Sid Terris

Sid Terris
Born
Sydney Terris

(1904-09-27)September 27, 1904
New York, lower East Side
Died30 December 1974(1974-12-30) (aged 70)
Miami Beach, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGalloping Ghost of the Ghetto
Dancing Master of the East Side
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Wins99
Wins by KO12
Losses13
Draws5
No contests1

Sidney Terris (September 7, 1904 – December 30, 1974) was a top rated American lightweight boxing contender from the lower East Side of Manhattan. He excelled as an amateur, winning fifty straight bouts and taking Metropolitan, New York State, National AAU, and both National and International titles.[1][2]

At the end of 1924, Tex Rickard, Dempsey's manager, rated Terris second behind only champion Benny Leonard. A world ranked lightweight from February 1925 until November 1929, his highest ranking was # 1. On February 6, 1925, he lost to Sammy Mandell in an elimination bout for the World Lightweight Championship.[3][4]

Early life

Terris was born one of five children on September 27, 1904 on Clinton Street in the lower East Side of Manhattan to Fred and Gussie Terris. His father died when he was only eight, leaving his single mother to bring up the large family. An early coach, Dan Caplin recognized his skilled footwork, and had Terris learning to box by age thirteen. Boxing as an amateur, Terris was a prodigy from an early age, winning fifty bouts in a row, and accumulating titles that included the Metropolitan Amateur, New York State Amateur, and both National and International Amateur titles.

Early boxing career

Terris turned pro in 1922 at the age of eighteen, winning eighteen of nineteen fights that year. Author Ken Blady noted that Terris's greatest strength, his early speed and constant footwork in the ring, could also be a detriment against more skilled opponents, as it exhausted him and made him less a threat near the end of his fights.

In his first years as a pro, and not yet nineteen, Terris beat exceptional boxer Eddie "Kid" Wagner in a ten-round points decision at the Henderson Bowl in Brooklyn on June 3, 1924 after a previous six round loss.

Terris had a few exceptional wins by knockout as a young pro. He was the first boxer to get a full count from Andy Chaney winning in a third-round knockout at the Henderson Bowl in Brooklyn on May 23, 1924, as well as winning with a seventh-round knockout of Johnny Lisse on January 21, 1924 at the Lenox Athletic Club in New York. Chaney, in over 130 fights, had never been knocked out. Impressively, Terris fought Sammy Mandell, 1926-30 Lightweight Boxing Champion, to a ten-round draw at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 1923. One source noted that Terris's greatest bout in 1924, was a decisive win against French born Jewish boxing great Benny Valgar, in a ten-round decision at the Nostrand Athletic Club in Brooklyn.[5][6]

Boxing peak and mid-career

Sammy Mandell World Lightweight Champion July, 1926-July 1930

Boxing author Ken Blady believes Terris's best year as a boxer was 1925, when he lost only one of his eighteen major bouts. Unfortunately the loss was in a sanctioned twelve round World Lightweight elimination contest with future reigning Lightweight champion Sammy Mandell on February 6, 1925 in Madison Square Garden. This exceptional bout drew 13,000 fans. It was, in many ways a very close contest. Terris knocked Mandell to the mat for a nine count in the third round with a strong blow. Mandell, however, evaded Terris for the remaining rounds, and with greater energy and speed, somehow won the bout on points by unanimous decision.[7]

Johnny Dundee, 1924 Jr. Light and Featherweight Champ

His wins over Jimmy Goodrich in January and Pal Moran in March 1925, helped keep him highly rated in his division.

