Mike McTigue
Irish boxer
Mike McTigue
Born Michael Francis McTigue
(1892-11-26 ) November 26, 1892Died August 12, 1966(1966-08-12) (aged 73) Nationality Irish Other names Bold Mike Statistics Weight(s) Light Heavyweight Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 174 Wins 111 Wins by KO 52 Losses 45 Draws 14 No contests 4
"Bold" Mike McTigue (November 26, 1892 – August 12, 1966) was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1923 to 1925.
Early years
Michael Francis McTigue (Mike McTigue) was born in Lickaun, Kilnamona , in County Clare, Ireland, on 26 November 1892. He was recorded in the 1901 Census of County Clare.[ 1]
McTigue emigrated to America in 1912 when he was 20.[ 2]
He traveled as a steerage passenger of the British steamer Baltic , which arrived at the Port of New York on 21 September 1912. He was the brother of fellow boxer Jim McTigue.
Boxing career
World light heavyweight champion
McTigue began boxing and fought in America for 13 years. McTigue got a shot at the World Light Heavyweight Championship in 1923. Despite the Irish Civil War still ongoing, the fight was held in La Scala Opera House in Prince's Street, Dublin against the Senegalese Fighter Battling Siki . McTigue won on points after 20 rounds to become the World Light Heavyweight Champion.[ 3]
He would defend his title against future Hall of Famers Tommy Loughran , Young Stribling and Mickey Walker before losing the title by unanimous decision to the gold medalist wrestler-turned-boxer Paul Berlenbach in 1925.
After his scheduled bout for August 11, 1927 versus reigning undisputed NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight champion, Jack Delaney was cancelled due to Delaney vacating his titles and moving up to the heavyweight division, on July 26, 1927, the New York Athletic State Commission awarded McTigue their light heavyweight championship. McTigue lost his title in his first defense of the NYSAC light heavyweight title to Tommy Loughran on October 7, 1927.
Noteworthy opposition
McTigue fought multiple bouts in his career against the likes of Paul Berlenbach , Jeff Smith , Harry Greb , Mickey Walker and Tommy Loughran . He lost most of those bouts, but he actually got the best of the great Loughran during one of their no-decision contests. He also earned a close decision over Tiger Flowers . In 1927, he produced his greatest performance on American soil when he knocked out the great Berlenbach in the fourth round.[ 4]
Retirement years and death
He was 38 years old when his boxing licence was revoked and had been fighting for 21 years. After his enforced retirement, McTigue ran a successful bar on Long Island until the late 1940s.[citation needed ] He succumbed to poverty and ill health and was confined to various hospitals around New York for the last ten years of his life.[ 5] He finally died at New York's Queen's General Hospital on August 12, 1966. He was survived by his widow and two daughters.[ 6]
In later years McTigue regaled listeners with tales of the highlight of his career, particularly the Dublin bout. McTigue's favourite story involved an armed sentry stationed in his corner to keep the peace. As the rounds progressed, he stuck his bayonet between the ropes and jabbed McTigue in the leg. "I got three pounds' bet on you," the guard said. "God help you if you lose!"[ 7] McTigue was honoured in his native parish when the porch of the church was named after him. Kilnamona's Community Centre was opened in 2001 and named in his honour.[ 8]
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec ,[ 9] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
174 fights
77 wins
26 losses
By knockout
52
9
By decision
23
11
By disqualification
2
6
Draws
9
No contests
4
Newspaper decisions/draws
58
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
Location
Notes
174
Loss
77–26–9 (420
Garfield Johnson
TKO
4 (10)
Sep 22, 1930
Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, U.S.
173
Loss
77–25–9 (62)
Patsy Perroni
NWS
10
Sep 1, 1930
Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
172
Draw
77–25–9 (61)
Tige Armen
PTS
10
Jul 1, 1930
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
171
Win
77–25–8 (61)
George Neron
PTS
10
Jun 20, 1930
Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
170
Loss
76–25–8 (61)
Bob Godwin
PTS
10
Apr 7, 1930
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
169
Draw
76–24–8 (61)
Tige Armen
PTS
10
Apr 2, 1930
Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
168
Loss
76–24–7 (61)
Isidoro Gastanaga
KO
1 (10)
Mar 8, 1930
Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
167
Win
76–23–7 (61)
Ralph Schneider
KO
? (10)
Feb 14, 1930
Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
166
Loss
75–23–7 (61)
Bob Godwin
PTS
10
Feb 7, 1930
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
165
Loss
75–22–7 (61)
Jeff Carroll
PTS
10
Nov 26, 1929
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
164
Win
75–21–7 (61)
Emmett Curtice
KO
5 (10)
Nov 13, 1929
Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
163
Loss
74–21–7 (61)
Jack Gagnon
TKO
1 (10)
Oct 18, 1929
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
162
Win
74–20–7 (61)
Bobby Lyons
KO
5 (10)
Sep 25, 1929
United States of America
161
Win
73–20–7 (61)
Jeff Richards
KO
3 (10)
Sep 17, 1929
Hopewell, Virginia, U.S.
