Charley White

Charley White
White in his early boxing days
Born
Charles Anchowitz

(1891-03-25)25 March 1891
Liverpool, England
Died24 July 1959(1959-07-24) (aged 68)
Los Angeles, California
California State Hospital
NationalityEnglish
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights172
Wins123
Wins by KO57
Losses35
Draws13
No contests2

Charley White (born Charles Anchowitz, 25 March 1891 – 24 July 1959) was an English-American boxer from Chicago, Illinois. Viewed by many as one of the best of his era,[1][2] he fought from 1906 until 1923. He also lost a comeback match in 1930 against Henry Perlick, where he threw his famous left hook but Perlick countered with a right cross, knocking him down.[3]

Biography

In his nineteen year career, White fought the top contenders and champions across three weight classes. He had ten championship opponents in the welterweight division: Abe Attell, Johnny Kilbane, and Johnny Dundee in the featherweight division; Ad Wolgast, Willie Ritchie, Freddie Welsh, Benny Leonard and Rocky Kansas in the lightweight division; and Jack Britton, and Ted Kid Lewis.[4]

Early life and career

Charles Anchowitz was born in Liverpool, England to Jewish parents who brought him to America at the age of seven. His father, a working class tailor from the Russian Pale of Settlement, settled the family in the Jewish Ghetto on Chicago's West Side, home to many great Jewish boxers including Barney Ross and Harry Harris. At thirteen, Charles contracted tuberculosis, and sustained damage to one of his lungs. To combat this, his father sent him to the O'Connell's Sports Club in Chicago to build up his strength. After gaining weight and working out, Charles took up boxing at the club and within eighteen months was diagnosed free from tuberculosis. At fifteen, Charley Anchowitz changed his last name to White and began his professional boxing career. His brothers Jack White and Billy Wagner were also professional boxers. In his career, White fought world champions a total of twenty-two times.[5][6]

Challenges for the feather, and light titles

Although White never won a world championship, he fought for the title several times. His first fight against a World Champion came when he was eighteen against the legendary Jewish world featherweight champion Abe Attell on 6 December 1909 in Memphis. Attell won the 8 round "newspaper decision" but had to extend himself to the limit to win over White. White landed rights and lefts to the champion's head and body, but Attell surpassed White in his use of short jabs in the infighting. The decision was unpopular with the crowd.[7] White lost to Attell again on 16 September 1910 at the Hippodrome in Milwaukee, but got in several potent blows against a far more experienced fighter. Attell danced around the ring to gain an angle of advantage, but White showed a solid defense. As they fought at catchweights, Attell's featherweight crown was not at risk.[8][3]

White lost to future champion Johnny Kilbane in a twelve round bout before 2,200 at Grey's Armory in Cleveland on 23 December 1911. The match was a contest between two of the leading contenders for the world featherweight crown. Both boxers showed great speed and technique. Kilbane would take the world featherweight title on 22 February 1912, and hold it for eleven years.[9][10]

On 4 July 1913, White valiantly lost to future Welterweight Champion Jack Britton in an eighteen round technical knockout in New Orleans, Louisiana. White may have performed better in the closing rounds if not having broken a bone in his hand in the eighth round. The injury was acquired when White dealt a strong blow to Britton's face. Regardless of his injury, he put up an impressive defense, staying on his feet another ten rounds, before the referee called the bout. Britton gained an advantage from a longer reach, and from White's loss of his left hand, which dealt his left hook, one of his most powerful and effective blows.[3][11]

On 19 December 1913, White defeated Ad Wolgast former world lightweight champion in a ten round newspaper decision at Dreamland Park in Milwaukee. White dominated the bout with his left hook, but Wolgast was not quite the boxer who earlier held the championship and his punches lacked steam. He had taken the world lightweight championship against Mexican Joe Rivers in July 1912, but lost it in November 1912 to Willie Ritchie. Had points determined the outcome of the fight, and if Wolgast had still held the title, White would have taken the world lightweight championship.[3]

World lightweight title attempt, Willie Ritchie, May, 1914

On the 26th of May, 1914, White fought reigning champion Willie Ritchie for the World Lightweight Championship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a ten round no decision bout. Though the vast majority of newspapers, including the Milwaukee Free Press believed White had won the match, according to the law of the Wisconsin Boxing Commission, White could only take home the championship by knocking out Ritchie. In one of his most complete victories, The Los Angeles Times wrote that White "defeated the champion (Willie Ritchie) so decisively that even the most prejudiced person in the world could not fail to see that he was master."[12] Ritchie himself admitted that "White did not beat him by a wide margin", implying that his opponent had won the fight.[13] The Boston Globe gave White five rounds, with only two for Ritchie, noting that White had nearly knocked out Richie in the first round. In the final rounds, particularly the tenth, Ritchie was taking most of the punishment, as White increased his winning margin. White's greatest error was his inability to follow up and end the fight after he staggered Ritchie in the first round, but when fighting a world champion a follow-up knockout can be a challenging task. In the second and third, Ritchie was able to ward off the blows of White, and some reporters credited him with only these two rounds.[14] White was said to look far fresher at the end than Ritchie who had both eyes nearly closed, and suffered from serious damage to his face and nose.[citation needed]

White lost a ten round decision to exceptional New York Jewish boxing phenomenon Leach Cross on 25 March 1915, at the shrine of East coast boxing, Madison Square Garden. Cross's trademark crouch, and ability to bore in regardless of the cost, had White baffled at times during the bout, which included constant action throughout. Both boxers felt the effect of their battle by the end of the match. Cross never earned a world title, but fought the best in his career, including most of the feather and lightweight champions White fought himself.[15]

On 21 July 1915, White lost to fellow British and Jewish lightweight Ted "Kid" Lewis, in a newspaper decision at St. Nicholas Rink in New York. Other newspapers considered the fight a draw, but admitted Lewis won at least half the rounds. Once again White's best weapon was his left hook which saved him in the tenth when it landed on Lewis's jaw. Lewis, with his dancing attack common to many English boxers of the time, landed more blows, but White's left hooks, though few in number, landed with more force and affected Lewis more. White made a better showing in the two final rounds.[16]