From 1925 to 1927, Terris had an exceptional run and defeated boxing greats Jack Bernstein and Johnny Dundee twice each. Dundee was formerly both Jr. Lightweight and Featherweight World Champion. Bernstein held the Jr. Lightweight championship as late as June 20, 1924. Terris won every round in his victory over Dundee on May 4, 1925 in Madison Square Garden. His July 10, 1925 victory over Ace Hudkins was also impressive, showing an exceptional defense.[8][9]

Temporary boxing retirement and slow decline

Perhaps because Terris went into temporary retirement in 1926 for eight months, his chances at a second title shot began to slowly diminish. Taking up boxing again in 1927, he beat Billy Wallace, and followed with victories over Babe Herman, boxing great Ruby Goldstein, and Phil McGraw. For some reason, his managers were unable to again secure a Lightweight Title shot. At only 23 in early 1928, Terris was the victim of knockouts from the great Jimmy McLarnin, Ray Miller, and on January 28, 1929 from Babe Herman, speeding the end of his career. According to boxing writer Bert Sugar, even in his devastating first round loss to McLarnin on February 24, 1928 in Madison Square Garden, Terris was still getting in jabs and "boxing beautifully" shortly before being knocked to the canvas for the count.[10][11][12]

Terris, defeated Phil McGraw on August 24, 1927, showing incredible pluck. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, wrote "Sid Terris, New York contender for the lightweight championship won a decision from Phil McGraw of Detroit in their ten round contest at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, tonight." He somehow performed this feat after "a sensational first round in which he was knocked down three times, once for the count of nine."[13]

As early as 1928, the Milwaukee Journal, wrote that "It begins to look as though Sid Terris, once regarded as the uncrowned Lightweight Champion of the World, has reached the end of his fistic string." The article lamented his one-round knockout from Ray Miller of Chicago on July 6, 1928 in Coney Island. But more tellingly, the article went on to note, "the Ghetto Ghost (Terris) was one of the fastest and cleverest lightweights. He fought the best there was in the division and lost few decisions." The article also noted that in Terris's only lightweight title fight that "Mandell eked out a hairline decision at a great 15 round match at New York." It also noted Terris's stunning amateur record of winning "fifty straight bouts."[14]

Retirement from boxing and later life

Terris continued to fight after his devastating first round loss to Jimmy McLarnin on February 24, 1928 at Madison Square Garden, but the quality of his competition faded, as did the size of his audience. He lost as many as half of his contests from 1928 through his last bout with Johnny Gaito on May 7, 1931 in Columbus Hall in Yonkers.[15]

In retirement in 1931, Terris worked many years as a maître d' at Stampler's Restaurant in Manhattan. He retired to Miami Beach with his family and died on December 30, 1974.[16]

He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018 as the inductee in the Early Era division (1893-1943).[17]


Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[18] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

112 fights 88 wins 13 losses
By knockout 12 5
By decision 73 7
By disqualification 3 1
Draws 4
Newspaper decisions/draws 7