160
Win
72–20–7 (61)
Battling Bozo
NWS
10
Sep 9, 1929
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
159
Win
72–20–7 (60)
Jimmy DeCapua
PTS
10
Sep 2, 1929
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
158
Win
71–20–7 (60)
Steve Thompson
KO
3 (10)
Aug 8, 1929
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
157
Loss
70–20–7 (60)
George Hoffman
KO
2 (10)
May 27, 1929
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
156
Win
70–19–7 (60)
Paul Hofman
PTS
10
May 13, 1929
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
155
Loss
69–19–7 (60)
Tuffy Griffiths
TKO
1 (10)
Sep 27, 1928
Midway Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
154
Loss
69–18–7 (60)
Matt Adgie
DQ
4 (10)
Jul 9, 1928
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153
Loss
69–17–7 (60)
Armand Emanuel
PTS
10
Jun 7, 1928
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
152
Draw
69–16–7 (60)
Cowboy Jack Willis
PTS
10
May 8, 1928
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
151
Draw
69–16–6 (60)
Armand Emanuel
PTS
10
Apr 23, 1928
State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
150
Loss
69–16–5 (60)
Tony Marullo
PTS
10
Mar 26, 1928
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
149
Loss
69–15–5 (60)
Leo Lomski
PTS
10
Feb 3, 1928
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
148
Draw
69–14–5 (60)
Larry Gains
PTS
10
Nov 11, 1927
Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
147
Loss
69–14–4 (60)
Mickey Walker
TKO
1 (10)
Nov 1, 1927
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
146
Loss
69–13–4 (60)
Tommy Loughran
UD
15
Oct 7, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost NYSAC light heavyweight title
145
Win
69–12–4 (60)
Pat McCarthy
PTS
10
May 9, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
144
Loss
68–12–4 (60)
Jack Sharkey
TKO
12 (15)
Mar 3, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
143
Win
68–11–4 (60)
Paul Berlenbach
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 28, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
142
Win
67–11–4 (60)
Soldier King
KO
4 (10)
Dec 10, 1926
Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
141
Win
66–11–4 (60)
Billy Vidabeck
KO
3 (10)
Nov 15, 1926
Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
140
Win
65–11–4 (60)
Roy Mitchell
PTS
10
Sep 29, 1926
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
139
Win
64–11–4 (60)
Emilio Solomon
KO
11 (15)
Aug 31, 1926
Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
138
Win
63–11–4 (60)
Johnny Risko
PTS
10
Jul 1, 1926
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137
Win
62–11–4 (60)
Lou Scozza
PTS
12
Jun 11, 1926
Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
136
Loss
61–11–4 (60)
Jack Delaney
TKO
4 (10)
Mar 15, 1926
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
135
Win
61–10–4 (60)
Tiger Flowers
SD
10
Dec 23, 1925
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
134
Win
60–10–4 (60)
Tony Marullo
UD
12
Aug 22, 1925
Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133
Draw
59–10–4 (60)
Art Weigand
PTS
6
Aug 17, 1925
Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
132
Win
59–10–3 (60)
Frank Carpenter
TKO
7 (12)
Jul 17, 1925
Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, U.S.
131
Loss
58–10–3 (60)
Paul Berlenbach
UD
15
May 30, 1925
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
130
Loss
58–9–3 (60)
Mickey Walker
NWS
12
Jan 7, 1925
1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles at stake; (via KO only)
129
Win
58–9–3 (59)
Jimmy King
TKO
4 (10)
Dec 26, 1924
Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
128
Win
57–9–3 (59)
Frank Carpenter
TKO
7 (10)
Oct 29, 1924
Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
127
Loss
56–9–3 (59)
Young Stribling
NWS
12
Mar 21, 1924
1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
126
Draw
56–9–3 (58)
Young Stribling
PTS
10
Oct 4, 1923
Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Retained NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
125
Win
56–9–2 (58)
Tommy Loughran
NWS
12
Aug 2, 1923
Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake; (via KO only)
124
Loss
56–9–2 (57)
Tommy Loughran
NWS
8
Jun 25, 1923
Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake; (via KO only)
123
Win
56–9–2 (56)
Battling Siki
PTS
20
Mar 17, 1923
La Scala Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
Won NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
122
Win
55–9–2 (56)
Harry Reeve
TKO
3 (15)
Jan 15, 1923
Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
121
Win
54–9–2 (56)
Rocky Knight
RTD
4 (15)
Dec 28, 1922
Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
120
Win
53–9–2 (56)
Johnny Basham
KO
3 (15)
Oct 26, 1922
Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
119
Win
52–9–2 (56)
Tommy Robson
PTS
12
May 13, 1922
Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
118
Win
51–9–2 (56)
Billy Beckett
KO
3 (12)
Apr 7, 1922
4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
117
Loss
50–9–2 (56)
Tommy Loughran
NWS
10
Mar 16, 1922
Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116
Draw
50–9–2 (55)
Lou Bogash
PTS
12
Mar 11, 1922
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
115
Win
50–9–1 (55)
Young Fisher
PTS
15
Feb 22, 1922
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
114
Loss
49–9–1 (55)
Young Fisher
PTS
15
Jan 27, 1922
Arena, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113
Win
49–8–1 (55)
Jeff Smith
PTS
15
Dec 1, 1921
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
112
Win
48–8–1 (55)
Roddy MacDonald
KO
10 (15)
Nov 10, 1921
Arena, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Retained Canada middleweight title
111
Win
47–8–1 (55)
Jack Stone
TKO
8 (10)
Nov 8, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
110
Win
46–8–1 (55)
Buck Crouse
KO
4 (10)
Nov 2, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
109
Win
45–8–1 (55)
KO Jaffe
TKO
5 (12)
Oct 29, 1921
Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
108
Win
44–8–1 (55)
Buck Crouse
TKO
6 (10)
Oct 21, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
107
Win
43–8–1 (55)
Gus Platts
PTS
12
Sep 26, 1921
Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
106
Loss
42–8–1 (55)
Battling Levinsky
NWS
10
Sep 14, 1921
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
105
Win
42–8–1 (54)
Panama Joe Gans
NWS
12
Sep 5, 1921
Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
104
Win
42–8–1 (53)
George Robinson
KO
4 (12)
Aug 22, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
103
Win
41–8–1 (53)
Johnny Klesch
TKO
9 (10)
Jul 25, 1921
Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102
Win
40–8–1 (53)
Al Thiel
TKO
2 (12)
Jul 18, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
101
Win
39–8–1 (53)
Jack Mckay
KO
1 (12)
Jun 28, 1921
Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
100
Draw
38–8–1 (53)
Leo Leonard
NWS
10
Jun 23, 1921
Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99
Win
38–8–1 (52)
Tex Kelly
KO
4 (12)
Jun 13, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
98
Loss
37–8–1 (52)
Harry Krohn
DQ
11 (12)
May 9, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
97
Win
37–7–1 (52)
Tommy Madden
KO
1 (12)
Apr 25, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
96
NC
36–7–1 (52)
Vic McLaughlin
ND
8
Mar 21, 1921
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
95
NC
36–7–1 (51)
Vic McLaughlin
ND
10
Dec 16, 1920
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
94
Win
36–7–1 (50)
Jimmy O'Hagan
NWS
10
Dec 2, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
93
Draw
36–7–1 (49)
Jack Bloomfield
NWS
10
Nov 11, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
92
Win
36–7–1 (48)
Jack Bloomfield
NWS
10
Oct 20, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
91
Win
36–7–1 (47)
Alex Costica
PTS
15
Oct 4, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
90
Win
35–7–1 (47)
Alex Costica
KO
5 (15)
Sep 20, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
89
Loss
34–7–1 (47)
Jeff Smith
PTS
15
Aug 10, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
88
Win
34–6–1 (47)
Jackie Clark
PTS
15
Jul 17, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
87
Win
33–6–1 (47)
Leo Grady
KO
5 (15)
Jun 19, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
86
Win
32–6–1 (47)
Joe Eagan
PTS
15
May 13, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
85
Win
31–6–1 (47)
Jack London
KO
3 (10)
Apr 29, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
84
Win
30–6–1 (47)
Dan Ferguson
TKO
8 (15)
Apr 22, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
83
Win
29–6–1 (47)
Eugene Brosseau
KO
5 (15)
Apr 8, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Won Canada middleweight title
82
Win
28–6–1 (47)
Sailor Ed Petroskey
PTS
4
Mar 24, 1920
Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
81
Win
27–6–1 (47)
Jackie Clark
PTS
10
Mar 9, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
80
Win
26–6–1 (47)
Roddy MacDonald
DQ
11 (15)
Feb 17, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
79
NC
25–6–1 (47)
Eddie Tremblay
NC
9 (10)
Jan 26, 1920
Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.
McTigue broke his hand in the second round
78
Loss
25–6–1 (46)
Harry Greb
NWS
10
Dec 12, 1919
Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.
77
NC
25–6–1 (45)
Silent Martin
NC
7 (10)
Nov 5, 1919
Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Fight was declared "no contest" because the fighters allegedly were not doing their best
76
Win
25–6–1 (44)
Dan Ferguson
KO
3 (12)
Oct 31, 1919
Driving Club, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
75
Win
24–6–1 (44)
Jackie Clark
NWS
10
Oct 23, 1919
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74
Win
24–6–1 (43)
Bill Hurley
KO
3 (10)
Oct 14, 1919
Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
73
Draw
23–6–1 (43)
Jack McCarron
NWS
10
Oct 2, 1919
Lyric Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72
Win
23–6–1 (42)
Whitey Wenzel
NWS
6
May 19, 1919
New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
71
Win
23–6–1 (41)
Zulu Kid
NWS
10
Apr 18, 1919
Rorick's Glen Theatre, Elmira, New York, U.S.