World light title attempt, Freddie Welsh, May, 1916

Freddie Welsh, 1920s

White also unsuccessfully challenged reigning lightweight champion Freddie Welsh for his title. White possessed a lethal left hook, but seemed to lack the killer instinct. This fault cost him in his 4 September 1916 attempt to wrest the crown from Welsh at Colorado Springs.[3]

White appeared to have Welsh ready for a knockout in the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth rounds of their 1916 match, but failed to follow up his advantage. Welsh backpedaled against the aggressive attack of White, who scored with hooks to the head and body, when the two were not clinching. The extremely unpopular 20-round decision was awarded to Welsh, though White appeared to land more blows, causing a small riot to break out in the crowd. Both boxers clinched for a large part of the bout, which also incensed the crowd. As White threw more punches and did more damage in the fight, he would have been awarded the world lightweight championship by today's rules, winning on points. In 1916, however, a challenger to the lightweight crown had to knockout the title holder, and White did not, losing his chance to be remembered as one of boxing's best.[3][17]

Light title bout with Benny Leonard

On 5 July 1920, White lost to Jewish boxer and exceptional lightweight champion, Benny Leonard, in a ninth round knockout before an audience of 12,000 at Benton Harbor, Michigan. The fight was a careful battle of boxing strategy, and White wielded the potential for stronger punching with his left hook. Leonard may have won largely due to his faster reaction time, and reflexes against an opponent who was nearly his equal at times. He showed better speed and agility, and used footwork to gain advantages in the angle of his attack. The hard punching White knocked Leonard out of the ring in the fifth round with his left hook, but failed to follow up. Ken Blady wrote that Leonard was helped up by his brother Charley, and did not arise til the count of nine. Once again White had his opponent down, but as famed sportswriter of the day Hype Igoe wrote "White is like the artist who can't resist the temptation of stepping back and admiring his incompleted work." Leonard recovered and by the ninth, White was down five times, finally landing on the canvas for the count from a right cross from Leonard. Leonard had been looking for an opening since the eighth round, and found it after he opened White up with his left jab that led him to deal the final right cross in the ninth. For the first time in nearly 150 bouts, an opponent had knocked out White. Though he had continued to train, Leonard, the incomparable champion, may have performed better had he not had nearly five months off from prizefighting, living in Hollywood.[4] It was one of White's better showings, as he dominated the infighting, and appeared to have thrown more punches, but he fought against an opponent who simply could not be beaten.[18][19] White paid for his hesitation when Leonard KOed him in the 9th round.[3]

Life after boxing and honors

After retiring from boxing, White ran a successful gym that catered to wealthy women in Chicago's Loop District. He subsequently relocated to Los Angeles, and trained movie actors. In his 60s he was believed to have suffered from dementia or alzheimer's, likely from his boxing.[citation needed] In March 1956, a jury found White "mentally ill" when his wife asked for his commitment based upon his threats and hallucinations.[20]

White died on 24 July 1959 near Los Angeles at the California State Hospital, where he had been placed three years earlier.[21] His ring record consists of 89 wins (59 KOs), 17 losses, 5 draws, 59 No Decisions (news reports on the No Decisions yield an additional 30 wins, 21 losses, and 8 draws), and 2 No Contests. White was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time, probably for his noted skill with the left hook.[5][6]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[22] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

173 fights 87 wins 16 losses
By knockout 57 4
By decision 29 11
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 5
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 63