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
112 Loss 88–13–4 (7) Johnny Gaito PTS 6 May 7, 1931 Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
111 Draw 88–12–4 (7) Teddy Watson PTS 10 Mar 4, 1931 Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
110 Loss 88–12–3 (7) Pete Nebo PTS 10 Jul 8, 1930 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
109 Loss 88–11–3 (7) Pete Nebo PTS 10 Jun 4, 1930 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
108 Win 88–10–3 (7) Harry Scott KO 4 (10) May 17, 1930 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US
107 Win 87–10–3 (7) Gaston Charles UD 10 Feb 18, 1930 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
106 Loss 86–10–3 (7) Stanislaus Loayza PTS 10 Oct 3, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
105 Draw 86–9–3 (7) Pete Nebo PTS 10 Sep 3, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
104 Win 86–9–2 (7) Emory Cabana PTS 10 Aug 9, 1929 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
103 Win 85–9–2 (7) Georgie Balduc PTS 10 Jul 23, 1929 Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
102 Win 84–9–2 (7) Joey Abrams PTS 10 Jul 8, 1929 American Legion Arena, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
101 Loss 83–9–2 (7) Babe Herman KO 6 (10), 0:22 Jan 28, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
100 Win 83–8–2 (7) Jackie Pilkington PTS 10 Jan 7, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
99 Win 82–8–2 (7) Phil McGraw DQ 6 (?) Sep 21, 1928 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
98 Loss 81–8–2 (7) Ray Miller KO 1 (10) Jul 6, 1928 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
97 Win 81–7–2 (7) Eddie Mack PTS 10 May 15, 1928 Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US
96 Loss 80–7–2 (7) Jimmy McLarnin KO 1 (10), 1:47 Feb 24, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
95 Win 80–6–2 (7) Phil McGraw PTS 10 Dec 23, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
94 Loss 79–6–2 (7) Phil McGraw DQ 2 (10) Oct 6, 1927 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US Terris was DQ'd for a low blow
93 Loss 79–5–2 (7) Hilario Martinez PTS 10 Sep 29, 1927 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
92 Win 79–4–2 (7) Phil McGraw SD 10 Aug 24, 1927 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
91 Win 78–4–2 (7) Ruby Goldstein KO 1 (6), 1:47 Jun 15, 1927 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
90 Win 77–4–2 (7) Stanislaus Loayza PTS 10 May 13, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
89 Win 76–4–2 (7) Babe Herman KO 3 (12) Apr 12, 1927 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
88 Win 75–4–2 (7) Billy Wallace PTS 10 Mar 18, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
87 Win 74–4–2 (7) Billy White UD 10 Feb 8, 1927 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
86 Win 73–4–2 (7) Babe Ruth PTS 10 Jan 29, 1927 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US Not to be confused with Babe Ruth
85 Win 72–4–2 (7) Ray Mitchell UD 10 Jan 17, 1927 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
84 Win 71–4–2 (7) Billy Petrolle UD 10 Jun 11, 1926 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
83 Draw 70–4–2 (7) Harry Cook PTS 10 Mar 22, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
82 Win 70–4–1 (7) Luke Carr KO 5 (10) Feb 1, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
81 Win 69–4–1 (7) Lucien Vinez PTS 10 Jan 8, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
80 Win 68–4–1 (7) Basil Galiano NWS 10 Nov 3, 1925 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
79 Win 68–4–1 (6) Jack Bernstein PTS 10 Oct 12, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
78 Win 67–4–1 (6) Harry 'Kid' Brown PTS 10 Sep 24, 1925 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
