Beau Jack

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Beau Jack (born Sidney Walker; April 1, 1921 – February 9, 2000) was an American lightweight boxer and two-time world lightweight champion in the 1940s. One of the most popular fighters during the War Years, he headlined at Madison Square Garden on 21 occasions, a record that still stands.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Early years

Sidney Walker was born in Waynesboro, Georgia on April 1, 1921. After the death of his mother he moved to Augusta, and stayed with his grandmother, Evie Mixom, who affectionately called him "Beau Jack". He grew up during the Depression on a ragged farm where he worked the fields, and in the evening would work as a shoe-shine boy. A few days a week he would arise early, walk three miles into town and shine shoes till dusk. To make extra money, he would engage in battle royales, which consisted of five to ten boys, usually Black, fighting each other, often blindfolded, until only one remained standing. The winner was given a purse by the white organizers.[4][5][6]

Following his first battle royale at the Augusta National Golf Club, Jack accepted a position as a caddie there. He quickly befriended some of the club's members, including golfing legend Bobby Jones, who helped fund his boxing training.[4][6]

Boxing career

Jack turned professional in 1940, and began his career fighting in Massachusetts where he established an impressive record of 27–4–2. During this period, he earned his reputation as a relentless and powerful fighter, essential traits that endeared him to his fans and won over admirers.[4]

First taking the NYSAC World Lightweight Championship, December 1942

He moved to New York City in August 1941, where he continued to impress under the management of Chick Wergeles. In November 1942, he found himself in a fight against Allie Stolz at Madison Square Garden to determine who would challenge for the New York version of the world lightweight title.

Going into the fight, Stolz was the clear favorite, with 3-1 odds. Before an enthusiastic crowd, Jack staged an upset, winning the match with a technical knockout of Stolz in the seventh round. Stoltz had cuts on his left eyelid and eyebrow that led the referee to end the bout.[3][7]

In his first NYSAC Lightweight Title bout against Tippy Larkin on December 18, 1942, Jack surprised again by knocking out the champion in the third round with a right uppercut to the chin. He floored Larkin with a left hook for a count of one in the first minute of the first round. The bout was furious and both boxers landed constant blows, though Jack seemed to withstand the onslaught of Larkin and deliver an equal or greater number of counterpunches. Larkin was carried to his corner from a blow by Jack, 1:19 into the third, that rendered him unconscious for the ten count. It was only the third KO of Larkin's career. Both boxers were within a pound of 133.[8]

Victories over Fritzie Zivic, February – March 1943

Jack twice defeated Fritzie Zivic at Madison Square Garden on February 5, and March 5, 1943, in ten and twelve round unanimous decisions, though their second meeting was rather close. One source wrote Zivic was known for "dirty tactics", and that he fought like "a back ally brawler."[9]

The crowd of more than 20,000 in the Garden on February 5, were displeased when Jack was called for a low blow in the eighth round, and the point's scoring became closer when Jack lost the round as a result of the foul. Nonetheless, the referee and judges gave the bout to Jack by at least a two-round margin.[10]

Losing the NYSAC World Lightweight Championship to Bob Montgomery, May 1943

Jack held the World Lightweight Title for only six months before dropping it to fellow hall-of-famer Bob Montgomery on May 21, 1943, before 18,343 in a fifteen-round unanimous points decision at the Garden.[3] Jack won the first round by a wide margin with a flurry of uppercuts and his signature free-wheeling, constant punching from many angles. But Montgomery quickly settled down and scored frequently with a strong straight right that at times had Jack close to a knockout and against which he could find no adequate defense. Jack's eyes were virtually closed during much of the bout, but Montgomery's injuries were restricted to a cut above one eye. A right to the chin briefly knocked Jack to his knees in the eleventh round and he struggled in the remaining rounds. One ringside reporter gave Montgomery eleven rounds to only four for Jack.[11]

Regaining the World Lightweight Championship from Montgomery, November 1943

Jack would go on to regain the title from Montgomery on November 19, 1943, in a fifteen-round unanimous decision at New York's Madison Square Garden before a crowd of 17,866.[3][4] Beau carefully followed the advice of his trainer Larry Amadee, who told him to stay close to Montgomery, fight fiercely when separated from clinches, and generally use his strength in infighting. He coasted on the advice of Amadee in several rounds. He stayed with Amadee's advice when Montgomery finished strong in the last five rounds. The Associated Press gave Jack seven rounds, six to Montgomery, and two even, though both judges gave Jack an impressive ten rounds.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