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 Age Location Notes
173 Loss 87–16–5 (65) Henry Perlick TKO 2 (6), 1:25 Feb 21, 1930 38 years, 333 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
172 Win 87–15–5 (65) Bobby Barrett TKO 6 (10) Dec 18, 1923 32 years, 268 days Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171 Loss 86–15–5 (65) Pal Moran TKO 14 (15), 2:49 Oct 5, 1923 32 years, 194 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
170 Win 86–14–5 (65) Richie Mitchell KO 4 (15) Jul 18, 1923 32 years, 115 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
169 Loss 85–14–5 (65) Jack Zivic NWS 10 Jun 11, 1923 32 years, 78 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
168 Win 85–14–5 (64) Johnny Williams PTS 10 Apr 9, 1923 32 years, 15 days Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
167 Loss 84–14–5 (64) Rocky Kansas PTS 15 Feb 9, 1923 31 years, 321 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
166 Win 84–13–5 (64) Richie Mitchell TKO 10 (15), 2:49 Dec 15, 1922 31 years, 265 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
165 Win 83–13–5 (64) Bobby Barrett NWS 8 Nov 6, 1922 31 years, 226 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
164 Win 83–13–5 (63) Sid Marks KO 2 (12), 0:59 Oct 20, 1922 31 years, 209 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
163 Win 82–13–5 (63) Bobby Barrett KO 3 (15) Aug 7, 1922 31 years, 135 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
162 Loss 81–13–5 (63) Ever Hammer NWS 10 Jun 30, 1922 31 years, 97 days Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
161 Win 81–13–5 (62) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Jun 27, 1922 31 years, 94 days Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
160 Win 81–13–5 (61) Johnny Ray NWS 10 May 27, 1922 31 years, 63 days Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
159 Loss 81–13–5 (60) Johnny Dundee PTS 15 Mar 17, 1922 30 years, 357 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
158 Win 81–12–5 (60) Willie Jackson PTS 15 Feb 20, 1922 30 years, 332 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
157 Win 80–12–5 (60) Johnny Dundee SD 10 Jan 16, 1922 30 years, 297 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
156 Win 79–12–5 (60) Freddie Hill KO 3 (?) Nov 24, 1921 30 years, 244 days American Legion Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
155 Win 78–12–5 (60) Billy Alger KO 3 (?) Oct 10, 1921 30 years, 199 days Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
154 Win 77–12–5 (60) Bobby Ward KO 5 (10) Sep 30, 1921 30 years, 189 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
153 Win 76–12–5 (60) Jimmy Hanlon PTS 10 Sep 19, 1921 30 years, 178 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
152 Loss 75–12–5 (60) Benny Valger NWS 8 Aug 31, 1921 30 years, 159 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151 Draw 75–12–5 (59) Johnny Dundee PTS 10 Aug 10, 1921 30 years, 138 days Boxing Drome, New York City, New York, U.S.
150 Win 75–12–4 (59) Terry Long KO 4 (10) Jul 22, 1921 30 years, 119 days Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
149 Win 74–12–4 (59) Frankie Schoell PTS 10 Feb 7, 1921 29 years, 319 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
148 Loss 73–12–4 (59) Sailor Friedman DQ 10 (10) Jan 14, 1921 29 years, 295 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. White was disqualified for "stalling"
147 Win 73–11–4 (59) Charles Webb PTS 10 Jan 1, 1921 29 years, 282 days Lakeside Park Pavillion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
146 Loss 72–11–4 (59) Eddie Shannon NWS 8 Dec 20, 1920 29 years, 270 days Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
145 Win 72–11–4 (58) Harvey Thorpe NWS 10 Sep 3, 1920 29 years, 162 days Fort Worth, Indiana, U.S.
144 Loss 72–11–4 (57) Pal Moran NWS 10 Aug 28, 1920 29 years, 156 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
143 Loss 72–11–4 (56) Pal Moran PTS 15 Jul 26, 1920 29 years, 123 days Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
142 Loss 72–10–4 (56) Benny Leonard KO 9 (10) Jul 5, 1920 29 years, 102 days Floyd Fitzsimmons Arena, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
141 Win 72–9–4 (56) Harlem Eddie Kelly KO 5 (12) May 31, 1920 29 years, 67 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
140 Win 71–9–4 (56) Eddie Boehme KO 4 (10) Apr 14, 1920 29 years, 20 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
139 Win 70–9–4 (56) Don Curley KO 8 (10) Feb 26, 1920 28 years, 338 days Anderson Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
138 Win 69–9–4 (56) Cal Delaney NWS 10 Feb 25, 1920 28 years, 337 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
137 Win 69–9–4 (55) Carl Mackey TKO 2 (12) Feb 12, 1920 28 years, 324 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
136 Win 68–9–4 (55) Muff Bronson KO 1 (10), 1:40 Jan 1, 1920 28 years, 282 days Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.
135 Draw 67–9–4 (55) Eddie Shannon PTS 6 Dec 9, 1919 28 years, 259 days Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
134 Loss 67–9–3 (55) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Nov 26, 1919 28 years, 246 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
133 Win 67–9–3 (54) Mike Paulson NWS 10 Nov 10, 1919 28 years, 230 days Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
132 Win 67–9–3 (53) Don Curley KO 7 (10) Oct 1, 1919 28 years, 190 days Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
131 Win 66–9–3 (53) Tony Zill NWS 12 Sep 26, 1919 28 years, 185 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
130 Win 66–9–3 (52) Johnny Noye PTS 12 Sep 2, 1919 28 years, 161 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129 Win 65–9–3 (52) Stanley Yoakum PTS 12 Aug 22, 1919 28 years, 150 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
128 Win 64–9–3 (52) Harry Pierce NWS 6 Aug 11, 1919 28 years, 139 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 64–9–3 (51) Eddie Fitzsimmons PTS 12 Apr 22, 1919 28 years, 28 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
126 Win 64–8–3 (51) Harvey Thorpe NWS 10 Mar 10, 1919 27 years, 350 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
125 Win 64–8–3 (50) Eddie McGlave KO 2 (?) Dec 13, 1918 27 years, 263 days Fort Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
124 Loss 63–8–3 (50) Harvey Thorpe NWS 12 Jul 4, 1918 27 years, 101 days Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
123 Win 63–8–3 (49) Joe Upteraft KO 1 (?) Mar 1, 1918 N/A United States of America Exact date and location unknown at this time
122 NC 62–8–3 (49) Matt Wells NC 9 (10) Oct 5, 1917 26 years, 194 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
121 Loss 62–8–3 (48) Johnny Tillman NWS 10 Sep 20, 1917 26 years, 179 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
120 Win 62–8–3 (47) Eddie Wagond NWS 6 Sep 8, 1917 26 years, 167 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Loss 62–8–3 (46) Johnny Tillman NWS 6 Sep 5, 1917 26 years, 164 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 62–8–3 (45) Johnny Tillman NWS 10 Jun 9, 1917 26 years, 76 days Nicollet Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