77 Win 66–4–1 (6) Jack Bernstein PTS 12 Aug 31, 1925 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
76 Win 65–4–1 (6) Jimmy Marino KO 2 (8) Aug 12, 1925 Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
75 Win 64–4–1 (6) Basil Galiano PTS 12 Aug 4, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
74 Win 63–4–1 (6) Charlie O'Connell PTS 10 Jul 27, 1925 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
73 Win 62–4–1 (6) Ace Hudkins NWS 10 Jul 10, 1925 East Chicago, Indiana, US
72 Win 62–4–1 (5) Pal Moran PTS 10 Jun 18, 1925 Dexter Park Stadium, New York City, New York, US
71 Win 61–4–1 (5) Johnny Dundee PTS 15 Jun 12, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
70 Win 60–4–1 (5) Lou Paluso PTS 10 May 26, 1925 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
69 Win 59–4–1 (5) Johnny Dundee PTS 12 May 5, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
68 Win 58–4–1 (5) Rocky Kansas DQ 5 (10) Apr 27, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
67 Win 57–4–1 (5) Lou Paluso PTS 10 Mar 25, 1925 Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
66 Win 56–4–1 (5) Pal Moran NWS 12 Mar 2, 1925 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
65 Loss 56–4–1 (4) Sammy Mandell PTS 12 Feb 6, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
64 Win 56–3–1 (4) Joe Hall PTS 6 Jan 21, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
63 Win 55–3–1 (4) Jimmy Goodrich PTS 12 Jan 13, 1925 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
62 Win 54–3–1 (4) Whitey Fitzgerald PTS 10 Dec 15, 1924 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
61 Win 53–3–1 (4) Luis Vicentini PTS 12 Nov 26, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
60 Win 52–3–1 (4) Mel Coogan KO 6 (12), 1:21 Nov 13, 1924 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
59 Win 51–3–1 (4) Benny Valgar PTS 10 Aug 19, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
58 Win 50–3–1 (4) Jimmy Mars DQ 7 (10) Aug 8, 1924 Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, US
57 Win 49–3–1 (4) Paul Fritsch UD 10 Jul 1, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
56 Win 48–3–1 (4) Al Shubert PTS 10 Jun 20, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
55 Win 47–3–1 (4) Eddie Wagner PTS 12 Jun 3, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
54 Win 46–3–1 (4) Andy Chaney TKO 3 (10), 2:18 May 23, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
53 Win 45–3–1 (4) Earl Baird PTS 10 May 1, 1924 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
52 Win 44–3–1 (4) Sid Bernard PTS 12 Apr 10, 1924 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
51 Win 43–3–1 (4) Phil Logan PTS 10 Apr 2, 1924 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
50 Win 42–3–1 (4) Eddie Brady PTS 10 Mar 18, 1924 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
49 Win 41–3–1 (4) Billy Henry PTS 10 Feb 25, 1924 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 40–3–1 (4) Jack Hausner PTS 10 Feb 7, 1924 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
47 Win 39–3–1 (4) Johnny Lisse KO 7 (12) Jan 21, 1924 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US
46 Loss 38–3–1 (4) Eddie Wagner KO 6 (12), 2:48 Jan 4, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45 Draw 38–2–1 (4) Sammy Mandell PTS 10 Dec 17, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
44 Win 38–2 (4) Dutch Brandt PTS 12 Nov 29, 1923 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
43 Win 37–2 (4) Bud Dempsey PTS 12 Nov 19, 1923 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US
42 Win 36–2 (4) Johnny Cooney PTS 10 Oct 23, 1923 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
41 Win 35–2 (4) Joey Baker PTS 6 Oct 4, 1923 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