In the ninth round, Jack scored one of his strongest blows after coming out of a clinch, and it helped him to take the offensive and win the ninth and tenth rounds. In the final five and particularly the last two rounds, Montgomery seemed strongest, nearly taking the bout in the opinion of some ringside.[12] Jack was battered and required great conditioning and willpower to hold on through the final rounds.[13]

Jack met Sammy Angott in a non-title match on January 28, 1944, drawing in ten rounds at Madison Square Garden before an impressive crowd of 19,113, the largest of the year. The match was an important contest between Jack, the New York State World Lightweight Champion, and Angott, the National Boxing Association World Lightweight Champion. Who led the battle see-sawed from boxer to boxer so frequently, it was a difficult contest to score. There were no knockdowns in the bout. The United Press gave each boxer four rounds with two even.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Angott had a problem from a thigh injury he had received in training and was limping as he was led from the ring at the end of the bout.[14][15]

Jack finally lost the Lightweight Championship for the second time to Montgomery on March 3, 1944, in a fifteen-round split decision before 19,066 fans in Madison Square Garden.[3] Jack had led in the early betting. The fighting was fierce and close throughout and Montgomery was given no more than a two-round advantage by the judges or referee, though the Associated Press scored the bout 8 for Montgomery, 4 for Jack, and three even. It would be Jack's last lightweight title match until meeting Ike Williams in July 1948.[16]

On March 17, 1944, he defeated Al "Bummy" Davis, the "Brooklyn Bomber", at Madison Square Garden before a crowd of nearly 20,000, in a ten-round unanimous decision. The referees and judges gave him no less than nine of the rounds, with two scoring all ten rounds for Jack. Jack, who was a slight favorite in the betting, brought crowds to the Garden in 1943–44. The Georgia boot-black got out of his crouching style and slugged it out in close quarters with Davis in several rounds.[17]

Win over NBA Lightweight Champion Juan Zurita, March 31, 1944

On March 31, 1944, Jack defeated Mexican-born boxer Juan Zurita in a ten-round points decision at New York's Madison Square Garden. Zurita had taken the NBA Lightweight Title only three weeks earlier from Sammy Angott in Los Angeles. Zurita faded after the fifth round, and was given only three rounds to seven for Jack by the United Press. The Mexican champion looked strong in the tenth, and took the round. The capacity crowd of 17,593 were hoping for more action in the early rounds, but both boxers, knowing the skills of their opponent fought cautiously.[18][19]

War bonds fight with Bob Montgomery, August 1944

Some consider the most famous fight of Jack's career, a bout with Montgomery on August 4, 1944. Staged at a critical time in the second World War, it became known as the "War Bonds Fight", and tickets were only made available to purchasers of war bonds. A ringside seat required purchase of a $100,000 war bond.[20]

Although Montgomery's title was not on the line, the gate was a record $36 million with 15,822 war bonds being sold. Many people who purchased bonds charitably left their tickets at the box office to be used by American servicemen. Montgomery and Jack, who were both serving as privates in the US Army, refused to take purses for the fight. Jack took the fight on points after 10 rounds, however the highlight of the evening was when the lights dimmed and a spotlight shone on Joe Louis was standing in the front row. Louis was received with a standing ovation.[21]

Jack met Sammy Angott for the second time on July 8, 1946, at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C., where a crowd of 10,353 saw Jack win in a seventh-round technical knockout. Angott was very briefly down in round two, and Jack was down twice briefly in round four. The fighting was close but Jack rallied strongly in rounds five and six, and Angott did not answer the opening bell in round seven. The fighters boxed "as if the world championship was at stake". It was a "wild" and "reckless" fight and injuries suffered by Angott to his hip and back were briefly investigated at the request of the D.C. Boxing Commission after the fight. X-rays determined the aging thirty-one year old Angott had chipped a rib and suffered a torn ligament in his foot.[22][23][24]

Last shot at the World Lightweight Title, Ike Williams, July 1948

Jack would not challenge for the title again until July 12, 1948, when he fought hall-of-famer and reigning champion Ike Williams in a sixth-round TKO at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. The fighting was fairly close in the first three rounds, as the referee gave one round to each fighter, and declared one even. The fourth was fought cautiously but by the fifth, Williams penetrated Beau's defenses and connected repeatedly. Williams brutally ended the bout with a left hook and flurry of subsequent blows in the sixth which led the referee to end the bout.[25]

