Willie Joyce
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Willie Joyce (September 2, 1917 – December 5, 1996) was an American boxer from Chicago. He was the 1936 National AAU Bantamweight champion, and the 1937 (126 lb) Chicago & Intercity Golden Gloves Champion.
Joyce was 24-1-4 in 1937 to 1939 only losing to Frankie Covelli. He fought Lew Jenkins at the White City Arena in Chicago three times in 1939, battling to a draw in their first bout and winning the next two by split decision.
He fought Henry Armstrong four times in 1943 and 1944. In the first match he beat Armstrong at the Olympic Auditoriumin Los Angeles. The second fight he lost to Armstrong at the Gilmore Stadium, also in Los Angeles. The third fight he beat Armstrong at Chicago Stadium. In their final meeting Armstrong was the victor beating Joyce at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.
Joyce also fought Willie Pep. Pep beat Joyce at Comiskey Park in Chicago in 1944. In 1944 and 1945, Joyce went 3–1 against Ike Williams and in 1945, split two bouts with Chalky Wright.
Joyce would go on to face Tippy Larkin in three fights, losing all three by decision. In their second fight, Larkin beat Joyce for the vacant World Jr. Welterweight Title at the Boston Garden. In their third fight, Joyce lost to Larkin for the World Jr. Welterweight Title at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Joyce also fought Johnny Bratton at the Chicago Stadium in 1946, losing in both fights.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Loss | 71–21–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Johnny Cesario | SD | 10 | Mar 24, 1947 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 102 | Template:DrawDraw | 71–20–10 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ernie Petrone | PTS | 10 | Jan 13, 1947 | Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 101 | Loss | 71–20–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Johnny Bratton | UD | 10 | Dec 20, 1946 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 100 | Win | 71–19–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nick Castiglione | UD | 10 | Nov 15, 1946 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 99 | Loss | 70–19–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Johnny Bratton | SD | 10 | Oct 31, 1946 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 98 | Loss | 70–18–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tippy Larkin | UD | 12 | Sep 13, 1946 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For NYSAC and NBA light-welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 97 | Win | 70–17–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Danny Kapilow | UD | 10 | Aug 2, 1946 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 96 | Win | 69–17–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Maxie Starr | UD | 10 | Jul 24, 1946 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 95 | Loss | 68–17–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Tippy Larkin | UD | 12 | Apr 29, 1946 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant NYSAC and NBA light-welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 94 | NC | 68–16–9 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jimmy Hatcher | NC | 6 (10) | Apr 16, 1946 | Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 93 | Win | 68–16–9 | Ruby Garcia | KO | 2 (10) | Apr 9, 1946 | Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 92 | Win | 67–16–9 | Bobby Zollo | UD | 10 | Mar 25, 1946 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 91 | Template:DrawDraw | 66–16–9 | Danny Kapilow | PTS | 10 | Mar 15, 1946 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 90 | Win | 66–16–8 | Jackie Wilson | TKO | 5 (10) | Mar 11, 1946 | Uline Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 89 | Win | 65–16–8 | Allie Stolz | SD | 10 | Feb 15, 1946 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 88 | Loss | 64–16–8 | Beau Jack | UD | 10 | Dec 14, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 87 | Win | 64–15–8 | Joey Barnum | UD | 10 | Nov 23, 1945 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 86 | Loss | 63–15–8 | Allie Stolz | UD | 10 | Nov 12, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 85 | Template:DrawDraw | 63–14–8 | Joey Barnum | PTS | 10 | Oct 19, 1945 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 84 | Win | 63–14–7 | Danny Bartfield | RTD | 6 (10) | Sep 14, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 83 | Win | 62–14–7 | Morris Reif | UD | 10 | Aug 20, 1945 | Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 82 | Loss | 