Dave Sands

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File:David sands c. 1950 SLNSW FL21134876.jpg
Portrait of boxer Dave Sands, c. 1950
File:Memorial to Australian boxer Dave Sands, in Glebe, Sydney, Australia.jpg
Memorial to Dave Sands in Glebe, Sydney

Dave Sands (born David Ritchie; 4 February 1926 – 11 August 1952) was an Australian professional boxer.

The man the Americans called the "boxer with the educated left hand" received his due when he was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998 at a ceremony held in Los Angeles, recognised as one of the greatest boxers never to have won a world title.

Sands was the 2009 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Veterans category.

Early life

He was born at Burnt Bridge Mission in Kempsey, New South Wales, the fifth of eight children of George Ritchie, a rodeo-rider and timber-cutter of mixed Aboriginal and European descent, and his Aboriginal wife Mabel, née Russell.

Sands' brothers Clement, Percival, George, Alfred and Russell also boxed, emulating their father and their maternal great-uncle Bailey Russell, a noted bare-knuckle fighter. In 1939, Percy travelled to Newcastle to train with Tom Maguire. At age 15, Sands joined Percy training with Maguire and both lived at Maguire's gym. He and his five brothers took on the Sands name, taken from train guard "Snowy" Sands who helped Percy travel fare-free to fight in 1940.

Career

Without Maguire's knowledge, Dave fought a four-round preliminary bout in August 1941 at Newcastle Stadium, swinging his way to victory in the first round. Maguire disapproved, but quickly transformed him into a skilled boxer. By the end of 1942, he had knocked out a dozen opponents at Newcastle. On 11 August 1945, he married 18-year-old Bessie Emma Burns at St Paul's Church of England, Stockton, New South Wales.

Sands was soon boxing in twelve-round matches before excited crowds of up to ten thousand people in Brisbane and Sydney. In May 1946, he defeated Jack Kirkham for the Australian middleweight title. Three months later, he knocked out Jack Johnson in four rounds to become national light-heavyweight champion. The rematches were even more one-sided: Kirkham was defeated in five rounds and Johnson fell after 2½ minutes of furious punching. By 1948, Sands had beaten all his local opponents and most American 'imports'. His mauling of a French fighter Tony Toniolo in less than two minutes in February 1949 led the English promoter Jack Solomons to take an interest in him.

File:Grave of David Ritchie at Sandgate Cemetery.jpg
Grave of Dave Sands at Sandgate Cemetery.

Despite an enthusiastic reception from the British press, Sands began his campaign for a world title disastrously. In London on 4 April 1949, while suffering from a swollen, recently vaccinated arm, he was outpointed by Tommy Yarosz. Fifteen days later Sands won, dismally, against a spoiler, Lucien Caboche. Maguire then moved him to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where friendly locals and a promoter Joe Shepherd restored his confidence. After two solid victories, he returned to London and in July thrashed the much-fancied Robert Villemain in the 'fight of the year'. On 6 September, Sands demolished Dick Turpin in 2 minutes 35 seconds for the British Empire middleweight title.

File:(The six Sands brothers in fighting poses - Clem, Ritchie, George, Dave, Alf and Russell) (34512147670).jpg
Dave (fourth from left) with his five brothers)

Shortly after his triumphal return to Australia in November 1949, Sands survived a serious accident when the steering on his motorcar failed, and the vehicle somersaulted into a creek. Over the next eighteen months, he contested and won nine fights, one of them a fifteen-rounder in September 1950 in which he took the Australian heavyweight championship from Alf Gallagher. Sands had become a leading contender for the world middleweight title and Maguire vainly sought to arrange a bout with the American champion Sugar Ray Robinson. In the tricky maze of international boxing promotion, his efforts were marked by a paper chase of offers and counter-offers. Sands defeated Mel Brown in London in July 1951 in a preliminary to a title fight between Robinson and another contender Randolph Turpin. Had Maguire's negotiations succeeded, Sands would have been in Turpin's place and probably would have beaten an unfit Robinson, as did Turpin.

In October 1951, Sands won two fights in the United States. Back home, he hoped for a world title-bout, but he was estranged from Maguire. A new manager Bede Kerr reopened discussions with Robinson's connections, but the chance never came.

