Bob Fitzsimmons

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Robert James Fitzsimmons (26 May 1863 – 22 October 1917)Template:Efn was a Cornish professional boxer who was the sport's first three-division world champion.[1][2] He also achieved fame for beating "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (the man who beat John L. Sullivan), and he is in The Guinness Book of World Records as the lightest heavyweight champion, weighing just 167 pounds when he won the title.[3] Nicknamed Ruby Robert and The Freckled Wonder, he took pride in his lack of scars and appeared in the ring wearing heavy woollen underwear to conceal the disparity between his trunk and leg-development.

Considered one of the hardest punchers in boxing history,[4] Fitzsimmons is ranked No. 8 on The Ring magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Boxing writer and founder of The Ring magazine, Nat Fleischer, ranked Fitzsimmons the third greatest heavyweight of all time and regarded him as the greatest pound for pound knockout puncher in boxing history.[5][6]

Early life

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The birthplace of Bob Fitzsimmons in Helston, Cornwall

Robert James Fitzsimmons was born on 4 June 1862Template:Efn in Helston, Cornwall, England, the youngest of seven boys and five girls born to James and Jane (Template:Nee) Fitzsimmons.[7] Not long before his birth, his parents had moved from his father's native Ireland to Cornwall, where his mother came from, in order for his father to find work as a policeman.[8] Fitzsimmons received his early education at the National school in Helston.[9] In 1873, the family moved again; James, Jane and their youngest five children sailed on the Adamant for the 93-day journey to Lyttelton, New Zealand.[7][10]

They settled in Timaru, a town 147 km (91 miles) south-west of Lyttelton populated mainly by Cornish immigrants, and James Fitzsimmons established a blacksmith's forge in the town.[9] Once Fitzsimmons had completed his education at the Timaru Main School, he took on a range of jobs. He wanted to join the crew of the Isabella Ridley, and do some service as a sailor, hoping that it would toughen him up for a career in boxing, but the ship was badly damaged in storms while still docked in Timaru.[11] Instead, he took on a range of jobs; as a butcher's delivery boy, a carriage painter, striker at an iron foundry, and a decorator, before becoming an apprentice at his family's blacksmith's forge with his brother Jarrett. His time working in the blacksmith's forge helped to develop his upper body, particularly his arms and shoulders.[7][9] During his time working in the blacksmith's forge, there are stories that Fitzsimmons was not averse to fighting quarrelsome, often drunk, customers, and it was suggested that this even boosted business, as customers returned to the forge, hoping to see a fight.[12]

Amateur career

In the early 1880s Jem Mace, an English bare-knuckle boxer, travelled to Timaru and hosted both his boxing school, and the first boxing championships held in New Zealand in 1880.[13] Fitzsimmons entered the tournament and knocked out four opponents on his way to winning the lightweight title. He knocked out five opponents in the subsequent competition in 1881 to capture the middleweight championship.[14][7]Template:Efn During one of these tournaments, it is often suggested that Fitzsimmons defeated Herbert Slade, a professional heavyweight boxer who was touring with Mace, but Slade was touted as being undefeated in 1883, and it is possible that it was Slade's brother that Fitzsimmons beat.[15] After these tournaments, Fitzsimmons boxed at least six times in New Zealand, including some bare knuckle bouts, but it is unclear if he received payment for his fights during this time.[16]

Professional career

Move to Australia

Boxing record books show Fitzsimmons officially began boxing professionally in 1883, in Australia. He beat Jim Crawford there in a bare knuckle fight by getting a knockout in three rounds.[17] Fitzsimmons had his first 28 definite professional fights in Australia, where he lost the Australian middleweight title to Mick Dooley[18] (rumours spoke of a fixed bout) and where he also won a fight by knockout while on the floor: when Edward Starlight Robins dropped Fitzsimmons to the canvas in round nine of their fight, he also broke his hand and could not continue, therefore the referee declared Fitzsimmons the winner by a knockout.

