American boxer
Petey Sarron
Sarron in 1943
Born Peter Sarron
(1906-11-21 ) November 21, 1906Died July 3, 1994(1994-07-03) (aged 87) Nationality America Other names Birmingham Bomber Statistics Weight(s) Featherweight Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Reach 63 in (160 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 156;[ 1] newspaper decisions Wins 119 Wins by KO 21 Losses 24 Draws 13
Petey Sarron (November 21, 1906 – July 3, 1994) was an American boxer who became a National Boxing Association (NBA) Featherweight Champion on May 11, 1936, defeating Freddie Miller at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2016.
Sarron was a member of the Olympic Team at flyweight in boxing for the United States during the 1924 Summer Olympics . Dave Evans and Jimmy Erwin worked as his managers and promoters. He was best known as a fast, elusive battler, with a windmill attack.
During his career he defeated such opponents as Benny Bass and Frankie Covelli . He lost his World Featherweight Championship to the gifted Henry Armstrong in a sixth-round knockout at Madison Square Garden .[ 2] [ 3]
Early life
Pete Sarron was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 21, 1906. Sarron's parents were Syrians who emigrated to Alabama from Lebanon .[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 2] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
Amateur and early professional career
Sarron fought future World Flyweight Champion Fidel LaBarba at the age of eighteen in the May 1924 National AAU Flyweight Semi-final and Olympic Trials in Boston . Sarron's performance allowed him to become an alternate for the United States during the 1924 Summer Olympics . He would meet LaBarba again on April 22, 1932, before a crowd of 2,986 at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, losing the NBA World Featherweight elimination bout in a ten-round decision. The decision for LaBarba was not popular with the crowd, though he used a stinging left jab to sufficient effect to win the bout in the opinion of referee Slim McClelland. Sarron had trouble evading the jabs of LaBarba though he made a stronger finish in the last two rounds. LaBarba jabbed frequently with his long left, but tired somewhat in the last two rounds, when Sarron made a stand though his punches lacked the authority to do much damage.[ 11] [ 12]
On May 25, 1929, Sarron defeated Pinky Silverberg , in an important fifteen round points decision in Melbourne, Australia in the featherweight range at 120 pounds. Silverberg had formerly held the NBA World Flyweight Championship in 1927–8, but had been stripped of the title, and was fighting at the lower featherweight range of 120 with Sarron.
On January 23, 1934, Sarron, at the featherweight range of 128 pounds, met Frankie Covelli at Portner's Arena in Alexandria, Virginia, losing in a ten-round points decision. On March 8, 1935, however, he beat Covelli at the Coliseum in Coral Gables, Florida in a ten-round points decision. In 1940, Covelli would contend for the NBA World Featherweight Title in Washington D.C.[ 2]
On June 29, 1934, Sarron defeated former British and Canadian World Lightweight Champion Al Foreman on June 29, 1934, at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. Sarron had defeated one of his best known opponents in an early win, but it was to be the last professional bout for Foreman, the Jewish Canadian champion who retired to Montreal. Known for his boxing in the America, Foreman had served two years boxing for the US Army in 1924–26, and had been stationed in Virginia. He continued to fight in the States through 1927, and had fought in Washington D.C. on several previous occasions.[ 2]
Sarron first met Benny Bass on August 27, 1934, at Griffith Stadium in Washington D.C., winning in a sixth round disqualification. Sarron had a small reach advantage of nearly two inches. He defeated Bass in the next bout on September 24, before 5,000 fans at the Arena in Philadelphia in a ten-round decision. Sarron, who was fouled in the seventh, came back to briefly drop Bass to the floor, and then gain more points in the eighth, reigning a series of blows on the former champion. Sarron took chances with Bass, acting as the aggressor from the start, and boxing a fast-paced bout.[ 13] [ 14]
On March 2, 1936, Sarron met Southpaw Freddie Miller at the Coliseum in Coral Gables, Florida losing in a fifteen-round decision. The Referee and one judge scored the fight for Miller with 6 rounds won, 3 tied, and 6 even. Two of the six rounds given to Miller were due to Sarron fouls.[ 2]
On May 11, 1936, Sarron first took the National Boxing Association World Featherweight championship from Freddie Miller in a fifteen-round points decision at Griffith Stadium, an American League ball park, in Washington D. C. Before an impressive crowd of 23,000, Sarron swarmed over Miller, came up with an early lead in points, and nearly scored knockouts in the thirteen and fifteenth rounds. Sarron had previously lost to Miller three times. The new champion bobbed and weaved expertly, sometimes ducking close to the floor to avoid the blows of Miller, who seemed to have an advantage in the first four rounds. In the ninth through fifteenth, Sarron showed his strongest advantage.[ 15] [ 8]
First defense of NBA Featherweight Title
Sarron staged his first defense of the World Featherweight Title on July 22, 1936, winning a fifteen-round unanimous decision against Cuban southpaw Baby Manuel at the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. In Texas's first championship bout before a crowd of 4,5000, Sarron, though briefly down in the first, punched his way confidently through for the rest of the match and gained a commanding lead in points and a decisive victory.[ 16]
Win over British lightweight champion Laurie Stevens
