Lee Savold

Lee Savold
Savold in 1940
Born
Lee Hulver

(1915-03-22)March 22, 1915
Canby, Minnesota
DiedMay 14, 1972(1972-05-14) (aged 57)
Neptune Township, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Battling Bartender
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights155
Wins106
Wins by KO72
Losses45
Draws2
No contests2

Lee Savold (born Lee Hulver; March 22, 1915 – May 14, 1972) was an American heavyweight boxer who held the British and European (EBU) version of the World Heavyweight championship between 1950 and 1951 and was a leading contender in the 1940s and early 1950s. During his career he fought storied Heavyweight Champions Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano.[1] Savold was inducted into the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.[2]

Despite not being a universally recognized world champion, Savold has the most fights and wins of any heavyweight champion in boxing history.[citation needed]

Personal life

Savold was born in Canby, Minnesota (his birth was recorded in the nearby town of Marshall). His parents were farmers and ranchers of Norwegian ancestry[citation needed]. In his youth, he broke horses and herded cattle on his family ranch.

At one time or another he was a bouncer, bartender, road laborer, and stockyard worker. In 1943 he joined the merchant marine and took part in several convoys to Murmansk. After retiring from boxing, he worked for Local 825 of the Operating Engineers Union.

Boxing career

On September 16, 1940, Lee Savold KO’d Andy Miler in round 1 (1:43). Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, who was at ringside, presented the Iowa State Heavyweight Championship trophy to Savold after the bout.[citation needed]

On May 25, 1942, he KO'd Lou Nova in the eighth round in a bout which was named The Ring magazine Upset of the Year.[3]

On March 19, 1948, Savold set the record for the quickest knockout in a main event bout at Madison Square Garden by knocking out Italy's Gino Buonvino. He was the underdog, and had been substituted for Joe Baksi, who had injured his ankle, on only 48 hours' notice. The record stood until Gerry Cooney tied the record by KO'ing Ken Norton in 1981. It was finally broken on March 10, 2007, when Sultan Ibragimov KO'd Javier Mora in 46 seconds.[4][5][6]

On June 6, 1950, he defeated Bruce Woodcock on a fourth round cut eye stoppage to win the EBU version of the World Heavyweight title, Savold had lost on a foul in their first meeting in 1948.[citation needed]

On June 17, 1951 he fought Joe Louis in what was the first professional prizefight carried to theaters on closed-circuit TV. He was knocked out in 2 minutes 29 seconds of the sixth round. Although it was a non-title match, after this bout the EBU withdrew recognition of Savold as "world" champion.[7][8]

In his last fight, he lasted 6 rounds before being TKO'd by legendary boxer Rocky Marciano on February 13, 1952.[9]

Death

Savold died on May 14, 1972, aged 57, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune Township, New Jersey. He had been admitted a month earlier after suffering a stroke in his apartment in Spring Lake, New Jersey.[10]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[11] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

155 fights 98 wins 41 losses
By knockout 72 12
By decision 26 28
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 3
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 12

