Sam McVey
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Samuel E. MacVea (May 17, 1884 – December 23, 1921), better known as Sam McVey, was an American Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer during the early 20th century. Famously known as the "Oxnard Cyclone",[1] he ranked alongside Jack Johnson, Joe Jeanette, Sam Langford, and Harry Wills, some of the best heavyweights of their time. All of them, except Johnson, were denied a shot at the world heavyweight championship due to the color bar, which was ironically maintained by Johnson when he became the first black to win the world heavyweight in spotlight. Despite being denied a title shot, Sam enjoyed the famed career that took him across the globe.
In 96 documented fights in at least 10 different countries, McVey only lost 16 bouts.[2] His greatest wins include two victories over both Sam Langford and Harry Wills, which won him the World Colored Heavyweight Championship on two occasions, respectively. In his later, years he worked as a trainer and sparring partner for both black and white fighters training for important bouts.
Biography
Fighting out of Oxnard, California, McVey stood 5′10½″ inches tall and fought at a weight of between 205 and 220 lbs. He relied more on brute strength than finesse in the ring.[3] His first pro fight listed on BoxRec took place in 1902 at the age of 18,[2] but a newspaper from 1902, on his then-upcoming fight with Jack Fogarty, lists five earlier fights he won in Australia, and a further two that took place in California.[4] However In those days, few mixed-race fights took place, so McVey frequently fought the other top black boxers of his time, including Sam Langford (15 times), Joe Jeanette (5 times), Harry Wills (5 times), and Jack Johnson (3 times). Overall, McVey's boxing record was 65 wins, 16 losses, and 12 draws.[2]
McVey spent much of his prime years fighting overseas. He left for Paris in 1907 and fought there for four years. McVey left Paris in 1911 for Australia. He fought there for three more years before finally returning to the U.S.
On December 31, 1908 in Paris, Sam McVey competed in a mixed style bout against jujutsu expert Tano Matsuda, knocking him out in ten seconds.[5] In the earlier part of this century, such bouts were occasionally held in Japan pitting western boxers against judo or jujutsu fighters.
On April 17, 1909, in Paris, Sam McVey fought Joe Jeanette in a bout considered one of the greatest and certainly one of the longest of the 20th century. The fight went 50 rounds and lasted three and a half hours. McVey was generally agreed to be winning through most of the fight, particularly the 21st and 22nd round, knocking Jeanette down repeatedly. By the 40th round, however, Jeanette had recovered while McVey was lagging and knocked down repeatedly. Ultimately McVey's eyes had swollen shut and he was forced to quit.[6]
In 1912, McVey was one of the contenders for the World Colored Heavyweight Championship fought at various venues across Australia. His opponent Sam Langford was a Black Canadian popularly known as the Boston Tar Baby, and reputedly one of the greatest fighters of all time, beating champions in the lightweight to heavyweight classes. Before the matches, the boxers gave demonstrations of their skill. Before his beating, Sam McVea in the Exhibition Rink Buildings in Perth, Sam Langford stayed at the Nedlands Park Hotel where he:
gave exhibitions of punching the ball, throwing the medicine bag sparring, etc. His work was a revelation. Langford allowed his sparring partners to hit him just when and where they pleased. After witnessing his exhibition of wonderful foot and head work one could easily understand how the big-little fellow came to lay low the best boxers in the world. Langford is as fast on his feet and as graceful as a ballet-dancer. He carries a punch like unto that of a kick of a mule, and is practically impervious to punishment. Dick Cullen hit him some terrific punches on the chin last Wednesday - punches that would have put the ordinary boxer away for the full count; but the Tar Baby only grinned and shoved out his head for more. He is truly a remarkable fighter.[7]
McVey contracted pneumonia and died December 23, 1921, in New York City, penniless while still an active fighter. His burial was paid for by Jack Johnson. His headstone was paid by Ben Hawes. A special ceremony was conducted by Daryl George at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Queens, NY. [Citation - Ben Hawes - I paid for it, organized it and had his resting place blessed.