By this stage, Fitzsimmons had established his own style. He developed a certain movement and caginess from one of the greatest bare-knuckle fighters, Jem Mace.[19] Mace encouraged Fitzsimmons to develop his punching technique, drawing on the enormous power he had gained from blacksmithing. Fitzsimmons delivered short, accurate and occasionally conclusive punches. He soon built up a reputation as by far the hardest puncher in boxing.[20]

Winning the Middleweight title

Moving on to the United States, Fitzsimmons fought four more times in 1890, winning three and drawing one.

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Fitzsimmons knocks down Dempsey in New Orleans, 1891.

Then, on 14 January 1891, in New Orleans, he won his first world title from Jack (Nonpareil) Dempsey.[21][22] Fitzsimmons knocked out Dempsey (from whom the later Jack Dempsey took his name) in the 13th round to become the World Middleweight Champion. Fitzsimmons knocked Dempsey down at least 13 times and by the finish left him in such a pitiable condition that he begged him to quit. Since Dempsey would not do so, Fitzsimmons knocked him out and then carried him to his corner. On 22 July, police broke off his fight with Jim Hall after he had knocked Hall down several times.

Fitzsimmons spent the next two years fighting non-title bouts and exhibitions until giving Hall a chance at the title in 1893. He retained the crown by a knockout in round four.[23] He spent the rest of that year doing exhibitions, and on 2 June, he had scheduled a two-way exhibition where he would demonstrate in public how to hit the boxing bag and then how to box against a real opponent. Reportedly, two freak accidents happened that day: Fitzsimmons hit the bag so hard that it broke, and then his opponent of that day allegedly slipped, getting hit in the head and the boxing exhibition was cancelled.

At a public sparring performance on 16 November 1894 at Jacob's Opera House, Syracuse, New York, Fitzsimmons knocked out sparring partner Con Riordan, who was carried off unconscious and died several hours later. Two months later Fitzsimmons was charged with manslaughter but was acquitted.[24]

Fitzsimmons vs. Sharkey

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". After vacating the Middleweight title, Fitzsimmons began campaigning at heavyweight (the light heavyweight division did not exist at that time). On 2 December 1896, the San Francisco Athletic Club sponsored a fight at the Mechanics' Pavilion in San Francisco between Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey. Unable to find a referee, they called on former lawman Wyatt Earp. He had officiated 30 or so matches in earlier days, though not under the Marquess of Queensberry rules.[25] The fight may have been the most anticipated fight on American soil that year. Fitzsimmons was favoured to win, and bets flowed heavily his way. Earp entered the ring still armed with his customary Colt .45 and drew a lot of attention when he had to be disarmed. He later said he forgot he was wearing it. Fitzsimmons was taller and quicker than Sharkey and dominated the fight from the opening bell. In the eighth round, Fitzsimmons hit Sharkey with his famed "solar plexus punch," an uppercut under the heart that could render a man temporarily helpless. The punch caught Sharkey, Earp, and most of the crowd by surprise, and Sharkey dropped, clutched his groin, and rolled on the canvas, screaming foul.[26]

Earp stopped the bout, ruling that Fitzsimmons had hit Sharkey with a low blow.[27] His ruling was greeted with loud boos and catcalls.[28] Very few witnessed the foul Earp ruled on. He awarded the decision to Sharkey, who attendants carried out as "...limp as a rag."[29]

Winning the heavyweight title

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March 1897 Fitzsimmons–Corbett boxing match

