Philadelphia Jack O'Brien

Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was an American world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 when he defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the universal world title. Rather than defending his title, O'Brien instead abandoned it in order to fight at heavyweight. Nat Fleischer, founder and editor of The Ring Magazine, ranked O'Brien as the No. 2 All-Time Light Heavyweight, and famed boxing promoter Charley Rose ranked him as the No. 3 All-Time Light Heavyweight.

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
O'Brien in 1911
Born
James Francis Hagan

(1878-01-17)January 17, 1878
Died
November 12, 1942(1942-11-12) (aged 64)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights192
Wins147
Wins by KO55
Losses16
Draws24
No contests5

O'Brien was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1968, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.[1]

Biography

O'Brien in fighting pose

Born in Philadelphia, Hagan was the older brother to Young Jack O'Brien and the cousin of heavyweight boxer Jack Rowan.

To mark his sixtieth birthday in early 1938, he was profiled in a 5000-word article in The New Yorker by A J Liebling.[2]

O'Brien turned pro in the 1890s. He stood 5-10½ and weighed between 152 and 165 pounds. He was agile, quick and limber, a two-handed puncher who landed often but not a particularly hard hitter. His best punches were a left jab and a hard overhand right, and he was a good defensive fighter who blocked punches well and counterpunched accurately.

By 1900 he weighed 155 pounds, but with many good men fighting at this weight their talents were at a discount. O'Brien conceived the idea of going to England where, he heard, the competition was softer.[citation needed] He knocked out Dido Plum, the British middleweight champion, in six rounds, and George Crisp, the heavyweight titleholder, in eleven.[3]

O'Brien returned to Philadelphia in May 1902 and on December 20, 1905, won the world light heavyweight championship with a 13-round RTD over Bob Fitzsimmons in San Francisco, California, but abandoned the title without ever defending it. He challenged world heavyweight champion Tommy Burns on November 28, 1906, in Los Angeles, and got a 20-round draw. The referee was former world champion James J. Jeffries. O'Brien challenged Burns again in Los Angeles on May 8, 1907, and this time Burns won the 20-round decision. He fought the fearsome middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel in a 10-round No Decision on March 26, 1909, in which O'Brien was saved by the bell at the end of the 10th round. He fought heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in a six-round No Decision on May 19, but on June 9 he faced Ketchel again and was beaten in three rounds.

Hagan managed a gym on the seventh and top floors of the Rosemont building at 1658 Broadway, New York City, in the late 1920s/early 1930s.[4] World middleweight champion Harry Greb trained at O'Brien's gym, and the only existing films of Greb in action are workouts and sparring with O'Brien.

O'Brien was also the chief second to Jack Dempsey at the 1926 Dempsey-Tunney bout in Philadelphia.

Retiring in 1910, counting newspaper decisions stands at 192 fights 147–16–24 (5 no contests) with 55 knockouts.

Death

He died on November 12, 1942.[5]

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is a featured character in The Killings of Stanley Ketchel (2005), a novel by James Carlos Blake.

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[6] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

192 fights92 wins6 losses
By knockout553
By decision293
By disqualification80
Draws13
No contests5
Newspaper decisions/draws76