Legacy & 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.”
McVey was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999.[8]
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[9] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
Template:BoxingRecordSummary All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted to the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Draw | 74–14–10 (14)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | NWS | 10 | Aug 1, 1921 | Rossmere Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 111 | Win | 74–14–10 (13)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | NWS | 10 | Jul 7, 1921 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 110 | Win | 74–14–10 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 12 | Mar 21, 1921 | Columbus, Ohio, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 109 | NC | 73–14–10 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NC | 6 (10) | Mar 18, 1921 | Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | McVea was hit with body blows. He held excessively, so the referee declared a no contestScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 108 | NC | 73–14–10 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | NC | 6 (8) | Sep 8, 1920 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, USScript 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". |
| 107 | Win | 73–14–10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Ward | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 1, 1920 | Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 106 | Loss | 72–14–10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Aug 14, 1920 | East Chicago, Indiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 105 | Loss | 72–14–10 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Pinky Lewis | PTS | 10 | Aug 5, 1920 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 104 | Win | 72–13–10 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Clem Johnson | KO | 4 (15) | Dec 15, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 103 | Template:DrawDraw | 71–13–10 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Livingstone | PTS | 10 | Sep 14, 1918 | Broadway Theater, Colon City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 102 | Loss | 71–13–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | PTS | 20 | Jun 16, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 101 | Loss | 71–12–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | KO | 5 (20) | Feb 17, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 100 | Win | 71–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 25 | Oct 14, 1917 | Broadway Theater, Colon City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 99 | Win | 70–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 20 | Aug 12, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fought outside in heavy rainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 98 | Win | 69–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 15 (20) | Jul 15, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 97 | Win | 68–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 20 | May 13, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 96 | Win | 67–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Barry | TKO | 7 (20) | Mar 11, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 95 | Win | 66–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Briggs | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 27, 1917 | Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 94 | Win | 65–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fitz Brathwaite | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 27, 1917 | Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 93 | Win | 64–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Livingstone | KO | 5 (15) | Jan 14, 1917 | Garden Theater, Colon City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 92 | Win | 63–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bob Devere | PTS | 10 | Sep 20, 1916 | Santiago de Chile, ChileScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 91 | Template:DrawDraw | 62–11–9 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bob Devere | PTS | 20 | Sep 3, 1916 | Santiago de Chile, ChileScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 90 | Template:DrawDraw | 62–11–8 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Aug 12, 1916 | Teatro Roma, Avellaneda, ArgentinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 89 | Draw | 62–11–7 (9)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 12 | May 2, 1916 | East Market St. Rink, Akron, Ohio, USScript 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". |
| 88 | Loss | 62–11–7 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | PTS | 8 | Apr 14, 1916 | Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 87 | Loss | 62–10–7 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Apr 7, 1916 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, USScript 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". |
| 86 | Loss | 62–10–7 (7)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Feb 17, 1916 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 85 | Draw | 62–10–7 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Oct 23, 1915 | American A.C., New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 84 | Win | 62–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 10 | Oct 15, 1915 | North Side A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 83 | Template:DrawDraw | 61–10–7 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Sep 30, 1915 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 82 | Loss | 61–10–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | PTS | 12 | Sep 7, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 81 | Win | 61–9–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 8 (12) | Aug 10, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 80 | Win | 60–9–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 12 | Jun 29, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 79 | Win | 59–9–6 (5)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Jun 9, 1915 | Gayety Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 78 | Win | 59–9–6 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | NWS | 10 | May 19, 1915 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 