In 1896, Fitzsimmons won a disputed version of the World Heavyweight Championship in a fight in Langtry, Texas, sanctioned by Judge Roy Bean, against the Irish fighter Peter Maher.[30] On 17 March 1897, in Carson City, Nevada, he knocked out American Jim Corbett, generally recognised as the legitimate World Heavyweight Champion (having won the title from John L. Sullivan in 1892) in round 14 in what is considered Nevada's first World Championship prize fight.[22][31][32] This constituted a remarkable achievement, as Jim Corbett, a skilled boxer, weighed one stone 3 pounds (17 lb) more than Fitzsimmons. He out-boxed Fitzsimmons for several rounds, knocked him down in the sixth round and badly damaged his face with his jab, left hook and right hand, but Fitzsimmons kept coming and Corbett began to tire. In the 14th round, Fitzsimmons won the title with his "solar plexus" punch. Corbett collapsed in agony. Fitzsimmons' "solar plexus" punch became legendary, although he himself may never have used the phrase. The entire fight was filmed by Enoch J. Rector and released to cinemas as The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight, the longest film ever released at the time. It was also the first time in history a full boxing match was recorded and it was the world's first feature film.[33] Using her maiden name, it was covered by Nellie Verrill Mighels Davis, the first woman to report a prize fight.[34]

Fitzsimmons spent the rest of 1897 and 1898 doing stage tours.[35] In 1899, Fitzsimmons fought James J. Jeffries at the Coney Island Athletic Club near Brooklyn, New York. Most people gave Jeffries little chance, even though at over 15 stones (95 kg) he massively outweighed his opponent and was far younger, but Jeffries lifted the World Heavyweight Championship from Fitzsimmons with an 11th-round knockout.[36]

In June 1901 Fitzsimmons took part in a wrestling match against Gus Ruhlin.[37] He lost and went back to boxing. He then enjoyed legitimate boxing knockouts of leading contenders Ruhlin and Tom Sharkey.[38]

In 1901 he published a book Physical Culture and Self-Defense (Philadelphia: D. Biddle). In 1902, he and Jeffries had a rematch, once again with the World Heavyweight Championship at stake. Fitzsimmons battered Jeffries, who suffered horrible punishment. With his nose and cheek bones broken, most would have sympathized with Jeffries had he quit, but he kept going until his enormous strength and youth wore down Bob and he knocked him out cold in round eight.[36]

Winning the Light Heavyweight title

In November 1903, Fitzsimmons made history by defeating World Light Heavyweight Champion George Gardiner (also known as Gardner) by a decision in 20 rounds,[22][39] becoming the first boxer to win titles in three weight-divisions.[2]

Soon afterward, he went back to the Heavyweights, where he kept fighting until 1914, with mixed results. In 1907 at age 44, Fitzsimmons fought much younger Jack Johnson, during the time period in which reigning champion James J. Jeffries refused to fight Johnson. The bout between Johnson and Fitzsimmons ended in victory for Johnson with a second round knockout.[40]

Retirement

Although Fitzsimmons became a world champion in each of the Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions, historians do not consider him the first world Light Heavyweight Champion to become World Heavyweight Champion, because he won the Heavyweight title before winning the Light Heavyweight belt. Michael Spinks counts as the first Light Heavyweight World Champion to win the Heavyweight belt as well.[41] However, Fitzsimmons was the first Middleweight Champion to win the Heavyweight title and the only Heavyweight Champion to drop down and win the Light Heavyweight title.[42] Fitzsimmons and later Henry Armstrong were the only men to win undisputed world championship in three different weight classes.[43] After his retirement, Fitzsimmons moved back to his home country of England and settled in London.

Fitzsimmons had a final professional record of 69 wins with 57 by knockout, 12 losses, 14 draws, and 6 no contests (22 newspaper decisions). His exact record remains unknown, as the boxing world often kept records poorly during his era.

