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Harry Wills (May 15, 1889 – December 21, 1958) was an American heavyweight boxer who held the World Colored Heavyweight Championship three times. Many boxing historians consider Wills the most egregious victim of the "color line" drawn by white heavyweight champions. Wills fought for over 20 years (1911–1932), and was ranked as the number-one challenger for the world heavyweight championship, but was denied the opportunity to fight for the title. Of all the black contenders between the heavyweight championship reigns of Jack Johnson and Joe Louis, Wills came closest to securing a title shot. BoxRec ranks him among 10 best heavyweights in the world from 1913 to 1924, and as No.1 heavyweight from 1915 to 1917 and many regard him as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. [1]
His managers included Jim Buckley and Paddy Mullins.[2][3]
Boxing career
Wills fought many of the top heavyweights of his era. He defeated Willie Meehan, who had decisioned Jack Dempsey, Gunboat Smith and Charley Weinart. He also fought Luis Firpo in a match that ended in a no decision. Wills faced future heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey in 1926, and was being decisively beaten when he was disqualified. The next year, Wills was knocked out by heavyweight contender Paolino Uzcudun in a bout that signalled the end of his reign as a serious title contender. His final record was 75 wins (with 47 knockouts), 9 losses and 2 draws. In 2003, he was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.[2]
The top black fighters of Wills' era were forced to continuously fight each other, as many white fighters also drew the "color line". As a result, Wills fought the redoubtable Sam Langford 22 times. His record against Langford was 6 wins, 2 losses and 14 no decisions. The two losses were by knockout. He beat Langford three times for the colored heavyweight title, with Langford winning it back twice. (He was forced to vacate his third title when he fought Jack Sharkey in 1926 and lost the bout due to a disqualification.) Wills also defeated colored heavyweight champ Sam McVey three times and fought two no-decision bouts with Joe Jeanette.[2]
In May 1922, the New York Daily News polled its readers, asking them to choose Dempsey's next title opponent. Over 45,000 readers responded, and Wills finished first with 12,177 votes. Dempsey initially said he was willing to fight Wills, but the bout was never scheduled.[4]
Aborted 1926 Dempsey-Wills heavyweight title match
Midwestern boxing promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons rendered a check to Wills for his fee, but failed to produce even a downpayment for Dempsey's much larger fee for a bout between the two fighters, who had, in July 1925, signed an agreement for a 1926 title match, which never materialized as a result. Disagreement has existed among boxing historians as to whether Dempsey had avoided Wills—though Dempsey swore he was willing to fight him—as having said he would no longer fight Black boxers after winning the title. Wills twice attempted to sue Dempsey for breach of contract over the canceled bout, which had also been barred in New York State on orders from Governor Alfred E. Smith by Athletic Commissioner James Farley,[5][6][7] an early champion of African-American equal rights due to his public threats to resign from the Athletic Commission if Wills was not given the fight against the champion Dempsey, as Farley deemed Wills the number one contender.[8] A deadly race riot in the wake of Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries also created reluctance to promote the match.[9][10] The stand taken by Commissioner Farley would help enable Farley to add the African American vote to the New Deal coalition as Franklin D. Roosevelt 's campaign manager and subsequently Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from the Republican Party, which had traditionally up until the 1930s controlled the African American voting block as the party of Lincoln.[11]
Retirement
Wills retired from boxing in 1932, and ran a successful real estate business in Harlem, New York. He was known for his yearly fast, in which, once a year, he would subsist on water for a month. Wills admitted that his biggest regret in life was never getting the opportunity to fight Dempsey for the title. Wills was confident that he would have won such a match.
Wills died at Jewish Memorial Hospital in New York City of complications from diabetes on December 21, 1958.[12]
Legacy and honors
In 2020 award-winning author Mark Allen Baker published the first comprehensive account of The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937, with McFarland & Company, a leading independent publisher of academic & nonfiction books. This history traces the advent and demise of the Championship, the stories of the talented professional athletes who won it, and the demarcation of the color line both in and out of the ring.
For decades the World Colored Heavyweight Championship was a useful tool to combat racial oppression-the existence of the title a leverage mechanism, or tool, used as a technique to counter a social element, “drawing the color line.”