70
Win
23–6–1 (40)
Battling Ortega
PTS
12
Jan 27, 1919
Park Riding Academy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
69
Win
22–6–1 (40)
Dan Lynch
TKO
7 (8)
Dec 9, 1918
Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
68
Loss
21–6–1 (40)
Frank Carbone
KO
5 (8)
Jul 9, 1918
Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
67
Win
21–5–1 (40)
Frank Carbone
NWS
6
Jun 20, 1918
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
66
Win
21–5–1 (39)
Frank Carbone
NWS
8
Jun 14, 1918
Lyceum, Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
65
Win
21–5–1 (38)
Tex Kelly
NWS
6
Apr 27, 1918
New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
64
Loss
21–5–1 (37)
Harry Greb
NWS
10
Mar 11, 1918
Moose Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
63
Loss
21–5–1 (36)
Jeff Smith
NWS
10
Nov 1, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62
Loss
21–5–1 (35)
Augie Ratner
NWS
10
Sep 29, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
61
Win
21–5–1 (34)
Montana Dan Sullivan
NWS
10
Sep 13, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60
Win
21–5–1 (33)
Frank Carbone
NWS
10
Sep 1, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59
Win
21–5–1 (32)
Zulu Kid
NWS
10
Aug 18, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
58
Draw
21–5–1 (31)
Billy Kramer
NWS
6
Jun 18, 1917
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57
Win
21–5–1 (30)
Jamaica Kid
NWS
10
May 25, 1917
Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
56
Win
21–5–1 (29)
Zulu Kid
NWS
10
May 12, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Not to be confused with Young Zulu Kid
55
Loss
21–5–1 (28)
Silent Martin
NWS
10
May 1, 1917
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
54
Loss
21–5–1 (27)
Bob McAllister
NWS
10
Apr 3, 1917
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
53
Loss
21–5–1 (26)
Hugh Ross
PTS
10
Jan 31, 1917
George Street Rink, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
52
Win
21–4–1 (26)
Johnny 'Kid' Alberts
NWS
12
Jan 22, 1917
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51
Loss
21–4–1 (25)
Ed Kinley
NWS
12
Jan 22, 1917
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
50
Draw
21–4–1 (24)
Joe Eagan
PTS
12
Jan 8, 1917
Tremont A.C., New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
49
Win
21–4 (24)
Frank Carbone
PTS
12
Dec 19, 1916
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
48
Win
20–4 (24)
Al Rogers
PTS
12
Nov 29, 1916
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
47
Win
19–4 (24)
Tex Kelly
NWS
10
Nov 21, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
46
Loss
19–4 (23)
Tommy Robson
NWS
10
Nov 11, 1916
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
45
Win
19–4 (22)
Jack Smith
NWS
10
Nov 3, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
44
Win
19–4 (21)
KO Sweeney
NWS
10
Oct 25, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
43
Win
19–4 (20)
Al Thiel
KO
7 (12)
Oct 20, 1916
Bank A.C., Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
42
Win
18–4 (20)
Billy Brown
NWS
10
Oct 2, 1916
Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
41
Win
18–4 (19)
Battling Gans
NWS
10
Sep 14, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
40
Win
18–4 (18)
Battling Munroe
KO
8 (10)
Sep 1, 1916
New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39
Win
17–4 (18)
Willie Langford
NWS
10
Aug 21, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
38
Win
17–4 (17)
Willie Langford
DQ
4 (10)
Aug 3, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
37
Win
16–4 (17)
Willie Appleby
KO
7 (10)
Jul 24, 1916
Tottenville S.C., Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
36
Win
15–4 (17)
Jack Kelsey
NWS
10
Jun 24, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
35
Loss
15–4 (16)
Happy Howard
NWS
10
May 27, 1916
Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34
Win
15–4 (15)
Hippolyte Tyncke
NWS
10
May 13, 1916
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York City, New York, U.S.
33
Win
15–4 (14)
Young Carpentier
NWS
10
Mar 29, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
32
Loss
15–4 (13)
Augie Ratner
NWS
10
Mar 18, 1916
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
31
Win
15–4 (12)
Eddie McGlynn
NWS
10
Mar 6, 1916
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
30
Win
15–4 (11)
Al Thiel
NWS
10
Feb 28, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
29
Win
15–4 (10)
Michael Hickey
NWS
10
Feb 21, 1916
Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
28
Win
15–4 (9)
Billy Carter
KO
1 (10)
Jan 29, 1916
Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
27
Loss
14–4 (9)
John Kraynack
DQ
5 (12)
Jan 12, 1916
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
26
Win
14–3 (9)
John Kraynack
PTS
12
Dec 22, 1915
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
25
Win
13–3 (9)
Reuben Jaffe
KO
7 (10)
Dec 10, 1915
New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24
Win
12–3 (9)
Charley McGreevey
KO
1 (10)
Nov 27, 1915
Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23
Loss
11–3 (9)
Eddie Maher
DQ
2 (10)
Nov 8, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
22
Win
11–2 (9)
Al Thiel
KO
7 (10)
Oct 11, 1915
Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
21
Win
10–2 (9)
Reuben Jaffe
KO
6 (10)
Sep 13, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
20
Win
9–2 (9)
Walter McGirr
NWS
10
Aug 23, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
19
Win
9–2 (8)
Johnny Baker
NWS
10
Aug 9, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18
Win
9–2 (7)
Dan Tucker
KO
3 (10)
Jul 16, 1915
New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
17
Draw
8–2 (7)
Freddie Kiebler
NWS
10
Jun 12, 1915
Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
16
Win
8–2 (6)
Happy Howard
NWS
10
May 21, 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
15
Win
8–2 (5)
Paddy Sullivan
TKO
3 (10)
May 17, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14
Win
7–2 (5)
George Novick
TKO
3 (10)
Apr 12, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13
Loss
6–2 (5)
Tex Kelly
NWS
10
Apr 10, 1915
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
12
Loss
6–2 (4)
Tommy Teague
DQ
6 (10)
Mar 20, 1915
Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
11
Loss
6–1 (4)
Joe Stein
NWS
10
Jan 30, 1915
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
10
Win
6–1 (3)
George Leahy
KO
3 (10)
Jan 16, 1915
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
9
Loss
5–1 (3)
Mike Farrell
NWS
10
Jan 5, 1915
Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
8
Win
5–1 (2)
Jack Emmanon
KO
2 (10)
Dec 12, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
7
Win
4–1 (2)
Rube Howard
KO
5 (10)
Nov 1, 1914
New York, U.S.