40 Win 34–2 (4) Frankie Rice NWS 10 Sep 17, 1923 Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
39 Win 34–2 (3) Jack Stark PTS 6 Sep 12, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
38 Win 33–2 (3) Larry Roach PTS 6 Sep 7, 1923 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
37 Draw 32–2 (3) Cuddy DeMarco NWS 8 Sep 3, 1923 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
36 Win 32–2 (2) Rosey Stoy NWS 8 Aug 20, 1923 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
35 Win 32–2 (1) Tony Vaccarelli PTS 6 Aug 17, 1923 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
34 Win 31–2 (1) Tony Palmer PTS 6 Aug 9, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
33 Win 30–2 (1) Joe Ritchie NWS 8 Aug 6, 1923 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
32 Loss 30–2 Earl Baird PTS 6 Jul 14, 1923 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
31 Win 30–1 Ray Lucas TKO 4 (6) Jun 20, 1923 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
30 Win 29–1 Joey Silvers PTS 6 Jun 13, 1923 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
29 Win 28–1 Otto Goldberg PTS 4 Jun 6, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
28 Win 27–1 Frankie Sinclair PTS 6 May 28, 1923 Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
27 Win 26–1 Emanuel Lema PTS 6 May 21, 1923 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
26 Win 25–1 Moe Ginsberg PTS 6 May 12, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 24–1 Johnny Gunning KO 3 (6) Apr 30, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 23–1 Joey Silvers PTS 6 Apr 16, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 22–1 Joey Silvers PTS 6 Mar 19, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 21–1 Jimmy Joyce PTS 6 Feb 21, 1923 Nashville, Tennessee, US
21 Win 20–1 Tony Palmer PTS 6 Feb 10, 1923 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
20 Win 19–1 Al Ketchell PTS 6 Feb 6, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
19 Win 18–1 Ray Scharra KO 2 (4) Feb 1, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18 Win 17–1 Tony Palmer PTS 4 Jan 20, 1923 Rink SC, New York City, New York, US
17 Win 16–1 Jackie Harris PTS 4 Jan 17, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
16 Win 15–1 Jackie Mellman PTS 6 Jan 3, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 14–1 Tommy Hayes KO 4 (6) Dec 30, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 13–1 Jimmy Joyce PTS 6 Dec 18, 1922 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
13 Win 12–1 Charley Hayes PTS 6 Nov 27, 1922 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
12 Win 11–1 Harry Mulcahy PTS 6 Nov 13, 1922 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 10–1 Willie Garber PTS 6 Nov 3, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
10 Win 9–1 Lou Paluso SD 6 Oct 21, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
9 Win 8–1 Tommy Wilson PTS 6 Sep 29, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
8 Win 7–1 Lou Guglielmini PTS 4 Sep 11, 1922 NY Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
7 Win 6–1 Joe Eppy PTS 6 Aug 14, 1922 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
6 Win 5–1 Moe Ginsberg PTS 6 Aug 4, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
5 Win 4–1 Willie Garber PTS 6 Jul 21, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
4 Win 3–1 Marty Silvers PTS 10 Jul 11, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
3 Win 2–1 Larry Goldberg PTS 6 Jul 7, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
2 Loss 1–1 Joe Ryder KO 3 (8) Jun 5, 1922 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US Terris claimed he was hit low
1 Win 1–0 Jimmy Tomasulo PTS 4 May 29, 1922 Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US