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
155 Loss 98–41–3 (13) Rocky Marciano RTD 6 (10) Feb 13, 1952 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
154 Loss 98–40–3 (13) Joe Louis KO 6 (15), 2:29 Jun 15, 1951 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Lost BBBofC world heavyweight title
153 Win 98–39–3 (13) Bruce Woodcock RTD 4 (15), 3:00 Jun 6, 1950 White City Stadium, London, England, UK Won vacant BBBofC world heavyweight title
152 Loss 97–39–3 (13) Bruce Woodcock DQ 4 (10), 1:40 Dec 6, 1948 Harringay Arena, London, England, UK Low blow
151 Win 97–38–3 (13) Pete Louthis KO 5 (10) May 19, 1948 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
150 Win 96–38–3 (13) Buddy Walker KO 1 (10), 0:44 May 4, 1948 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
149 Win 95–38–3 (13) Gino Buonvino KO 1 (10), 0:54 Mar 19, 1948 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
148 Win 94–38–3 (13) Alberto Marchione TKO 8 (8), 1:37 Aug 11, 1947 Croke Park, New York City, New York, US
147 Draw 93–38–3 (13) Ted Lowry PTS 10 Aug 7, 1947 Fall River Stadium, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
146 Loss 93–38–2 (13) Phil Muscato UD 10 Apr 16, 1947 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
145 Win 93–37–2 (13) Duilio Spagnolo TKO 8 (10) Mar 28, 1947 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
144 Loss 92–37–2 (13) Phil Muscato SD 10 Mar 11, 1947 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
143 Loss 92–36–2 (13) Fitzie Fitzpatrick UD 10 Jan 28, 1947 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
142 Draw 92–35–2 (13) Jimmy Richie SD 10 Jan 20, 1947 Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
141 Win 92–35–1 (13) Steve Ketchell KO 3 (10) Sep 26, 1946 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
140 Win 91–35–1 (13) Pete Louthis TKO 5 (10), 2:33 Sep 18, 1946 Arcadia Ballroom, Providence, Rhode Island, US
139 Loss 90–35–1 (13) Elmer Ray KO 2 (10), 1:39 Aug 28, 1946 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
138 Win 90–34–1 (13) Johnny White UD 10 Jul 29, 1946 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
137 Win 89–34–1 (13) Jimmy O'Brien UD 10 Jun 13, 1946 Rubber Bowl, Akron, Ohio, US
136 Win 88–34–1 (13) Bob Garner KO 2 (10) May 15, 1946 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
135 Win 87–34–1 (13) Lindy Elliott KO 2 (10), 1:35 May 1, 1946 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
134 NC 86–34–1 (13) Arturo Godoy NC 8 (10) Mar 1, 1946 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US Fight stopped for excessive clinching
133 Loss 86–34–1 (12) Al Hoosman UD 10 Jan 7, 1946 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
132 Win 86–33–1 (12) Dixie Oliver KO 1 (10) Dec 22, 1945 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
131 Win 85–33–1 (12) Al Hoosman UD 10 Dec 3, 1945 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
130 Win 84–33–1 (12) Kid Riviera KO 3 (10) Nov 7, 1945 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, US
129 Win 83–33–1 (12) Gus Dorazio UD 10 Dec 15, 1944 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
128 Loss 82–33–1 (12) Joe Baksi MD 10 Aug 7, 1944 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
127 Loss 82–32–1 (12) Joe Baksi UD 12 May 26, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
126 Win 82–31–1 (12) Joe Baksi SD 10 Mar 10, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
125 Loss 81–31–1 (12) Tami Mauriello UD 10 Nov 5, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
124 Win 81–30–1 (12) Eddie Blunt KO 1 (10), 1:02 Oct 22, 1943 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US
123 Loss 80–30–1 (12) Eddie Blunt SD 10 Oct 5, 1943 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
122 Win 80–29–1 (12) Lou Nova KO 2 (10) Aug 9, 1943 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
121 Win 79–29–1 (12) Lem Franklin KO 8 (10), 2:55 Apr 16, 1943 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
120 Win 78–29–1 (12) Jack Marshall KO 2 (10) Mar 15, 1943 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, US