6
Loss
3–1 (2)
Walter McGirr
DQ
5 (10)
Oct 17, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
5
Win
3–0 (2)
Paddy Conway
NWS
10
Aug 24, 1914
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4
Win
3–0 (1)
Rube Howard
NWS
10
Jul 13, 1914
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Mike Greel
KO
3 (6)
May 16, 1914
New York, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Joe Marino
KO
1 (6)
Mar 28, 1914
New York, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Happy Davis
KO
3 (6)
Mar 7, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Unofficial record
174 fights
110 wins
45 losses
By knockout
52
9
By decision
56
30
By disqualification
2
6
Draws
15
No contests
4
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
174
Loss
111–45–14 (4)
Garfield Johnson
TKO
4 (10)
Sep 22, 1930
Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, U.S.
173
Loss
111–44–14 (4)
Patsy Perroni
NWS
10
Sep 1, 1930
Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
172
Draw
111–43–14 (4)
Tige Armen
PTS
10
Jul 1, 1930
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
171
Win
111–43–13 (4)
George Neron
PTS
10
Jun 20, 1930
Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
170
Loss
110–43–13 (4)
Bob Godwin
PTS
10
Apr 7, 1930
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
169
Draw
110–42–13 (4)
Tige Armen
PTS
10
Apr 2, 1930
Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
168
Loss
110–42–12 (4)
Isidoro Gastanaga
KO
1 (10)
Mar 8, 1930
Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
167
Win
110–41–12 (4)
Ralph Schneider
KO
? (10)
Feb 14, 1930
Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
166
Loss
109–41–12 (4)
Bob Godwin
PTS
10
Feb 7, 1930
Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
165
Loss
109–40–12 (4)
Jeff Carroll
PTS
10
Nov 26, 1929
Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
164
Win
109–39–12 (4)
Emmett Curtice
KO
5 (10)
Nov 13, 1929
Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
163
Loss
108–39–12 (4)
Jack Gagnon
TKO
1 (10)
Oct 18, 1929
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
162
Win
108–38–12 (4)
Bobby Lyons
KO
5 (10)
Sep 25, 1929
United States of America
161
Win
107–38–12 (4)
Jeff Richards
KO
3 (10)
Sep 17, 1929
Hopewell, Virginia, U.S.