Unofficial record

112 fights 94 wins 13 losses
By knockout 12 5
By decision 79 7
By disqualification 3 1
Draws 5

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
112 Loss 94–13–5 Johnny Gaito PTS 6 May 7, 1931 Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
111 Draw 94–12–5 Teddy Watson PTS 10 Mar 4, 1931 Hollywood Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
110 Loss 94–12–4 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Jul 8, 1930 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
109 Loss 94–11–4 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Jun 4, 1930 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
108 Win 94–10–4 Harry Scott KO 4 (10) May 17, 1930 Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US
107 Win 93–10–4 Gaston Charles UD 10 Feb 18, 1930 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
106 Loss 92–10–4 Stanislaus Loayza PTS 10 Oct 3, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
105 Draw 92–9–4 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Sep 3, 1929 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
104 Win 92–9–3 Emory Cabana PTS 10 Aug 9, 1929 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
103 Win 91–9–3 Georgie Balduc PTS 10 Jul 23, 1929 Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
102 Win 90–9–3 Joey Abrams PTS 10 Jul 8, 1929 American Legion Arena, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
101 Loss 89–9–3 Babe Herman KO 6 (10), 0:22 Jan 28, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
100 Win 89–8–3 Jackie Pilkington PTS 10 Jan 7, 1929 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
99 Win 88–8–3 Phil McGraw DQ 6 (?) Sep 21, 1928 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
98 Loss 87–8–3 Ray Miller KO 1 (10) Jul 6, 1928 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
97 Win 87–7–3 Eddie Mack PTS 10 May 15, 1928 Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US
96 Loss 86–7–3 Jimmy McLarnin KO 1 (10), 1:47 Feb 24, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
95 Win 86–6–3 Phil McGraw PTS 10 Dec 23, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
94 Loss 85–6–3 Phil McGraw DQ 2 (10) Oct 6, 1927 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US Terris was DQ'd for a low blow
93 Loss 85–5–3 Hilario Martinez PTS 10 Sep 29, 1927 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
92 Win 85–4–3 Phil McGraw SD 10 Aug 24, 1927 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
91 Win 84–4–3 Ruby Goldstein KO 1 (6), 1:47 Jun 15, 1927 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
90 Win 83–4–3 Stanislaus Loayza PTS 10 May 13, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
89 Win 82–4–3 Babe Herman KO 3 (12) Apr 12, 1927 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
88 Win 81–4–3 Billy Wallace PTS 10 Mar 18, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
87 Win 80–4–3 Billy White UD 10 Feb 8, 1927 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
86 Win 79–4–3 Babe Ruth PTS 10 Jan 29, 1927 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US Not to be confused with Babe Ruth
85 Win 78–4–3 Ray Mitchell UD 10 Jan 17, 1927 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
84 Win 77–4–3 Billy Petrolle UD 10 Jun 11, 1926 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
83 Draw 76–4–3 Harry Cook PTS 10 Mar 22, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
82 Win 76–4–2 Luke Carr KO 5 (10) Feb 1, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
81 Win 75–4–2 Lucien Vinez PTS 10 Jan 8, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
80 Win 74–4–2 Basil Galiano NWS 10 Nov 3, 1925 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
79 Win 73–4–2 Jack Bernstein PTS 10 Oct 12, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
78 Win 72–4–2 Harry 'Kid' Brown PTS 10 Sep 24, 1925 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
77 Win 71–4–2 Jack Bernstein PTS 12 Aug 31, 1925 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
76 Win 70–4–2 Jimmy Marino KO 2 (8) Aug 12, 1925 Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
75 Win 69–4–2 Basil Galiano PTS 12 Aug 4, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
74 Win 68–4–2 Charlie O'Connell PTS 10 Jul 27, 1925 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
73 Win 67–4–2 Ace Hudkins NWS 10 Jul 10, 1925 East Chicago, Indiana, US
72 Win 66–4–2 Pal Moran PTS 10 Jun 18, 1925 Dexter Park Stadium, New York City, New York, US
71 Win 65–4–2 Johnny Dundee PTS 15 Jun 12, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
70 Win 64–4–2 Lou Paluso PTS 10 May 26, 1925 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
69 Win 63–4–2 Johnny Dundee PTS 12 May 5, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
68 Win 62–4–2 Rocky Kansas DQ 5 (10) Apr 27, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
67 Win 61–4–2 Lou Paluso PTS 10 Mar 25, 1925 Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
66 Win 60–4–2 Pal Moran NWS 12 Mar 2, 1925 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
65 Loss 59–4–2 Sammy Mandell PTS 12 Feb 6, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
64 Win 59–3–2 Joe Hall PTS 6 Jan 21, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
63 Win 58–3–2 Jimmy Goodrich PTS 12 Jan 13, 1925 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
62 Win 57–3–2 Whitey Fitzgerald PTS 10 Dec 15, 1924 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
61 Win 56–3–2 Luis Vicentini PTS 12 Nov 26, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
60 Win 55–3–2 Mel Coogan KO 6 (12), 1:21 Nov 13, 1924 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
59 Win 54–3–2 Benny Valgar PTS 10 Aug 19, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