Fighting as a lightweight, on January 16, 1937, Sarron defeated Laurie Stevens in a non-title fight at Wanderer's Stadium in Johannesburg in a twelfth-round knockout. Stevens had taken the South African Lightweight title in 1933 as well as the British Empire Lightweight Championship in January, 1936, only one year before his meeting with Sarron. Stevens was also a former British Olympic boxer.[ 2]
Sarron challenged champion Freddie Miller again on July 31, 1937, in an important ten round non-title bout in Johannesburg, but lost the decision.[ 2]
Second defense of NBA Featherweight Title
Sarron and Miller fought a fierce rematch in an NBA World Featherweight Championship bout two months later on September 4, 1937, before a crowd of 25,000 in Johannesburg and Sarron won a majority decision. Sarron floored Miller twice for a decisive victory. Miller was floored for a count of seven in the sixth round from a left cross by Sarron. In the twelfth, Sarron scored a knockdown with a hard right for a count of three.[ 17]
Sarron lost his title to the exceptional black boxing champion Henry Armstrong in a sixth-round knockout on October 29, 1937, before a crowd of 11,847 at Madison Square Garden. Several sources reported it was Sarron's first knockout in twelve years of fighting. Sarron looked in control in the first, but by the second round had been staggered by the blows of Armstrong, who would have won the third but for a low blow dealt to Sarron. Sarron managed to remain even in the fourth but by the fifth was again badly staggered by a blow from Armstrong, who had no trouble ending the bout in the sixth with a left hook to the chin of Sarron who tried vainly to cover with his gloves.[ 18]
Sarron retired from boxing on July 17, 1939, after losing his last bout, a ten-round points decision against Sammy Angott at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Life after boxing
During his life, Sarron enjoyed reading golfing, and fishing, and had ambitions to become an attorney and study law. He was studious and articulate for a young man who chose boxing as a profession.
In late 1953, he became the Secretary of the Miami Boxing Commission.[ 19] [ 20]
Achievements and honors
Sarron was featured on the cover of the November 1936 The Ring [ 21]
He was an inductee into the 2016 International Boxing Hall of Fame .[ 2]
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec ,[ 1]
Official record
156 fights
101 wins
23 losses
By knockout
21
1
By decision
78
18
By disqualification
2
4
Draws
12
Newspaper decisions/draws
20
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
Date
Location
Notes
156
Loss
101–23–12 (20)
Sammy Angott
PTS
10
Jul 17, 1939
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155
Win
101–22–12 (20)
Yucatán Kid
MD
10
Jun 15, 1939
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
154
Win
100–22–12 (20)
Wishy Jones
NWS
10
Mar 30, 1939
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
153
Win
100–22–12 (19)
Yucatán Kid
PTS
10
Dec 16, 1938
Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
152
Win
99–22–12 (19)
Mike Gamiere
PTS
10
Dec 5, 1938
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
151
Win
98–22–12 (19)
Yucatán Kid
PTS
15
Oct 3, 1938
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
150
Win
97–22–12 (19)
Lou Gevinson
PTS
10
May 20, 1938
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
149
Win
96–22–12 (19)
Joey Green
NWS
10
Apr 11, 1938
American Legion Arena, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
148
Win
96–22–12 (18)
Joey Temmes
PTS
10
Mar 15, 1938
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
147
Win
95–22–12 (18)
Bobby Britton
PTS
10
Feb 15, 1938
Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
146
Win
94–22–12 (18)
Ray Ingram
PTS
10
Dec 20, 1937
City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
145
Win
93–22–12 (18)
Carl Guggino
PTS
10
Dec 8, 1937
Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
144
Loss
92–22–12 (18)
Henry Armstrong
KO
6 (15)
Oct 29, 1937
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost NBA and The Ring featherweight titles;NYSAC featherweight titles
143
Win
92–21–12 (18)
Teddy Braun
PTS
10
Sep 9, 1937
Old Drill Hall, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
142
Win
91–21–12 (18)
Freddie Miller
PTS
12
Sep 4, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
141
Loss
90–21–12 (18)
Freddie Miller
PTS
10
Jul 31, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
140
Loss
90–20–12 (18)
Harry Mizler
DQ
1 (10)
May 6, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Sarron struck Mizler a low blow in the first round of a scheduled ten-rounder and was disqualified
139
Loss
90–19–12 (18)
Dave Crowley
DQ
9 (10)
May 6, 1937
Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
Sarron DQ'd for hitting with an open glove after repeated warnings
138
Win
90–18–12 (18)
Harry Mizler
PTS
10
Apr 15, 1937
Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
137
Win
89–18–12 (18)
Andy Martin
KO
5 (12)
Feb 27, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
136
Win
88–18–12 (18)
Lawrence Stevens
KO
12 (12)
Jan 16, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
135
Draw
87–18–12 (18)
Nick Camarata
PTS
10
Sep 14, 1936
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
134
Win
87–18–11 (18)
Jackie Carter
PTS
10
Aug 26, 1936
Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
133
Win
86–18–11 (18)
Davey Abad
PTS
10
Jul 31, 1936
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
132
Win
85–18–11 (18)
Baby Manuel
UD
15
Jul 22, 1936
Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
131
Win
84–18–11 (18)
Bobby Dean
KO
5 (10)
Jul 7, 1936
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
130
Win
83–18–11 (18)
Lloyd Pine
PTS
10
Jun 23, 1936
League Park, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
129
Win
82–18–11 (18)
Nick Camarata
PTS
10
Jun 15, 1936
Jai Alai Fronton, Arabi, Louisiana, U.S.