160
Win
106–38–12 (4)
Battling Bozo
NWS
10
Sep 9, 1929
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
159
Win
105–38–12 (4)
Jimmy DeCapua
PTS
10
Sep 2, 1929
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
158
Win
104–38–12 (4)
Steve Thompson
KO
3 (10)
Aug 8, 1929
Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
157
Loss
103–38–12 (4)
George Hoffman
KO
2 (10)
May 27, 1929
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
156
Win
103–37–12 (4)
Paul Hofman
PTS
10
May 13, 1929
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
155
Loss
102–37–12 (4)
Tuffy Griffiths
TKO
1 (10)
Sep 27, 1928
Midway Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
154
Loss
102–36–12 (4)
Matt Adgie
DQ
4 (10)
Jul 9, 1928
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153
Loss
102–35–12 (4)
Armand Emanuel
PTS
10
Jun 7, 1928
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
152
Draw
102–34–12 (4)
Cowboy Jack Willis
PTS
10
May 8, 1928
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
151
Draw
102–34–11 (4)
Armand Emanuel
PTS
10
Apr 23, 1928
State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
150
Loss
102–34–10 (4)
Tony Marullo
PTS
10
Mar 26, 1928
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
149
Loss
102–33–10 (4)
Leo Lomski
PTS
10
Feb 3, 1928
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
148
Draw
102–32–10 (4)
Larry Gains
PTS
10
Nov 11, 1927
Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
147
Loss
102–32–9 (4)
Mickey Walker
TKO
1 (10)
Nov 1, 1927
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
146
Loss
102–31–9 (4)
Tommy Loughran
UD
15
Oct 7, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost NYSAC light heavyweight title
145
Win
102–30–9 (4)
Pat McCarthy
PTS
10
May 9, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
144
Loss
101–30–9 (4)
Jack Sharkey
TKO
12 (15)
Mar 3, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
143
Win
101–29–9 (4)
Paul Berlenbach
TKO
4 (10)
Jan 28, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
142
Win
100–29–9 (4)
Soldier King
KO
4 (10)
Dec 10, 1926
Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
141
Win
99–29–9 (4)
Billy Vidabeck
KO
3 (10)
Nov 15, 1926
Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
140
Win
98–29–9 (4)
Roy Mitchell
PTS
10
Sep 29, 1926
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
139
Win
97–29–9 (4)
Emilio Solomon
KO
11 (15)
Aug 31, 1926
Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
138
Win
96–29–9 (4)
Johnny Risko
PTS
10
Jul 1, 1926
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137
Win
95–29–9 (4)
Lou Scozza
PTS
12
Jun 11, 1926
Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
136
Loss
94–29–9 (4)
Jack Delaney
TKO
4 (10)
Mar 15, 1926
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
135
Win
94–28–9 (4)
Tiger Flowers
SD
10
Dec 23, 1925
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
134
Win
93–28–9 (4)
Tony Marullo
UD
12
Aug 22, 1925
Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133
Draw
92–28–9 (4)
Art Weigand
PTS
6
Aug 17, 1925
Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
132
Win
92–28–8 (4)
Frank Carpenter
TKO
7 (12)
Jul 17, 1925
Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, U.S.
131
Loss
91–28–8 (4)
Paul Berlenbach
UD
15
May 30, 1925
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
130
Loss
91–27–8 (4)
Mickey Walker
NWS
12
Jan 7, 1925
1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles at stake; (via KO only)
129
Win
91–26–8 (4)
Jimmy King
TKO
4 (10)
Dec 26, 1924
Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
128
Win
90–26–8 (4)
Frank Carpenter
TKO
7 (10)
Oct 29, 1924
Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
127
Loss
89–26–8 (4)
Young Stribling
NWS
12
Mar 21, 1924
1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
126
Draw
89–25–8 (4)
Young Stribling
PTS
10
Oct 4, 1923
Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Retained NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
125
Win
89–25–7 (4)
Tommy Loughran
NWS
12
Aug 2, 1923
Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake; (via KO only)
124
Loss
88–25–7 (4)
Tommy Loughran
NWS
8
Jun 25, 1923
Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake; (via KO only)
123
Win
88–24–7 (4)
Battling Siki
PTS
20
Mar 17, 1923
La Scala Theatre, Dublin, Ireland
Won NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
122
Win
87–24–7 (4)
Harry Reeve
TKO
3 (15)
Jan 15, 1923
Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
121
Win
86–24–7 (4)
Rocky Knight
RTD
4 (15)
Dec 28, 1922
Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
120
Win
85–24–7 (4)
Johnny Basham
KO
3 (15)
Oct 26, 1922
Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
119
Win
84–24–7 (4)
Tommy Robson
PTS
12
May 13, 1922
Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
118
Win
83–24–7 (4)
Billy Beckett
KO
3 (12)
Apr 7, 1922
4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
117
Loss
82–24–7 (4)
Tommy Loughran
NWS
10
Mar 16, 1922
Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116
Draw
82–23–7 (4)
Lou Bogash
PTS
12
Mar 11, 1922
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
115
Win
82–23–6 (4)
Young Fisher
PTS
15
Feb 22, 1922
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
114
Loss
81–23–6 (4)
Young Fisher
PTS
15
Jan 27, 1922
Arena, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113
Win
81–22–6 (4)
Jeff Smith
PTS
15
Dec 1, 1921
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
112
Win
80–22–6 (4)
Roddy MacDonald
KO
10 (15)
Nov 10, 1921
Arena, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Retained Canada middleweight title
111
Win
79–22–6 (4)
Jack Stone
TKO
8 (10)
Nov 8, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
110
Win
78–22–6 (4)
Buck Crouse
KO
4 (10)