Personal life

Fitzsimmons married four times and had six children, two of whom died in infancy.[44] His son Robert, fighting under the moniker "Young Bob Fitzsimmons", enjoyed a moderately successful professional boxing career as a heavyweight between 1919 and 1931.[45]

In the early 1900s, Fitzsimmons, alongside his third wife and actress Julia May Gifford, created and starred in a play surrounding their "would be divorce" titled "A Fight For Love" by Hal Reid.[46]

Death

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Fitzsimmons' grave at Graceland Cemetery

Fitzsimmons died of pneumonia on 22 October 1917 in Chicago, survived by his fourth wife. His grave lies in the Graceland Cemetery, Uptown. Having four wives, a gambling habit, and a susceptibility to confidence tricksters, he did not hold on to the money he made.[47]

Legacy

In 1954, Fitzsimmons was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame (WBHF) and The Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame.[48][49]

In 1971, Nat Fleischer ranked Fitzsimmons the third greatest heavyweight of all time and regarded him as the greatest pound for pound knockout puncher in boxing history.[5][6] Charley Rose named him the greatest light-heavyweight of all time.[5]

The statue Peace on the Dewey Arch was modelled on Fitzsimmons by the sculptor Daniel Chester French.[50] A statue of Fitzsimmons has also stood in the city centre of Timaru, New Zealand, since 1987. It was commissioned by New Zealand millionaire boxing fan Bob Jones and sculpted by Margriet Windhausen.[51]

The International Boxing Hall of Fame has made Fitzsimmons a member in its "Old Timer" category as one of the inaugural inductees of the 1990 class.[52]

In 2003, The Ring named Fitzsimmons number eight on their list of greatest punchers of all time.[53]

In 2006, he was inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame as an honorary international.

