Willie Joyce

For the Irish Gaelic footballer, see Willie Joyce (Gaelic footballer).
Willie Joyce
Born
William Joyce

(1917-09-02)September 2, 1917[1]
Gary, Indiana
DiedDecember 5, 1996(1996-12-05) (aged 79)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights103
Wins71
Wins by KO16
Losses21
Draws10
No contests1

Willie Joyce (September 2, 1917 – December 5, 1996) was an American boxer from Chicago. He was the 1936 National AAU Bantamweight champion, and the 1937 (126 lb) Chicago & Intercity Golden Gloves Champion.

Joyce was 24-1-4 in 1937 to 1939 only losing to Frankie Covelli. He fought Lew Jenkins at the White City Arena in Chicago three times in 1939, battling to a draw in their first bout and winning the next two by split decision.

He fought Henry Armstrong four times in 1943 and 1944. In the first match he beat Armstrong at the Olympic Auditoriumin Los Angeles. The second fight he lost to Armstrong at the Gilmore Stadium, also in Los Angeles. The third fight he beat Armstrong at Chicago Stadium. In their final meeting Armstrong was the victor beating Joyce at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

Joyce also fought Willie Pep. Pep beat Joyce at Comiskey Park in Chicago in 1944. In 1944 and 1945, Joyce went 3–1 against Ike Williams and in 1945, split two bouts with Chalky Wright.

Joyce would go on to face Tippy Larkin in three fights, losing all three by decision. In their second fight, Larkin beat Joyce for the vacant World Jr. Welterweight Title at the Boston Garden. In their third fight, Joyce lost to Larkin for the World Jr. Welterweight Title at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Joyce also fought Johnny Bratton at the Chicago Stadium in 1946, losing in both fights.