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
192Loss92–6–13 (81)Ben KochNWS6Jun 17, 1910American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
191Loss92–6–13 (80)Harry RamseyNWS6Nov 27, 1910American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
190Loss92–6–13 (79)Sam LangfordTKO5 (10)Aug 15, 1911Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
189Win92–5–13 (79)Mike SchreckNWS10May 2, 1910Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
188Loss92–5–13 (78)Al KaufmanNWS6Apr 21, 1910Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
187Loss92–5–13 (77)Al KaufmanNWS6Jan 19, 1910National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
186Win92–5–13 (76)Charley StevensonNWS6Nov 29, 1909West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
185Win92–5–13 (75)Fireman Jim FlynnNWS6Jul 30, 1909City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
184Loss92–5–13 (74)Stanley KetchelTKO3 (6)Jun 9, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
183Draw92–4–13 (74)Jack JohnsonNWS6May 19, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.World heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
182Loss92–4–13 (73)Stanley KetchelNWS10Mar 26, 1909National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
181Win92–4–13 (72)Fred CooleyPTS2Jan 4, 1909West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
180Win91–4–13 (72)George ColeNWS6Nov 9, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
179Win91–4–13 (71)Tom LenihanTKO4 (6)Sep 25, 1908Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
178Win90–4–13 (71)Larry TempleNWS6Sep 7, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
177Win90–4–13 (70)Jack RushKO7 (?)Aug 29, 1908Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
176Win89–4–13 (70)Jack BlackburnNWS6Jun 10, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
175Win89–4–13 (69)Jack BonnerNWS6Mar 2, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
174Draw89–4–13 (68)Bob WardPTS10Feb 11, 1908Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
173Win89–4–12 (68)Bill HeveronKO1 (6)Dec 13, 1907Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
172Loss88–4–12 (68)Tommy BurnsPTS20May 8, 1907Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For world heavyweight title
171Win88–3–12 (68)Abdul 'The Turk' MalganDQ5 (6)Feb 22, 1907Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
170Draw87–3–12 (68)Tommy BurnsPTS20Nov 28, 1906Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For world heavyweight title
169Win87–3–11 (68)Fred CooleyKO3 (10)Oct 16, 1906Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
168Win86–3–11 (68)Jim TrembleKO9 (10)Oct 16, 1906Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
167Win85–3–11 (68)Ted BeechamKO2 (?)Aug 20, 1906New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
166Draw84–3–11 (68)Sam BergerNWS6Jul 16, 1906Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
165Win84–3–11 (67)Bob FitzsimmonsRTD13 (20)Dec 20, 1905Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.Won world light-heavyweight title
164Win83–3–11 (67)Al KaufmanKO17 (20)Oct 27, 1905Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
163Win82–3–11 (67)Bill BatesDQ6 (?)Sep 9, 1905Fairbanks, Alaska
162Win81–3–11 (67)Bill BatesPTS10Aug 31, 1905Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
161Draw80–3–11 (67)Jack Twin SullivanPTS20Jul 4, 1905Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
160Loss80–3–10 (67)Hugo KellyPTS10Apr 25, 1905Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Lost world middleweight title claim
159Win80–2–10 (67)Young Peter JacksonPTS10Apr 7, 19054th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim
158Win79–2–10 (67)Young Peter JacksonDQ2 (15)Mar 24, 19054th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim;
Jackson accidentally knocked out referee O'Hara as he
was breaking a clinch between the fighters
157Win78–2–10 (67)John WillieNWS6Feb 1, 1905National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156Win78–2–10 (66)Morris HarrisNWS6Dec 19, 1904Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155Win78–2–10 (65)Larry TempleNWS6Dec 10, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154Win78–2–10 (64)Black BillNWS6Nov 18, 1904Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153Win78–2–10 (63)Dixie KidNWS6Nov 12, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152Win78–2–10 (62)John WillieNWS6Nov 9, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151Win78–2–10 (61)Jim JeffordsKO3 (15)Oct 21, 1904Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
150Win77–2–10 (61)Tommy BurnsNWS6Oct 7, 1904Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
149Win77–2–10 (60)Joe ButlerKO1 (6)Sep 29, 1904Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148Win76–2–10 (60)Billy StiftKO2 (15)Sep 23, 1904Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
147Win75–2–10 (60)Hugo KellyNWS6Sep 13, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146Loss75–2–10 (59)Bob FitzsimmonsNWS6Jul 23, 1904Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145Win75–2–10 (58)George ColeNWS6May 25, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144Draw75–2–10 (57)Charles Kid McCoyNWS6May 14, 19042nd Regiment Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
143Win75–2–10 (56)Kid CarterTKO3 (?)Apr 26, 1904West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Police intervened
142Win74–2–10 (56)Jack Twin SullivanKO3 (20)Apr 14, 1904West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim
141Win73–2–10 (56)Hugo KellyPTS6Mar 18, 1904Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
140Win72–2–10 (56)Mike SchreckPTS15Mar 10, 1904West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
139Win71–2–10 (56)Charles MackTKO3 (?)Feb 22, 1904Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
138Draw70–2–10 (56)Tommy RyanNWS6Jan 27, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137Draw70–2–10 (55)Hugo KellyPTS10Dec 29, 1903Vineyard's Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
136Win70–2–9 (55)Jim JeffordsNWS6Dec 24, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135Win70–2–9 (54)Jack Twin SullivanPTS15Dec 22, 1903Criterion A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Claimed vacant world middleweight title
134Win69–2–9 (54)Diamond Dick TorpeyPTS6Dec 18, 1903Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133Win68–2–9 (54)Mike SchreckPTS6Dec 12, 1903Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132Win67–2–9 (54)Jack WilliamsKO3 (6)Dec 5, 1903National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131Win66–2–9 (54)Jack Twin SullivanNWS6Nov 18, 1903National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130Win66–2–9 (53)Bill HeveronKO4 (15)Oct 26, 1903Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