Works

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Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[54] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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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, time Date Location Notes
101 Win 61–8–4 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jersey Bellew NWS 6 20 Feb 1914 Municipal Hall, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
100 Win 61–8–4 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Sweeney NWS 6 29 Jan 1914 Athletic Club, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
99 Loss 61–8–4 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Lang KO 12 (20) 27 Dec 1909 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
98 Loss 61–7–4 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Johnson KO 2 (6) 17 Jul 1907 Washington Sports Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
97 Win 61–6–4 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charlie Haghey KO 4 (6) 31 Jan 1906 Webster, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
96 Loss 60–6–4 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Philadelphia Jack O'Brien RTD 13 (20) 20 Dec 1905 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost world light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
95 Win 60–5–4 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Philadelphia Jack O'Brien NWS 6 23 Jul 1904 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
94 Win 60–5–4 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Gardiner PTS 20 25 Nov 1903 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won world light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
93 Win 59–5–4 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Grim NWS 6 14 Oct 1903 Southern Athletic Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
92 Win 59–5–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Con Coughlin TKO 1 (6), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Sep 1903 Washington Sporting Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
91 Win 58–5–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Ranke KO 2 (4), 0:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Dec 1902 Bozeman, Montana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
90 Win 57–5–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Steward KO 1 (4) 19 Dec 1902 Butte, Montana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
89 Loss 56–5–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James J. Jeffries KO 8 (20) 25 Jul 1902 San Francisco Athletic Club, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
88 Win 56–4–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Sharkey KO 2 (25), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Aug 1900 Coney Island Athletic Club, Brooklyn, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
87 Win 55–4–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gus Ruhlin KO 6 (25), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Aug 1900 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
86 Win 54–4–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ed Dunkhorst KO 2 (25), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Apr 1900 Hercules Athletic Club, Brooklyn, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
85 Win 53–4–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Daly TKO 1 (6) 27 Mar 1900 First Regiment Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
84 Win 52–4–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Geoff Thorne KO 1 (6) 28 Oct 1899 Tattersalls, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
83 Loss 51–4–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James J. Jeffries KO 11 (20), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Jun 1899 Coney Island Athletic Club, Brooklyn, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
82 Win 51–3–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lew Joslin KO 2 (4) 5 Jun 1897 Leadville, Colorado, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
81 Win 50–3–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James J. Corbett KO 14 (25) 17 Mar 1897 The Race Track Arena, Carson City, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
80 Loss 49–3–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Sharkey DQ 8 (10) 2 Dec 1896 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 49–2–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peter Maher KO 1, 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Feb 1896 Coahuila de Zaragoza, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billed for the heavyweight championship;
A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Win 48–2–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Connors KO 1 (4) 19 Apr 1895 New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Win 47–2–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Allich KO 3 (4) 16 Apr 1895 New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 46–2–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Creedon KO 2 (25), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Sep 1894 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained world middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 45–2–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Kellar KO 2 (4) 28 Jul 1894 Buffalo Driving Park, Buffalo, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Template:DrawDraw 44–2–4 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Choynski PTS 5 (8) 18 Jun 1894 The Boston Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Choynski was down and bloodied when the police stepped in
and would likely have been knocked out had the fight continued
The bout was declared a draw. Pre-fight agreement that the fight could only be won via KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Win 44–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Hickey TKO 3 (4) 5 Sep 1893 Caledonian Park, Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 43–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Coner KO 1 (4) 30 May 1893 Philadelphia Athletic Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 42–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Brennan KO 4 (4) 6 May 1893 Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 41–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Godfrey KO 1 (4) 21 Apr 1893 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Win 40–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Monoghan KO 1 (4) 21 Apr 1893 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 39–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Kilpatrick KO 4 (4) 21 Apr 1893 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 38–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Sheridan TKO 1 (4) 15 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 37–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Curry KO 2 (4) 12 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 36–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Hank Smith KO 1 (4) 12 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 35–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Kilpatrick KO 3 (4) 12 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 34–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Warner TKO 1 (4) 31 Mar 1893 Baltimore, Maryland, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 33–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Phil Mayo KO 2 (4) 25 Mar 1893 2nd Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Template:DrawDraw 32–2–3 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Bayliff PTS 4 15 Mar 1893 Indianapolis, Indiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 32–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall KO 4 8 Mar 1893 Crescent City Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained world middleweight title;