117 Win 62–8–3 (44) Frank Ciravola KO 4 (10) Apr 27, 1917 26 years, 33 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
116 Win 61–8–3 (44) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Apr 19, 1917 26 years, 25 days New York City, New York, U.S.
115 Draw 61–8–3 (43) Frankie Callahan NWS 10 Mar 29, 1917 26 years, 4 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Win 61–8–3 (42) Harry Donahue KO 6 (10) Jan 1, 1917 25 years, 282 days Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
113 Win 60–8–3 (42) Harry Pierce NWS 10 Dec 25, 1916 25 years, 275 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 60–8–3 (41) Stanley Yoakum NWS 10 Dec 1, 1916 25 years, 251 days Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Loss 60–8–3 (40) Jack Britton PTS 12 Nov 21, 1916 25 years, 241 days Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For world welterweight title
110 Win 60–7–3 (40) Johnny Nelson NWS 6 Nov 6, 1916 25 years, 226 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 60–7–3 (39) Dick DeSanders NWS 6 Oct 23, 1916 25 years, 212 days Moose Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Loss 60–7–3 (38) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 Sep 4, 1916 25 years, 163 days Ramona A.C. Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. For world lightweight title
107 Win 60–6–3 (38) Matt Wells TKO 5 (12) Jul 11, 1916 25 years, 108 days Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
106 Draw 59–6–3 (38) Johnny Griffiths NWS 12 Jul 4, 1916 25 years, 101 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
105 Draw 59–6–3 (37) Richie Mitchell NWS 10 Jun 2, 1916 25 years, 69 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
104 Win 59–6–3 (36) Milburn Saylor KO 1 (10) May 25, 1916 25 years, 61 days Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
103 Win 58–6–3 (36) Matt Wells PTS 15 Apr 6, 1916 25 years, 12 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
102 Win 57–6–3 (36) Matt Wells NWS 10 Mar 20, 1916 24 years, 361 days Broadway A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
101 Win 57–6–3 (35) Harvey Thorpe PTS 10 Feb 10, 1916 24 years, 322 days Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
100 Win 56–6–3 (35) Vic Moran PTS 8 Feb 3, 1916 24 years, 315 days Auditorium, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
99 Win 55–6–3 (35) Joe Azevedo KO 1 (12) Jan 18, 1916 24 years, 299 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
98 Loss 54–6–3 (35) Matt Wells PTS 12 Jan 4, 1916 24 years, 285 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
97 Win 54–5–3 (35) Milburn Saylor KO 1 (12), 1:30 Nov 16, 1915 24 years, 236 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
96 Loss 53–5–3 (35) Matt Wells NWS 10 Oct 29, 1915 24 years, 218 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95 Win 53–5–3 (34) Johnny Harvey PTS 12 Oct 19, 1915 24 years, 208 days Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
94 Win 52–5–3 (34) Matty Baldwin KO 1 (12) Oct 5, 1915 24 years, 194 days Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
93 Win 51–5–3 (34) Gilbert Gallant KO 5 (12) Sep 21, 1915 24 years, 180 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
92 Loss 50–5–3 (34) Ted 'Kid' Lewis NWS 10 Jul 21, 1915 24 years, 118 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Draw 50–5–3 (33) Milburn Saylor PTS 12 Jul 13, 1915 24 years, 110 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachsuetts, U.S.
90 Win 50–5–2 (33) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Jul 3, 1915 24 years, 100 days Brighton Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Win 50–5–2 (32) Young Abe Brown KO 1 (10) Jun 15, 1915 24 years, 82 days Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Win 49–5–2 (32) Charley Thomas KO 7 (?) Jun 8, 1915 24 years, 75 days Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
87 Win 48–5–2 (32) Fred Yelle KO 3 (12) May 25, 1915 24 years, 61 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
86 Win 47–5–2 (32) Hal Stewart KO 6 (?) May 12, 1915 24 years, 48 days Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
85 Win 46–5–2 (32) Eddie Murphy KO 7 (12) May 4, 1915 24 years, 40 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
84 Loss 45–5–2 (32) Lockport Jimmy Duffy NWS 10 Apr 8, 1915 24 years, 14 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
83 Win 45–5–2 (31) Charley Thomas NWS 6 Mar 29, 1915 24 years, 4 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Loss 45–5–2 (30) Leach Cross NWS 10 Mar 25, 1915 24 years, 0 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 45–5–2 (29) Sam Robideau KO 1 (6) Mar 17, 1915 23 years, 357 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Loss 44–5–2 (29) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Feb 25, 1915 23 years, 337 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
79 Loss 44–5–2 (28) Joe Shugrue NWS 10 Dec 29, 1914 23 years, 279 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Win 44–5–2 (27) Jimmy Murphy KO 2 (?) Dec 14, 1914 23 years, 264 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
77 Win 43–5–2 (27) Frankie Callahan NWS 8 Dec 4, 1914 23 years, 254 days Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
76 Loss 43–5–2 (26) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Nov 9, 1914 23 years, 229 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
75 Draw 43–5–2 (25) Stanley Yoakum NWS 10 Oct 5, 1914 23 years, 194 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
74 Win 43–5–2 (24) Danny O'Brien KO 1 (10) Sep 7, 1914 23 years, 166 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
73 Win 42–5–2 (24) Joe Azevedo TKO 18 (20) Aug 7, 1914 23 years, 135 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
72 Win 41–5–2 (24) Stanley Yoakum KO 19 (20) Jul 14, 1914 23 years, 111 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
71 Win 40–5–2 (24) Willie Ritchie NWS 10 May 26, 1914 23 years, 62 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
70 Win 40–5–2 (23) Joe Azevedo NWS 10 Mar 23, 1914 22 years, 363 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
69 Win 40–5–2 (22) Joe 'Kid' Kansas KO 3 (10) Feb 17, 1914 22 years, 329 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
68 Draw 39–5–2 (22) Lockport Jimmy Duffy NWS 10 Jan 23, 1914 22 years, 304 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
67 Win 39–5–2 (21) Harry Donahue KO 2 (?) Jan 1, 1914 22 years, 282 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
66 Win 38–5–2 (21) Ad Wolgast NWS 10 Dec 19, 1913 22 years, 269 days Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
65 Loss 38–5–2 (20) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Nov 27, 1913 22 years, 247 days Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
64 Win 38–5–2 (19) Joe 'Kid' Kansas KO 5 (12) Nov 17, 1913 22 years, 237 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
63 Win 37–5–2 (19) Mickey Sheridan TKO 2 (10) Sep 15, 1913 22 years, 174 days Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
62 Draw 36–5–2 (19) Frank Ray Whitney NWS 12 Sep 1, 1913 22 years, 160 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