119 Win 77–29–1 (12) Lem Franklin KO 10 (10) Feb 15, 1943 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
118 Win 76–29–1 (12) Nate Bolden TKO 3 (10) Jan 22, 1943 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
117 Loss 75–29–1 (12) Jimmy Bivins UD 10 Nov 27, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
116 Win 75–28–1 (12) Johnny Kapovich TKO 2 (10) Nov 16, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
115 Loss 74–28–1 (12) Tami Mauriello UD 10 Oct 30, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
114 Win 74–27–1 (12) Johnny Flynn KO 4 (10), 2:25 Sep 22, 1942 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
113 Win 73–27–1 (12) Tony Musto UD 10 Sep 17, 1942 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
112 Loss 72–27–1 (12) Tony Musto SD 10 Aug 21, 1942 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
111 Win 72–26–1 (12) Bill Poland KO 9 (10) Jul 21, 1942 Scott Stadium, Toledo, Ohio, US
110 Win 71–26–1 (12) Lou Nova TKO 8 (10) May 25, 1942 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
109 Win 70–26–1 (12) Jack Marshall PTS 10 Apr 24, 1942 Toledo, Ohio, US
108 Win 69–26–1 (12) Wallace Cross KO 9 (10) Mar 23, 1942 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
107 Win 68–26–1 (12) Ted Wint TKO 9 (10) Mar 18, 1942 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
106 Win 67–26–1 (12) Neville Beech TKO 4 (10) Feb 2, 1942 Turner's Arena, Washington, DC, US
105 Win 66–26–1 (12) Buddy Knox TKO 5 (10), 3:00 Dec 2, 1941 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, US
104 Win 65–26–1 (12) Jack Marshall MD 10 Nov 28, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
103 Win 64–26–1 (12) Tony Degutis KO 1 (6), 2:08 Oct 31, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
102 Win 63–26–1 (12) Ralph Kosky KO 1 (3) Oct 17, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
101 Win 62–26–1 (12) Lou Brooks KO 6 (10) Sep 17, 1941 Wilmington Park, Wilmington, Delaware, US
100 Win 61–26–1 (12) Claudio Villar KO 4 (10), 2:55 Aug 27, 1941 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
99 Loss 60–26–1 (12) Harry Bobo KO 2 (10) Aug 12, 1941 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
98 Win 60–25–1 (12) Solly Krieger PTS 10 Jul 22, 1941 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
97 Win 59–25–1 (12) Erv Sarlin UD 10 Jul 14, 1941 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US
96 Win 58–25–1 (12) King Kong KO 6 (10) Jun 26, 1941 Municipal Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland, US
95 Loss 57–25–1 (12) Harry Bobo SD 10 May 26, 1941 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
94 Win 57–24–1 (12) Mike Alfano TKO 3 (10) Apr 7, 1941 Atlanta, Georgia, US
93 Win 56–24–1 (12) Henry Wacker KO 2 (10), 1:43 Mar 17, 1941 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
92 Win 55–24–1 (12) Selman Martin NWS 10 Feb 19, 1941 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
91 Loss 55–24–1 (11) Billy Conn UD 12 Nov 29, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
90 Win 55–23–1 (11) Arne Andersson TKO 8 (10) Oct 9, 1940 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
89 Win 54–23–1 (11) Andy Miller KO 1 (8), 1:43 Sep 16, 1940 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US Won vacant USA Iowa heavyweight title
88 Win 53–23–1 (11) Bob Nestell KO 3 (10), 0:55 Aug 19, 1940 Riverview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
87 Win 52–23–1 (11) Domingo Valin TKO 2 (10) Aug 5, 1940 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
86 Win 51–23–1 (11) Billy Miske Jr. KO 3 (10), 2:24 Jul 15, 1940 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
85 Win 50–23–1 (11) Johnny Whiters NWS 8 Jun 24, 1940 Riverview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
84 Win 50–23–1 (10) Red Bruce KO 4 (10) Jun 13, 1940 Electric Park, Waterloo, Iowa, US
83 Win 49–23–1 (10) Eddie Boyle KO 1 (10), 2:50 Apr 11, 1940 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
82 Loss 48–23–1 (10) Johnny Whiters MD 10 Mar 28, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
81 Win 48–22–1 (10) Jim Robinson TKO 3 (8) Jan 10, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