Harry Wills was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[13] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
Template:BoxingRecordSummary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Win | 70–9–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Big John Glover | KO | 1 (10), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 19, 1932 | Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 110 | Win | 69–9–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Vinko Jakasa | KO | 1 (10), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 4, 1932 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 109 | Win | 68–9–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Rose | KO | 6 (10) | Feb 11, 1931 | Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 108 | Win | 67–9–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andres Castano | KO | 3 (10), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 11, 1929 | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 107 | Loss | 66–9–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andres Castano | DQ | 1 (12) | Sep 14, 1929 | El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Mexico heavyweight title; Wills DQ'd for hitting Castano after the bellScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 106 | Loss | 66–8–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Paulino Uzcudun | KO | 4 (15), (1:27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 13, 1927 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 105 | Loss | 66–7–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Sharkey | DQ | 13 (15), (0:43)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 12, 1926 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Wills DQ'd for illegal backhandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 104 | Win | 66–6–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Floyd Johnson | TKO | 1 (12), (2:02)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 26, 1925 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 103 | Win | 65–6–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charley Weinert | KO | 2 (10) | Jul 2, 1925 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 102 | Win | 64–6–3 (29)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Luis Ángel Firpo | NWS | 12 | Sep 11, 1924 | Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 101 | Win | 64–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bartley Madden | PTS | 15 | Jun 9, 1924 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 100 | Win | 63–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | TKO | 4 (12), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 5, 1923 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 99 | Win | 62–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Homer Smith | KO | 2 (10), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 11, 1923 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 98 | Win | 61–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Clem Johnson | TKO | 12 (?), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 29, 1922 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 97 | Win | 60–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tut Jackson | KO | 3 (15), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 29, 1922 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 96 | Win | 59–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Buddy Jackson | KO | 2 (12), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 21, 1922 | Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 95 | Win | 58–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | KO | 3 (10) | Jul 17, 1922 | Amphitheatre Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 94 | Win | 57–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 2 (12) | Jun 30, 1922 | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 93 | Win | 56–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Kid Norfolk | KO | 2 (15) | Mar 2, 1922 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 92 | Win | 55–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 10 | Jan 17, 1922 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 91 | Template:DrawDraw | 54–6–3 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | PTS | 10 | Jan 6, 1922 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Both fighter claimed the black heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 90 | Loss | 54–6–2 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | DQ | 1 (10), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 2, 1922 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tate claimed the black heavyweight title; Wills DQ'd for knocking down Tate on the referee's breakScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 89 | Win | 54–5–2 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | PTS | 12 | Dec 8, 1921 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 88 | NC | 53–5–2 (28)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NC | 5 (12) | Nov 30, 1921 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; Referee stopped the fight, but gave no decision after Thompson fell and claimed a foulScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 87 | Win | 53–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 1 (10), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 18, 1921 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 86 | Win | 52–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Clem Johnson | TKO | 6 (12) | Nov 10, 1921 | Riverside Arena, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 85 | Win | 51–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Edward "Gunboat" Smith | KO | 1 (20), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 10, 1921 | Stadium, Havana, CubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 84 | Win | 50–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | TKO | 6 (15) | Jul 2, 1921 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 83 | Win | 49–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ray Bennett | KO | 1 (15), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 4, 1921 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 82 | Win | 48–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim McCreary | KO | 7 (10) | Jun 3, 1921 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 81 | Win | 47–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andy Johnson | KO | 1 (?) | May 27, 1921 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 80 | Win | 46–5–2 (27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 8 | Apr 8, 1921 | Odeon Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 79 | Win | 46–5–2 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 2 (12) | Feb 11, 1921 | Bob Wright's Coliseum, Highlandtown, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 78 | Win | 45–5–2 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | KO | 2 (15), 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 17, 1921 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 77 | Win | 44–5–2 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 4 (10) | Sep 15, 1920 | Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 76 | NC | 43–5–2 (26)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | NC | 6 (8) | Sep 8, 1920 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; Fight stopped for "stalling"Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 75 | Win | 43–5–2 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Fulton | KO | 3 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 26, 1920 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 74 | Win | 42–5–2 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ray Bennett | TKO | 1 (4) | Jun 1, 1920 | Armory A.A. Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 73 | Win | 41–5–2 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 15 | Apr 23, 1920 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 72 | Win | 40–5–2 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andy Johnson | KO | 1 (10) | Mar 17, 1920 | Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 71 | Win | 39–5–2 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | PTS | 15 | Jan 12, 1920 | Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 70 | NC | 38–5–2 (25)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NC | 3 (4) | Jan 1, 1920 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stakeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 69 | Win | 38–5–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ole Anderson | TKO | 3 (4) | Dec 4, 1919 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 68 | Win | 37–5–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Edward K.O. Kruvosky | TKO | 1 (4) | Nov 20, 1919 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 67 | Win | 36–5–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 15 | Nov 5, 1919 | Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 66 | Win | 35–5–2 (24)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | NWS | 8 | Oct 20, 1919 | 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 65 | Win | 35–5–2 (23)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Sep 30, 1919 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 64 | Win | 35–5–2 (22)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 4 (10) | Aug 18, 1919 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 63 | Win | 34–5–2 (22)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 8 | Jul 4, 1919 | Sportsman's Park, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 62 | Win | 34–5–2 (21)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John Lester Johnson | NWS | 8 | Jun 10, 1919 | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 61 | Draw | 34–5–2 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 8 | Nov 15, 1918 | Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 60 | Win | 34–5–2 (19)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 6 | Sep 14, 1918 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 59 | Win | 34–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 5 (8) | Aug 19, 1918 | Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 58 | Win | 33–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | PTS | 20 | Jun 16, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 57 | Win | 32–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | TKO | 8 (20) | May 19, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 56 | Win | 31–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 6 (20) | Apr 14, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 55 | Win | 30–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | KO | 5 (20) | Feb 17, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 29–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 5 (15) | Dec 16, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Draw | 28–5–2 (18)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 12 | Nov 12, 1917 | Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 52 | Win | 28–5–2 (17)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Sep 20, 1917 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 51 | Win | 28–5–2 (16)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Jun 1, 1917 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Win | 28–5–2 (15)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 6 | May 11, 1917 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Win | 28–5–2 (14)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 10 | Apr 30, 1917 | Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Loss | 28–5–2 (13)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | TKO | 2 (12) | Feb 7, 1917 | Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 28–4–2 (13)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 10 | Nov 28, 1916 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 28–4–2 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | KO | 8 (10) | Nov 18, 1916 | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Win | 27–4–2 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | NWS | 10 | Nov 11, 1916 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Win | 27–4–2 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | TKO | 4 (10) | Oct 13, 1916 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 26–4–2 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 3, 1916 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 25–4–2 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 20 | May 19, 1916 | Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 24–4–2 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 8 | Apr 25, 1916 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 24–4–2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John Lester Johnson | NWS | 10 | Apr 7, 1916 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 24–4–2 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Mar 7, 1916 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title claim at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Loss | 24–4–2 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 19 (20) | Feb 11, 1916 | Tommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost world colored heavyweight title claimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 24–3–2 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Jan 3, 1916 | Tulane A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight title claimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 23–3–2 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Dec 3, 1915 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title claim at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 23–3–2 (7)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | PTS | 12 | Sep 7, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won world colored heavyweight title claimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 22–3–2 (7)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Jul 5, 1915 | Sacandaga Park, Gloversville, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Loss | 22–3–2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | NWS | 10 | May 19, 1915 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Win | 22–3–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John Lester Johnson | PTS | 20 | Mar 12, 1915 | Tommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Loss | 21–3–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | PTS | 20 | Dec 20, 1914 | McDonoghville Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Loss | 21–2–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 14 (20) | Nov 26, 1914 | Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 21–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Cameron | PTS | 4 | Oct 30, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 20–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charles Horn | KO | 1 (4) | Oct 16, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 19–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charles "Sailor" Grande | PTS | 4 | Oct 9, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 18–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charlie Miller | KO | 1 (4) | Sep 18, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 17–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Willie Meehan | PTS | 4 | Sep 4, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 16–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Brandt | TKO | 4 (4) | Aug 21, 1914 | Pavilion Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 15–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mexican Pete Everett | KO | 2 (?) | Aug 2, 1914 | Sonora, Sonora, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 14–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Soldier Elder | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 4, 1914 | El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Draw | 13–1–2 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | NWS | 10 | Jun 9, 1914 | National Baseball Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Draw | 13–1–2 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | May 1, 1914 | National Baseball Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via (KO) only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 19 | Win | 13–1–2 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Rough House Ware | KO | 10 (20) | Feb 7, 1914 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 12–1–2 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | KO | 4 (10) | Jan 8, 1914 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 11–1–2 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jimmy Sullivan | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 9, 1913 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 10–1–2 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | KO | 3 (10) | Oct 3, 1913 | Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Template:DrawDraw | 9–1–2 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 10 | Jul 1, 1913 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Template:DrawDraw | 9–1–1 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1913 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 9–1 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Kid Brown | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 2, 1913 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 12 | ND | 8–1 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Graves | ND | 10 | Jan 1, 1913 | United States of AmericaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Date and location of this fight unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 11 | Win | 8–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Tholmer | KO | 5 (10) | Nov 20, 1912 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | ND | 7–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dave Mills | ND | 10 | Aug 13, 1912 | Elks Club, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 7–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Kid Brown | KO | 6 (?) | May 5, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 8 | Win | 6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ben Peden | KO | 3 (?) | Apr 4, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 7 | Loss | 5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 14, 1912 | Louisiana A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Collier | KO | 7 (?) | Feb 2, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Brown | KO | 2 (?) | Jan 1, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 4 | Win | 3–0 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nat Dewey | NWS | 10 | Oct 25, 1911 | Louisiana A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kid Navarro | KO | 1 (?) | Mar 1, 1911 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Battling Taylor | KO | 4 (?) | Feb 2, 1911 | Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Casey White | KO | 4 (?) | Jan 2, 1911 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professional debut; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Win | 89–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Big John Glover | KO | 1 (10), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 19, 1932 | Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 110 | Win | 88–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Vinko Jakasa | KO | 1 (10), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 4, 1932 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 109 | Win | 87–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Rose | KO | 6 (10) | Feb 11, 1931 | Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 108 | Win | 86–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andres Castano | KO | 3 (10), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 11, 1929 | New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 107 | Loss | 85–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andres Castano | DQ | 1 (12) | Sep 14, 1929 | El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Mexico heavyweight title; Wills DQ'd for hitting Castano after the bellScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 106 | Loss | 85–9–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Paulino Uzcudun | KO | 4 (15), (1:27)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 13, 1927 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 105 | Loss | 85–8–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Sharkey | DQ | 13 (15), (0:43)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 12, 1926 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Wills DQ'd for illegal backhandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 104 | Win | 85–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Floyd Johnson | TKO | 1 (12), (2:02)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 26, 1925 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 103 | Win | 84–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charley Weinert | KO | 2 (10) | Jul 2, 1925 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 102 | Win | 83–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Luis Ángel Firpo | NWS | 12 | Sep 11, 1924 | Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 101 | Win | 82–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bartley Madden | PTS | 15 | Jun 9, 1924 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 100 | Win | 81–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | TKO | 4 (12), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 5, 1923 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 99 | Win | 80–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Homer Smith | KO | 2 (10), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 11, 1923 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 98 | Win | 79–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Clem Johnson | TKO | 12 (?), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 29, 1922 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 97 | Win | 78–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tut Jackson | KO | 3 (15), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 29, 1922 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 96 | Win | 77–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Buddy Jackson | KO | 2 (12), 2:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 21, 1922 | Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 95 | Win | 76–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | KO | 3 (10) | Jul 17, 1922 | Amphitheatre Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 94 | Win | 75–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 2 (12) | Jun 30, 1922 | Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 93 | Win | 74–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Kid Norfolk | KO | 2 (15) | Mar 2, 1922 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 92 | Win | 73–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 10 | Jan 17, 1922 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 91 | Template:DrawDraw | 72–7–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | PTS | 10 | Jan 6, 1922 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Both fighter claimed the black heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 90 | Loss | 72–7–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | DQ | 1 (10), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 2, 1922 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tate claimed the black heavyweight title; Wills DQ'd for knocking down Tate on the referee's breakScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 89 | Win | 72–6–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | PTS | 12 | Dec 8, 1921 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 88 | NC | 71–6–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NC | 5 (12) | Nov 30, 1921 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; Referee stopped the fight, but gave no decision after Thompson fell and claimed a foulScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 87 | Win | 71–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 1 (10), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 18, 1921 | Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 86 | Win | 70–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Clem Johnson | TKO | 6 (12) | Nov 10, 1921 | Riverside Arena, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 85 | Win | 69–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Edward "Gunboat" Smith | KO | 1 (20), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 10, 1921 | Stadium, Havana, CubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 84 | Win | 68–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | TKO | 6 (15) | Jul 2, 1921 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 83 | Win | 67–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ray Bennett | KO | 1 (15), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 4, 1921 | Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 82 | Win | 66–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim McCreary | KO | 7 (10) | Jun 3, 1921 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 81 | Win | 65–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andy Johnson | KO | 1 (?) | May 27, 1921 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 80 | Win | 64–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 8 | Apr 8, 1921 | Odeon Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 79 | Win | 63–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 2 (12) | Feb 11, 1921 | Bob Wright's Coliseum, Highlandtown, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 78 | Win | 62–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | KO | 2 (15), 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 17, 1921 | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 77 | Win | 61–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 4 (10) | Sep 15, 1920 | Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 76 | NC | 60–6–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | NC | 6 (8) | Sep 8, 1920 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; Fight stopped for "stalling"Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 75 | Win | 60–6–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Fulton | KO | 3 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 26, 1920 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 74 | Win | 59–6–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ray Bennett | TKO | 1 (4) | Jun 1, 1920 | Armory A.A. Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 73 | Win | 58–6–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 15 | Apr 23, 1920 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 72 | Win | 57–6–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andy Johnson | KO | 1 (10) | Mar 17, 1920 | Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 71 | Win | 56–6–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | PTS | 15 | Jan 12, 1920 | Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 70 | NC | 55–6–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NC | 3 (4) | Jan 1, 1920 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stakeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 69 | Win | 55–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ole Anderson | TKO | 3 (4) | Dec 4, 1919 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 68 | Win | 54–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Edward K.O. Kruvosky | TKO | 1 (4) | Nov 20, 1919 | Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 67 | Win | 53–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 15 | Nov 5, 1919 | Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 66 | Win | 52–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | NWS | 8 | Oct 20, 1919 | 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 65 | Win | 51–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Sep 30, 1919 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 64 | Win | 50–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 4 (10) | Aug 18, 1919 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 63 | Win | 49–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 8 | Jul 4, 1919 | Sportsman's Park, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 62 | Win | 48–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John Lester Johnson | NWS | 8 | Jun 10, 1919 | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 61 | Template:DrawDraw | 47–6–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 8 | Nov 15, 1918 | Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 60 | Win | 47–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 6 | Sep 14, 1918 | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 59 | Win | 46–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 5 (8) | Aug 19, 1918 | Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 58 | Win | 45–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | PTS | 20 | Jun 16, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 57 | Win | 44–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | TKO | 8 (20) | May 19, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 56 | Win | 43–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 6 (20) | Apr 14, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 55 | Win | 42–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | KO | 5 (20) | Feb 17, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 41–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 5 (15) | Dec 16, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Template:DrawDraw | 40–6–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 12 | Nov 12, 1917 | Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 52 | Win | 40–6–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Sep 20, 1917 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 51 | Win | 39–6–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Jun 1, 1917 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Win | 38–6–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 6 | May 11, 1917 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Win | 37–6–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 10 | Apr 30, 1917 | Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Loss | 36–6–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | TKO | 2 (12) | Feb 7, 1917 | Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 36–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NWS | 10 | Nov 28, 1916 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 35–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | KO | 8 (10) | Nov 18, 1916 | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Win | 34–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Tate | NWS | 10 | Nov 11, 1916 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Win | 33–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | TKO | 4 (10) | Oct 13, 1916 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 