61–14–7 | Tippy Larkin | UD | 10 | Aug 3, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 81 | Win | 61–13–7 | Bobby Ruffin | SD | 12 | Jul 13, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 80 | Win | 60–13–7 | Dave Freeman | UD | 10 | Jun 20, 1945 | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 79 | Win | 59–13–7 | Ike Williams | SD | 10 | Jun 8, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 78 | Win | 58–13–7 | Genaro Rojo | UD | 10 | May 1, 1945 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 77 | Loss | 57–13–7 | Chalky Wright | UD | 10 | Apr 17, 1945 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 76 | Win | 57–12–7 | Ike Williams | UD | 12 | Mar 2, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 75 | Win | 56–12–7 | Chalky Wright | UD | 10 | Feb 5, 1945 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 74 | Loss | 55–12–7 | Ike Williams | UD | 12 | Jan 8, 1945 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 73 | Win | 55–11–7 | Ike Williams | SD | 10 | Nov 13, 1944 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 72 | Win | 54–11–7 | Chester Slider | PTS | 10 | Sep 27, 1944 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 71 | Win | 53–11–7 | Chester Slider | PTS | 10 | Sep 6, 1944 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 70 | Loss | 52–11–7 | Henry Armstrong | PTS | 10 | Aug 21, 1944 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 69 | Loss | 52–10–7 | Willie Pep | UD | 10 | Jul 7, 1944 | Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 68 | Win | 52–9–7 | Henry Armstrong | UD | 10 | Jun 2, 1944 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 67 | Win | 51–9–7 | Pete Lello | RTD | 7 (10) | May 22, 1944 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 66 | Win | 50–9–7 | Ray Lunny | KO | 8 (12) | May 2, 1944 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won USA California State lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 65 | Loss | 49–9–7 | John Thomas | UD | 10 | Mar 21, 1944 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 64 | Loss | 49–8–7 | Leo Rodak | UD | 10 | Mar 3, 1944 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 63 | Win | 49–7–7 | Jerry Moore | PTS | 10 | Feb 11, 1944 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 62 | Win | 48–7–7 | Vic Grupico | TKO | 5 (10) | Jan 17, 1944 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 61 | Loss | 47–7–7 | Henry Armstrong | UD | 10 | Jul 24, 1943 | Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 60 | Win | 47–6–7 | Henry Armstrong | MD | 10 | Mar 2, 1943 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 59 | Win | 46–6–7 | John Thomas | MD | 12 | Feb 9, 1943 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 58 | Loss | 45–6–7 | Slugger White | UD | 15 | Jan 4, 1943 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant Maryland world lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 57 | Win | 45–5–7 | Leo Rodak | TKO | 4 (10) | Dec 14, 1942 | Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 56 | Win | 44–5–7 | Carmen Notch | MD | 10 | Oct 26, 1942 | Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 55 | Win | 43–5–7 | Slugger White | PTS | 12 | Sep 25, 1942 | Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant 'Negro' lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 54 | Win | 42–5–7 | Joey Peralta | PTS | 10 | Aug 27, 1942 | Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 53 | Win | 41–5–7 | Harvey Dubs | UD | 12 | Jul 27, 1942 | Northside Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 52 | Win | 40–5–7 | Harvey Dubs | UD | 10 | Jul 6, 1942 | Northside Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 51 | Win | 39–5–7 | Carmelo Fenoy | PTS | 10 | Jun 12, 1942 | Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Win | 38–5–7 | Matt Dougherty | PTS | 8 | Jun 8, 1942 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Win | 37–5–7 | Mike Evans | PTS | 10 | May 18, 1942 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Win | 36–5–7 | Tony Ferrara | PTS | 10 | Apr 27, 1942 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Win | 35–5–7 | Sammy Secreet | PTS | 10 | Apr 13, 1942 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Win | 34–5–7 | Jimmy Maddox | TKO | 1 (8) | Mar 23, 1942 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 33–5–7 | Tony Motisi | UD | 10 | Feb 9, 1942 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Win | 33–4–7 | Billy Davis | PTS | 10 | Jan 19, 1942 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Loss | 32–4–7 | Sammy Secreet | SD | 10 | Dec 15, 1941 