128
Win
81–18–11 (18)
Freddie Miller
MD
15
May 11, 1936
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Won NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
127
Loss
80–18–11 (18)
Freddie Miller
PTS
15
Mar 2, 1936
Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
For NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
126
Win
80–17–11 (18)
Carl Guggino
PTS
10
Jan 16, 1936
Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
125
Draw
79–17–11 (18)
Carl Guggino
PTS
10
Dec 5, 1935
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
124
Win
79–17–10 (18)
Jimmy McNamara
PTS
10
Nov 28, 1935
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
123
Win
78–17–10 (18)
Andy Martin
NWS
10
Nov 6, 1935
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
122
Win
78–17–10 (17)
California Joe Rivers
PTS
10
Sep 30, 1935
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
121
Win
77–17–10 (17)
Young Chocolate
UD
10
Sep 14, 1935
Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
120
Win
76–17–10 (17)
Joey Temmes
PTS
10
Aug 12, 1935
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
119
Win
75–17–10 (17)
California Joe Rivers
PTS
10
Mar 25, 1935
Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
118
Win
74–17–10 (17)
Frankie Covelli
PTS
10
Mar 8, 1935
Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
117
Win
73–17–10 (17)
Baby Manuel
PTS
10
Feb 25, 1935
Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
116
Win
72–17–10 (17)
Patsy Severo
PTS
10
Feb 18, 1935
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
115
Win
71–17–10 (17)
California Joe Rivers
PTS
10
Jan 28, 1935
Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
114
Win
70–17–10 (17)
Frankie Wallace
PTS
10
Oct 15, 1934
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113
Win
69–17–10 (17)
Benny Bass
MD
10
Sep 24, 1934
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112
Win
68–17–10 (17)
Benny Bass
DQ
6 (10)
Aug 27, 1934
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
111
Win
67–17–10 (17)
Al Foreman
SD
10
Jun 29, 1934
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
110
Loss
66–17–10 (17)
Lew Feldman
PTS
8
May 11, 1934
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
109
Win
66–16–10 (17)
Ray Schneider
PTS
10
Mar 27, 1934
Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
108
Win
65–16–10 (17)
Bucky Burton
PTS
12
Mar 12, 1934
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
107
Loss
64–16–10 (17)
Bucky Burton
SD
10
Feb 19, 1934
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
106
Loss
64–15–10 (17)
Freddie Miller
PTS
10
Feb 7, 1934
Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
105
Loss
64–14–10 (17)
Frankie Covelli
PTS
10
Jan 23, 1934
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
104
Win
64–13–10 (17)
Bucky Burton
PTS
10
Dec 11, 1933
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
103
Win
63–13–10 (17)
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Nov 28, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
102
Loss
62–13–10 (17)
Freddie Miller
UD
10
Nov 1, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
101
Win
62–12–10 (17)
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Oct 17, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
100
Win
61–12–10 (17)
Mickey Genaro
PTS
10
Sep 20, 1933
Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
99
Draw
60–12–10 (17)
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Aug 15, 1933
Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
98
Loss
60–12–9 (17)
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Jul 18, 1933
Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
97
Win
60–11–9 (17)
Johnny Farr
PTS
8
Jun 6, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
96
Win
59–11–9 (17)
Johnny Datto
NWS
10
Jun 1, 1933
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
95
Win
59–11–9 (16)
Johnny Datto
TKO
1 (10)
May 12, 1933
Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94
Draw
58–11–9 (16)
Tommy Paul
PTS
10
May 9, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
93
Draw
58–11–8 (16)
Tommy Paul
MD
8
Apr 25, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
92
Win
58–11–7 (16)
Miki Gelb
PTS
8
Mar 28, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
91
Win
57–11–7 (16)
Benny Schwartz
KO
7 (8)
Mar 7, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
90
Win
56–11–7 (16)
Frankie DeAngelo
TKO
7 (8)
Feb 14, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
89
Draw
55–11–7 (16)
Charley Van Reedon
PTS
10
Jan 25, 1933
Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
88
Loss
55–11–6 (16)
Harry Sankey
PTS
10
Apr 29, 1932
Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
87
Loss
55–10–6 (16)
Fidel LaBarba
PTS
10
Apr 22, 1932
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
86
Win
55–9–6 (16)
Chico Cisneros
PTS
10
Mar 24, 1932
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
85
Draw
54–9–6 (16)
Chico Cisneros
PTS
10
Feb 25, 1932
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
84
Win
54–9–5 (16)
Charley Van Reedon
KO
1 (10)
Feb 11, 1932
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
83
Win
53–9–5 (16)
Mickey Genaro
UD
10
Jan 19, 1932
Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
82
Win
52–9–5 (16)
Gilbert Castillo
PTS
10
Nov 26, 1931
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
81
Win
51–9–5 (16)
Charley Van Reedon
PTS
10
Nov 17, 1931
Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
80
Win
50–9–5 (16)
Midget Mike O'Dowd
TKO
3 (10)
Nov 9, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
79
Win
49–9–5 (16)
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Nov 4, 1931
Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
78
Win
48–9–5 (16)
Gilbert Castillo
PTS
10
Jul 24, 1931