77 | Template:DrawDraw | 59–9–6 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 12 | Apr 27, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 76 | Win | 59–9–5 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 20 | Feb 20, 1915 | Havana, CubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 75 | Win | 58–9–5 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | PTS | 20 | Dec 20, 1914 | McDonoghville Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 74 | Win | 57–9–5 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Dec 10, 1914 | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 73 | Win | 57–9–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Arthur Pelkey | KO | 4 (20) | Jun 13, 1914 | Baker's Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 72 | Win | 56–9–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Colin Bell | KO | 2 (20) | Dec 27, 1913 | Olympia A.C. Newtown, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 71 | Win | 55–9–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professor Stevenson | KO | 5 (10) | Nov 6, 1913 | Rink Hall, Lismore, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 70 | Win | 54–9–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Colin Bell | TKO | 16 (20) | Apr 19, 1913 | National Arena, Adelaide, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won South Australia State heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 69 | Template:DrawDraw | 53–9–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Mar 24, 1913 | Olympic Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 68 | Loss | 53–9–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 13 (20) | Dec 26, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Australian and world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 67 | Loss | 53–8–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | TKO | 11 (20) | Oct 9, 1912 | Exhibition Stadium, Perth, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Australian and world colored heavyweight titles; McVey claimed a foul. This was not allowed and he refused to continueScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 66 | Loss | 53–7–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Aug 3, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Australian and world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 65 | Loss | 53–6–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Apr 8, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost Australian and world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 64 | Win | 53–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Barry | PTS | 20 | Mar 16, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 63 | Win | 52–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Dec 26, 1911 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained Australian heavyweight title; Won world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 62 | Win | 51–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Lester | TKO | 8 (20) | Dec 11, 1911 | Olympic Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 61 | Win | 50–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Lang | KO | 2 (20) | Oct 28, 1911 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 60 | Win | 49–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Lester | PTS | 20 | Sep 30, 1911 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 59 | Win | 48–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Alf Langford | KO | 9 (15) | Aug 3, 1911 | Artillery Drill Hall, Sheffield, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 58 | Win | 47–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Rodel | KO | 1 (20) | Jul 20, 1911 | Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 57 | Win | 46–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andrew Dixon | KO | 4 (20) | May 25, 1911 | Cirque-Théâtre, Angers, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Template:DrawDraw | 45–5–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Apr 1, 1911 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 55 | Win | 45–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charley Harris | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 25, 1911 | Apollo-Cirque, Nancy, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 44–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Seaman Fred Parsons | KO | 1 (15) | Jan 14, 1911 | Bâtiment Électoral, Geneva, SwitzerlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Win | 43–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | KO | 21 (25) | Nov 19, 1910 | Luna Park Skating Rink, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 52 | Win | 42–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sergeant Sunshine | KO | 1 (?) | Oct 22, 1910 | Hippodrome, Paris, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 51 | Win | 41–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Peter Rice | TKO | 3 (?) | Oct 17, 1910 | Brussels Rinking, Brussels, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Template:DrawDraw | 40–5–3 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 15 | Aug 7, 1910 | Neuilly-sur-Seine, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Win | 40–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Peter Rice | KO | 4 (?) | Jul 22, 1910 | Salle de la Pépinière, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Win | 39–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Grim | TKO | 13 (20) | Jun 25, 1910 | Hippodrome, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 38–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Stewart | TKO | 6 (25) | Apr 16, 1910 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 37–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Arthur Bennett | KO | 4 (25) | Apr 13, 1910 | Apollo-Cirque, Nancy, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Win | 36–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Herbert Sinnott | KO | 5 | Mar 25, 1910 | Grand-Théâtre, Saint-Etienne, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | A fight to the finishScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 35–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Al Kubiak | KO | 10 (20) | Feb 26, 1910 | Wonderland, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 34–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 5 (?) | Jan 