129Win65–2–9 (53)Jack MullenRTD8 (10)Oct 12, 1903Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
128Win64–2–9 (53)Charlie HagheyKO3 (20)Sep 21, 1903Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
127Win63–2–9 (53)Paddy SheehanNWS6Jul 21, 1903Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126Win63–2–9 (52)Jim JeffordsNWS6Jul 11, 1903Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
125Win63–2–9 (51)Kid CarterNWS6Jul 1, 1903Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
124Win63–2–9 (50)Jack BonnerNWS10Jun 24, 1903Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123Win63–2–9 (49)Jack WilliamsNWS6May 26, 1903Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122Win63–2–9 (48)George ByersNWS6May 23, 1903National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121Win63–2–9 (47)George FeeleyKO3 (6)May 14, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120Loss62–2–9 (47)Marvin HartNWS6May 5, 1903Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119Draw62–2–9 (46)Barbados Joe WalcottPTS10Apr 20, 1903Health & Physical Culture A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Pre-arranged draw if lasting the distance
118Win62–2–8 (46)Joe ChoynskiNWS6Mar 30, 1903Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117Win62–2–8 (45)Billy PayneTKO2 (6)Mar 19, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116Win61–2–8 (45)Jim JeffordsPTS10Mar 9, 1903Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115Win60–2–8 (45)Jack ButlerNWS6Mar 5, 1903Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
114Win60–2–8 (44)Al WeinigTKO4 (6)Feb 26, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113Win59–2–8 (44)Joe GrimNWS6Jan 8, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112Win59–2–8 (43)Al WeinigKO12 (20)Jan 1, 1903 International A.C., Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
111Win58–2–8 (43)Jimmy WattsKO4 (6)Dec 18, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110Win57–2–8 (43)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Dec 15, 1902Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109Win57–2–8 (42)Marvin HartNWS6Nov 19, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108Win57–2–8 (41)Peter MaherNWS6Oct 30, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107Win57–2–8 (40)Jim JeffordsNWS6Oct 23, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106Win57–2–8 (39)Peter MaherNWS6Oct 3, 1902Ariel A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
105Win57–2–8 (38)Joe ChoynskiPTS6Sep 29, 1902America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104Win56–2–8 (38)Billy StiftPTS6Sep 12, 1902Apollo Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
103Win55–2–8 (38)Jack LewisKO1 (?)Jul 29, 1902Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
102Win54–2–8 (38)Jim DriscollPTS6Jun 30, 1902America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101Win53–2–8 (38)Jack BeauscholtePTS6Jun 30, 1902America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100Win52–2–8 (38)Yank KennyKO3 (6)Jun 20, 1902Globe Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99ND51–2–8 (38)Jack BonnerND6Jun 16, 1902Turn Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
98Win51–2–8 (37)George ColeNWS6Jun 12, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97Win51–2–8 (36)Al NeillKO3 (6)Jun 6, 1902Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois U.S.
96Win50–2–8 (36)Charlie McKeeverKO1 (6)Jun 2, 1902Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95Win49–2–8 (36)Jack BonnerNWS6May 23, 1902Golden Gate A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94Win49–2–8 (35)Tom LenihanTKO2 (3)May 10, 1902Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93Win48–2–8 (35)Jack WilliamsNWS3May 10, 1902Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92Win48–2–8 (34)George ColeTKO4 (6)May 3, 1902National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91Win47–2–8 (34)Young Peter JacksonNWS6Apr 28, 1902Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90Win47–2–8 (33)Barbados Joe WalcottNWS6Apr 11, 1902Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89Win47–2–8 (32)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Apr 1, 1902Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88Win47–2–8 (31)Jack McCannKO2 (6)Mar 26, 1902Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87Win46–2–8 (31)MahoneyTKO3 (?)Mar 26, 1902Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86Win45–2–8 (31)Rufus GrahamNWS6Mar 20, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85Win45–2–8 (30)Ed DenfassTKO5 (6)Mar 19, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84Win44–2–8 (30)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Mar 10, 1902Washington A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83Win44–2–8 (29)Andy WalshTKO3 (6)Mar 3, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82Win43–2–8 (29)Yank KennyDQ4 (6)Feb 1, 1902The Circus, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
81Win42–2–8 (29)Charlie McKeeverDQ3 (15)Jan 27, 1902Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, EnglandRetained English middleweight title
80Win41–2–8 (29)Pat McDonaldTKO2 (6)Jan 20, 1902Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
79Win40–2–8 (29)J KearnyKO1 (6)Jan 20, 1902Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
78Win39–2–8 (29)Yank KennyTKO4 (15)Dec 12, 1901Adelphi Theatre, Liverpool, Merseyside, EnglandRetained English middleweight title
77Win38–2–8 (29)Frank CraigDQ7 (10)Nov 18, 1901National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
76Win37–2–8 (29)Jack ScalesKO1 (20)Nov 7, 1901Liverpool Gymnastic Club, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
75Win36–2–8 (29)Harry SmithKO3 (10)Sep 28, 1901Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
74Win35–2–8 (29)Andrew Cock RobinKO3 (10)Sep 28, 1901Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
73Win34–2–8 (29)Jack McDonaldKO1 (?)Sep 23, 1901Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
72Win33–2–8 (29)Jasper WhiteKO2 (?)Sep 23, 1901Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
71Win32–2–8 (29)Mick LynchKO3 (12)Sep 7, 1901West Hartlepool Gymnasium, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
70Win31–2–8 (29)Dido PlumbKO6 (15)Aug 19, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, EnglandWon English middleweight title
69Win30–2–8 (29)Jack ScalesPTS6Aug 3, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