61 Win 36–5–2 (18) Frank Ray Whitney PTS 10 Aug 13, 1913 22 years, 141 days Armory Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
60 Win 35–5–2 (18) Jake Abel KO 2 (?) Jul 18, 1913 22 years, 115 days Armory Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
59 Loss 34–5–2 (18) Jack Britton TKO 18 (20) Jul 4, 1913 22 years, 101 days McDonoghville Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
58 Win 34–4–2 (18) George Meyers KO 2 (?) May 28, 1913 22 years, 64 days Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
57 Win 33–4–2 (18) Joe Thomas TKO 2 (10) May 19, 1913 22 years, 55 days Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
56 Win 32–4–2 (18) Joe Thomas KO 8 (10) Apr 21, 1913 22 years, 27 days Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
55 Win 31–4–2 (18) Philadelphia Pal Moore NWS 10 Mar 10, 1913 21 years, 350 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
54 Draw 31–4–2 (17) Tommy Bresnahan NWS 10 Jan 10, 1913 21 years, 291 days South Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
53 Win 31–4–2 (16) Philadelphia Pal Moore NWS 10 Nov 21, 1912 21 years, 241 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
52 Win 31–4–2 (15) Oscar Williams TKO 5 (12) Oct 1, 1912 21 years, 190 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
51 Win 30–4–2 (15) Harry Tracey NWS 10 Oct 1, 1912 21 years, 190 days Syracuse, New York, U.S.
50 Win 30–4–2 (14) Joe Shugrue NWS 10 Jun 18, 1912 21 years, 85 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 30–4–2 (13) Joe Shugrue NWS 10 Jun 4, 1912 21 years, 71 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 30–4–2 (12) Owen Moran DQ 9 (10) May 20, 1912 21 years, 56 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
47 Win 29–4–2 (12) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Apr 30, 1912 21 years, 36 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
46 Win 29–4–2 (11) Kid Julian PTS 12 Apr 8, 1912 21 years, 14 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Second fight in one day
45 ND 28–4–2 (11) Steve Ketchel ND 10 Apr 8, 1912 21 years, 14 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
44 Win 28–4–2 (10) Steve Ketchel NWS 10 Apr 1, 1912 21 years, 7 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
43 Win 28–4–2 (9) Tommy Dixon NWS 8 Feb 28, 1912 20 years, 340 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
42 Draw 28–4–2 (8) Johnny Schultz NWS 8 Jan 17, 1912 20 years, 298 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
41 Win 28–4–2 (7) Johnny Schultz PTS 10 Dec 28, 1911 20 years, 278 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
40 Loss 27–4–2 (7) Johnny Kilbane NWS 12 Dec 23, 1911 20 years, 273 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
39 Win 27–4–2 (6) Boyo Driscoll PTS 8 Oct 23, 1911 20 years, 212 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
38 Win 26–4–2 (6) Bobby Waugh PTS 15 May 22, 1911 20 years, 58 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
37 Win 25–4–2 (6) Bobby Waugh PTS 7 May 11, 1911 20 years, 47 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
36 Win 24–4–2 (6) Pete Savoy PTS 10 May 2, 1911 20 years, 38 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
35 Loss 23–4–2 (6) Joe Mandot PTS 8 Apr 17, 1911 20 years, 23 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
34 Draw 23–3–2 (6) Benny Kaufman PTS 12 Feb 26, 1911 19 years, 338 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
33 Loss 23–3–1 (6) Danny Webster PTS 20 Nov 24, 1910 19 years, 244 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
32 Loss 23–2–1 (6) Abe Attell NWS 10 Sep 16, 1910 19 years, 175 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
31 Win 23–2–1 (5) Frankie Conley NWS 10 Sep 2, 1910 19 years, 161 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
30 Win 23–2–1 (4) Eddie Greenwald NWS 10 May 20, 1910 19 years, 56 days New Star A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29 Draw 23–2–1 (3) Joe Mandot PTS 8 May 16, 1910 19 years, 52 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
28 Loss 23–2 (3) Willie Gibbs PTS 8 Mar 28, 1910 19 years, 3 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27 Win 23–1 (3) Tommy Dixon PTS 8 Mar 21, 1910 18 years, 361 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26 Win 22–1 (3) Tommy Dixon PTS 8 Feb 28, 1910 18 years, 340 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
25 Loss 21–1 (3) Abe Attell PTS 8 Dec 6, 1909 18 years, 256 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
24 Win 21–0 (3) Sammy Willis NWS 6 Nov 18, 1909 18 years, 238 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 21–0 (2) Pete Savoy PTS 10 Sep 1, 1909 18 years, 160 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
22 Win 20–0 (2) Pete Savoy PTS 8 Jul 19, 1909 18 years, 116 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
21 Win 19–0 (2) Young Dougherty PTS 8 Jul 12, 1909 18 years, 109 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
20 Win 18–0 (2) Jack Barrett KO 4 (?) Jun 10, 1909 18 years, 77 days Gary, Indiana, U.S.
19 Win 17–0 (2) Charles Kaspar KO 3 (?) May 20, 1909 18 years, 56 days Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 16–0 (2) Frankie Conley NWS 8 May 5, 1909 18 years, 41 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
17 Win 16–0 (1) Paul Sikora PTS 8 Mar 31, 1909 18 years, 6 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
16 Win 15–0 (1) Earl Denning NWS 10 Feb 3, 1909 17 years, 315 days Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Buck Plotell KO 3 (?) Jan 19, 1909 17 years, 300 days Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Barney Troubles PTS 8 Nov 29, 1908 17 years, 249 days Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Jimmy Blackburn PTS 10 Oct 2, 1908 17 years, 191 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Lou Boarman KO ? (?) Sep 23, 1908 17 years, 182 days Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Johnny Graham KO 3 (?) Aug 15, 1908 17 years, 143 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jack Lester KO 4 (?) Mar 28, 1908 17 years, 3 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Kid Duffy KO 6 (?) Mar 25, 1908 17 years, 0 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Billy O'Keefe KO 2 (?) Mar 7, 1908 16 years, 348 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Young Sherlock PTS 6 Feb 5, 1908 16 years, 317 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Billy Smith KO 5 (?) Jan 10, 1908 16 years, 291 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Frank Decker KO 2 (?) Jan 3, 1908 16 years, 284 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Benny Bargordas PTS 6 Nov 28, 1907 N/A Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time
3 Win 3–0 Jefferson Kid KO 2 (?) Aug 15, 1907 N/A New York City, New York, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time
2 Win 2–0 Kid Stinger KO 1 (?) May 1, 1907 N/A New York City, New York, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time
1 Win 1–0 Johnny Graham KO 3 (?) Feb 2, 1907 N/A Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time;
Professional Debut