32–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 3, 1916 | Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 31–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 20 | May 19, 1916 | Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 30–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 8 | Apr 25, 1916 | Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 29–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John Lester Johnson | NWS | 10 | Apr 7, 1916 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 28–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Mar 7, 1916 | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title claim at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Loss | 27–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 19 (20) | Feb 11, 1916 | Tommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost world colored heavyweight title claimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 27–4–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Jan 3, 1916 | Tulane A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight title claimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 26–4–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Dec 3, 1915 | Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title claim at stake; (via KO only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 25–4–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | PTS | 12 | Sep 7, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won world colored heavyweight title claimScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 24–4–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Jul 5, 1915 | Sacandaga Park, Gloversville, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Loss | 23–4–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | NWS | 10 | May 19, 1915 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Win | 23–3–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | John Lester Johnson | PTS | 20 | Mar 12, 1915 | Tommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Loss | 22–3–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam McVea | PTS | 20 | Dec 20, 1914 | McDonoghville Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Loss | 22–2–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 14 (20) | Nov 26, 1914 | Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 22–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Cameron | PTS | 4 | Oct 30, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 21–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charles Horn | KO | 1 (4) | Oct 16, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 20–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charles "Sailor" Grande | PTS | 4 | Oct 9, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 19–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charlie Miller | KO | 1 (4) | Sep 18, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 18–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Willie Meehan | PTS | 4 | Sep 4, 1914 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 17–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Brandt | TKO | 4 (4) | Aug 21, 1914 | Pavilion Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 16–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mexican Pete Everett | KO | 2 (?) | Aug 2, 1914 | Sonora, Sonora, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 15–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Soldier Elder | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 4, 1914 | El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Template:DrawDraw | 14–1–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | NWS | 10 | Jun 9, 1914 | National Baseball Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Template:DrawDraw | 14–1–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | May 1, 1914 | National Baseball Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | World colored heavyweight title at stake; (via (KO) only)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 19 | Win | 14–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Rough House Ware | KO | 10 (20) | Feb 7, 1914 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 13–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | KO | 4 (10) | Jan 8, 1914 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 12–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jimmy Sullivan | KO | 1 (10) | Dec 9, 1913 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 11–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Kid Cotton | KO | 3 (10) | Oct 3, 1913 | Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Template:DrawDraw | 10–1–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 10 | Jul 1, 1913 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Template:DrawDraw | 10–1–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1913 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 10–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Kid Brown | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 2, 1913 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 12 | ND | 9–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Graves | ND | 10 | Jan 1, 1913 | United States of AmericaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Date and location of this fight unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 11 | Win | 9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Tholmer | KO | 5 (10) | Nov 20, 1912 | Northside A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | ND | 8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dave Mills | ND | 10 | Aug 13, 1912 | Elks Club, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Kid Brown | KO | 6 (?) | May 5, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Ben Peden | KO | 3 (?) | Apr 4, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 7 | Loss | 6–1 | George Kid Cotton | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 14, 1912 | Louisiana A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Sam Collier | KO | 7 (?) | Feb 2, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Harry Brown | KO | 2 (?) | Jan 1, 1912 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Nat Dewey | NWS | 10 | Oct 25, 1911 | Louisiana A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Kid Navarro | KO | 1 (?) | Mar 1, 1911 | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Battling Taylor | KO | 4 (?) | Feb 2, 1911 | Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Casey White | KO | 4 (?) | Jan 2, 1911 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professional debut; Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/410294899 New York Daily News, May 19, 1922
- ↑ Dawson, James P."Two Dempsey Bouts Signed By Rickard", The New York Times, July 17, 1925. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ↑ Weingarten, C. "The Myth of Dempsey-Wills", by Carl Weingarten, in The Bittersweet Science: Fifteen Writers in the Gym, in the Corner, and at Ringside, Carlo Rotella and Michael Ezra, Editors, The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, USA, 2017, pages 182 - 186. Retrieved July 28, 2018. Template:ISBN
- ↑ Barnett, R.E., et al Contracts: Cases and Doctrine, by Randy E. Barnett and Nathan B. Oman. Aspen Casebook Series, Wolters, Kluwer, New York, 2017, pages 88-89. Retrieved July 28, 2018. Template:ISBN
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ BOXREC "Harry Wills", BOXREC.com, Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ "Harry Wills Dies at 66", Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, pg. 29, 22 December 1968
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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