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
77
Win
47–9–5 (16)
Gilbert Castillo
PTS
10
Jul 10, 1931
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
76
Draw
46–9–5 (16)
Midget Mike O'Dowd
PTS
8
Jul 4, 1931
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
75
Win
46–9–4 (16)
Babe Ruth
PTS
10
Jun 11, 1931
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
74
Win
45–9–4 (16)
Davey Abad
NWS
10
Jun 8, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
73
Win
45–9–4 (15)
Mickey Genaro
NWS
10
Apr 27, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
72
Win
45–9–4 (14)
Tony Leto
KO
4 (10)
Mar 16, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
71
Win
44–9–4 (14)
Emil Paluso
NWS
10
Feb 2, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
70
Win
44–9–4 (13)
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Aug 5, 1930
Opera House, Palmerston North, New Zealand
69
Win
43–9–4 (13)
Sammy Shack
PTS
15
Jun 21, 1930
Kensington Drill Hall, Dunedin, New Zealand
68
Loss
42–9–4 (13)
Tommy Donovan
PTS
15
May 3, 1930
Speedway Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
67
Loss
42–8–4 (13)
Tommy Donovan
PTS
15
Mar 29, 1930
Kilbirnie Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
66
Loss
42–7–4 (13)
Tommy Donovan
DQ
7 (15)
Mar 15, 1930
Western Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand
65
Win
42–6–4 (13)
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Feb 4, 1930
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
64
Win
41–6–4 (13)
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Jan 1, 1930
Municipal Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
63
Win
40–6–4 (13)
Billy Grime
TKO
14 (15)
Dec 27, 1929
Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
62
Win
39–6–4 (13)
Billy Grime
TKO
14 (15)
Dec 17, 1929
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
61
Win
38–6–4 (13)
Jack Jones
TKO
11 (15)
Dec 2, 1929
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
60
Win
37–6–4 (13)
Billy Grime
PTS
15
Nov 8, 1929
Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
59
Win
36–6–4 (13)
Billy Grime
RTD
9 (15)
Oct 12, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58
Loss
35–6–4 (13)
Billy Grime
PTS
15
Sep 7, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57
Draw
35–5–4 (13)
Dick Corbett
PTS
15
Aug 14, 1929
Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
56
Win
35–5–3 (13)
Johnnie Leckie
KO
13 (15)
Jul 27, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55
Win
34–5–3 (13)
Young Siki
PTS
15
Jul 20, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
54
Loss
33–5–3 (13)
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Jun 22, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53
Win
33–4–3 (13)
Pinky Silverberg
PTS
15
May 25, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
52
Win
32–4–3 (13)
Charlie Glasson
KO
5 (15)
May 11, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
51
Loss
31–4–3 (13)
Mickey Gill
PTS
10
Mar 6, 1929
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
50
Win
31–3–3 (13)
Johnny Erickson
NWS
6
Jan 18, 1929
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49
Win
31–3–3 (12)
Emil Paluso
NWS
10
Dec 3, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
48
Win
31–3–3 (11)
Jimmy McDermott
PTS
10
Nov 1, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
47
Win
30–3–3 (11)
Harry Forbes
PTS
10
Oct 18, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
46
Win
29–3–3 (11)
Benny Schwartz
NWS
10
Oct 9, 1928
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
45
Loss
29–3–3 (10)
Emil Paluso
PTS
10
Sep 21, 1928
Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44
Win
29–2–3 (10)
Kid Pancho
PTS
12
Sep 7, 1928
Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
43
Win
28–2–3 (10)
Mike Sansone
PTS
10
Aug 23, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
42
Win
27–2–3 (10)
Mike Sansone
PTS
10
Aug 2, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
41
Win
26–2–3 (10)
Kid Pancho
PTS
10
Jul 9, 1928
Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
40
Win
25–2–3 (10)
Joe Lucas
NWS
10
Jun 4, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
39
Win
25–2–3 (9)
Quina Lee
KO
8 (10)
May 21, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
38
Win
24–2–3 (9)
Mickey Gill
PTS
8
Apr 9, 1928
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
37
Win
23–2–3 (9)
Joe Lucas
PTS
10
Apr 3, 1928
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
36
Win
22–2–3 (9)
Jackie Daley
NWS
10
Mar 26, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
35
Win
22–2–3 (8)
Pinky May
NWS
10
Feb 27, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
34
Win
22–2–3 (7)
Dudley Stadler
TKO
6 (12)
Feb 19, 1928
Hi-Way Park, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
33
Draw
21–2–3 (7)
Pinky May
PTS
10
Jan 26, 1928
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
32
Win
21–2–2 (7)
Steve Stetson
KO
2 (10)
Jan 16, 1928
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
31
Win
20–2–2 (7)
Bobby Binckley
PTS
10
Dec 15, 1927
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
30
Win
19–2–2 (7)
Johnny Franks
PTS
8
Nov 28, 1927
Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
29
Win
18–2–2 (7)
Steve Stetson
NWS
10
Nov 21, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
28
Win
18–2–2 (6)
Leroy Dougan
PTS
8
Oct 31, 1927
Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27
Win
17–2–2 (6)
Memphis Pal Moore
PTS
8
Oct 17, 1927
Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26
Win
16–2–2 (6)
Bud Harris
KO
4 (10)
Oct 3, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
25
Win
15–2–2 (6)
Tony Leto
DQ
3 (10)
Sep 12, 1927
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Leto was disqualified for punching low
24
Win
14–2–2 (6)