Unofficial record

173 fights 123 wins 35 losses
By knockout 57 4
By decision 65 30
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 13
No contests 2

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Date Age Location Notes
173 Loss 123–35–13 (2) Henry Perlick TKO 2 (6), 1:25 Feb 21, 1930 38 years, 333 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
172 Win 123–34–13 (2) Bobby Barrett TKO 6 (10) Dec 18, 1923 32 years, 268 days Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171 Loss 122–34–13 (2) Pal Moran TKO 14 (15), 2:49 Oct 5, 1923 32 years, 194 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
170 Win 122–33–13 (2) Richie Mitchell KO 4 (15) Jul 18, 1923 32 years, 115 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
169 Loss 121–33–13 (2) Jack Zivic NWS 10 Jun 11, 1923 32 years, 78 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
168 Win 121–32–13 (2) Johnny Williams PTS 10 Apr 9, 1923 32 years, 15 days Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
167 Loss 120–32–13 (2) Rocky Kansas PTS 15 Feb 9, 1923 31 years, 321 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
166 Win 120–31–13 (2) Richie Mitchell TKO 10 (15), 2:49 Dec 15, 1922 31 years, 265 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
165 Win 119–31–13 (2) Bobby Barrett NWS 8 Nov 6, 1922 31 years, 226 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
164 Win 118–31–13 (2) Sid Marks KO 2 (12), 0:59 Oct 20, 1922 31 years, 209 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
163 Win 117–31–13 (2) Bobby Barrett KO 3 (15) Aug 7, 1922 31 years, 135 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
162 Loss 116–31–13 (2) Ever Hammer NWS 10 Jun 30, 1922 31 years, 97 days Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
161 Win 116–30–13 (2) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Jun 27, 1922 31 years, 94 days Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
160 Win 115–30–13 (2) Johnny Ray NWS 10 May 27, 1922 31 years, 63 days Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
159 Loss 114–30–13 (2) Johnny Dundee PTS 15 Mar 17, 1922 30 years, 357 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
158 Win 114–29–13 (2) Willie Jackson PTS 15 Feb 20, 1922 30 years, 332 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
157 Win 113–29–13 (2) Johnny Dundee SD 10 Jan 16, 1922 30 years, 297 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
156 Win 112–29–13 (2) Freddie Hill KO 3 (?) Nov 24, 1921 30 years, 244 days American Legion Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
155 Win 111–29–13 (2) Billy Alger KO 3 (?) Oct 10, 1921 30 years, 199 days Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
154 Win 110–29–13 (2) Bobby Ward KO 5 (10) Sep 30, 1921 30 years, 189 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
153 Win 109–29–13 (2) Jimmy Hanlon PTS 10 Sep 19, 1921 30 years, 178 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
152 Loss 108–29–13 (2) Benny Valger NWS 8 Aug 31, 1921 30 years, 159 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151 Draw 108–28–13 (2) Johnny Dundee PTS 10 Aug 10, 1921 30 years, 138 days Boxing Drome, New York City, New York, U.S.
150 Win 108–28–12 (2) Terry Long KO 4 (10) Jul 22, 1921 30 years, 119 days Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
149 Win 107–28–12 (2) Frankie Schoell PTS 10 Feb 7, 1921 29 years, 319 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
148 Loss 106–28–12 (2) Sailor Friedman DQ 10 (10) Jan 14, 1921 29 years, 295 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. White was disqualified for "stalling"
147 Win 106–27–12 (2) Charles Webb PTS 10 Jan 1, 1921 29 years, 282 days Lakeside Park Pavillion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
146 Loss 105–27–12 (2) Eddie Shannon NWS 8 Dec 20, 1920 29 years, 270 days Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
145 Win 105–26–12 (2) Harvey Thorpe NWS 10 Sep 3, 1920 29 years, 162 days Fort Worth, Indiana, U.S.
144 Loss 104–26–12 (2) Pal Moran NWS 10 Aug 28, 1920 29 years, 156 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
143 Loss 104–25–12 (2) Pal Moran PTS 15 Jul 26, 1920 29 years, 123 days Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
142 Loss 104–24–12 (2) Benny Leonard KO 9 (10) Jul 5, 1920 29 years, 102 days Floyd Fitzsimmons Arena, Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
141 Win 104–23–12 (2) Harlem Eddie Kelly KO 5 (12) May 31, 1920 29 years, 67 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
140 Win 103–23–12 (2) Eddie Boehme KO 4 (10) Apr 14, 1920 29 years, 20 days Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
139 Win 102–23–12 (2) Don Curley KO 8 (10) Feb 26, 1920 28 years, 338 days Anderson Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
138 Win 101–23–12 (2) Cal Delaney NWS 10 Feb 25, 1920 28 years, 337 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
137 Win 100–23–12 (2) Carl Mackey TKO 2 (12) Feb 12, 1920 28 years, 324 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
136 Win 99–23–12 (2) Muff Bronson KO 1 (10), 1:40 Jan 1, 1920 28 years, 282 days Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.
135 Draw 98–23–12 (2) Eddie Shannon PTS 6 Dec 9, 1919 28 years, 259 days Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
134 Loss 98–23–11 (2) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Nov 26, 1919 28 years, 246 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
133 Win 98–22–11 (2) Mike Paulson NWS 10 Nov 10, 1919 28 years, 230 days Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
132 Win 97–22–11 (2) Don Curley KO 7 (10) Oct 1, 1919 28 years, 190 days Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
131 Win 96–22–11 (2) Tony Zill NWS 12 Sep 26, 1919 28 years, 185 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
130 Win 95–22–11 (2) Johnny Noye PTS 12 Sep 2, 1919 28 years, 161 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
129 Win 94–22–11 (2) Stanley Yoakum PTS 12 Aug 22, 1919 28 years, 150 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
128 Win 93–22–11 (2) Harry Pierce NWS 6 Aug 11, 1919 28 years, 139 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 92–22–11 (2) Eddie Fitzsimmons PTS 12 Apr 22, 1919 28 years, 28 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
126 Win 92–21–11 (2) Harvey Thorpe NWS 10 Mar 10, 1919 27 years, 350 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
125 Win 91–21–11 (2) Eddie McGlave KO 2 (?) Dec 13, 1918 27 years, 263 days Fort Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
124 Loss 90–21–11 (2) Harvey Thorpe NWS 12 Jul 4, 1918 27 years, 101 days Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
123 Win 90–20–11 (2) Joe Upteraft KO 1 (?) Mar 1, 1918 N/A United States of America Exact date and location unknown at this time
122 NC 89–20–11 (2) Matt Wells NC 9 (10) Oct 5, 1917 26 years, 194 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
121 Loss 89–20–11 (1) Johnny Tillman NWS 10 Sep 20, 1917 26 years, 179 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