Williams was managed and on occasion financially exploited by boxing promoter Frank "Blinky" Palermo, who was Mafia-connected and a partner of Murder Inc. button-man Frankie Carbo. Carbo operated a stable of fighters which would later include heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. The first bout marked the start of a rivalry between Williams and Jack who would go on to fight on three more occasions. With Jack's skills clearly waning, Williams took the first match by a split decision, tied in the second match with a draw, and won the third when his opponent Jack was unable to answer the ninth round bell. Their third fight, on August 12, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia, though memorable, marked the end of Jack's career.[4]

Life after boxing

He retired with a record of 83 wins, with 40 knockouts, 24 losses and five draws. After retirement, he ran a drive-in barbecue stand and operated a small farm in Augusta, Georgia. He refereed wrestling matches in South Carolina during the period. With his boxing earnings, he moved to Miami and returned to shoe shining, working at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau Hotel. He trained fighters in Miami's 5th Street Gym.[5][6]

Family

Beau Jack had seven children, Ronald, Donald, George, Barbara Ann, Yvonne, Georgiana and Timothy. His wife was named Josephine. None of the sons became boxers.[5]

Last years and death

In his later years he suffered from poverty and Parkinson's disease. He died at 78, in a Miami nursing home, on February 9, 2000, of complications from Parkinson's disease.[4][26]