27, 1910 | Le Havre, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Template:DrawDraw | 33–5–2 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 30 | Dec 11, 1909 | Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 41 | Win | 33–5–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 7 (20) | Jul 4, 1909 | Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, PortugalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 32–5–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Barry | DQ | 15 (20) | Jun 26, 1909 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 31–5–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Harris | KO | 5 | May 30, 1909 | Arènes du Rond-Point du Prado, Marseille, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | A fight to the finishScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 30–5–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 5 (20) | Apr 24, 1909 | Nouveau Cirque, Orléans, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Loss | 29–5–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | RTD | 49 (?) | Apr 17, 1909 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 29–4–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 'Cyclone' Billy Warren | KO | 2 (?) | Apr 9, 1909 | Tivoli Boxing-Hall, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 28–4–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 20 | Feb 20, 1909 | Salle des Fêtes, Roubaix, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 27–4–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Herbert Sinnott | KO | 5 (15) | Feb 5, 1909 | Salle des Fêtes, Roubaix, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 26–4–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Rickard | KO | 1 (?), 0:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 23, 1909 | Folies Bergère, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Template:DrawDraw | 25–4–1 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | PTS | ? | Dec 18, 1908 | Théâtre de l'Eldorado, Montpellier, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | NC | 25–4 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | NC | ? (?) | Dec 17, 1908 | Théâtre de l'Eldorado, Montpellier, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 25–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Camerlings | TKO | 1 (?) | Nov 18, 1908 | Scala, Brussels, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 24–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Herbert Sinnott | KO | 5 (20) | Nov 14, 1908 | Hippodrome, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 23–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Guionnet | TKO | 3 (?) | Oct 14, 1908 | Bordeaux, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 22–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Shearing | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 19, 1908 | Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 21–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 4 (15) | Jul 18, 1908 | Scala, Oostende, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 20–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charlie Wilson | KO | 3 (20) | Jul 12, 1908 | Velodrome du Karreveld, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 19–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Georges Rampazzi | KO | 3 (?) | Jul 1, 1908 | Biarritz, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 18–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jewey Smith | KO | 3 (20) | May 23, 1908 | Porte Maillot, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 17–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ben Taylor | KO | 11 (15) | Apr 15, 1908 | Hippodrome, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 16–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Shearing | TKO | 5 (?) | Feb 15, 1908 | Neuilly Bowling Palace, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 15–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Scales | KO | 2 (15) | Dec 28, 1907 | Salle Wagram, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 14–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Marc Gaucher | KO | 4 (?) | Oct 24, 1907 | Folies Bergère, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 13–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ben Taylor | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 3, 1907 | National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Loss | 12–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | NWS | 10 | Apr 15, 1907 | Lyric Hall, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 12–4 | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 16 (20) | Feb 28, 1907 | Old Pavilion, Sacramento, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 11–4 | Sailor Matt Turner | KO | 2 (20), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 29, 1906 | Farragut Theater, Vallejo, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 10–4 | Tornado Smith | KO | 1 (?) | Feb 24, 1906 | Bakersfield, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 9–4 | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 4 (20) | Jan 25, 1906 | National A.C., San Diego, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Loss | 8–4 | Denver Ed Martin | PTS | 10 | Aug 12, 1904 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–3 | Jack Johnson | KO | 20 (20) | Apr 22, 1904 | Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 10 | Loss | 8–2 | Jack Johnson | PTS | 20 | Oct 27, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 1 (20), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 15, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Kid Carter | KO | 11 (20) | May 5, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Loss | 6–1 | Jack Johnson | PTS | 20 | Feb 26, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jack Kid Lavalle | KO | 1 (10), 0:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 31, 1903 | Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jim 'Toothpick' Kelly | KO | 4 (?) | Jan 6, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Fred Russell | KO | 5 (20) | Nov 1, 1902 | Auditorium, Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jack Fogarty | KO | 5 (?) | Oct 9, 1902 | Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Herb McKell | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 19, 1902 | Pioneer Hall, Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | George Sullivan | KO | 6 (20) | Apr 12, 1902 | Auditorium, Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Unofficial record