120 Win 89–19–11 (1) Eddie Wagond NWS 6 Sep 8, 1917 26 years, 167 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Loss 88–19–11 (1) Johnny Tillman NWS 6 Sep 5, 1917 26 years, 164 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 88–18–11 (1) Johnny Tillman NWS 10 Jun 9, 1917 26 years, 76 days Nicollet Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
117 Win 87–18–11 (1) Frank Ciravola KO 4 (10) Apr 27, 1917 26 years, 33 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
116 Win 86–18–11 (1) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Apr 19, 1917 26 years, 25 days New York City, New York, U.S.
115 Draw 85–18–11 (1) Frankie Callahan NWS 10 Mar 29, 1917 26 years, 4 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Win 85–18–10 (1) Harry Donahue KO 6 (10) Jan 1, 1917 25 years, 282 days Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
113 Win 84–18–10 (1) Harry Pierce NWS 10 Dec 25, 1916 25 years, 275 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 83–18–10 (1) Stanley Yoakum NWS 10 Dec 1, 1916 25 years, 251 days Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Loss 82–18–10 (1) Jack Britton PTS 12 Nov 21, 1916 25 years, 241 days Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For world welterweight title
110 Win 82–17–10 (1) Johnny Nelson NWS 6 Nov 6, 1916 25 years, 226 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 81–17–10 (1) Dick DeSanders NWS 6 Oct 23, 1916 25 years, 212 days Moose Temple, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Loss 80–17–10 (1) Freddie Welsh PTS 20 Sep 4, 1916 25 years, 163 days Ramona A.C. Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. For world lightweight title
107 Win 80–16–10 (1) Matt Wells TKO 5 (12) Jul 11, 1916 25 years, 108 days Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
106 Draw 79–16–10 (1) Johnny Griffiths NWS 12 Jul 4, 1916 25 years, 101 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
105 Draw 79–16–9 (1) Richie Mitchell NWS 10 Jun 2, 1916 25 years, 69 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
104 Win 79–16–8 (1) Milburn Saylor KO 1 (10) May 25, 1916 25 years, 61 days Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
103 Win 78–16–8 (1) Matt Wells PTS 15 Apr 6, 1916 25 years, 12 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
102 Win 77–16–8 (1) Matt Wells NWS 10 Mar 20, 1916 24 years, 361 days Broadway A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
101 Win 76–16–8 (1) Harvey Thorpe PTS 10 Feb 10, 1916 24 years, 322 days Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
100 Win 75–16–8 (1) Vic Moran PTS 8 Feb 3, 1916 24 years, 315 days Auditorium, Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
99 Win 74–16–8 (1) Joe Azevedo KO 1 (12) Jan 18, 1916 24 years, 299 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
98 Loss 73–16–8 (1) Matt Wells PTS 12 Jan 4, 1916 24 years, 285 days Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
97 Win 73–15–8 (1) Milburn Saylor KO 1 (12), 1:30 Nov 16, 1915 24 years, 236 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
96 Loss 72–15–8 (1) Matt Wells NWS 10 Oct 29, 1915 24 years, 218 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95 Win 72–14–8 (1) Johnny Harvey PTS 12 Oct 19, 1915 24 years, 208 days Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
94 Win 71–14–8 (1) Matty Baldwin KO 1 (12) Oct 5, 1915 24 years, 194 days Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
93 Win 70–14–8 (1) Gilbert Gallant KO 5 (12) Sep 21, 1915 24 years, 180 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
92 Loss 69–14–8 (1) Ted 'Kid' Lewis NWS 10 Jul 21, 1915 24 years, 118 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Draw 69–13–8 (1) Milburn Saylor PTS 12 Jul 13, 1915 24 years, 110 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachsuetts, U.S.
90 Win 69–13–7 (1) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Jul 3, 1915 24 years, 100 days Brighton Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Win 68–13–7 (1) Young Abe Brown KO 1 (10) Jun 15, 1915 24 years, 82 days Harlem River Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Win 67–13–7 (1) Charley Thomas KO 7 (?) Jun 8, 1915 24 years, 75 days Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
87 Win 66–13–7 (1) Fred Yelle KO 3 (12) May 25, 1915 24 years, 61 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
86 Win 65–13–7 (1) Hal Stewart KO 6 (?) May 12, 1915 24 years, 48 days Majestic Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
85 Win 64–13–7 (1) Eddie Murphy KO 7 (12) May 4, 1915 24 years, 40 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
84 Loss 63–13–7 (1) Lockport Jimmy Duffy NWS 10 Apr 8, 1915 24 years, 14 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
83 Win 63–12–7 (1) Charley Thomas NWS 6 Mar 29, 1915 24 years, 4 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Loss 62–12–7 (1) Leach Cross NWS 10 Mar 25, 1915 24 years, 0 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 62–11–7 (1) Sam Robideau KO 1 (6) Mar 17, 1915 23 years, 357 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Loss 61–11–7 (1) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Feb 25, 1915 23 years, 337 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
79 Loss 61–10–7 (1) Joe Shugrue NWS 10 Dec 29, 1914 23 years, 279 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Win 61–9–7 (1) Jimmy Murphy KO 2 (?) Dec 14, 1914 23 years, 264 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
77 Win 60–9–7 (1) Frankie Callahan NWS 8 Dec 4, 1914 23 years, 254 days Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
76 Loss 59–9–7 (1) Freddie Welsh NWS 10 Nov 9, 1914 23 years, 229 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
75 Draw 59–8–7 (1) Stanley Yoakum NWS 10 Oct 5, 1914 23 years, 194 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
74 Win 59–8–6 (1) Danny O'Brien KO 1 (10) Sep 7, 1914 23 years, 166 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
73 Win 58–8–6 (1) Joe Azevedo TKO 18 (20) Aug 7, 1914 23 years, 135 days Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California, U.S.
72 Win 57–8–6 (1) Stanley Yoakum KO 19 (20) Jul 14, 1914 23 years, 111 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
71 Win 56–8–6 (1) Willie Ritchie NWS 10 May 26, 1914 23 years, 62 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. World lightweight title (USA version) at stake;
(via KO only)
70 Win 55–8–6 (1) Joe Azevedo NWS 10 Mar 23, 1914 22 years, 363 days Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
69 Win 54–8–6 (1) Joe 'Kid' Kansas KO 3 (10) Feb 17, 1914 22 years, 329 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
68 Draw 53–8–6 (1) Lockport Jimmy Duffy NWS 10 Jan 23, 1914 22 years, 304 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
67 Win 53–8–5 (1) Harry Donahue KO 2 (?) Jan 1, 1914 22 years, 282 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
66 Win 52–8–5 (1) Ad Wolgast NWS 10 Dec 19, 1913 22 years, 269 days Dreamland Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
65 Loss 51–8–5 (1) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Nov 27, 1913 22 years, 247 days Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
64 Win 51–7–5 (1) Joe 'Kid' Kansas KO 5 (12) Nov 17, 1913 22 years, 237 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