Death

On 11 August 1952, the truck Sands was driving with 15 passengers overturned at roadworks near Dungog, New South Wales.[1] Sands died of head and internal injuries that evening in the local hospital and was buried at Sandgate Cemetery, near Newcastle, New South Wales. His wife, and their son and two daughters survived him; their third daughter was born in November. Sands had earned about £30,000, but it went on manager's fees, travel costs, tax, family expenses and generosity to his kin. A public appeal raised more than £2500, sufficient to pay off his Stockton home and create a trust fund for his family.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
100 Win 87–10–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Woods KO 4 (15), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 9, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Wagga Wagga Stadium, Wagga Wagga, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
99 Win 86–10–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Bourke KO 5 (15), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 9, 1952 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Australasian light heavyweight title;
Retained Commonwealth middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
98 Win 85–10–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chub Keith TKO 14 (15), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 31, 1952 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australasian light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
97 Win 84–10–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ron Toohey TKO 10 (12), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 8, 1952 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
96 Loss 83–10–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Yolande Pompey TKO 7 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 13, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
95 Win 83–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Henry Brimm KO 10 (10), 0:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 30, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
94 Win 82–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobo Olson UD 10 Oct 3, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
93 Win 81–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Doug Miller PTS 10 Aug 20, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Sportsdrome, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
92 Win 80–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mel Brown PTS 10 Jul 10, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
91 Win 79–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Henry Bray TKO 7 (12) Feb 10, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
90 Win 78–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Irvin Steen PTS 12 Feb 5, 1951 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
89 Win 77–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Boy Brooks PTS 12 Jan 12, 1951 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
88 Win 76–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Don Mullett PTS 12 Dec 14, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Wellington, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
87 Win 75–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alf Gallagher PTS 15 Sep 4, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
86 Win 74–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Henry Brimm TKO 2 (12), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 8, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
85 Win 73–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Boy Brooks UD 10 May 12, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Happy World Arena, SingaporeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
84 Win 72–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Boy Brooks DQ 4 (10) Apr 21, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Happy World Arena, SingaporeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brooks disqualified for refusing to come out for Round 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
83 Win 71–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobo Olson PTS 12 Mar 20, 1950 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
82 Win 70–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pete Mead PTS 10 Oct 11, 1949 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
81 Win 69–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Turpin KO 1 (15), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 6, 1949 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Commonwealth middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
80 Win 68–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Robert Villemain PTS 10 Jul 5, 1949 Template:Age in years and days Olympia, Kensington, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 67–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan de Bruin PTS 10 Jun 3, 1949 Template:Age in years and days New St. James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Win 66–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Jones TKO 1 (10), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 16, 1949 Template:Age in years and days New St. James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Win 65–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lucien Caboche PTS 10 Apr 19, 1949 Template:Age in years and days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Loss 64–9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy Yarosz PTS 10 Apr 4, 1949 Template:Age in years and days Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 64–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Antoine Toniolo TKO 1 (12), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 18, 1949 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Win 63–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy Prince KO 3 (12) Dec 17, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Win 62–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Len Dittmar TKO 5 (12) Oct 9, 1948 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 61–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Doug Brown TKO 1 (12), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 27, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 60–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Meyers PTS 12 Aug 27, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Griffith Stadium, Griffith, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 59–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Allen TKO 6 (12) Jun 26, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Win 58–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Myers PTS 12 Jun 12, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 NC 57–8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Marr NC 7 (12) Apr 19, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Referee stopped as he felt Marr was over matchedScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 57–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Don Mullett PTS 12 Apr 10, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Petone Recreation Ground, Petone, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 56–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Marr PTS 12 Mar 27, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Petone Recreation Ground, Petone, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 55–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Doug Rollinson KO 1 (12) Mar 6, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Petone Recreation Ground, Petone, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 54–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alabama Kid KO 4 (12) Feb 7, 1948 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 53–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alex Buxton PTS 