Honors

Jack was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1979[27] and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.[28]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
121 Loss 91–24–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ike Williams RTD 8 (10) Aug 12, 1955 Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
120 Win 91–23–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Kid Johnson SD 10 Jul 4, 1955 Beach Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
119 Template:DrawDraw 90–23–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ike Williams PTS 10 Apr 9, 1955 Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
118 Win 90–23–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eddie Green UD 10 Jan 20, 1955 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
117 Loss 89–23–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gil Turner TKO 8 (10) May 21, 1951 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
116 Loss 89–22–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gil Turner UD 10 Apr 16, 1951 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
115 Win 89–21–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leroy Willis UD 10 Mar 30, 1951 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
114 Loss 88–21–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ike Williams SD 10 Mar 5, 1951 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
113 Win 88–20–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Emil Barao UD 10 Jan 31, 1951 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
112 Loss 87–20–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Del Flanagan UD 10 Jan 18, 1951 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
111 Loss 87–19–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fitzie Pruden SD 10 Jan 1, 1951 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
110 Loss 87–18–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frankie Fernandez UD 10 Nov 14, 1950 Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, HawaiiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
109 Win 87–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Philip Kim MD 10 Oct 3, 1950 Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, HawaiiScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
108 Win 86–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobby Timpson TKO 6 (10) Jul 17, 1950 City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
107 Win 85–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ronnie Harper TKO 5 (10) Jun 28, 1950 Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
106 Win 84–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Potenti UD 10 May 22, 1950 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
105 Win 83–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Weber RTD 6 (10) May 8, 1950 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
104 Win 82–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lew Jenkins TKO 5 (10) Apr 14, 1950 Uline Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
103 Loss 81–17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joey Carkido PTS 10 Apr 3, 1950 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
102 Loss 81–16–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tuzo Portuguez SD 10 Dec 16, 1949 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
101 Loss 81–15–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kid Gavilán UD 10 Oct 14, 1949 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
100 Win 81–14–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Livio Minelli SD 10 Sep 30, 1949 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
99 Win 80–14–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tote Martinez UD 10 Sep 6, 1949 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
98 Win 79–14–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Gonsalves SD 10 Aug 31, 1949 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
97 Win 78–14–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eddie Giosa UD 10 Jul 13, 1949 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
96 Loss 77–14–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Greco UD 10 Mar 28, 1949 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
95 Win 77–13–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Weber UD 10 Jan 17, 1949 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
94 Win 76–13–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leroy Willis UD 10 Dec 17, 1948 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
93 Win 75–13–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chuck Taylor TKO 3 (10) Nov 23, 1948 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
92 Win 74–13–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eric Boon TKO 3 (10) Oct 28, 1948 Uline Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
91 Loss 73–13–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ike Williams TKO 6 (15) Jul 12, 1948 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
90 Win 73–12–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Janiro UD 10 May 24, 1948 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
89 Win 72–12–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Greco MD 10 Apr 9, 1948 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
88 Loss 71–12–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Terry Young SD 10 Feb 20, 1948 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
87 Win 71–11–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Bratton TKO 8 (10) Jan 23, 1948 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
86 Win 70–11–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jimmy Collins KO 2 (10) Jan 5, 1948 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
85 Win 69–11–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Kearns UD 10 Dec 29, 1947 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
84 Win 68–11–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frankie Vigeant PTS 10 Dec 16, 1947 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
83 Win 67–11–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Humberto Zavala KO 4 (10) Nov 3, 1947 Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
82 Loss 66–11–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Janiro TKO 4 (10) Feb 21, 1947 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
81 Loss 66–10–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Buster Tyler PTS 10 Oct 22, 1946 Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
80 Win 66–9–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Danny Kapilow UD 10 Aug 19, 1946 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 65–9–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sammy Angott TKO 7 (10) Jul 8, 1946 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Win 64–9–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Greco UD 10 May 31, 1946 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Template:DrawDraw 63–9–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Greco PTS 10 Feb 8, 1946 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 63–9–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Morris Reif KO 4 (10) Jan 4, 1946 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 62–9–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Joyce UD 10 Dec 14, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Win 61–9–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Montgomery MD 10 Aug 4, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Win 60–9–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Juan Zurita UD 10 Mar 31, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 59–9–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Davis UD 10 Mar 17, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Loss 58–9–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Montgomery SD 15 Mar 3, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NYSAC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 58–8–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Maxie Berger UD 10 Feb 15, 1944 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Template:DrawDraw 57–8–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sammy Angott PTS 10 Jan 28, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 57–8–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lulu Costantino SD 10 Jan 7, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 56–8–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Montgomery UD 15 Nov 19, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NYSAC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Loss 55–8–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobby Ruffin UD 10 Oct 4, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 55–7–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Johnny Hutchinson TKO 6 (10) Jul 19, 1943 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 54–7–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Maxie Starr TKO 6 (10) Jun 21, 1943 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Loss 53–7–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Montgomery UD 15 May 21, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost NYSAC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 53–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Henry Armstrong UD 10 Apr 2, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 52–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fritzie Zivic UD 12 Mar 5, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 51–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fritzie Zivic UD 10 Feb 5, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 50–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tippy Larkin KO 3 (15) Dec 18, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NYSAC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 49–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Allie Stolz TKO 7 (10) Nov 13, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 48–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Terry Young UD 10 Oct 12, 1942 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 47–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chester Rico PTS 8 Oct 2, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 46–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe De Jesus KO 4 (10) Sep 28, 1942 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 45–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Murray PTS 10 Aug 28, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 44–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carmine Fatta KO 1 (8) Aug 18, 1942 MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 43–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ruby Garcia TKO 6 (8) Aug 1, 1942 Twin City Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 42–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cosby Linson TKO 8 (8) Jul 7, 1942 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 41–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobby McIntire TKO 6 (8) Jul 3, 1942 Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 40–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Guillermo Puentes KO 1 (8) Jun 23, 1942 MacArthur Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 39–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bobby Ivy PTS 8 May 22, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 38–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carmelo Fenoy UD 10 Jan 5, 1942 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 37–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Freddie Archer PTS 8 Dec 29, 1941 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 37–5–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Freddie Archer UD 8 Dec 8, 1941 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 37–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sammy Rivers TKO 3 (8) Dec 1, 1941 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 36–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Guillermo Puentes PTS 8 Oct 31, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 35–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy Speigal PTS 8 Oct 14, 1941 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 34–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Reid KO 8 (8) Sep 19, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Guillermo Puentes PTS 6 Aug 26, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 32–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Roth RTD 5 (6) Aug 14, 1941 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Minnie DeMore TKO 3 (6) Aug 5, 1941 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 30–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Zengaras UD 8 Jun 16, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 29–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommy Speigal PTS 8 Jun 2, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 28–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Salamone KO 8 (8) May 19, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Template:DrawDraw 27–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chester Rico PTS 8 May 5, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 27–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harry Gentile TKO 1 (6) Apr 28, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 26–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Reilly TKO 7 (8) Apr 22, 1941 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 25–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Iacovacci KO 6 (6) Apr 7, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 24–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joey Silva UD 6 Mar 24, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 23–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nicky Jerome TKO 3 (6) Mar 10, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 22–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lenny Isrow TKO 3 (6) Feb 24, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 21–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mexican Joe Rivers TKO 4 (6) Feb 10, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Loss 20–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joey Silva SD 6 Jan 27, 1941 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 20–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mel Neary TKO 5 (6) Dec 30, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 19–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Young Johnny Buff KO 1 (6) Dec 16, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 18–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jimmy Fox PTS 6 Dec 2, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 17–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joey Stack UD 6 Nov 4, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 16–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ritchie Jones KO 3 (6) Oct 21, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 15–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Abe Cohen KO 3 (6) Oct 14, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 14–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Dupre TKO 2 (6) Sep 30, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 13–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oliver Barbour TKO 3 (6) Sep 16, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 12–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Small TKO 2 (4) Sep 2, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 11–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carlo Daponde UD 4 Aug 26, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 10–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Parker UD 4 Aug 19, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 10–2–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Polowitzer PTS 6 Aug 12, 1940 White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Loss 9–2–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Polowitzer PTS 6 Aug 2, 1940 White City Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Loss 9–1–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jackie Parker SD 4 Jun 17, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 9–0–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Bannick TKO 3 (4) May 27, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Template:DrawDraw 8–0–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frankie Allen PTS 4 May 20, 1940 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe James KO 2 (6) Mar 27, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Silent Stafford PTS 6 Mar 21, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 ND 6–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vincent Corbett ND ? (6) Feb 29, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bout was scheduled for this day. Result unknown as of yetScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Alvin Stevens KO 3 (6) Feb 15, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Battling Burns PTS 4 Feb 8, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Jack Moseley PTS 4 Feb 1, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Unknown PTS 4 Jan 18, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Battling Henry KO 5 (6) Apr 12, 1939 Reynolds Street Arena, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Unknown TKO ? (6) Apr 7, 1939 Richmond Arena, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  3. ↑ a b c d e Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  4. ↑ a b c d e f g Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  5. ↑ a b c d Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  6. ↑ a b c d Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  7. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  8. ↑ Cuddy, Jack, "Beau Jack's Win Impressive", The Berkshire Evening Eagle, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, pg. 7, December 19, 1942.
  9. ↑ Zivic was a dirty fighter in Sterrit, Mike, (2011) The Great Underrated Boxers, iUniverse Books, Bloomington, Indiana, pg. 17
  10. ↑ "Zivic Loses to Beau Jack on Low Blow", The Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, pp. 5, February 6, 1943.
  11. ↑ Carver, Lawton, "Jack Drubbed As Philly Negro Pulls Big Upset", The News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware, pg. 15, May 22, 1943.
  12. ↑ Meier, Ted, "Bobcat Bob to Receive Another Go At Crown", The Mason-City Glove Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, pg. 4, November 20, 1943.
  13. ↑ Feder, Sid, "New Titleholder Weathers Strong Finish to Win Decision", The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, pg. 18, November 20, 1943.
  14. ↑ Cuddy, Jack, "Sammy Angott Battles Beau Jack to Draw", The St. Louis Star and Times, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 5, January 29, 1944.
  15. ↑ Cuddy, Jack, "Turn Away Crowd Sees Lightweights", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, pg. 9, January 29, 1944
  16. ↑ "19,066 Fans See Bob Montgomery Defeat Beau Jack", The Bend Bulletin, Bend, Oregon, pg. 2, March 4, 1944.
  17. ↑ Howell, Fritz, "Ex-Georgia Bootblack Beats Brooklyn Bomber", Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, March 18, 1944.
  18. ↑ "Beau Jack Wins Over Zurita in Garden", The Ogden Standard-Examiner, Ogden, Utah, pg. 3, 1 April 1944
  19. ↑ Crowd of 17,593, in "Beau Jack Decisions Juan Zurita", The Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield, California, pg. 9, 1 April 1944
  20. ↑ $100,000 for a ringside seat in Williams, Bernard, "I Bet You Didn't Know", Clarion Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, pg. 23, 1 April 2000
  21. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  22. ↑ "Two Monday Night Fights Being Probed Today", The Reno Gazette Journal, Reno, Nevada, pg. 14, 9 July 1946
  23. ↑ "Angott Cleared Gets Purse", The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 22, 10 July 1946
  24. ↑ Crowd of 10,353 in "Beau Jack Stops Sammy Angott in Wild Fight", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, pg. 10, 9 July 1946
  25. ↑ "Champ Keeps Crown as Ref Halts Battle", The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 33, 13 July 1948
  26. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  27. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  28. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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