Nov 2, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
109
Win
77–22–6 (4)
KO Jaffe
TKO
5 (12)
Oct 29, 1921
Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
108
Win
76–22–6 (4)
Buck Crouse
TKO
6 (10)
Oct 21, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
107
Win
75–22–6 (4)
Gus Platts
PTS
12
Sep 26, 1921
Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
106
Loss
74–22–6 (4)
Battling Levinsky
NWS
10
Sep 14, 1921
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
105
Win
74–21–6 (4)
Panama Joe Gans
NWS
12
Sep 5, 1921
Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
104
Win
73–21–6 (4)
George Robinson
KO
4 (12)
Aug 22, 1921
St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
103
Win
72–21–6 (4)
Johnny Klesch
TKO
9 (10)
Jul 25, 1921
Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102
Win
71–21–6 (4)
Al Thiel
TKO
2 (12)
Jul 18, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
101
Win
70–21–6 (4)
Jack Mckay
KO
1 (12)
Jun 28, 1921
Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
100
Draw
69–21–6 (4)
Leo Leonard
NWS
10
Jun 23, 1921
Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99
Win
69–21–5 (4)
Tex Kelly
KO
4 (12)
Jun 13, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
98
Loss
68–21–5 (4)
Harry Krohn
DQ
11 (12)
May 9, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
97
Win
68–20–5 (4)
Tommy Madden
KO
1 (12)
Apr 25, 1921
Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
96
ND
67–20–5 (4)
Vic McLaughlin
ND
8
Mar 21, 1921
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
95
ND
67–20–5 (3)
Vic McLaughlin
ND
10
Dec 16, 1920
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
94
Win
67–20–5 (2)
Jimmy O'Hagan
NWS
10
Dec 2, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
93
Draw
66–20–5 (2)
Jack Bloomfield
NWS
10
Nov 11, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
92
Win
66–20–4 (2)
Jack Bloomfield
NWS
10
Oct 20, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
91
Win
65–20–4 (2)
Alex Costica
PTS
15
Oct 4, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
90
Win
64–20–4 (2)
Alex Costica
KO
5 (15)
Sep 20, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
89
Loss
63–20–4 (2)
Jeff Smith
PTS
15
Aug 10, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
88
Win
63–19–4 (2)
Jackie Clark
PTS
15
Jul 17, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
87
Win
62–19–4 (2)
Leo Grady
KO
5 (15)
Jun 19, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
86
Win
61–19–4 (2)
Joe Eagan
PTS
15
May 13, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
85
Win
60–19–4 (2)
Jack London
KO
3 (10)
Apr 29, 1920
Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
84
Win
59–19–4 (2)
Dan Ferguson
TKO
8 (15)
Apr 22, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
83
Win
58–19–4 (2)
Eugene Brosseau
KO
5 (15)
Apr 8, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Won Canada middleweight title
82
Win
57–19–4 (2)
Sailor Ed Petroskey
PTS
4
Mar 24, 1920
Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
81
Win
56–19–4 (2)
Jackie Clark
PTS
10
Mar 9, 1920
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
80
Win
55–19–4 (2)
Roddy MacDonald
DQ
11 (15)
Feb 17, 1920
Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
79
NC
54–19–4 (2)
Eddie Tremblay
NC
9 (10)
Jan 26, 1920
Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.
McTigue broke his hand in the second round
78
Loss
54–19–4 (1)
Harry Greb
NWS
10
Dec 12, 1919
Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.
77
NC
54–18–4 (1)
Silent Martin
NC
7 (10)
Nov 5, 1919
Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Fight was declared "no contest" because the fighters allegedly were not doing their best
76
Win
54–18–4
Dan Ferguson
KO
3 (12)
Oct 31, 1919
Driving Club, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
75
Win
53–18–4
Jackie Clark
NWS
10
Oct 23, 1919
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74
Win
52–18–4
Bill Hurley
KO
3 (10)
Oct 14, 1919
Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
73
Draw
51–18–4
Jack McCarron
NWS
10
Oct 2, 1919
Lyric Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72
Win
51–18–3
Whitey Wenzel
NWS
6
May 19, 1919
New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
71
Win
50–18–3
Zulu Kid
NWS
10
Apr 18, 1919
Rorick's Glen Theatre, Elmira, New York, U.S.
70
Win
49–18–3
Battling Ortega
PTS
12
Jan 27, 1919
Park Riding Academy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
69
Win
48–18–3
Dan Lynch
TKO
7 (8)
Dec 9, 1918
Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
68
Loss
47–18–3
Frank Carbone
KO
5 (8)
Jul 9, 1918
Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
67
Win
47–17–3
Frank Carbone
NWS
6
Jun 20, 1918
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
66
Win
46–17–3
Frank Carbone
NWS
8
Jun 14, 1918
Lyceum, Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
65
Win
45–17–3
Tex Kelly
NWS
6
Apr 27, 1918
New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
64
Loss
44–17–3
Harry Greb
NWS
10
Mar 11, 1918
Moose Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
63
Loss
44–16–3
Jeff Smith
NWS
10
Nov 1, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62
Loss
44–15–3
Augie Ratner
NWS
10
Sep 29, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
61
Win
44–14–3
Montana Dan Sullivan
NWS
10
Sep 13, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60
Win
43–14–3
Frank Carbone
NWS
10
Sep 1, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59
Win
42–14–3
Zulu Kid
NWS
10
Aug 18, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
58
Draw
41–14–3
Billy Kramer
NWS
6
Jun 18, 1917
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57
Win
41–14–2
Jamaica Kid
NWS
10
May 25, 1917
Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
56
Win
40–14–2
Zulu Kid
NWS
10
May 12, 1917