58 Win 53–3–2 Jimmy Mars DQ 7 (10) Aug 8, 1924 Arena, Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, US
57 Win 52–3–2 Paul Fritsch UD 10 Jul 1, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
56 Win 51–3–2 Al Shubert PTS 10 Jun 20, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
55 Win 50–3–2 Eddie Wagner PTS 12 Jun 3, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
54 Win 49–3–2 Andy Chaney TKO 3 (10), 2:18 May 23, 1924 Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, US
53 Win 48–3–2 Earl Baird PTS 10 May 1, 1924 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
52 Win 47–3–2 Sid Bernard PTS 12 Apr 10, 1924 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
51 Win 46–3–2 Phil Logan PTS 10 Apr 2, 1924 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
50 Win 45–3–2 Eddie Brady PTS 10 Mar 18, 1924 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
49 Win 44–3–2 Billy Henry PTS 10 Feb 25, 1924 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 43–3–2 Jack Hausner PTS 10 Feb 7, 1924 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
47 Win 42–3–2 Johnny Lisse KO 7 (12) Jan 21, 1924 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US
46 Loss 41–3–2 Eddie Wagner KO 6 (12), 2:48 Jan 4, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45 Draw 41–2–2 Sammy Mandell PTS 10 Dec 17, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
44 Win 41–2–1 Dutch Brandt PTS 12 Nov 29, 1923 Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
43 Win 40–2–1 Bud Dempsey PTS 12 Nov 19, 1923 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, US
42 Win 39–2–1 Johnny Cooney PTS 10 Oct 23, 1923 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
41 Win 38–2–1 Joey Baker PTS 6 Oct 4, 1923 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
40 Win 37–2–1 Frankie Rice NWS 10 Sep 17, 1923 Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
39 Win 36–2–1 Jack Stark PTS 6 Sep 12, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
38 Win 35–2–1 Larry Roach PTS 6 Sep 7, 1923 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
37 Draw 34–2–1 Cuddy DeMarco NWS 8 Sep 3, 1923 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
36 Win 34–2 Rosey Stoy NWS 8 Aug 20, 1923 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
35 Win 33–2 Tony Vaccarelli PTS 6 Aug 17, 1923 Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
34 Win 32–2 Tony Palmer PTS 6 Aug 9, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
33 Win 31–2 Joe Ritchie NWS 8 Aug 6, 1923 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
32 Loss 30–2 Earl Baird PTS 6 Jul 14, 1923 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
31 Win 30–1 Ray Lucas TKO 4 (6) Jun 20, 1923 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
30 Win 29–1 Joey Silvers PTS 6 Jun 13, 1923 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
29 Win 28–1 Otto Goldberg PTS 4 Jun 6, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
28 Win 27–1 Frankie Sinclair PTS 6 May 28, 1923 Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
27 Win 26–1 Emanuel Lema PTS 6 May 21, 1923 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
26 Win 25–1 Moe Ginsberg PTS 6 May 12, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 24–1 Johnny Gunning KO 3 (6) Apr 30, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 23–1 Joey Silvers PTS 6 Apr 16, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 22–1 Joey Silvers PTS 6 Mar 19, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 21–1 Jimmy Joyce PTS 6 Feb 21, 1923 Nashville, Tennessee, US
21 Win 20–1 Tony Palmer PTS 6 Feb 10, 1923 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
20 Win 19–1 Al Ketchell PTS 6 Feb 6, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
19 Win 18–1 Ray Scharra KO 2 (4) Feb 1, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18 Win 17–1 Tony Palmer PTS 4 Jan 20, 1923 Rink SC, New York City, New York, US
17 Win 16–1 Jackie Harris PTS 4 Jan 17, 1923 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
16 Win 15–1 Jackie Mellman PTS 6 Jan 3, 1923 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 14–1 Tommy Hayes KO 4 (6) Dec 30, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 13–1 Jimmy Joyce PTS 6 Dec 18, 1922 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
13 Win 12–1 Charley Hayes PTS 6 Nov 27, 1922 Harlem-Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
12 Win 11–1 Harry Mulcahy PTS 6 Nov 13, 1922 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 10–1 Willie Garber PTS 6 Nov 3, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
10 Win 9–1 Lou Paluso SD 6 Oct 21, 1922 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
9 Win 8–1 Tommy Wilson PTS 6 Sep 29, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
8 Win 7–1 Lou Guglielmini PTS 4 Sep 11, 1922 NY Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
7 Win 6–1 Joe Eppy PTS 6 Aug 14, 1922 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
6 Win 5–1 Moe Ginsberg PTS 6 Aug 4, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
5 Win 4–1 Willie Garber PTS 6 Jul 21, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
4 Win 3–1 Marty Silvers PTS 10 Jul 11, 1922 Oakland A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
3 Win 2–1 Larry Goldberg PTS 6 Jul 7, 1922 Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
2 Loss 1–1 Joe Ryder KO 3 (8) Jun 5, 1922 Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US Terris claimed he was hit low
1 Win 1–0 Jimmy Tomasulo PTS 4 May 29, 1922 Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, US

See also

References

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  9. ^ Johnny Dundee
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