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Template:DrawDraw | 32–3–7 | Aldo Spoldi | PTS | 10 | Nov 24, 1941 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 32–3–6 | Ted Christie | KO | 2 (10) | Nov 10, 1941 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 31–3–6 | Quentin Breese | PTS | 10 | Sep 24, 1941 | Chicago Stadium Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Win | 30–3–6 | Leonard Bennett | PTS | 10 | Aug 13, 1941 | Chicago Stadium Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Win | 29–3–6 | Harvey Dubs | PTS | 10 | Jul 14, 1941 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Win | 28–3–6 | Nick Castiglione | PTS | 8 | Jun 16, 1941 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 36 | Loss | 27–3–6 | Joe Ghnouly | MD | 10 | Dec 9, 1940 | Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Template:DrawDraw | 27–2–6 | Jorge Morelia | PTS | 8 | Jul 19, 1940 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | Win | 27–2–5 | Jorge Morelia | KO | 1 (8) | Jul 12, 1940 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 26–2–5 | Joey Silva | TKO | 8 (10) | Jun 5, 1940 | Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Loss | 25–2–5 | Jorge Morelia | MD | 10 | May 17, 1940 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Win | 25–1–5 | Nick Castiglione | PTS | 8 | Apr 5, 1940 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Template:DrawDraw | 24–1–5 | Young Kid McCoy | SD | 8 | Jan 22, 1940 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 24–1–4 | Félix Garcia | PTS | 8 | Dec 23, 1939 | Rockland Palace, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Template:DrawDraw | 23–1–4 | Willie Cheatum | PTS | 8 | Dec 2, 1939 | Rockland Palace, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 23–1–3 | Herbie Gilmore | KO | 2 (8) | Nov 18, 1939 | Rockland Palace, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 22–1–3 | Frankie Terranova | PTS | 8 | Sep 28, 1939 | Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 21–1–3 | Joe De Jesus | PTS | 8 | Sep 14, 1939 | Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 20–1–3 | Maxie Fisher | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 2, 1939 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 19–1–3 | Earl Gibbs | PTS | 8 | Jul 17, 1939 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 18–1–3 | Lew Jenkins | SD | 8 | Feb 24, 1939 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 17–1–3 | Lew Jenkins | SD | 8 | Feb 17, 1939 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Template:DrawDraw | 16–1–3 | Lew Jenkins | SD | 10 | Jan 20, 1939 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 16–1–2 | Bobby McIntire | PTS | 10 | Jan 6, 1939 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Template:DrawDraw | 15–1–2 | Bobby McIntire | PTS | 10 | Dec 21, 1938 | Park Casino, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Sammy Scully | PTS | 8 | Nov 28, 1938 | Gary, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Armando Sicilia | PTS | 10 | Nov 23, 1938 | Park Casino, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Loss | 13–1–1 | Frankie Covelli | SD | 10 | Oct 28, 1938 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Frankie Covelli | UD | 10 | Sep 23, 1938 | White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Billy Miller | TKO | 5 (8) | Jul 25, 1938 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | George van der Heyden | PTS | 8 | Jun 20, 1938 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | George van der Heyden | PTS | 5 | May 31, 1938 | Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | Frankie Agnes | PTS | 5 | May 2, 1938 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Frankie Agnes | PTS | 5 | Apr 4, 1938 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Billy Sparks | TKO | 4 (5) | Mar 14, 1938 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Gene Spencer | TKO | 3 (5) | Feb 11, 1938 | Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Sammy Scully | PTS | 5 | Jan 31, 1938 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Gene Spencer | PTS | 4 | Jan 3, 1938 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Sammy Scully | PTS | 5 | Dec 20, 1937 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Template:DrawDraw | 2–0–1 | Sammy Scully | PTS | 4 | Dec 13, 1937 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ray Harris | PTS | 4 | Nov 22, 1937 | Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Battling Raymond | PTS | 4 | Nov 10, 1937 | Memorial Auditorium, Gary, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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