Tony Leto
PTS
10
Aug 22, 1927
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23
Win
13–2–2 (6)
Benny Regan
NWS
10
Aug 4, 1927
Stalllworth Casino, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
22
Win
13–2–2 (5)
Memphis Pal Moore
NWS
10
Aug 1, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
21
Win
13–2–2 (4)
Leroy Dougan
NWS
10
Jul 18, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
20
Win
13–2–2 (3)
Benny Regan
PTS
10
Jul 4, 1927
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
19
Win
12–2–2 (3)
Benny Regan
PTS
10
May 16, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
18
Win
11–2–2 (3)
Bud Harris
PTS
10
Apr 25, 1927
Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
17
Win
10–2–2 (3)
Leroy Jordan
KO
3 (10)
Apr 11, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
16
Win
9–2–2 (3)
Tommy Williams
PTS
6
Apr 2, 1927
Race Track Arena, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
15
Win
8–2–2 (3)
Happy Atherton
MD
10
Mar 18, 1927
Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
14
Draw
7–2–2 (3)
Tony Leto
PTS
10
Dec 23, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13
Win
7–2–1 (3)
Johnny Moore
PTS
10
Dec 9, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12
Win
6–2–1 (3)
Harry Allen
PTS
10
Oct 28, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11
Loss
5–2–1 (3)
Genaro Pino
PTS
10
Sep 9, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
10
Draw
5–1–1 (3)
Genaro Pino
PTS
10
Aug 26, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9
Win
5–1 (3)
Mutt Griffin
NWS
10
Jul 29, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8
Draw
4–1 (3)
Mickey Gill
NWS
10
Nov 23, 1925
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
7
Loss
4–1 (2)
Mickey Gill
NWS
10
Nov 2, 1925
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
6
Win
4–1 (1)
Battling Dick Bowden
KO
1 (10)
Oct 26, 1925
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5
Loss
3–1 (1)
Red Keenan
DQ
6 (10)
Sep 7, 1925
Biscayne Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
4
Win
3–0 (1)
Billy Cecil
NWS
8
Feb 13, 1925
Stansanco A.C., Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Red Burke
PTS
10
Dec 3, 1924
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Dude Gustin
PTS
8
Dec 2, 1924
Gulf State Steel YMCA, Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Red Burke
PTS
10
Oct 20, 1924
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Unofficial record
156 fights
119 wins
24 losses
By knockout
21
1
By decision
96
19
By disqualification
2
4
Draws
13
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
156
Loss
119–24–13
Sammy Angott
PTS
10
Jul 17, 1939
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155
Win
119–23–13
Yucatán Kid
MD
10
Jun 15, 1939
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
154
Win
118–23–13
Wishy Jones
NWS
10
Mar 30, 1939
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
153
Win
117–23–13
Yucatán Kid
PTS
10
Dec 16, 1938
Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
152
Win
116–23–13
Mike Gamiere
PTS
10
Dec 5, 1938
Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
151
Win
115–23–13
Yucatán Kid
PTS
15
Oct 3, 1938
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
150
Win
114–23–13
Lou Gevinson
PTS
10
May 20, 1938
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
149
Win
113–23–13
Joey Green
NWS
10
Apr 11, 1938
American Legion Arena, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
148
Win
112–23–13
Joey Temmes
PTS
10
Mar 15, 1938
Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
147
Win
111–23–13
Bobby Britton
PTS
10
Feb 15, 1938
Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
146
Win
110–23–13
Ray Ingram
PTS
10
Dec 20, 1937
City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
145
Win
109–23–13
Carl Guggino
PTS
10
Dec 8, 1937
Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
144
Loss
108–23–13
Henry Armstrong
KO
6 (15)
Oct 29, 1937
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost NBA and The Ring featherweight titles;NYSAC featherweight titles
143
Win
108–22–13
Teddy Braun
PTS
10
Sep 9, 1937
Old Drill Hall, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
142
Win
107–22–13
Freddie Miller
PTS
12
Sep 4, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
141
Loss
106–22–13
Freddie Miller
PTS
10
Jul 31, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
140
Loss
106–21–13
Harry Mizler
DQ
1 (10)
May 6, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Sarron struck Mizler a low blow in the first round of a scheduled ten-rounder and was disqualified
139
Loss
106–20–13
Dave Crowley
DQ
9 (10)
May 6, 1937
Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
Sarron DQ'd for hitting with an open glove after repeated warnings
138
Win
106–19–13
Harry Mizler
PTS
10
Apr 15, 1937
Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England
137
Win
105–19–13
Andy Martin
KO
5 (12)
Feb 27, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
136
Win
104–19–13
Lawrence Stevens
KO
12 (12)
Jan 16, 1937
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
135
Draw
103–19–13
Nick Camarata
PTS
10
Sep 14, 1936
City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
134
Win
103–19–12
Jackie Carter
PTS
10
Aug 26, 1936
Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
133
Win
102–19–12
Davey Abad
PTS
10
Jul 31, 1936
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
132
Win
101–19–12
Baby Manuel
UD
15
Jul 22, 1936
Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Retained NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
131
Win
100–19–12
Bobby Dean
KO
5 (10)
Jul 7, 1936
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
130
Win
99–19–12
Lloyd Pine
PTS
10
Jun 23, 1936
League Park, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