Professional boxing record

103 fights 71 wins 21 losses
By knockout 16 0
By decision 55 21
Draws 10
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
103 Loss 71–21–10 (1) Johnny Cesario SD 10 Mar 24, 1947 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
102 Draw 71–20–10 (1) Ernie Petrone PTS 10 Jan 13, 1947 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
101 Loss 71–20–9 (1) Johnny Bratton UD 10 Dec 20, 1946 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100 Win 71–19–9 (1) Nick Castiglione UD 10 Nov 15, 1946 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
99 Loss 70–19–9 (1) Johnny Bratton SD 10 Oct 31, 1946 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
98 Loss 70–18–9 (1) Tippy Larkin UD 12 Sep 13, 1946 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC and NBA light-welterweight titles
97 Win 70–17–9 (1) Danny Kapilow UD 10 Aug 2, 1946 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
96 Win 69–17–9 (1) Maxie Starr UD 10 Jul 24, 1946 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
95 Loss 68–17–9 (1) Tippy Larkin UD 12 Apr 29, 1946 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For vacant NYSAC and NBA light-welterweight titles
94 NC 68–16–9 (1) Jimmy Hatcher NC 6 (10) Apr 16, 1946 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
93 Win 68–16–9 Ruby Garcia KO 2 (10) Apr 9, 1946 Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
92 Win 67–16–9 Bobby Zollo UD 10 Mar 25, 1946 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
91 Draw 66–16–9 Danny Kapilow PTS 10 Mar 15, 1946 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 66–16–8 Jackie Wilson TKO 5 (10) Mar 11, 1946 Uline Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
89 Win 65–16–8 Allie Stolz SD 10 Feb 15, 1946 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Loss 64–16–8 Beau Jack UD 10 Dec 14, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
87 Win 64–15–8 Joey Barnum UD 10 Nov 23, 1945 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
86 Loss 63–15–8 Allie Stolz UD 10 Nov 12, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Draw 63–14–8 Joey Barnum PTS 10 Oct 19, 1945 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
84 Win 63–14–7 Danny Bartfield RTD 6 (10) Sep 14, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 62–14–7 Morris Reif UD 10 Aug 20, 1945 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
82 Loss 61–14–7 Tippy Larkin UD 10 Aug 3, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 61–13–7 Bobby Ruffin SD 12 Jul 13, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 60–13–7 Dave Freeman UD 10 Jun 20, 1945 Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 59–13–7 Ike Williams SD 10 Jun 8, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Win 58–13–7 Genaro Rojo UD 10 May 1, 1945 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
77 Loss 57–13–7 Chalky Wright UD 10 Apr 17, 1945 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
76 Win 57–12–7 Ike Williams UD 12 Mar 2, 1945 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 56–12–7 Chalky Wright UD 10 Feb 5, 1945 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Loss 55–12–7 Ike Williams UD 12 Jan 8, 1945 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
73 Win 55–11–7 Ike Williams SD 10 Nov 13, 1944 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72 Win 54–11–7 Chester Slider PTS 10 Sep 27, 1944 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
71 Win 53–11–7 Chester Slider PTS 10 Sep 6, 1944 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
70 Loss 52–11–7 Henry Armstrong PTS 10 Aug 21, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
69 Loss 52–10–7 Willie Pep UD 10 Jul 7, 1944 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
68 Win 52–9–7 Henry Armstrong UD 10 Jun 2, 1944 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Win 51–9–7 Pete Lello RTD 7 (10) May 22, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
66 Win 50–9–7 Ray Lunny KO 8 (12) May 2, 1944 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Won USA California State lightweight title
65 Loss 49–9–7 John Thomas UD 10 Mar 21, 1944 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
64 Loss 49–8–7 Leo Rodak UD 10 Mar 3, 1944 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
63 Win 49–7–7 Jerry Moore PTS 10 Feb 11, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
62 Win 48–7–7 Vic Grupico TKO 5 (10) Jan 17, 1944 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
61 Loss 47–7–7 Henry Armstrong UD 10 Jul 24, 1943 Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
60 Win 47–6–7 Henry Armstrong MD 10 Mar 2, 1943 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
59 Win 46–6–7 John Thomas MD 12 Feb 9, 1943 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58 Loss 45–6–7 Slugger White UD 15 Jan 4, 1943 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. For vacant Maryland world lightweight title
57 Win 45–5–7 Leo Rodak TKO 4 (10) Dec 14, 1942 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
56 Win 44–5–7 Carmen Notch MD 10 Oct 26, 1942 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
55 Win 43–5–7 Slugger White PTS 12 Sep 25, 1942 Victory Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Won vacant 'Negro' lightweight title
54 Win 42–5–7 Joey Peralta PTS 10 Aug 27, 1942 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
53 Win 41–5–7 Harvey Dubs UD 12 Jul 27, 1942 Northside Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 40–5–7 Harvey Dubs UD 10 Jul 6, 1942 Northside Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 39–5–7 Carmelo Fenoy PTS 10 Jun 12, 1942 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
50 Win 38–5–7 Matt Dougherty PTS 8 Jun 8, 1942 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
49 Win 37–5–7 Mike Evans PTS 10 May 18, 1942 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
48 Win 36–5–7 Tony Ferrara PTS 10 Apr 27, 1942 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
47 Win 35–5–7 Sammy Secreet PTS 10 Apr 13, 1942 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46 Win 34–5–7 Jimmy Maddox TKO 1 (8) Mar 23, 1942 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Loss 33–5–7 Tony Motisi UD 10 Feb 9, 1942 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 33–4–7 Billy Davis PTS 10 Jan 19, 1942 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
43 Loss 32–4–7 Sammy Secreet SD 10 Dec 15, 1941 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
42 Draw 32–3–7 Aldo Spoldi PTS 10 Nov 24, 1941 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41 Win 32–3–6 Ted Christie KO 2 (10) Nov 10, 1941 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
40 Win 31–3–6 Quentin Breese PTS 10 Sep 24, 1941 Chicago Stadium Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
39 Win 30–3–6 Leonard Bennett PTS 10 Aug 13, 1941 Chicago Stadium Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38 Win 29–3–6 Harvey Dubs PTS 10 Jul 14, 1941 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37 Win 28–3–6 Nick Castiglione PTS 8 Jun 16, 1941 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36 Loss 27–3–6 Joe Ghnouly MD 10 Dec 9, 1940 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
35 Draw 27–2–6 Jorge Morelia PTS 8 Jul 19, 1940 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34 Win 27–2–5 Jorge Morelia KO 1 (8) Jul 12, 1940 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
33 Win 26–2–5 Joey Silva TKO 8 (10) Jun 5, 1940 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Loss 25–2–5 Jorge Morelia MD 10 May 17, 1940 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
31 Win 25–1–5 Nick Castiglione PTS 8 Apr 5, 1940 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30 Draw 24–1–5 Young Kid McCoy SD 8 Jan 22, 1940 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29 Win 24–1–4 Félix Garcia PTS 8 Dec 23, 1939 Rockland Palace, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
28 Draw 23–1–4 Willie Cheatum PTS 8 Dec 2, 1939 Rockland Palace, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Win 23–1–3 Herbie Gilmore KO 2 (8) Nov 18, 1939 Rockland Palace, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Win 22–1–3 Frankie Terranova PTS 8 Sep 28, 1939 Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 21–1–3 Joe De Jesus PTS 8 Sep 14, 1939 Fort Hamilton Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 20–1–3 Maxie Fisher KO 2 (10) Aug 2, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
23 Win 19–1–3 Earl Gibbs PTS 8 Jul 17, 1939 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22 Win 18–1–3 Lew Jenkins SD 8 Feb 24, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 17–1–3 Lew Jenkins SD 8 Feb 17, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Draw 16–1–3 Lew Jenkins SD 10 Jan 20, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 16–1–2 Bobby McIntire PTS 10 Jan 6, 1939 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Draw 15–1–2 Bobby McIntire PTS 10 Dec 21, 1938 Park Casino, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 15–1–1 Sammy Scully PTS 8 Nov 28, 1938 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
16 Win 14–1–1 Armando Sicilia PTS 10 Nov 23, 1938 Park Casino, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Loss 13–1–1 Frankie Covelli SD 10 Oct 28, 1938 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14 Win 13–0–1 Frankie Covelli UD 10 Sep 23, 1938 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 12–0–1 Billy Miller TKO 5 (8) Jul 25, 1938 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 11–0–1 George van der Heyden PTS 8 Jun 20, 1938 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 George van der Heyden PTS 5 May 31, 1938 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 9–0–1 Frankie Agnes PTS 5 May 2, 1938 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Frankie Agnes PTS 5 Apr 4, 1938 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8 Win 7–0–1 Billy Sparks TKO 4 (5) Mar 14, 1938 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 Gene Spencer TKO 3 (5) Feb 11, 1938 Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Sammy Scully PTS 5 Jan 31, 1938 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Gene Spencer PTS 4 Jan 3, 1938 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 Sammy Scully PTS 5 Dec 20, 1937 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3 Draw 2–0–1 Sammy Scully PTS 4 Dec 13, 1937 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ray Harris PTS 4 Nov 22, 1937 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Battling Raymond PTS 4 Nov 10, 1937 Memorial Auditorium, Gary, Indiana, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Willie Joyce - BoxRec".