Template:BoxingRecordSummary Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Template:DrawDraw | 78–18–13 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | NWS | 10 | Aug 1, 1921 | Rossmere Park, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 111 | Win | 78–18–12 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | NWS | 10 | Jul 7, 1921 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 110 | Win | 77–18–12 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 12 | Mar 21, 1921 | Columbus, Ohio, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 109 | NC | 76–18–12 (3)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | NC | 6 (10) | Mar 18, 1921 | Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | McVea was hit with body blows. He held excessively, so the referee declared a no contestScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 108 | NC | 76–18–12 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | NC | 6 (8) | Sep 8, 1920 | Ice Palace, Philadelphia, USScript 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". |
| 107 | Win | 76–18–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Ward | KO | 2 (10) | Sep 1, 1920 | Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 106 | Loss | 75–18–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Aug 14, 1920 | East Chicago, Indiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 105 | Loss | 75–17–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Pinky Lewis | PTS | 10 | Aug 5, 1920 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 104 | Win | 75–16–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Clem Johnson | KO | 4 (15) | Dec 15, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 103 | Template:DrawDraw | 74–16–12 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Livingstone | PTS | 10 | Sep 14, 1918 | Broadway Theater, Colon City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 102 | Loss | 74–16–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | PTS | 20 | Jun 16, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 101 | Loss | 74–15–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | KO | 5 (20) | Feb 17, 1918 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 100 | Win | 74–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 25 | Oct 14, 1917 | Broadway Theater, Colon City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 99 | Win | 73–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 20 | Aug 12, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fought outside in heavy rainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 98 | Win | 72–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | TKO | 15 (20) | Jul 15, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 97 | Win | 71–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 20 | May 13, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 96 | Win | 70–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Barry | TKO | 7 (20) | Mar 11, 1917 | Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 95 | Win | 69–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Briggs | KO | 2 (10) | Jan 27, 1917 | Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 94 | Win | 68–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fitz Brathwaite | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 27, 1917 | Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 93 | Win | 67–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Livingstone | KO | 5 (15) | Jan 14, 1917 | Garden Theater, Colon City, PanamaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 92 | Win | 66–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bob Devere | PTS | 10 | Sep 20, 1916 | Santiago de Chile, ChileScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 91 | Template:DrawDraw | 65–14–11 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bob Devere | PTS | 20 | Sep 3, 1916 | Santiago de Chile, ChileScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 90 | Template:DrawDraw | 65–14–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Aug 12, 1916 | Teatro Roma, Avellaneda, ArgentinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 89 | Template:DrawDraw | 65–14–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 12 | May 2, 1916 | East Market St. Rink, Akron, Ohio, USScript 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". |
| 88 | Loss | 65–14–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Thompson | PTS | 8 | Apr 14, 1916 | Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 87 | Loss | 65–13–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Apr 7, 1916 | Arena, Syracuse, New York, USScript 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". |
| 86 | Loss | 65–12–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Feb 17, 1916 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 85 | Template:DrawDraw | 65–11–8 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | NWS | 10 | Oct 23, 1915 | American A.C., New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 84 | Win | 65–11–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jeff Clark | PTS | 10 | Oct 15, 1915 | North Side A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 83 | Template:DrawDraw | 64–11–7 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Sep 30, 1915 | Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 82 | Loss | 64–11–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | PTS | 12 | Sep 7, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 81 | Win | 64–10–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 8 (12) | Aug 10, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 80 | Win | 63–10–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 12 | Jun 29, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 79 | Win | 62–10–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Jun 9, 1915 | Gayety Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 78 | Win | 61–10–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | NWS | 10 | May 19, 1915 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 77 | Template:DrawDraw | 60–10–6 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 12 | Apr 27, 1915 | Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 