68Win29–2–8 (29)Harry NeumierKO6 (20)Jun 25, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
67Win28–2–8 (29)George ChrispKO11 (20)May 20, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
66Win27–2–8 (29)Lachie ThomsonKO2 (20)Mar 20, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
65Win26–2–8 (29)Harry SmithTKO4 (15)Feb 25, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
64Win25–2–8 (29)Jimmy HandlerTKO6 (6)Nov 12, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63ND24–2–8 (29)Billy PayneND6Nov 6, 1900Star Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62Win24–2–8 (28)Jimmy HandlerNWS6Oct 29, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61Win24–2–8 (27)Tommy WestNWS6Oct 15, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60Win24–2–8 (26)George ColeDQ10 (20)Oct 8, 1900Trenton A.C., Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
59Win23–2–8 (26)Jack BonnerNWS6Oct 1, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58Win23–2–8 (25)Andy WalshNWS6Sep 21, 1900Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Draw23–2–8 (24)Jim AdamsPTS6Jul 3, 1900Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
56NC23–2–7 (24)Jim AdamsNC5 (25)Jun 18, 1900Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
55Win23–2–7 (23)Jack LewisKO7 (?)Jun 14, 1900Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
54Win22–2–7 (23)Charley BellKO2 (?)Jun 7, 1900Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
53Win21–2–7 (23)Jack MahoneyPTS6May 25, 1900Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52Win20–2–7 (23)Bob LongPTS6Apr 13, 1900Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51Loss19–2–7 (23)Young Peter JacksonKO13 (20)Feb 14, 1900Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
50Draw19–1–7 (23)Al NeillPTS15Jan 5, 1900Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
49Win19–1–6 (23)Tom TraceyPTS6Sep 15, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
48Win18–1–6 (23)Billy MurrayKO3 (?)Aug 29, 1899Auditorium for fistic carnival, Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
47Win17–1–6 (23)Tom McCuneKO12 (?)Aug 4, 1899Jack Leonard's Club, Clinton, Iowa, U.S.
46Win16–1–6 (23)Shorty AhearnPTS6Jul 21, 1899Dearborn A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45Win15–1–6 (23)Walter NolanKO4 (?)Jun 30, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44Win14–1–6 (23)Kid BaxterPTS6Jun 23, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
43Win13–1–6 (23)Tony DrewKO7 (20)May 15, 1899Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
42Win12–1–6 (23)George ColePTS20Mar 20, 1899Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
41Draw11–1–6 (23)Billy PayneNWS4Mar 11, 1899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win11–1–6 (22)Dick KellyNWS4Mar 11, 1899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39Win11–1–6 (21)Billy PayneNWS8Feb 23, 1899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38Draw11–1–6 (20)Jack CollierNWS6Jan 28, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37Win11–1–6 (19)George ColeNWS6Jan 21, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win11–1–6 (18)Fred StrickerNWS4Jan 7, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35Draw11–1–6 (17)Tom CavanaughNWS4Jan 7, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Win11–1–6 (16)Hugh McWintersPTS20Dec 17, 1898Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
33Draw10–1–6 (16)Harry WarrenNWS6Dec 9, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32Win10–1–6 (15)Kid CarterDQ11 (20)Nov 26, 1898Greenwood A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win9–1–6 (15)Billy PayneNWS6Aug 12, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win9–1–6 (14)Young SmyrnaNWS6Apr 15, 1898Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Win9–1–6 (13)Dick KellyPTS4Apr 10, 1898Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Exact date unknown
28Win8–1–6 (13)Billy PayneNWS6Apr 1, 1898Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27Draw8–1–6 (12)Billy PayneNWS6Mar 25, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26Win8–1–6 (11)Jack McCannPTS3Feb 14, 1898Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25Draw7–1–6 (11)Wilmington Jack DalyNWS6Feb 4, 1898Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Win7–1–6 (10)Young SmyrnaPTS6Jan 31, 1898Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Loss6–1–6 (10)Izzy StraussNWS6Jan 29, 1898East Side A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Win6–1–6 (9)Paddy SheehanNWS6Jan 18, 1898Maennerchor Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win6–1–6 (8)Barney ConnorsPTS8Jan 10, 1898Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Exact date unknown
20Win5–1–6 (8)Izzy StraussNWS6Dec 31, 1897Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win5–1–6 (7)Joe DoughertyKO3 (?)Oct 12, 1897Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Draw4–1–6 (7)Martin JudgePTS6Jul 26, 1897Library Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win4–1–5 (7)Jack HanlonPTS6Jun 27, 1897Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win3–1–5 (7)Martin JudgePTS6Jun 25, 1897Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Draw2–1–5 (7)Paddy SheehanPTS4Jun 9, 1897Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Draw2–1–4 (7)Barney ConnorsPTS15Jun 7, 1897Empire Club, Highlandtown, Maryland, U.S.
13Win2–1–3 (7)Charles Bull McCarthyPTS6Jun 3, 1897Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Loss1–1–3 (7)Charles Bull McCarthyNWS6May 24, 1897Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11ND1–1–3 (6)Young SmyrnaND4May 4, 1897Harmoula Hall, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Loss1–1–3 (5)Billy PaynePTS10Apr 6, 1897Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Loss1–0–3 (5)Leslie PearceNWS6Mar 22, 1897Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Draw1–0–3 (4)Billy PayneNWS6Mar 15, 1897Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win1–0–3 (3)Dan McConnellNWS6Feb 15, 1897Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win1–0–3 (2)Izzy StraussNWS6Feb 8, 1897Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Draw1–0–3 (1)Martin JudgePTS6Jan 28, 1897Tuxedo A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4ND1–0–2 (1)Bobby DobbsND4Jan 11, 1897Washita Hall, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S.Local newspapers made no mention of an official result
3Draw1–0–2Bobby DobbsPTS4Dec 23, 1896Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win1–0–1George RussellPTS6Dec 19, 1896Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Draw0–0–1Izzy StraussPTS6Dec 14, 1896Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