63 Win 50–7–5 (1) Mickey Sheridan TKO 2 (10) Sep 15, 1913 22 years, 174 days Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
62 Draw 49–7–5 (1) Frank Ray Whitney NWS 12 Sep 1, 1913 22 years, 160 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
61 Win 49–7–4 (1) Frank Ray Whitney PTS 10 Aug 13, 1913 22 years, 141 days Armory Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
60 Win 48–7–4 (1) Jake Abel KO 2 (?) Jul 18, 1913 22 years, 115 days Armory Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
59 Loss 47–7–4 (1) Jack Britton TKO 18 (20) Jul 4, 1913 22 years, 101 days McDonoghville Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
58 Win 47–6–4 (1) George Meyers KO 2 (?) May 28, 1913 22 years, 64 days Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
57 Win 46–6–4 (1) Joe Thomas TKO 2 (10) May 19, 1913 22 years, 55 days Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
56 Win 45–6–4 (1) Joe Thomas KO 8 (10) Apr 21, 1913 22 years, 27 days Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
55 Win 44–6–4 (1) Philadelphia Pal Moore NWS 10 Mar 10, 1913 21 years, 350 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
54 Draw 43–6–4 (1) Tommy Bresnahan NWS 10 Jan 10, 1913 21 years, 291 days South Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
53 Win 43–6–3 (1) Philadelphia Pal Moore NWS 10 Nov 21, 1912 21 years, 241 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
52 Win 42–6–3 (1) Oscar Williams TKO 5 (12) Oct 1, 1912 21 years, 190 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
51 Win 41–6–3 (1) Harry Tracey NWS 10 Oct 1, 1912 21 years, 190 days Syracuse, New York, U.S.
50 Win 40–6–3 (1) Joe Shugrue NWS 10 Jun 18, 1912 21 years, 85 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 39–6–3 (1) Joe Shugrue NWS 10 Jun 4, 1912 21 years, 71 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 38–6–3 (1) Owen Moran DQ 9 (10) May 20, 1912 21 years, 56 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
47 Win 37–6–3 (1) Johnny Dundee NWS 10 Apr 30, 1912 21 years, 36 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
46 Win 36–6–3 (1) Kid Julian PTS 12 Apr 8, 1912 21 years, 14 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Second fight in one day
45 ND 35–6–3 (1) Steve Ketchel ND 10 Apr 8, 1912 21 years, 14 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
44 Win 35–6–3 Steve Ketchel NWS 10 Apr 1, 1912 21 years, 7 days East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
43 Win 34–6–3 Tommy Dixon NWS 8 Feb 28, 1912 20 years, 340 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
42 Draw 33–6–3 Johnny Schultz NWS 8 Jan 17, 1912 20 years, 298 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
41 Win 33–6–2 Johnny Schultz PTS 10 Dec 28, 1911 20 years, 278 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
40 Loss 32–6–2 Johnny Kilbane NWS 12 Dec 23, 1911 20 years, 273 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
39 Win 32–5–2 Boyo Driscoll PTS 8 Oct 23, 1911 20 years, 212 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
38 Win 31–5–2 Bobby Waugh PTS 15 May 22, 1911 20 years, 58 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
37 Win 30–5–2 Bobby Waugh PTS 7 May 11, 1911 20 years, 47 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
36 Win 29–5–2 Pete Savoy PTS 10 May 2, 1911 20 years, 38 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
35 Loss 28–5–2 Joe Mandot PTS 8 Apr 17, 1911 20 years, 23 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
34 Draw 28–4–2 Benny Kaufman PTS 12 Feb 26, 1911 19 years, 338 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
33 Loss 28–4–1 Danny Webster PTS 20 Nov 24, 1910 19 years, 244 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
32 Loss 28–3–1 Abe Attell NWS 10 Sep 16, 1910 19 years, 175 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
31 Win 28–2–1 Frankie Conley NWS 10 Sep 2, 1910 19 years, 161 days Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
30 Win 27–2–1 Eddie Greenwald NWS 10 May 20, 1910 19 years, 56 days New Star A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29 Draw 26–2–1 Joe Mandot PTS 8 May 16, 1910 19 years, 52 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
28 Loss 26–2 Willie Gibbs PTS 8 Mar 28, 1910 19 years, 3 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Tommy Dixon PTS 8 Mar 21, 1910 18 years, 361 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Tommy Dixon PTS 8 Feb 28, 1910 18 years, 340 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
25 Loss 24–1 Abe Attell PTS 8 Dec 6, 1909 18 years, 256 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Sammy Willis NWS 6 Nov 18, 1909 18 years, 238 days Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Pete Savoy PTS 10 Sep 1, 1909 18 years, 160 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Pete Savoy PTS 8 Jul 19, 1909 18 years, 116 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Young Dougherty PTS 8 Jul 12, 1909 18 years, 109 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Jack Barrett KO 4 (?) Jun 10, 1909 18 years, 77 days Gary, Indiana, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Charles Kaspar KO 3 (?) May 20, 1909 18 years, 56 days Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Frankie Conley NWS 8 May 5, 1909 18 years, 41 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
17 Win 17–0 Paul Sikora PTS 8 Mar 31, 1909 18 years, 6 days Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
16 Win 16–0 Earl Denning NWS 10 Feb 3, 1909 17 years, 315 days Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Buck Plotell KO 3 (?) Jan 19, 1909 17 years, 300 days Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Barney Troubles PTS 8 Nov 29, 1908 17 years, 249 days Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Jimmy Blackburn PTS 10 Oct 2, 1908 17 years, 191 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Lou Boarman KO ? (?) Sep 23, 1908 17 years, 182 days Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Johnny Graham KO 3 (?) Aug 15, 1908 17 years, 143 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jack Lester KO 4 (?) Mar 28, 1908 17 years, 3 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Kid Duffy KO 6 (?) Mar 25, 1908 17 years, 0 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Billy O'Keefe KO 2 (?) Mar 7, 1908 16 years, 348 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Young Sherlock PTS 6 Feb 5, 1908 16 years, 317 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Billy Smith KO 5 (?) Jan 10, 1908 16 years, 291 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Frank Decker KO 2 (?) Jan 3, 1908 16 years, 284 days Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Benny Bargordas PTS 6 Nov 28, 1907 N/A Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time
3 Win 3–0 Jefferson Kid KO 2 (?) Aug 15, 1907 N/A New York City, New York, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time
2 Win 2–0 Kid Stinger KO 1 (?) May 1, 1907 N/A New York City, New York, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time
1 Win 1–0 Johnny Graham KO 3 (?) Feb 2, 1907 N/A Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Exact date and location unknown at this time;
Professional Debut

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