76 | Win | 60–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 20 | Feb 20, 1915 | Havana, CubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 75 | Win | 59–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harry Wills | PTS | 20 | Dec 20, 1914 | McDonoghville Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 74 | Win | 58–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | NWS | 10 | Dec 10, 1914 | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 73 | Win | 57–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Arthur Pelkey | KO | 4 (20) | Jun 13, 1914 | Baker's Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 72 | Win | 56–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Colin Bell | KO | 2 (20) | Dec 27, 1913 | Olympia A.C. Newtown, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 71 | Win | 55–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professor Stevenson | KO | 5 (10) | Nov 6, 1913 | Rink Hall, Lismore, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 70 | Win | 54–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Colin Bell | TKO | 16 (20) | Apr 19, 1913 | National Arena, Adelaide, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won South Australia State heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 69 | Template:DrawDraw | 53–10–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Mar 24, 1913 | Olympic Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 68 | Loss | 53–10–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | KO | 13 (20) | Dec 26, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Australian and world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 67 | Loss | 53–9–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | TKO | 11 (20) | Oct 9, 1912 | Exhibition Stadium, Perth, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Australian and world colored heavyweight titles; McVey claimed a foul. This was not allowed and he refused to continueScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 66 | Loss | 53–8–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Aug 3, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For Australian and world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 65 | Loss | 53–7–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Apr 8, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost Australian and world colored heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 64 | Win | 53–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Barry | PTS | 20 | Mar 16, 1912 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 63 | Win | 52–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Dec 26, 1911 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained Australian heavyweight title; Won world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 62 | Win | 51–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Lester | TKO | 8 (20) | Dec 11, 1911 | Olympic Stadium, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 61 | Win | 50–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Lang | KO | 2 (20) | Oct 28, 1911 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 60 | Win | 49–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jack Lester | PTS | 20 | Sep 30, 1911 | Sydney Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 59 | Win | 48–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Alf Langford | KO | 9 (15) | Aug 3, 1911 | Artillery Drill Hall, Sheffield, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 58 | Win | 47–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | George Rodel | KO | 1 (20) | Jul 20, 1911 | Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 57 | Win | 46–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Andrew Dixon | KO | 4 (20) | May 25, 1911 | Cirque-Théâtre, Angers, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Template:DrawDraw | 45–6–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sam Langford | PTS | 20 | Apr 1, 1911 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 55 | Win | 45–6–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Charley Harris | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 25, 1911 | Apollo-Cirque, Nancy, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 54 | Win | 44–6–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Seaman Fred Parsons | KO | 1 (15) | Jan 14, 1911 | Bâtiment Électoral, Geneva, SwitzerlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Win | 43–6–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | KO | 21 (25) | Nov 19, 1910 | Luna Park Skating Rink, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 52 | Win | 42–6–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sergeant Sunshine | KO | 1 (?) | Oct 22, 1910 | Hippodrome, Paris, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 51 | Win | 41–6–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Peter Rice | TKO | 3 (?) | Oct 17, 1910 | Brussels Rinking, Brussels, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Template:DrawDraw | 40–6–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Battling Jim Johnson | PTS | 15 | Aug 7, 1910 | Neuilly-sur-Seine, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Win | 40–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Peter Rice | KO | 4 (?) | Jul 22, 1910 | Salle de la Pépinière, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Win | 39–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Grim | TKO | 13 (20) | Jun 25, 1910 | Hippodrome, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 38–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Stewart | TKO | 6 (25) | Apr 16, 1910 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 37–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Arthur Bennett | KO | 4 (25) | Apr 13, 1910 | Apollo-Cirque, Nancy, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Win | 36–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Herbert Sinnott | KO | 5 | Mar 25, 1910 | Grand-Théâtre, Saint-Etienne, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | A fight to the finishScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 35–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Al Kubiak | KO | 10 (20) | Feb 26, 1910 | Wonderland, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 34–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 5 (?) | Jan 27, 1910 | Le