129
Win
98–19–12
Nick Camarata
PTS
10
Jun 15, 1936
Jai Alai Fronton, Arabi, Louisiana, U.S.
128
Win
97–19–12
Freddie Miller
MD
15
May 11, 1936
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
Won NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
127
Loss
96–19–12
Freddie Miller
PTS
15
Mar 2, 1936
Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
For NBA and The Ring featherweight titles
126
Win
96–18–12
Carl Guggino
PTS
10
Jan 16, 1936
Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
125
Draw
95–18–12
Carl Guggino
PTS
10
Dec 5, 1935
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
124
Win
95–18–11
Jimmy McNamara
PTS
10
Nov 28, 1935
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
123
Win
94–18–11
Andy Martin
NWS
10
Nov 6, 1935
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
122
Win
93–18–11
California Joe Rivers
PTS
10
Sep 30, 1935
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
121
Win
92–18–11
Young Chocolate
UD
10
Sep 14, 1935
Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
120
Win
91–18–11
Joey Temmes
PTS
10
Aug 12, 1935
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
119
Win
90–18–11
California Joe Rivers
PTS
10
Mar 25, 1935
Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
118
Win
89–18–11
Frankie Covelli
PTS
10
Mar 8, 1935
Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
117
Win
88–18–11
Baby Manuel
PTS
10
Feb 25, 1935
Beach Arena, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
116
Win
87–18–11
Patsy Severo
PTS
10
Feb 18, 1935
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
115
Win
86–18–11
California Joe Rivers
PTS
10
Jan 28, 1935
Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
114
Win
85–18–11
Frankie Wallace
PTS
10
Oct 15, 1934
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113
Win
84–18–11
Benny Bass
MD
10
Sep 24, 1934
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112
Win
83–18–11
Benny Bass
DQ
6 (10)
Aug 27, 1934
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
111
Win
82–18–11
Al Foreman
SD
10
Jun 29, 1934
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
110
Loss
81–18–11
Lew Feldman
PTS
8
May 11, 1934
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
109
Win
81–17–11
Ray Schneider
PTS
10
Mar 27, 1934
Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
108
Win
80–17–11
Bucky Burton
PTS
12
Mar 12, 1934
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
107
Loss
79–17–11
Bucky Burton
SD
10
Feb 19, 1934
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
106
Loss
79–16–11
Freddie Miller
PTS
10
Feb 7, 1934
Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
105
Loss
79–15–11
Frankie Covelli
PTS
10
Jan 23, 1934
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
104
Win
79–14–11
Bucky Burton
PTS
10
Dec 11, 1933
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
103
Win
78–14–11
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Nov 28, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
102
Loss
77–14–11
Freddie Miller
UD
10
Nov 1, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
101
Win
77–13–11
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Oct 17, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
100
Win
76–13–11
Mickey Genaro
PTS
10
Sep 20, 1933
Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
99
Draw
75–13–11
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Aug 15, 1933
Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
98
Loss
75–13–10
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Jul 18, 1933
Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
97
Win
75–12–10
Johnny Farr
PTS
8
Jun 6, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
96
Win
74–12–10
Johnny Datto
NWS
10
Jun 1, 1933
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
95
Win
73–12–10
Johnny Datto
TKO
1 (10)
May 12, 1933
Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94
Draw
72–12–10
Tommy Paul
PTS
10
May 9, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
93
Draw
72–12–9
Tommy Paul
MD
8
Apr 25, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
92
Win
72–12–8
Miki Gelb
PTS
8
Mar 28, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
91
Win
71–12–8
Benny Schwartz
KO
7 (8)
Mar 7, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
90
Win
70–12–8
Frankie DeAngelo
TKO
7 (8)
Feb 14, 1933
Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
89
Draw
69–12–8
Charley Van Reedon
PTS
10
Jan 25, 1933
Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
88
Loss
69–12–7
Harry Sankey
PTS
10
Apr 29, 1932
Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
87
Loss
69–11–7
Fidel LaBarba
PTS
10
Apr 22, 1932
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
86
Win
69–10–7
Chico Cisneros
PTS
10
Mar 24, 1932
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
85
Draw
68–10–7
Chico Cisneros
PTS
10
Feb 25, 1932
Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
84
Win
68–10–6
Charley Van Reedon
KO
1 (10)
Feb 11, 1932
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
83
Win
67–10–6
Mickey Genaro
UD
10
Jan 19, 1932
Duval County Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
82
Win
66–10–6
Gilbert Castillo
PTS
10
Nov 26, 1931
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
81
Win
65–10–6
Charley Van Reedon
PTS
10
Nov 17, 1931
Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
80
Win
64–10–6
Midget Mike O'Dowd
TKO
3 (10)
Nov 9, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
79
Win
63–10–6
Eddie Burl
PTS
10
Nov 4, 1931
Armory, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
78
Win
62–10–6
Gilbert Castillo
PTS
10
Jul 24, 1931
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
77
Win
61–10–6
Gilbert Castillo
PTS
10
Jul 10, 1931
Cinderella Ballroom, Miami, Florida, U.S.