192 fights147 wins16 losses
By knockout553
By decision8413
By disqualification80
Draws24
No contests5

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
192Loss147–16–24 (5)Ben KochNWS6Jun 17, 1910American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
191Loss147–15–24 (5)Harry RamseyNWS6Nov 27, 1910American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
190Loss147–14–24 (5)Sam LangfordTKO5 (10)Aug 15, 1910Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
189Win147–13–24 (5)Mike SchreckNWS10May 2, 1910Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
188Loss146–13–24 (5)Al KaufmanNWS6Apr 21, 1910Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
187Loss146–12–24 (5)Al KaufmanNWS6Jan 19, 1910National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
186Win146–11–24 (5)Charley StevensonNWS6Nov 29, 1909West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
185Win145–11–24 (5)Fireman Jim FlynnNWS6Jul 30, 1909City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
184Loss144–11–24 (5)Stanley KetchelTKO3 (6)Jun 9, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
183Draw144–10–24 (5)Jack JohnsonNWS6May 19, 1909National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.World heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
182Loss144–10–23 (5)Stanley KetchelNWS10Mar 26, 1909National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
181Win144–9–23 (5)Fred CooleyPTS2Jan 4, 1909West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
180Win143–9–23 (5)George ColeNWS6Nov 9, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
179Win142–9–23 (5)Tom LenihanTKO4 (6)Sep 25, 1908Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
178Win141–9–23 (5)Larry TempleNWS6Sep 7, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
177Win140–9–23 (5)Jack RushKO7 (?)Aug 29, 1908Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
176Win139–9–23 (5)Jack BlackburnNWS6Jun 10, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
175Win138–9–23 (5)Jack BonnerNWS6Mar 2, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
174Draw137–9–23 (5)Bob WardPTS10Feb 11, 1908Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
173Win137–9–22 (5)Bill HeveronKO1 (6)Dec 13, 1907Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
172Loss136–9–22 (5)Tommy BurnsPTS20May 8, 1907Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For world heavyweight title
171Win136–8–22 (5)Abdul 'The Turk' MalganDQ5 (6)Feb 22, 1907Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
170Draw135–8–22 (5)Tommy BurnsPTS20Nov 28, 1906Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For world heavyweight title
169Win135–8–21 (5)Fred CooleyKO3 (10)Oct 16, 1906Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
168Win134–8–21 (5)Jim TrembleKO9 (10)Oct 16, 1906Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
167Win133–8–21 (5)Ted BeechamKO2 (?)Aug 20, 1906New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
166Draw132–8–21 (5)Sam BergerNWS6Jul 16, 1906Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
165Win132–8–20 (5)Bob FitzsimmonsRTD13 (20)Dec 20, 1905Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.Won world light-heavyweight title
164Win131–8–20 (5)Al KaufmanKO17 (20)Oct 27, 1905Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
163Win130–8–20 (5)Bill BatesDQ6 (?)Sep 9, 1905Fairbanks, Alaska
162Win129–8–20 (5)Bill BatesPTS10Aug 31, 1905Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
161Draw128–8–20 (5)Jack Twin SullivanPTS20Jul 4, 1905Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
160Loss128–8–19 (5)Hugo KellyPTS10Apr 25, 1905Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Lost world middleweight title claim
159Win128–7–19 (5)Young Peter JacksonPTS10Apr 7, 19054th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim
158Win127–7–19 (5)Young Peter JacksonDQ2 (15)Mar 24, 19054th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Retained world and American middleweight title claims;
Jackson accidentally knocked out referee O'Hara as he
was breaking a clinch between the fighters
157Win126–7–19 (5)John WillieNWS6Feb 1, 1905National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156Win125–7–19 (5)Morris HarrisNWS6Dec 19, 1904Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155Win124–7–19 (5)Larry TempleNWS6Dec 10, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154Win123–7–19 (5)Black BillNWS6Nov 18, 1904Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153Win122–7–19 (5)Dixie KidNWS6Nov 12, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152Win121–7–19 (5)John WillieNWS6Nov 9, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151Win120–7–19 (5)Jim JeffordsKO3 (15)Oct 21, 1904Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
150Win119–7–19 (5)Tommy BurnsNWS6Oct 7, 1904Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
149Win118–7–19 (5)Joe ButlerKO1 (6)Sep 29, 1904Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148Win117–7–19 (5)Billy StiftKO2 (15)Sep 23, 1904Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
