16, 1910 21 years, 325 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Draw 11–4–4 (1) Billy Berger NWS 6 Jun 25, 1910 21 years, 304 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Loss 11–4–3 (1) Jimmy Perry NWS 6 May 21, 1910 21 years, 269 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Loss 11–3–3 (1) Buck Crouse NWS 6 May 13, 1910 21 years, 261 days Turner Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Draw 11–2–3 (1) Battling Conners NWS 6 Apr 23, 1910 21 years, 241 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Loss 11–2–2 (1) Buck Crouse TKO 3 (6) Mar 23, 1910 21 years, 210 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 11–1–2 (1) Billy Manfredo KO 5 (6) Mar 14, 1910 21 years, 201 days Keaggy Theater, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 10–1–2 (1) Tom McMahon NWS 6 Mar 2, 1910 21 years, 189 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Win 9–1–2 (1) Billy Manfredo NWS 10 Dec 20, 1909 21 years, 117 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 ND 8–1–2 (1) Battling Simpson ND 6 Dec 2, 1909 21 years, 99 days Herminie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Draw 8–1–2 Billy Manfredo NWS 6 Nov 15, 1909 21 years, 82 days Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Draw 8–1–1 Jimmy Perry NWS 6 Sep 20, 1909 21 years, 26 days Keystone Hall, Madison, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Loss 8–1 Jack Abbott NWS 6 Aug 4, 1909 20 years, 344 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Thunderbolt Lees NWS 3 May 20, 1909 20 years, 268 days Mars Club, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Punch Legal TKO 3 (3) May 20, 1909 20 years, 268 days Mars Club, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Billy Manfredo NWS 6 Apr 23, 1909 20 years, 241 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Billy Manfredo NWS 6 Mar 25, 1909 20 years, 212 days Auditorium, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Battling Conners KO 4 (6) Mar 15, 1909 20 years, 202 days Showalter Theater, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Johnny Chew KO 1 (?) Mar 9, 1909 20 years, 196 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 George Gill KO 2 (?) Feb 3, 1909 20 years, 162 days Madison, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Billy Manfredo DQ 2 (4) Jan 30, 1909 20 years, 158 days Keaggy Rink, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Achievements

Achievements
Preceded by World Middleweight Champion
October 11, 1913 – April 7, 1914 		Succeeded by

See also

References

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  2. ^ "The Lineal Middleweight Champions". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
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  4. ^ "Maj. Gen. William C. Chip – Lawrence County Historical Society". Lawrence County Historical Society. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "George Chip". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Westmoreland County Produced George Chip", The Gazette Times, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 20, 14 April 1912
  7. ^ Guy, Richard, "Frank Claus is Stopped By George Chip", The Gazette Times, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 12 October 1913
  8. ^ Gibson, Florent, "Klaus Put Out By George Chip", The Pittsburgh Sunday Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 25, 12 October 1913
  9. ^ Edgren, Robert, "Al McCoy Took Middleweight Title from George Chip with One Punch", The Pittsburgh Press, pg. 21, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 24 January 1937
  10. ^ "George Smith Loses on Foul to Jeff Smith in Seventh Round", New Castle News, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 8 December 1915
  11. ^ "George Chip Beats McCoy", The Pittsburgh Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 8, 21 January 1916
  12. ^ "Darcy Stops Geo. Chip in Nine Rounds", Vancouver Daily World, Vancouver, British Columbia, pg. 9, 2 October 1916
  13. ^ "Harry Greb Lost to George Chip in Ten Rounds", New Castle Herald, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 8, 27 June 1916
  14. ^ All-Time Middleweight Rankings Archived 2014-11-09 at the Wayback Machine IBROresearch.com Retrieved on 2014-04-29
  15. ^ "Mike Gibbons Has Easy Time With George Chip". Harrisburg Telegraph. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 5 July 1917. p. 10. Retrieved 13 August 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Free access icon
  16. ^ "Mike Gibbons After Fifteen Months in the Army Defeats George Chip", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 10, 1 February 1919
  17. ^ "Mike Gibbons and Chip Draw", Harrisburg Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pg. 4, 12 June 1919
  18. ^ Otley, Hal, "Jabber", The Daily Notes, Canonsberg, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 8 November 1960
  19. ^ "BoxRec: George Chip".