80 Win 47–22–1 (10) Arne Andersson PTS 8 Dec 29, 1939 City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, US Not to be confused with Arne Andersson
79 Win 46–22–1 (10) Eddie Simms NWS 10 Dec 18, 1939 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
78 Win 46–22–1 (9) Maurice Strickland KO 3 (10) Dec 4, 1939 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
77 Win 45–22–1 (9) Pal Silvers KO 3 (10) Nov 24, 1939 Armory, Mason City, Iowa, US
76 Loss 44–22–1 (9) Buddy Baer NWS 8 Oct 30, 1939 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
75 Win 44–22–1 (8) Louis Gray KO 2 (6) Oct 9, 1939 Riverview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
74 Win 43–22–1 (8) Jack O'Sullivan TKO 2 (4), 1:04 Sep 20, 1939 Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
73 Win 42–22–1 (8) Lester Miller KO 1 (6) Sep 5, 1939 Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, US
72 Win 41–22–1 (8) Johnny Sionas RTD 2 (6) Sep 1, 1939 Atlantic Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, US
71 Win 40–22–1 (8) Danny LaMarre TKO 2 (6) Aug 8, 1939 Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
70 Win 39–22–1 (8) Henry Jones RTD 7 (10) Jul 28, 1939 Electric Park, Waterloo, Iowa, US
69 Win 38–22–1 (8) Johnny Brown TKO 1 (6) Jul 24, 1939 Hill Baseball Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
68 Loss 37–22–1 (8) Andy Miller NWS 8 Jul 17, 1939 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
67 Win 37–22–1 (7) Johnny Brown PTS 6 Mar 22, 1939 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
66 Loss 36–22–1 (7) Lem Franklin KO 2 (10) Mar 20, 1939 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, US
65 Win 36–21–1 (7) Tom Kenneally KO 9 (10) Mar 1, 1939 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
64 Loss 35–21–1 (7) Tom Kenneally UD 8 Jan 27, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
63 Win 35–20–1 (7) Webster Epperson KO 6 (6) Jan 2, 1939 Palace Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
62 Win 34–20–1 (7) Frankie Jones KO 5 (8) Jul 28, 1938 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
61 Win 33–20–1 (7) George Hill KO 5 (8) Jul 21, 1938 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
60 Win 32–20–1 (7) Tuffy Dial NWS 6 Jul 7, 1938 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
59 Loss 32–20–1 (6) Domingo Valin KO 6 (10) May 5, 1937 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
58 Loss 32–19–1 (6) Al Bray PTS 8 Feb 17, 1937 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
57 Loss 32–18–1 (6) Phil Brubaker TKO 3 (10), 2:06 Nov 20, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
56 Win 32–17–1 (6) Charley Coates PTS 10 Oct 30, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
55 Win 31–17–1 (6) Carl Walker KO 6 (10) Sep 30, 1936 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
54 Win 30–17–1 (6) Ford Smith KO 4 (10), 1:55 Sep 11, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
53 Loss 29–17–1 (6) Sonny Boy Walker PTS 10 Aug 12, 1936 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
52 Loss 29–16–1 (6) Sonny Boy Walker PTS 8 Jul 22, 1936 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
51 Win 29–15–1 (6) Don Conn PTS 10 Jul 17, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
50 Win 28–15–1 (6) Danny Alberts TKO 4 (10) Jul 3, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
49 Loss 27–15–1 (6) Hank Hankinson PTS 10 Jun 12, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
48 Win 27–14–1 (6) Blondy Ryan TKO 6 (10), 1:27 May 22, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
47 Loss 26–14–1 (6) Alfred Rogers PTS 10 Apr 17, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
46 Win 26–13–1 (6) Buster Alexander KO 3 (6) Apr 9, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
45 Win 25–13–1 (6) Coleman Johns TKO 8 (10) Apr 3, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
44 Win 24–13–1 (6) Jack Darcy TKO 2 (4) Feb 28, 1936 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
43 Win 23–13–1 (6) Rush Heise PTS 5 Jan 10, 1936 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