12 Nov 29, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 52–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Allen TKO 9 (12) Nov 24, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 51–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George 'Wildcat' Henry PTS 12 Oct 13, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 50–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George 'Wildcat' Henry PTS 12 Sep 8, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 49–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Allen KO 2 (12), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 5, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 48–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Allen TKO 1 (12) May 31, 1947 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 NC 47–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Emory Jackson NC 7 (12) May 3, 1947 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The referee declared a no contest as Emory had not given his bestScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 47–8–1 Emory Jackson PTS 12 Apr 14, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 46–8–1 Art Lind TKO 7 (12) Mar 24, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 45–8–1 Emory Jackson PTS 12 Feb 24, 1947 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 45–7–1 Alf Gallagher KO 3 (15) Nov 30, 1946 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Australian light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Template:DrawDraw 44–7–1 Jackie Marr PTS 12 Nov 23, 1946 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 44–7 Jack Johnson TKO 1 (15) Oct 12, 1946 Template:Age in years and days West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Australian light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 43–7 Jack Johnson TKO 4 (15), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 24, 1946 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 42–7 Jack Kirkham KO 5 (15) Jun 7, 1946 Template:Age in years and days Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 41–7 Jack Kirkham TKO 12 (15) May 11, 1946 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 40–7 Jimmy Brunt TKO 1 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 1946 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 39–7 Alex Buxton PTS 12 Jan 26, 1946 Template:Age in years and days Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 38–7 Tommy Colteaux RTD 2 (12) Dec 27, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Leichhardt Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 37–7 Al Walker PTS 12 Nov 24, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 36–7 Max Cameron TKO 11 (15) Oct 20, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant New South Wales State middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 35–7 Billy Myers KO 5 (12) Aug 11, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 34–7 Tom Laming KO 2 (12) Jul 7, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–7 Herb Broom KO 3 (12) Jun 16, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 32–7 Max Cameron RTD 6 (12) May 10, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Leichhardt Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–7 Al Walker KO 7 (12) May 5, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 30–7 Max Cameron PTS 12 Mar 29, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Leichhardt Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 29–7 Al Walker PTS 12 Mar 3, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 28–7 Jack Brander KO 2 (12) Feb 3, 1945 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 27–7 Jackie Marr PTS 12 Dec 16, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 26–7 Jimmy Grey KO 8 (12), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 1, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 25–7 Jackie Marr PTS 12 Nov 18, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 25–6 Max Cameron TKO 3 (12) Oct 21, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 24–6 Tom Laming KO 7 (12) Sep 23, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 23–6 Jackie Day TKO 5 (12) Sep 2, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 22–6 Jimmy Grey PTS 12 Aug 5, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 21–6 Bob Coughlan PTS 12 Jul 15, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 20–6 Dal Conway TKO 4 (12), 0:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 30, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 19–6 Bill Bayliss KO 2 (12), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 2, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 18–6 Doug Brown PTS 12 May 13, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 18–5 Doug Brown PTS 12 Apr 15, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 18–4 Jack Mitchell TKO 12 (12) Apr 1, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 17–4 Jack Buchanan KO 2 (6) Feb 25, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Theatre Royal, Kempsey, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 16–4 Jack McNamee PTS 12 Feb 5, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 16–3 Bobby Clarke KO 6 (12) Jan 22, 1944 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 15–3 George Cook PTS 12 Dec 18, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 14–3 Billy Myers PTS 12 Nov 27, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–2 George Cook PTS 12 Nov 20, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 13–2 Bobby Rivers TKO 9 (12) Oct 23, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 12–2 Cliff Bowen TKO 2 (12) Sep 11, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 11–2 Ken McDermott KO 1 (12) Aug 21, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 10–2 Ken McDermott RTD 10 (12) Aug 14, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 9–2 Eddie Truxel PTS 6 Jul 17, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 8–2 Bill Warren PTS 6 Jul 3, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 7–2 Snowy Stevens PTS 6 Jun 19, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 6–2 Len Baker KO 1 (4) Jun 12, 1943 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Loss 5–2 Gunner Wilkinson TKO 4 (4) Nov 25, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Greater Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–1 Cec Burr KO 2 (4) Sep 23, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–1 Eddie Roebuck PTS 4 Sep 20, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Greater Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Loss 3–1 Eddie Roebuck PTS 4 Sep 16, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Greater Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Eddie Roebuck KO 4 (4) Sep 13, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Greater Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Paddy Chapman TKO 4 (4) Aug 26, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Greater Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Leo Con Corrigan KO 1 (4) Aug 16, 1941 Template:Age in years and days Greater Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles

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References

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Sources

Pictures held and digitised as part of the Arnold Thomas boxing collection by the National Library of Australia

External links

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check Australian heavyweight Championship
1950–52 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check Commonwealth (British Empire) Middleweight
1949–52 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check Australian Light Heavyweight Championship
1946–52 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check Australian Middleweight Championship
1946–52 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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