A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 31–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Britton RTD 2 (4) 10 Dec 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 30–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Millard Zender KO 1 (4) 3 Sep 1892 Anniston, Alabama, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 29–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jerry Slattery KO 2 (4) 11 May 1892 Miners 8th St Theater, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 28–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Godfrey RTD 2 (4) 6 May 1892 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 27–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Farrell KO 2 (4) 29 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 26–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Thomas Robbins RTD 3 (4) 28 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 25–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Burns RTD 3 (4) 28 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 24–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Malone RTD 2 (4) 27 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 23–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charles Puff KO 2 (4) 26 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 22–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peter Maher RTD 12 2 Mar 1892 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 ND 21–2–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harris Martin ND 4 1 May 1891 Washington Rink, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 21–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Abe Coughle TKO 2 (3) 27 Apr 1891 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 20–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nonpareil Dempsey RTD 13 14 Jan 1891 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won world middleweight title;
A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 19–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arthur Upham KO 9 28 Jul 1890 Audubon Athletic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 18–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy McCarthy RTD 10 29 May 1890 California Athletic Club, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 17–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Allen RTD 1 (3) 17 May 1890 California Athletic Club, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 16–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professor Jack West KO 1 (4) 1 Mar 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 15–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edward Starlight Rollins TKO 9 22 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 14–2–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall KO 4 (20) 11 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Draw 14–1–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edward Starlight Rollins NWS 4 10 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 14–1–2 (22)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dave Conway KO 4 (15) 1 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 13–1–2 (22)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Ellis RTD 3 (20) 16 Dec 1889 Royal Standard Theatre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 12–1–2 (22)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professor Jack West KO 1 (8) 30 Nov 1889 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Draw 11–1–2 (22)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pat Kiely NWS 4 26 Nov 1889 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 11–1–2 (21)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall RTD 5 (8) 19 Jan 1889 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 10–1–2 (21)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McEwan NWS 4 1 Dec 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Draw 10–1–2 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall NWS 4 24 Nov 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 10–1–2 (19)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall NWS 4 10 Nov 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 ND 10–1–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley ND 4 1 May 1888 Amateur Athletic Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Draw 10–1–2 (17)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin NWS 4 17 Apr 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Draw 10–1–2 (16)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin NWS 4 17 Mar 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 10–1–2 (15)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin TKO 7 (8) 5 Mar 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Draw 9–1–2 (15)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy McCarthy NWS 4 11 Feb 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Draw 9–1–2 (14)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Taylor NWS 4 26 Jan 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Template:DrawDraw 9–1–2 (13)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Hickey PTS 4 23 Jan 1888 Centennial Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 ND 9–1–1 (13)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Slavin ND 4 1 Jan 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 9–1–1 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dave Travers KO 3 24 Sep 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 8–1–1 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall NWS 4 28 May 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 8–1–1 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Eager KO 2 (4) 4 Apr 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 7–1–1 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin TKO 5 (8) 20 Mar 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 6–1–1 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Sandall RTD 4 (4) 1 Mar 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 5–1–1 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Seale PTS 4 15 Feb 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 4–1–1 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Bonner NWS 4 12 Feb 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Draw 4–1–1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Slavin NWS 4 1 Jan 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Template:DrawDraw 4–1–1 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Malloy PTS 4 4 Dec 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 ND 4–1 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McArdle ND 4 9 Oct 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 NC 4–1 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Australian Billy Smith ND 4 7 Oct 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Loss 4–1 (7)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Lees NWS 4 25 Aug 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 4–1 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McArdle NWS 4 7 Aug 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 4–1 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley NWS 4 5 Jun 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Loss 4–1 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley NWS 4 2 Jun 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 ND 4–1 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Steve O'Donnell ND 4 22 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Loss 4–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley RTD 3 (4) 15 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Draw 4–0 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brinsley NWS 4 8 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Draw 4–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pablo Fanque NWS 3 1 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Pablo Fanque KO 2 (4) 2 Feb 1886 The Green, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Jack Greentree KO 3 (4) May 1, 1885 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Alf Brinsmead KO 2 (4) Apr 1, 1885 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Joe Riddle PTS 4 Mar 1, 1885 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Unofficial record