42 Win 22–13–1 (6) Russ Wasser PTS 5 Dec 27, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
41 Win 21–13–1 (6) Peter Doss PTS 3 Dec 27, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
40 Win 20–13–1 (6) Verne Trickle PTS 8 Sep 19, 1935 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
39 Win 19–13–1 (6) Eddie Slake PTS 4 Aug 7, 1935 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
38 Loss 18–13–1 (6) Frank Androff PTS 6 Jun 13, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
37 Loss 18–12–1 (6) Andy Miller NWS 6 May 27, 1935 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
36 Win 18–12–1 (5) Bill Kemp KO 2 (4) May 20, 1935 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
35 Win 17–12–1 (5) Andy Miller TKO 2 (6) May 2, 1935 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
34 Draw 16–12–1 (5) Verne Trickle NWS 8 Apr 18, 1935 Opera House, Armstrong, Iowa, US
33 Loss 16–12–1 (4) Jack Gibbons PTS 10 Apr 4, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
32 Win 16–11–1 (4) Verne Trickle PTS 6 Mar 25, 1935 Eagles' Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
31 Loss 15–11–1 (4) Billy Treest TKO 4 (6) Mar 15, 1935 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
30 Loss 15–10–1 (4) Frank Androff PTS 6 Mar 4, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
29 Win 15–9–1 (4) Jack Charvez PTS 8 Jan 14, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
28 Win 14–9–1 (4) Larry Udell PTS 10 Jan 4, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
27 Win 13–9–1 (4) Russ Wasser PTS 6 Dec 28, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
26 Win 12–9–1 (4) Verne Trickle PTS 6 Dec 14, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
25 Win 11–9–1 (4) Ario Soldati PTS 4 Nov 26, 1934 Minneapolis AC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
24 Loss 10–9–1 (4) Pat Arnold PTS 5 Nov 15, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
23 Draw 10–8–1 (4) Russ Wasser PTS 6 Oct 30, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
22 Loss 10–8 (4) Eddie Wenstob TKO 8 (10) Oct 19, 1934 Empire Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
21 Win 10–7 (4) Art McGovern KO 1 (4) Sep 21, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
20 Win 9–7 (4) Freddie Eiler PTS 6 Aug 16, 1934 Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
19 Win 8–7 (4) Johnny Maras KO 1 (6) Aug 2, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
18 Loss 7–7 (4) Jack Charvez NWS 6 Jul 23, 1934 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
17 Loss 7–7 (3) George Fritz TKO 4 (?) Jun 29, 1934 Fort Dodge, Iowa, US
16 Win 7–6 (3) Verne Trickle NWS 6 May 16, 1934 Electric Park, Waterloo, Iowa, US
15 Win 7–6 (2) Jack Casper KO 3 (4), 1:33 May 15, 1934 Duluth, Minnesota, US
14 Win 6–6 (2) Bill Anderson KO 2 (4) May 3, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
13 Loss 5–6 (2) Dave Maier KO 1 (6) Apr 13, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
12 Loss 5–5 (2) George Eckes PTS 6 Mar 23, 1934 Shubert Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
11 Loss 5–4 (2) Pat Arnold PTS 6 Mar 9, 1934 Shubert Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
10 Loss 5–3 (2) Pat Arnold PTS 6 Mar 6, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
9 Loss 5–2 (2) Larry Udell TKO 4 (6) Feb 19, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
8 Win 5–1 (2) George Eckes KO 3 (4) Feb 1, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
7 Win 4–1 (2) Barney McLaughlin KO 1 (4) Nov 27, 1933 Minneapolis A.C., Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
6 Win 3–1 (2) Mike Schwerbach NWS 4 Nov 1, 1933 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
5 Loss 3–1 (1) Porky McPartlin NWS 4 Oct 17, 1933 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
4 Win 3–1 Barney McLaughlin KO 2 (4), 1:54 Oct 10, 1933 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
3 Win 2–1 Tiger Cy Bielfeldt KO 5 (6), 0:23 Oct 5, 1933 Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, US
2 Loss 1–1 Johnny Simpson PTS 4 Sep 18, 1933 Rochester, New York, US
1 Win 1–0 Harry Bryan KO 6 (6) Sep 7, 1933 Sioux Falls, Iowa, US