76
Draw
60–10–6
Midget Mike O'Dowd
PTS
8
Jul 4, 1931
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
75
Win
60–10–5
Babe Ruth
PTS
10
Jun 11, 1931
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
74
Win
59–10–5
Davey Abad
NWS
10
Jun 8, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
73
Win
58–10–5
Mickey Genaro
NWS
10
Apr 27, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
72
Win
57–10–5
Tony Leto
KO
4 (10)
Mar 16, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
71
Win
56–10–5
Emil Paluso
NWS
10
Feb 2, 1931
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
70
Win
55–10–5
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Aug 5, 1930
Opera House, Palmerston North, New Zealand
69
Win
54–10–5
Sammy Shack
PTS
15
Jun 21, 1930
Kensington Drill Hall, Dunedin, New Zealand
68
Loss
53–10–5
Tommy Donovan
PTS
15
May 3, 1930
Speedway Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
67
Loss
53–9–5
Tommy Donovan
PTS
15
Mar 29, 1930
Kilbirnie Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
66
Loss
53–8–5
Tommy Donovan
DQ
7 (15)
Mar 15, 1930
Western Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand
65
Win
53–7–5
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Feb 4, 1930
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
64
Win
52–7–5
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Jan 1, 1930
Municipal Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
63
Win
51–7–5
Billy Grime
TKO
14 (15)
Dec 27, 1929
Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
62
Win
50–7–5
Billy Grime
TKO
14 (15)
Dec 17, 1929
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
61
Win
49–7–5
Jack Jones
TKO
11 (15)
Dec 2, 1929
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
60
Win
48–7–5
Billy Grime
PTS
15
Nov 8, 1929
Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
59
Win
47–7–5
Billy Grime
RTD
9 (15)
Oct 12, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58
Loss
46–7–5
Billy Grime
PTS
15
Sep 7, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57
Draw
46–6–5
Dick Corbett
PTS
15
Aug 14, 1929
Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
56
Win
46–6–4
Johnnie Leckie
KO
13 (15)
Jul 27, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55
Win
45–6–4
Young Siki
PTS
15
Jul 20, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
54
Loss
44–6–4
Johnnie Leckie
PTS
15
Jun 22, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53
Win
44–5–4
Pinky Silverberg
PTS
15
May 25, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
52
Win
43–5–4
Charlie Glasson
KO
5 (15)
May 11, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
51
Loss
42–5–4
Mickey Gill
PTS
10
Mar 6, 1929
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
50
Win
42–4–4
Johnny Erickson
NWS
6
Jan 18, 1929
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49
Win
41–4–4
Emil Paluso
NWS
10
Dec 3, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
48
Win
40–4–4
Jimmy McDermott
PTS
10
Nov 1, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
47
Win
39–4–4
Harry Forbes
PTS
10
Oct 18, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
46
Win
38–4–4
Benny Schwartz
NWS
10
Oct 9, 1928
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
45
Loss
37–4–4
Emil Paluso
PTS
10
Sep 21, 1928
Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44
Win
37–3–4
Kid Pancho
PTS
12
Sep 7, 1928
Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
43
Win
36–3–4
Mike Sansone
PTS
10
Aug 23, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
42
Win
35–3–4
Mike Sansone
PTS
10
Aug 2, 1928
American Legion Stadium, Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S.