147Win116–7–19 (5)Hugo KellyNWS6Sep 13, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146Loss115–7–19 (5)Bob FitzsimmonsNWS6Jul 23, 1904Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145Win115–6–19 (5)George ColeNWS6May 25, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144Draw114–6–19 (5)Charles Kid McCoyNWS6May 14, 19042nd Regiment Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
143Win114–6–18 (5)Kid CarterTKO3 (?)Apr 26, 1904West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Police intervened
142Win113–6–18 (5)Jack Twin SullivanKO3 (20)Apr 14, 1904West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim
141Win112–6–18 (5)Hugo KellyPTS6Mar 18, 1904Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
140Win111–6–18 (5)Mike SchreckPTS15Mar 10, 1904West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
139Win110–6–18 (5)Charles MackTKO3 (?)Feb 22, 1904Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
138Draw109–6–18 (5)Tommy RyanNWS6Jan 27, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137Draw109–6–17 (5)Hugo KellyPTS10Dec 29, 1903Vineyard's Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
136Win109–6–16 (5)Jim JeffordsNWS6Dec 24, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135Win108–6–16 (5)Jack Twin SullivanPTS15Dec 22, 1903Criterion A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Claimed vacant world middleweight title
134Win107–6–16 (5)Diamond Dick TorpeyPTS6Dec 18, 1903Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133Win106–6–16 (5)Mike SchreckPTS6Dec 12, 1903Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132Win105–6–16 (5)Jack WilliamsKO3 (6)Dec 5, 1903National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131Win104–6–16 (5)Jack Twin SullivanNWS6Nov 18, 1903National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130Win103–6–16 (5)Bill HeveronKO4 (15)Oct 26, 1903Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
129Win102–6–16 (5)Jack MullenRTD8 (10)Oct 12, 1903Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
128Win101–6–16 (5)Charlie HagheyKO3 (20)Sep 21, 1903Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
127Win100–6–16 (5)Paddy SheehanNWS6Jul 21, 1903Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126Win99–6–16 (5)Jim JeffordsNWS6Jul 11, 1903Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
125Win98–6–16 (5)Kid CarterNWS6Jul 1, 1903Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
124Win97–6–16 (5)Jack BonnerNWS10Jun 24, 1903Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123Win96–6–16 (5)Jack WilliamsNWS6May 26, 1903Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122Win95–6–16 (5)George ByersNWS6May 23, 1903National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121Win94–6–16 (5)George FeeleyKO3 (6)May 14, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120Loss93–6–16 (5)Marvin HartNWS6May 5, 1903Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119Draw93–5–16 (5)Barbados Joe WalcottPTS10Apr 20, 1903Health & Physical Culture A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Pre-arranged draw if lasting the distance
118Win93–5–15 (5)Joe ChoynskiNWS6Mar 30, 1903Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117Win92–5–15 (5)Billy PayneTKO2 (6)Mar 19, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116Win91–5–15 (5)Jim JeffordsPTS10Mar 9, 1903Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115Win90–5–15 (5)Jack ButlerNWS6Mar 5, 1903Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
114Win89–5–15 (5)Al WeinigTKO4 (6)Feb 26, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113Win88–5–15 (5)Joe GrimNWS6Jan 8, 1903Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112Win87–5–15 (5)Al WeinigKO12 (20)Jan 1, 1903 International A.C., Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
111Win86–5–15 (5)Jimmy WattsKO4 (6)Dec 18, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110Win85–5–15 (5)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Dec 15, 1902Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109Win84–5–15 (5)Marvin HartNWS6Nov 19, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108Win83–5–15 (5)Peter MaherNWS6Oct 30, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107Win82–5–15 (5)Jim JeffordsNWS6Oct 23, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106Win81–5–15 (5)Peter MaherNWS6Oct 3, 1902Ariel A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
105Win80–5–15 (5)Joe ChoynskiPTS6Sep 29, 1902America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104Win79–5–15 (5)Billy StiftPTS6Sep 12, 1902Apollo Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
103Win78–5–15 (5)Jack LewisKO1 (?)Jul 29, 1902Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
102Win77–5–15 (5)Jim DriscollPTS6Jun 30, 1902America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101Win76–5–15 (5)Jack BeauscholtePTS6Jun 30, 1902America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100Win75–5–15 (5)Yank KennyKO3 (6)Jun 20, 1902Globe Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99ND74–5–15 (5)Jack BonnerND6Jun 16, 1902Turn Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