Unofficial record

155 fights 104 wins 46 losses
By knockout 72 12
By decision 32 33
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 4
No contests 1

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
155 Loss 104–46–4 (1) Rocky Marciano RTD 6 (10) Feb 13, 1952 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
154 Loss 104–45–4 (1) Joe Louis KO 6 (15), 2:29 Jun 15, 1951 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Lost BBBofC world heavyweight title
153 Win 104–44–4 (1) Bruce Woodcock RTD 4 (15), 3:00 Jun 6, 1950 White City Stadium, London, England, UK Won vacant BBBofC world heavyweight title
152 Loss 103–44–4 (1) Bruce Woodcock DQ 4 (10), 1:40 Dec 6, 1948 Harringay Arena, London, England, UK Low blow
151 Win 103–43–4 (1) Pete Louthis KO 5 (10) May 19, 1948 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
150 Win 102–43–4 (1) Buddy Walker KO 1 (10), 0:44 May 4, 1948 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
149 Win 101–43–4 (1) Gino Buonvino KO 1 (10), 0:54 Mar 19, 1948 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
148 Win 100–43–4 (1) Alberto Marchione TKO 8 (8), 1:37 Aug 11, 1947 Croke Park, New York City, New York, US
147 Draw 99–43–4 (1) Ted Lowry PTS 10 Aug 7, 1947 Fall River Stadium, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
146 Loss 99–43–3 (1) Phil Muscato UD 10 Apr 16, 1947 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
145 Win 99–42–3 (1) Duilio Spagnolo TKO 8 (10) Mar 28, 1947 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
144 Loss 98–42–3 (1) Phil Muscato SD 10 Mar 11, 1947 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
143 Loss 98–41–3 (1) Fitzie Fitzpatrick UD 10 Jan 28, 1947 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
142 Draw 98–40–3 (1) Jimmy Richie SD 10 Jan 20, 1947 Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
141 Win 98–40–2 (1) Steve Ketchell KO 3 (10) Sep 26, 1946 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, US
140 Win 97–40–2 (1) Pete Louthis TKO 5 (10), 2:33 Sep 18, 1946 Arcadia Ballroom, Providence, Rhode Island, US
139 Loss 96–40–2 (1) Elmer Ray KO 2 (10), 1:39 Aug 28, 1946 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
138 Win 96–39–2 (1) Johnny White UD 10 Jul 29, 1946 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
137 Win 95–39–2 (1) Jimmy O'Brien UD 10 Jun 13, 1946 Rubber Bowl, Akron, Ohio, US
136 Win 94–39–2 (1) Bob Garner KO 2 (10) May 15, 1946 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
135 Win 93–39–2 (1) Lindy Elliott KO 2 (10), 1:35 May 1, 1946 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
134 NC 92–39–2 (1) Arturo Godoy NC 8 (10) Mar 1, 1946 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US Fight stopped for excessive clinching
133 Loss 92–39–2 Al Hoosman UD 10 Jan 7, 1946 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
132 Win 92–38–2 Dixie Oliver KO 1 (10) Dec 22, 1945 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
131 Win 91–38–2 Al Hoosman UD 10 Dec 3, 1945 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
130 Win 90–38–2 Kid Riviera KO 3 (10) Nov 7, 1945 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, US
129 Win 89–38–2 Gus Dorazio UD 10 Dec 15, 1944 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
128 Loss 88–38–2 Joe Baksi MD 10 Aug 7, 1944 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
127 Loss 88–37–2 Joe Baksi UD 12 May 26, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
126 Win 88–36–2 Joe Baksi SD 10 Mar 10, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
125 Loss 87–36–2 Tami Mauriello UD 10 Nov 5, 1943 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
124 Win 87–35–2 Eddie Blunt KO 1 (10), 1:02 Oct 22, 1943 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US
123 Loss 86–35–2 Eddie Blunt SD 10 Oct 5, 1943 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
122 Win 86–34–2 Lou Nova KO 2 (10) Aug 9, 1943 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
121 Win 85–34–2 Lem Franklin KO 8 (10), 2:55 Apr 16, 1943 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
120 Win 84–34–2 Jack Marshall KO 2 (10) Mar 15, 1943 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, US
119 Win 83–34–2 Lem Franklin KO 10 (10) Feb 15, 1943 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
118 Win 82–34–2 Nate Bolden TKO 3 (10) Jan 22, 1943 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
117 Loss 81–34–2 Jimmy Bivins UD 10 Nov 27, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
116 Win 81–33–2 Johnny Kapovich TKO 2 (10) Nov 16, 1942 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
115 Loss 80–33–2 Tami Mauriello UD 10 Oct 30, 1942 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
114 Win 80–32–2 Johnny Flynn KO 4 (10), 2:25 Sep 22, 1942 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US
113 Win 79–32–2 Tony Musto UD 10 Sep 17, 1942 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
112 Loss 78–32–2 Tony Musto SD 10 Aug 21, 1942 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
111 Win 78–31–2 Bill Poland KO 9 (10) Jul 21, 1942 Scott Stadium, Toledo, Ohio, US
110 Win 77–31–2 Lou Nova TKO 8 (10) May 25, 1942 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
109 Win 76–31–2 Jack Marshall PTS 10 Apr 24, 1942 Toledo, Ohio, US
108 Win 75–31–2 Wallace Cross KO 9 (10) Mar 23, 1942 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