41
Win
34–3–4
Kid Pancho
PTS
10
Jul 9, 1928
Market Square Garden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
40
Win
33–3–4
Joe Lucas
NWS
10
Jun 4, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
39
Win
32–3–4
Quina Lee
KO
8 (10)
May 21, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
38
Win
31–3–4
Mickey Gill
PTS
8
Apr 9, 1928
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
37
Win
30–3–4
Joe Lucas
PTS
10
Apr 3, 1928
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
36
Win
29–3–4
Jackie Daley
NWS
10
Mar 26, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
35
Win
28–3–4
Pinky May
NWS
10
Feb 27, 1928
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
34
Win
27–3–4
Dudley Stadler
TKO
6 (12)
Feb 19, 1928
Hi-Way Park, Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.
33
Draw
26–3–4
Pinky May
PTS
10
Jan 26, 1928
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
32
Win
26–3–3
Steve Stetson
KO
2 (10)
Jan 16, 1928
City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
31
Win
25–3–3
Bobby Binckley
PTS
10
Dec 15, 1927
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
30
Win
24–3–3
Johnny Franks
PTS
8
Nov 28, 1927
Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
29
Win
23–3–3
Steve Stetson
NWS
10
Nov 21, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
28
Win
22–3–3
Leroy Dougan
PTS
8
Oct 31, 1927
Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
27
Win
21–3–3
Memphis Pal Moore
PTS
8
Oct 17, 1927
Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
26
Win
20–3–3
Bud Harris
KO
4 (10)
Oct 3, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
25
Win
19–3–3
Tony Leto
DQ
3 (10)
Sep 12, 1927
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Leto was disqualified for punching low
24
Win
18–3–3
Tony Leto
PTS
10
Aug 22, 1927
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23
Win
17–3–3
Benny Regan
NWS
10
Aug 4, 1927
Stalllworth Casino, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
22
Win
16–3–3
Memphis Pal Moore
NWS
10
Aug 1, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
21
Win
15–3–3
Leroy Dougan
NWS
10
Jul 18, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
20
Win
14–3–3
Benny Regan
PTS
10
Jul 4, 1927
Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
19
Win
13–3–3
Benny Regan
PTS
10
May 16, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
18
Win
12–3–3
Bud Harris
PTS
10
Apr 25, 1927
Masonic Temple, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
17
Win
11–3–3
Leroy Jordan
KO
3 (10)
Apr 11, 1927
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
16
Win
10–3–3
Tommy Williams
PTS
6
Apr 2, 1927
Race Track Arena, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
15
Win
9–3–3
Happy Atherton
MD
10
Mar 18, 1927
Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
14
Draw
8–3–3
Tony Leto
PTS
10
Dec 23, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13
Win
8–3–2
Johnny Moore
PTS
10
Dec 9, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12
Win
7–3–2
Harry Allen
PTS
10
Oct 28, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11
Loss
6–3–2
Genaro Pino
PTS
10
Sep 9, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
10
Draw
6–2–2
Genaro Pino
PTS
10
Aug 26, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9
Win
6–2–1
Mutt Griffin
NWS
10
Jul 29, 1926
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
8
Draw
5–2–1
Mickey Gill
NWS
10
Nov 23, 1925
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
7
Loss
5–2
Mickey Gill
NWS
10
Nov 2, 1925
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
6
Win
5–1
Battling Dick Bowden
KO
1 (10)
Oct 26, 1925
Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5
Loss
4–1
Red Keenan
DQ
6 (10)
Sep 7, 1925
Biscayne Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Billy Cecil
NWS
8
Feb 13, 1925
Stansanco A.C., Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Red Burke
PTS
10
Dec 3, 1924
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Dude Gustin
PTS
8
Dec 2, 1924
Gulf State Steel YMCA, Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Red Burke
PTS
10
Oct 20, 1924
Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
See also
References
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^ "Loses to Learn Than Wins Boxing", The Evening Independent , Masillon, Ohio, pg. 18, 15 May 1936
^ "Petey Saron Wants to Become Attorney", The Palm Beach Post , West Palm Beach, Florida, pg. 9, 13 May 1936
^ "Feathers Clashing in Semi-Final Bouts", Lansing State Journal , Lansing, Michigan, pg. 25, 29 April 1932
^ Edgar, W.W., "Coast Veteran Easily Beats Petey Sarron", Detroit Free Press , Detroit, Michigan, pg. 11, 23 April 1932
^ "Second Bout", The Cincinnati Enquirer , Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 12, 25 September 1934
^ "Benny Bass in Close Battle Before 5000", The Evening News , Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 15, 25 September 1934
^ "Sarron Wrests Championship from Miller", The Cincinnati Enquirer , Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 16, 12 May 1936
^ "Petey Sarron Defends Title", "Reno Gazette-Journal", Reno, Nevada, pg. 13, 23 July 1936
^ "Miller All But Knocked Out in Bout with Petey Sarron", The Cincinnati Enquirer , Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 12, 5 September 1937
^ "Henry Armstrong Kayoes Petey Saron", Oakland Tribune , Oakland, California, pg. 8, 30 October 1937
^ The Ring, Dec. 1953, p. 63.
^ "Petey Saron" . International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved 7 October 2016 .^ Petey Sarron – Boxrec Boxing Encyclopaedia
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