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
101 Win 69–12–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jersey Bellew NWS 6 20 Feb 1914 Municipal Hall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
100 Win 68–12–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Sweeney NWS 6 29 Jan 1914 Athletic Club, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
99 Loss 67–12–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Lang KO 12 (20) 27 Dec 1909 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
98 Loss 67–11–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Johnson KO 2 (6) 17 Jul 1907 Washington Sports Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
97 Win 67–10–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charlie Haghey KO 4 (6) 31 Jan 1906 Webster, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
96 Loss 66–10–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Philadelphia Jack O'Brien RTD 13 (20) 20 Dec 1905 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost world light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
95 Win 66–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Philadelphia Jack O'Brien NWS 6 23 Jul 1904 Philadelphia Ball Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
94 Win 65–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Gardiner PTS 20 25 Nov 1903 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won world light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
93 Win 64–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Grim NWS 6 14 Oct 1903 Southern Athletic Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
92 Win 63–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Con Coughlin TKO 1 (6), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Sep 1903 Washington Sporting Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
91 Win 62–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Ranke KO 2 (4), 0:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Dec 1902 Bozeman, Montana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
90 Win 61–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Steward KO 1 (4) 19 Dec 1902 Butte, Montana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
89 Loss 60–9–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James J. Jeffries KO 8 (20) 25 Jul 1902 San Francisco Athletic Club, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
88 Win 60–8–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Sharkey KO 2 (25), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Aug 1900 Coney Island Athletic Club, Brooklyn, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
87 Win 59–8–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gus Ruhlin KO 6 (25), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Aug 1900 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
86 Win 58–8–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ed Dunkhorst KO 2 (25), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Apr 1900 Hercules Athletic Club, Brooklyn, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
85 Win 57–8–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Daly TKO 1 (6) 27 Mar 1900 First Regiment Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
84 Win 56–8–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Geoff Thorne KO 1 (6) 28 Oct 1899 Tattersalls, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
83 Loss 55–8–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James J. Jeffries KO 11 (20), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Jun 1899 Coney Island Athletic Club, Brooklyn, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
82 Win 55–7–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lew Joslin KO 2 (4) 5 Jun 1897 Leadville, Colorado, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
81 Win 54–7–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James J. Corbett KO 14 (25) 17 Mar 1897 The Race Track Arena, Carson City, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
80 Loss 53–7–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Sharkey DQ 8 (10) 2 Dec 1896 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billed as the world heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
79 Win 53–6–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peter Maher KO 1, 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Feb 1896 Coahuila de Zaragoza, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billed as the world heavyweight title;
A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
78 Win 52–6–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Connors KO 1 (4) 19 Apr 1895 New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Win 51–6–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Allich KO 3 (4) 16 Apr 1895 New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Win 50–6–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Creedon KO 2 (25), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Sep 1894 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained world middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Win 49–6–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Kellar KO 2 (4) 28 Jul 1894 Buffalo Driving Park, Buffalo, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Template:DrawDraw 48–6–14 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Choynski PTS 5 (8) 18 Jun 1894 The Boston Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Choynski was down and bloodied when the police stepped in
and would likely have been knocked out had the fight continued
The bout was declared a draw. Pre-fight agreement that the fight could only be won via KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
73 Win 48–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Hickey TKO 3 (4) 5 Sep 1893 Caledonian Park, Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 47–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Coner KO 1 (4) 30 May 1893 Philadelphia Athletic Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 46–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Brennan KO 4 (4) 6 May 1893 Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 45–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Godfrey KO 1 (4) 21 Apr 1893 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Win 44–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Monoghan KO 1 (4) 21 Apr 1893 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 43–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Kilpatrick KO 4 (4) 21 Apr 1893 Academy of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 42–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Sheridan TKO 1 (4) 15 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 41–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Curry KO 2 (4) 12 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 40–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Hank Smith KO 1 (4) 12 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 39–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Kilpatrick KO 3 (4) 12 Apr 1893 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 38–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Warner TKO 1 (4) 31 Mar 1893 Baltimore, Maryland, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Win 37–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Phil Mayo KO 2 (4) 25 Mar 1893 2nd Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Template:DrawDraw 36–6–13 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Bayliff PTS 4 15 Mar 1893 Indianapolis, Indiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 36–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall KO 4 8 Mar 1893 Crescent City Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained world middleweight title;
A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 35–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Britton RTD 2 (4) 10 Dec 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 34–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Millard Zender KO 1 (4) 3 Sep 1892 Anniston, Alabama, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 33–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jerry Slattery KO 2 (4) 11 May 1892 Miners 8th St Theater, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 32–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Godfrey RTD 2 (4) 6 May 1892 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 31–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Farrell KO 2 (4) 29 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 30–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Thomas Robbins RTD 3 (4) 28 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 29–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Burns RTD 3 (4) 28 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 28–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Malone RTD 2 (4) 27 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 27–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charles Puff KO 2 (4) 26 Apr 1892 Newark, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 26–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peter Maher RTD 12 2 Mar 1892 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 ND 25–6–12 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harris Martin ND 4 1 May 1891 Washington Rink, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 25–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Abe Coughle TKO 2 (3) 27 Apr 1891 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 24–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nonpareil Dempsey RTD 13 14 Jan 1891 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won world middleweight title;