107 Win 74–31–2 Ted Wint TKO 9 (10) Mar 18, 1942 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
106 Win 73–31–2 Neville Beech TKO 4 (10) Feb 2, 1942 Turner's Arena, Washington, DC, US
105 Win 72–31–2 Buddy Knox TKO 5 (10), 3:00 Dec 2, 1941 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, US
104 Win 71–31–2 Jack Marshall MD 10 Nov 28, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
103 Win 70–31–2 Tony Degutis KO 1 (6), 2:08 Oct 31, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
102 Win 69–31–2 Ralph Kosky KO 1 (3) Oct 17, 1941 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
101 Win 68–31–2 Lou Brooks KO 6 (10) Sep 17, 1941 Wilmington Park, Wilmington, Delaware, US
100 Win 67–31–2 Claudio Villar KO 4 (10), 2:55 Aug 27, 1941 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
99 Loss 66–31–2 Harry Bobo KO 2 (10) Aug 12, 1941 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
98 Win 66–30–2 Solly Krieger PTS 10 Jul 22, 1941 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
97 Win 65–30–2 Erv Sarlin UD 10 Jul 14, 1941 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US
96 Win 64–30–2 King Kong KO 6 (10) Jun 26, 1941 Municipal Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland, US
95 Loss 63–30–2 Harry Bobo SD 10 May 26, 1941 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
94 Win 63–29–2 Mike Alfano TKO 3 (10) Apr 7, 1941 Atlanta, Georgia, US
93 Win 62–29–2 Henry Wacker KO 2 (10), 1:43 Mar 17, 1941 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
92 Win 61–29–2 Selman Martin NWS 10 Feb 19, 1941 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
91 Loss 60–29–2 Billy Conn UD 12 Nov 29, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
90 Win 60–28–2 Arne Andersson TKO 8 (10) Oct 9, 1940 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
89 Win 59–28–2 Andy Miller KO 1 (8), 1:43 Sep 16, 1940 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US Won vacant USA Iowa heavyweight title
88 Win 58–28–2 Bob Nestell KO 3 (10), 0:55 Aug 19, 1940 Riverview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
87 Win 57–28–2 Domingo Valin TKO 2 (10) Aug 5, 1940 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
86 Win 56–28–2 Billy Miske Jr. KO 3 (10), 2:24 Jul 15, 1940 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
85 Win 55–28–2 Johnny Whiters NWS 8 Jun 24, 1940 Riverview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
84 Win 54–28–2 Red Bruce KO 4 (10) Jun 13, 1940 Electric Park, Waterloo, Iowa, US
83 Win 53–28–2 Eddie Boyle KO 1 (10), 2:50 Apr 11, 1940 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
82 Loss 52–28–2 Johnny Whiters MD 10 Mar 28, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
81 Win 52–27–2 Jim Robinson TKO 3 (8) Jan 10, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
80 Win 51–27–2 Arne Andersson PTS 8 Dec 29, 1939 City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, US Not to be confused with Arne Andersson
79 Win 50–27–2 Eddie Simms NWS 10 Dec 18, 1939 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
78 Win 49–27–2 Maurice Strickland KO 3 (10) Dec 4, 1939 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
77 Win 48–27–2 Pal Silvers KO 3 (10) Nov 24, 1939 Armory, Mason City, Iowa, US
76 Loss 47–27–2 Buddy Baer NWS 8 Oct 30, 1939 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, US
75 Win 47–26–2 Louis Gray KO 2 (6) Oct 9, 1939 Riverview Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
74 Win 46–26–2 Jack O'Sullivan TKO 2 (4), 1:04 Sep 20, 1939 Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
73 Win 45–26–2 Lester Miller KO 1 (6) Sep 5, 1939 Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, US
72 Win 44–26–2 Johnny Sionas RTD 2 (6) Sep 1, 1939 Atlantic Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, US
71 Win 43–26–2 Danny LaMarre TKO 2 (6) Aug 8, 1939 Western League Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, US
70 Win 42–26–2 Henry Jones RTD 7 (10) Jul 28, 1939 Electric Park, Waterloo, Iowa, US
69 Win 41–26–2 Johnny Brown TKO 1 (6) Jul 24, 1939 Hill Baseball Park, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
68 Loss 40–26–2 Andy Miller NWS 8 Jul 17, 1939 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
67 Win 40–25–2 Johnny Brown PTS 6 Mar 22, 1939 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
66 Loss 39–25–2 Lem Franklin KO 2 (10) Mar 20, 1939 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, US
65 Win 39–24–2 Tom Kenneally KO 9 (10) Mar 1, 1939 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
64 Loss 38–24–2 Tom Kenneally UD 8 Jan 27, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
63 Win 38–23–2 Webster Epperson KO 6 (6) Jan 2, 1939 Palace Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
62 Win 37–23–2 Frankie Jones KO 5 (8) Jul 28, 1938 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
61 Win 36–23–2 George Hill KO 5 (8) Jul 21, 1938 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
60 Win 35–23–2 Tuffy Dial NWS 6 Jul 7, 1938 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
59 Loss 34–23–2 Domingo Valin KO 6 (10) May 5, 1937 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
58 Loss 34–22–2 Al Bray PTS 8 Feb 17, 1937 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
57 Loss 34–21–2 Phil Brubaker TKO 3 (10), 2:06 Nov 20, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
56 Win 34–20–2 Charley Coates PTS 10 Oct 30, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