98Win74–5–15 (4)George ColeNWS6Jun 12, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97Win73–5–15 (4)Al NeillKO3 (6)Jun 6, 1902Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois U.S.
96Win72–5–15 (4)Charlie McKeeverKO1 (6)Jun 2, 1902Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95Win71–5–15 (4)Jack BonnerNWS6May 23, 1902Golden Gate A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94Win70–5–15 (4)Tom LenihanTKO2 (3)May 10, 1902Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93Win69–5–15 (4)Jack WilliamsNWS3May 10, 1902Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92Win68–5–15 (4)George ColeTKO4 (6)May 3, 1902National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91Win67–5–15 (4)Young Peter JacksonNWS6Apr 28, 1902Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90Win66–5–15 (4)Barbados Joe WalcottNWS6Apr 11, 1902Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89Win65–5–15 (4)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Apr 1, 1902Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88Win64–5–15 (4)Jack McCannKO2 (6)Mar 26, 1902Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87Win63–5–15 (4)MahoneyTKO3 (?)Mar 26, 1902Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86Win62–5–15 (4)Rufus GrahamNWS6Mar 20, 1902Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85Win61–5–15 (4)Ed DenfassTKO5 (6)Mar 19, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84Win60–5–15 (4)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Mar 10, 1902Washington A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83Win59–5–15 (4)Andy WalshTKO3 (6)Mar 3, 1902Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82Win58–5–15 (4)Yank KennyDQ4 (6)Feb 1, 1902The Circus, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
81Win57–5–15 (4)Charlie McKeeverDQ3 (15)Jan 27, 1902Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, EnglandRetained English middleweight title
80Win56–5–15 (4)Pat McDonaldTKO2 (6)Jan 20, 1902Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
79Win55–5–15 (4)J KearnyKO1 (6)Jan 20, 1902Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
78Win54–5–15 (4)Yank KennyTKO4 (15)Dec 12, 1901Adelphi Theatre, Liverpool, Merseyside, EnglandRetained English middleweight title
77Win53–5–15 (4)Frank CraigDQ7 (10)Nov 18, 1901National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
76Win52–5–15 (4)Jack ScalesKO1 (20)Nov 7, 1901Liverpool Gymnastic Club, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
75Win51–5–15 (4)Harry SmithKO3 (10)Sep 28, 1901Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
74Win50–5–15 (4)Andrew Cock RobinKO3 (10)Sep 28, 1901Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
73Win49–5–15 (4)Jack McDonaldKO1 (?)Sep 23, 1901Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
72Win48–5–15 (4)Jasper WhiteKO2 (?)Sep 23, 1901Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
71Win47–5–15 (4)Mick LynchKO3 (12)Sep 7, 1901West Hartlepool Gymnasium, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
70Win46–5–15 (4)Dido PlumbKO6 (15)Aug 19, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, EnglandWon English middleweight title
69Win45–5–15 (4)Jack ScalesPTS6Aug 3, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
68Win44–5–15 (4)Harry NeumierKO6 (20)Jun 25, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
67Win43–5–15 (4)George ChrispKO11 (20)May 20, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
66Win42–5–15 (4)Lachie ThomsonKO2 (20)Mar 20, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
65Win41–5–15 (4)Harry SmithTKO4 (15)Feb 25, 1901Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
64Win40–5–15 (4)Jimmy HandlerTKO6 (6)Nov 12, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63ND39–5–15 (4)Billy PayneND6Nov 6, 1900Star Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62Win39–5–15 (3)Jimmy HandlerNWS6Oct 29, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61Win38–5–15 (3)Tommy WestNWS6Oct 15, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60Win37–5–15 (3)George ColeDQ10 (20)Oct 8, 1900Trenton A.C., Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
59Win36–5–15 (3)Jack BonnerNWS6Oct 1, 1900Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58Win35–5–15 (3)Andy WalshNWS6Sep 21, 1900Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Draw34–5–15 (3)Jim AdamsPTS6Jul 3, 1900Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
56NC34–5–14 (3)Jim AdamsNC5 (25)Jun 18, 1900Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
55Win34–5–14 (2)Jack LewisKO7 (?)Jun 14, 1900Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
54Win33–5–14 (2)Charley BellKO2 (?)Jun 7, 1900Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
53Win32–5–14 (2)Jack MahoneyPTS6May 25, 1900Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52Win31–5–14 (2)Bob LongPTS6Apr 13, 1900Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51Loss30–5–14 (2)Young Peter JacksonKO13 (20)Feb 14, 1900Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