A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 23–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arthur Upham KO 9 28 Jul 1890 Audubon Athletic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 22–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy McCarthy RTD 10 29 May 1890 California Athletic Club, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 21–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Allen RTD 1 (3) 17 May 1890 California Athletic Club, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 20–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professor Jack West KO 1 (4) 1 Mar 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 19–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edward Starlight Rollins TKO 9 22 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 18–6–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall KO 4 (20) 11 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Template:DrawDraw 18–5–12 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Edward Starlight Rollins NWS 4 10 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 18–5–11 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dave Conway KO 4 (15) 1 Feb 1890 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 17–5–11 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Ellis RTD 3 (20) 16 Dec 1889 Royal Standard Theatre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 16–5–11 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professor Jack West KO 1 (8) 30 Nov 1889 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Template:DrawDraw 15–5–11 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pat Kiely NWS 4 26 Nov 1889 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 15–5–10 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall RTD 5 (8) 19 Jan 1889 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australian middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 14–5–10 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McEwan NWS 4 1 Dec 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Template:DrawDraw 13–5–10 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall NWS 4 24 Nov 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 13–5–9 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall NWS 4 10 Nov 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 ND 12–5–9 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley ND 4 1 May 1888 Amateur Athletic Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Template:DrawDraw 12–5–9 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin NWS 4 17 Apr 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Template:DrawDraw 12–5–8 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin NWS 4 17 Mar 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 12–5–7 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin TKO 7 (8) 5 Mar 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Template:DrawDraw 11–5–7 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy McCarthy NWS 4 11 Feb 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Template:DrawDraw 11–5–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Taylor NWS 4 26 Jan 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Template:DrawDraw 11–5–5 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Hickey PTS 4 23 Jan 1888 Centennial Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 ND 11–5–4 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Slavin ND 4 1 Jan 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 11–5–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dave Travers KO 3 24 Sep 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". A finish fightScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 10–5–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Hall NWS 4 28 May 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 10–4–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Eager KO 2 (4) 4 Apr 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 9–4–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Slavin TKO 5 (8) 20 Mar 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 8–4–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Sandall RTD 4 (4) 1 Mar 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 7–4–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Seale PTS 4 15 Feb 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 6–4–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Bonner NWS 4 12 Feb 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Template:DrawDraw 5–4–4 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Slavin NWS 4 1 Jan 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Template:DrawDraw 5–4–3 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Malloy PTS 4 4 Dec 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 ND 5–4–2 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McArdle ND 4 9 Oct 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 ND 5–4–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Australian Billy Smith ND 4 7 Oct 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Loss 5–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Lees NWS 4 25 Aug 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 5–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". McArdle NWS 4 7 Aug 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 4–3–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley NWS 4 5 Jun 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Loss 4–2–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mick Dooley NWS 4 2 Jun 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 ND 4–1–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Steve O'Donnell ND 4 22 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Loss 4–1–2 Mick Dooley RTD 3 (4) 15 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Template:DrawDraw 4–0–2 Brinsley NWS 4 8 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Template:DrawDraw 4–0–1 Pablo Fanque NWS 3 1 May 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Pablo Fanque KO 2 (4) 2 Feb 1886 The Green, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Jack Greentree KO 3 (4) 1 May 1885 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Alf Brinsmead KO 2 (4) 1 Apr 1885 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Joe Riddle PTS 4 1 Mar 1885 Foley's Hall, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

Regional/International titles

Amateur titles

See also

Script error: No such module "Portal".

Notes and references

Notes

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References

Template:Reflist

Further reading

  • Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".Template:Self-published inline
  • Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  • Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  • Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

External links

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check World Middleweight Champion
14 January 1891 – 26 September 1894
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check World Heavyweight Champion
17 March 1897 – 9 June 1899 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check World Light Heavyweight Champion
25 September 1903 – 20 December 1905 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  3. ↑ McWhirter, Norris. The Guinness Book of World Records 1997. p. 467. " Lightest heavyweight champion Robert James "Bob" Fitzsimmons of Great Britain, weighed 167 pounds when he won the title by knocking out James J. Corbett". Random House Publishing Group, 1997
  4. ↑ Physical Freak Flattened Men "Like Texas Cyclone", The Barrier Miner, (Thursday, 25 November 1954), p. 7.
  5. ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  6. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  7. ↑ a b c d Template:DNZB
  8. ↑ Ingram 2012, p. 37.
  9. ↑ a b c Template:Cite ODNB
  10. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  11. ↑ Nicholson 2011, p. 45.
  12. ↑ Nicholson 2011, p. 46.
  13. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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