55 Win 33–20–2 Carl Walker KO 6 (10) Sep 30, 1936 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
54 Win 32–20–2 Ford Smith KO 4 (10), 1:55 Sep 11, 1936 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
53 Loss 31–20–2 Sonny Boy Walker PTS 10 Aug 12, 1936 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
52 Loss 31–19–2 Sonny Boy Walker PTS 8 Jul 22, 1936 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
51 Win 31–18–2 Don Conn PTS 10 Jul 17, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
50 Win 30–18–2 Danny Alberts TKO 4 (10) Jul 3, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
49 Loss 29–18–2 Hank Hankinson PTS 10 Jun 12, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
48 Win 29–17–2 Blondy Ryan TKO 6 (10), 1:27 May 22, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
47 Loss 28–17–2 Alfred Rogers PTS 10 Apr 17, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
46 Win 28–16–2 Buster Alexander KO 3 (6) Apr 9, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
45 Win 27–16–2 Coleman Johns TKO 8 (10) Apr 3, 1936 Coliseum, San Diego, California, US
44 Win 26–16–2 Jack Darcy TKO 2 (4) Feb 28, 1936 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
43 Win 25–16–2 Rush Heise PTS 5 Jan 10, 1936 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
42 Win 24–16–2 Russ Wasser PTS 5 Dec 27, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
41 Win 23–16–2 Peter Doss PTS 3 Dec 27, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
40 Win 22–16–2 Verne Trickle PTS 8 Sep 19, 1935 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
39 Win 21–16–2 Eddie Slake PTS 4 Aug 7, 1935 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
38 Loss 20–16–2 Frank Androff PTS 6 Jun 13, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
37 Loss 20–15–2 Andy Miller NWS 6 May 27, 1935 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
36 Win 20–14–2 Bill Kemp KO 2 (4) May 20, 1935 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
35 Win 19–14–2 Andy Miller TKO 2 (6) May 2, 1935 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
34 Draw 18–14–2 Verne Trickle NWS 8 Apr 18, 1935 Opera House, Armstrong, Iowa, US
33 Loss 18–14–1 Jack Gibbons PTS 10 Apr 4, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
32 Win 18–13–1 Verne Trickle PTS 6 Mar 25, 1935 Eagles' Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
31 Loss 17–13–1 Billy Treest TKO 4 (6) Mar 15, 1935 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
30 Loss 17–12–1 Frank Androff PTS 6 Mar 4, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
29 Win 17–11–1 Jack Charvez PTS 8 Jan 14, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
28 Win 16–11–1 Larry Udell PTS 10 Jan 4, 1935 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
27 Win 15–11–1 Russ Wasser PTS 6 Dec 28, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
26 Win 14–11–1 Verne Trickle PTS 6 Dec 14, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
25 Win 13–11–1 Ario Soldati PTS 4 Nov 26, 1934 Minneapolis AC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
24 Loss 12–11–1 Pat Arnold PTS 5 Nov 15, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
23 Draw 12–10–1 Russ Wasser PTS 6 Oct 30, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
22 Loss 12–10 Eddie Wenstob TKO 8 (10) Oct 19, 1934 Empire Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
21 Win 12–9 Art McGovern KO 1 (4) Sep 21, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
20 Win 11–9 Freddie Eiler PTS 6 Aug 16, 1934 Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
19 Win 10–9 Johnny Maras KO 1 (6) Aug 2, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
18 Loss 9–9 Jack Charvez NWS 6 Jul 23, 1934 Riverview Park, Sioux City, Iowa, US
17 Loss 9–8 George Fritz TKO 4 (?) Jun 29, 1934 Fort Dodge, Iowa, US
16 Win 9–7 Verne Trickle NWS 6 May 16, 1934 Electric Park, Waterloo, Iowa, US
15 Win 8–7 Jack Casper KO 3 (4), 1:33 May 15, 1934 Duluth, Minnesota, US
14 Win 7–7 Bill Anderson KO 2 (4) May 3, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
13 Loss 6–7 Dave Maier KO 1 (6) Apr 13, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
12 Loss 6–6 George Eckes PTS 6 Mar 23, 1934 Shubert Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
11 Loss 6–5 Pat Arnold PTS 6 Mar 9, 1934 Shubert Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
10 Loss 6–4 Pat Arnold PTS 6 Mar 6, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
9 Loss 6–3 Larry Udell TKO 4 (6) Feb 19, 1934 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
8 Win 6–2 George Eckes KO 3 (4) Feb 1, 1934 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
7 Win 5–2 Barney McLaughlin KO 1 (4) Nov 27, 1933 Minneapolis A.C., Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
6 Win 4–2 Mike Schwerbach NWS 4 Nov 1, 1933 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
5 Loss 3–2 Porky McPartlin NWS 4 Oct 17, 1933 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
4 Win 3–1 Barney McLaughlin KO 2 (4), 1:54 Oct 10, 1933 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
3 Win 2–1 Tiger Cy Bielfeldt KO 5 (6), 0:23 Oct 5, 1933 Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, US
2 Loss 1–1 Johnny Simpson PTS 4 Sep 18, 1933 Rochester, New York, US
1 Win 1–0 Harry Bryan KO 6 (6) Sep 7, 1933 Sioux Falls, Iowa, US

References

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