50Draw30–4–14 (2)Al NeillPTS15Jan 5, 1900Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
49Win30–4–13 (2)Tom TraceyPTS6Sep 15, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
48Win29–4–13 (2)Billy MurrayKO3 (?)Aug 29, 1899Auditorium for fistic carnival, Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
47Win28–4–13 (2)Tom McCuneKO12 (?)Aug 4, 1899Jack Leonard's Club, Clinton, Iowa, U.S.
46Win27–4–13 (2)Shorty AhearnPTS6Jul 21, 1899Dearborn A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45Win26–4–13 (2)Walter NolanKO4 (?)Jun 30, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44Win25–4–13 (2)Kid BaxterPTS6Jun 23, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
43Win24–4–13 (2)Tony DrewKO7 (20)May 15, 1899Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
42Win23–4–13 (2)George ColePTS20Mar 20, 1899Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
41Draw22–4–13 (2)Billy PayneNWS4Mar 11, 1899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win22–4–12 (2)Dick KellyNWS4Mar 11, 1899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39Win21–4–12 (2)Billy PayneNWS8Feb 23, 1899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38Draw20–4–12 (2)Jack CollierNWS6Jan 28, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37Win20–4–11 (2)George ColeNWS6Jan 21, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win19–4–11 (2)Fred StrickerNWS4Jan 7, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35Draw18–4–11 (2)Tom CavanaughNWS4Jan 7, 1899Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Win18–4–10 (2)Hugh McWintersPTS20Dec 17, 1898Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
33Draw17–4–10 (2)Harry WarrenNWS6Dec 9, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32Win17–4–9 (2)Kid CarterDQ11 (20)Nov 26, 1898Greenwood A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win16–4–9 (2)Billy PayneNWS6Aug 12, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win15–4–9 (2)Young SmyrnaNWS6Apr 15, 1898Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Win14–4–9 (2)Dick KellyPTS4Apr 10, 1898Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Exact date unknown
28Win13–4–9 (2)Billy PayneNWS6Apr 1, 1898Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27Draw12–4–9 (2)Billy PayneNWS6Mar 25, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26Win12–4–8 (2)Jack McCannPTS3Feb 14, 1898Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25Draw11–4–8 (2)Wilmington Jack DalyNWS6Feb 4, 1898Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Win11–4–7 (2)Young SmyrnaPTS6Jan 31, 1898Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Loss10–4–7 (2)Izzy StraussNWS6Jan 29, 1898East Side A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Win10–3–7 (2)Paddy SheehanNWS6Jan 18, 1898Maennerchor Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win9–3–7 (2)Barney ConnorsPTS8Jan 10, 1898Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Exact date unknown
20Win8–3–7 (2)Izzy StraussNWS6Dec 31, 1897Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win7–3–7 (2)Joe DoughertyKO3 (?)Oct 12, 1897Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Draw6–3–7 (2)Martin JudgePTS6Jul 26, 1897Library Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win6–3–6 (2)Jack HanlonPTS6Jun 27, 1897Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win5–3–6 (2)Martin JudgePTS6Jun 25, 1897Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Draw4–3–6 (2)Paddy SheehanPTS4Jun 9, 1897Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Draw4–3–5 (2)Barney ConnorsPTS15Jun 7, 1897Empire Club, Highlandtown, Maryland, U.S.
13Win4–3–4 (2)Charles Bull McCarthyPTS6Jun 3, 1897Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Loss3–3–4 (2)Charles Bull McCarthyNWS6May 24, 1897Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11ND3–2–4 (2)Young SmyrnaND4May 4, 1897Harmoula Hall, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Loss3–2–4 (1)Billy PaynePTS10Apr 6, 1897Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Loss3–1–4 (1)Leslie PearceNWS6Mar 22, 1897Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Draw3–0–4 (1)Billy PayneNWS6Mar 15, 1897Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win3–0–3 (1)Dan McConnellNWS6Feb 15, 1897Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win2–0–3 (1)Izzy StraussNWS6Feb 8, 1897Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Draw1–0–3 (1)Martin JudgePTS6Jan 28, 1897Tuxedo A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4ND1–0–2 (1)Bobby DobbsND4Jan 11, 1897Washita Hall, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S.Local newspapers made no mention of an official result
3Draw1–0–2Bobby DobbsPTS4Dec 23, 1896Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win1–0–1George RussellPTS6Dec 19, 1896Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Draw0–0–1Izzy StraussPTS6Dec 14, 1896Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by World Light Heavyweight Champion
20 Dec 1905–1905
Abandoned
Succeeded by