Havre, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Template:DrawDraw | 33–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 30 | Dec 11, 1909 | Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 41 | Win | 33–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 7 (20) | Jul 4, 1909 | Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, PortugalScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 32–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jim Barry | DQ | 15 (20) | Jun 26, 1909 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 31–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Harris | KO | 5 | May 30, 1909 | Arènes du Rond-Point du Prado, Marseille, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | A fight to the finishScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Win | 30–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | KO | 5 (20) | Apr 24, 1909 | Nouveau Cirque, Orléans, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Loss | 29–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | RTD | 49 (?) | Apr 17, 1909 | Cirque de Paris, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 29–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 'Cyclone' Billy Warren | KO | 2 (?) | Apr 9, 1909 | Tivoli Boxing-Hall, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 28–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Joe Jennette | PTS | 20 | Feb 20, 1909 | Salle des Fêtes, Roubaix, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 27–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Herbert Sinnott | KO | 5 (15) | Feb 5, 1909 | Salle des Fêtes, Roubaix, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 26–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Bill Rickard | KO | 1 (?), 0:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 23, 1909 | Folies Bergère, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Template:DrawDraw | 25–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | PTS | ? | Dec 18, 1908 | Théâtre de l'Eldorado, Montpellier, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | NC | 25–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Fred Drummond | NC | ? (?) | Dec 17, 1908 | Théâtre de l'Eldorado, Montpellier, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 25–5 | Camerlings | TKO | 1 (?) | Nov 18, 1908 | Scala, Brussels, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 24–5 | Herbert Sinnott | KO | 5 (20) | Nov 14, 1908 | Hippodrome, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 23–5 | Guionnet | TKO | 3 (?) | Oct 14, 1908 | Bordeaux, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 22–5 | Harry Shearing | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 19, 1908 | Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 21–5 | Fred Drummond | KO | 4 (15) | Jul 18, 1908 | Scala, Oostende, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 20–5 | Charlie Wilson | KO | 3 (20) | Jul 12, 1908 | Velodrome du Karreveld, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 19–5 | Georges Rampazzi | KO | 3 (?) | Jul 1, 1908 | Biarritz, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Exact date unknownScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 18–5 | Jewey Smith | KO | 3 (20) | May 23, 1908 | Porte Maillot, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 17–5 | Ben Taylor | KO | 11 (15) | Apr 15, 1908 | Hippodrome, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 16–5 | Harry Shearing | TKO | 5 (?) | Feb 15, 1908 | Neuilly Bowling Palace, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 15–5 | Jack Scales | KO | 2 (15) | Dec 28, 1907 | Salle Wagram, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 14–5 | Marc Gaucher | KO | 4 (?) | Oct 24, 1907 | Folies Bergère, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 13–5 | Ben Taylor | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 3, 1907 | National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Loss | 12–5 | Joe Jennette | NWS | 10 | Apr 15, 1907 | Lyric Hall, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 12–4 | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 16 (20) | Feb 28, 1907 | Old Pavilion, Sacramento, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 11–4 | Sailor Matt Turner | KO | 2 (20), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 29, 1906 | Farragut Theater, Vallejo, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 10–4 | Tornado Smith | KO | 1 (?) | Feb 24, 1906 | Bakersfield, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 9–4 | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 4 (20) | Jan 25, 1906 | National A.C., San Diego, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Loss | 8–4 | Denver Ed Martin | PTS | 10 | Aug 12, 1904 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–3 | Jack Johnson | KO | 20 (20) | Apr 22, 1904 | Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 10 | Loss | 8–2 | Jack Johnson | PTS | 20 | Oct 27, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Denver Ed Martin | KO | 1 (20), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 15, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Kid Carter | KO | 11 (20) | May 5, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Loss | 6–1 | Jack Johnson | PTS | 20 | Feb 26, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For world colored heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jack Kid Lavalle | KO | 1 (10), 0:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 31, 1903 | Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jim 'Toothpick' Kelly | KO | 4 (?) | Jan 6, 1903 | Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Fred Russell | KO | 5 (20) | Nov 1, 1902 | Auditorium, Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jack Fogarty | KO | 5 (?) | Oct 9, 1902 | Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Herb McKell | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 19, 1902 | Pioneer Hall, Oxnard, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | George Sullivan | KO | 6 (20) | Apr 12, 1902 | Auditorium, Oxnard, California, USScript 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".
- ↑ "Oxnard's Coming Mill" Los Angeles Herald 6 October 1902, page 4
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Thursday 3 October 1912 pg 4.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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