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Not to be confused with Young Zulu Kid
55
Loss
39–14–2
Silent Martin
NWS
10
May 1, 1917
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
54
Loss
39–13–2
Bob McAllister
NWS
10
Apr 3, 1917
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
53
Loss
39–12–2
Hugh Ross
PTS
10
Jan 31, 1917
George Street Rink, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
52
Win
39–11–2
Johnny 'Kid' Alberts
NWS
12
Jan 22, 1917
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51
Loss
38–11–2
Ed Kinley
NWS
12
Jan 22, 1917
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
50
Draw
38–10–2
Joe Eagan
PTS
12
Jan 8, 1917
Tremont A.C., New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
49
Win
38–10–1
Frank Carbone
PTS
12
Dec 19, 1916
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
48
Win
37–10–1
Al Rogers
PTS
12
Nov 29, 1916
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
47
Win
36–10–1
Tex Kelly
NWS
10
Nov 21, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
46
Loss
35–10–1
Tommy Robson
NWS
10
Nov 11, 1916
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
45
Win
35–9–1
Jack Smith
NWS
10
Nov 3, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
44
Win
34–9–1
KO Sweeney
NWS
10
Oct 25, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
43
Win
33–9–1
Al Thiel
KO
7 (12)
Oct 20, 1916
Bank A.C., Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
42
Win
32–9–1
Billy Brown
NWS
10
Oct 2, 1916
Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
41
Win
31–9–1
Battling Gans
NWS
10
Sep 14, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
40
Win
30–9–1
Battling Munroe
KO
8 (10)
Sep 1, 1916
New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39
Win
29–9–1
Willie Langford
NWS
10
Aug 21, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
38
Win
28–9–1
Willie Langford
DQ
4 (10)
Aug 3, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
37
Win
27–9–1
Willie Appleby
KO
7 (10)
Jul 24, 1916
Tottenville S.C., Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
36
Win
26–9–1
Jack Kelsey
NWS
10
Jun 24, 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
35
Loss
25–9–1
Happy Howard
NWS
10
May 27, 1916
Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34
Win
25–8–1
Hippolyte Tyncke
NWS
10
May 13, 1916
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York City, New York, U.S.
33
Win
24–8–1
Young Carpentier
NWS
10
Mar 29, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
32
Loss
23–8–1
Augie Ratner
NWS
10
Mar 18, 1916
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
31
Win
23–7–1
Eddie McGlynn
NWS
10
Mar 6, 1916
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
30
Win
22–7–1
Al Thiel
NWS
10
Feb 28, 1916
Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
29
Win
21–7–1
Michael Hickey
NWS
10
Feb 21, 1916
Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
28
Win
20–7–1
Billy Carter
KO
1 (10)
Jan 29, 1916
Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
27
Loss
19–7–1
John Kraynack
DQ
5 (12)
Jan 12, 1916
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
26
Win
19–6–1
John Kraynack
PTS
12
Dec 22, 1915
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
25
Win
18–6–1
Reuben Jaffe
KO
7 (10)
Dec 10, 1915
New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24
Win
17–6–1
Charley McGreevey
KO
1 (10)
Nov 27, 1915
Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23
Loss
16–6–1
Eddie Maher
DQ
2 (10)
Nov 8, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
22
Win
16–5–1
Al Thiel
KO
7 (10)
Oct 11, 1915
Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
21
Win
15–5–1
Reuben Jaffe
KO
6 (10)
Sep 13, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
20
Win
14–5–1
Walter McGirr
NWS
10
Aug 23, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
19
Win
13–5–1
Johnny Baker
NWS
10
Aug 9, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18
Win
12–5–1
Dan Tucker
KO
3 (10)
Jul 16, 1915
New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
17
Draw
11–5–1
Freddie Kiebler
NWS
10
Jun 12, 1915
Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
16
Win
11–5
Happy Howard
NWS
10
May 21, 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
15
Win
10–5
Paddy Sullivan
TKO
3 (10)
May 17, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14
Win
9–5
George Novick
TKO
3 (10)
Apr 12, 1915
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13
Loss
8–5
Tex Kelly
NWS
10
Apr 10, 1915
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
12
Loss
8–4
Tommy Teague
DQ
6 (10)
Mar 20, 1915
Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
11
Loss
8–3
Joe Stein
NWS
10
Jan 30, 1915
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
10
Win
8–2
George Leahy
KO
3 (10)
Jan 16, 1915
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
9
Loss
7–2
Mike Farrell
NWS
10
Jan 5, 1915
Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
8
Win
7–1
Jack Emmanon
KO
2 (10)
Dec 12, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
7
Win
6–1
Rube Howard
KO
5 (10)
Nov 1, 1914
New York, U.S.
6
Loss
5–1
Walter McGirr
DQ
5 (10)
Oct 17, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
5
Win
5–0
Paddy Conway
NWS
10
Aug 24, 1914
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Rube Howard
NWS
10
Jul 13, 1914
Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Mike Greel
KO
3 (6)
May 16, 1914
New York, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Joe Marino
KO
1 (6)
Mar 28, 1914
New York, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Happy Davis
KO
3 (6)
Mar 7, 1914
Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
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Notes
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Preceded by
World Light Heavyweight Champion 17 Mar 1923–30 May 1925
Succeeded by