Freddie Cochrane | |
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Nickname(s) | Red Cochrane |
Weight(s) | Welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA | May 6, 1915
Died | January 16, 1993 77) | (aged
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 117 |
Wins | 72 |
Wins by KO | 26 |
Losses | 37 |
Draws | 8 |
No contests | 5 |
Freddie 'Red' Cochrane (born May 6, 1915 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, and died January 1, 1993), was a professional boxer who held the World Welterweight Championship from 1941 until 1946. [1] Cochrane was a resident of Union, New Jersey at the time of his death. [2]
Cochrane turned pro in 1933 and was considered the World Welterweight champion in 1941 after beating Fritzie Zivic. Although he technically held the title for more than four years, he did not successfully defend it once due to World War II. In 1945 he fought a war with the legendary Rocky Graziano in what was proclaimed 1945 Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine . Graziano was outboxed in the first eight rounds, but knocked down Cochrane in the 9th but the bell saved Cochrane from a KO. Cochrane was dropped again in the 10th for the full count. The Paid attendance for the bout was 18,071. Two months later he rematched Graziano and again was KO'd in the 10th round. Cochrane knocked down for seven nine counts before he took the full count in the tenth. The Paid attendance for the bout was 18,071 with a gate of $100,469. With this bout, Graziano became the latest "Million Dollar Baby".
In 1946, Cochrane took on Marty Servo for the World Welterweight Title and lost via 4th-round KO. Servo would relinquish the crown in September due to "an aching nose". Sugar Ray Robinson would then win the vacant title in December.
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [3] unless otherwise stated.
117 fights | 68 wins | 36 losses |
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By knockout | 26 | 5 |
By decision | 42 | 31 |
Draws | 8 | |
Newspaper decisions/draws | 5 |
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 |
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117 | Loss | 68–36–8 (5) | Marty Servo | KO | 4 (15) | Feb 1, 1946 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
116 | Loss | 68–35–8 (5) | Rocky Graziano | KO | 10 (10) | Aug 24, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
115 | Win | 68–34–8 (5) | Lou Miller | KO | 3 (10) | Jul 17, 1945 | Lyric Theater, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
114 | Loss | 67–34–8 (5) | Rocky Graziano | KO | 10 (10) | Jun 29, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
113 | Win | 67–33–8 (5) | Alex Doyle | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 13, 1945 | Blue Hen Arena, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
112 | Win | 66–33–8 (5) | Eddie Miller | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 11, 1945 | City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
111 | Win | 65–33–8 (5) | Al Stanley | KO | 2 (?) | Jun 9, 1945 | Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. | |
110 | Win | 64–33–8 (5) | Jimmy Mazzio | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 8, 1945 | Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S. | |
109 | Win | 63–33–8 (5) | Pete Lello | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 1, 1945 | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | |
108 | Loss | 62–33–8 (5) | Fritzie Zivic | UD | 10 | Sep 10, 1942 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
107 | Loss | 62–32–8 (5) | Garvey Young | SD | 10 | May 8, 1942 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
106 | Win | 62–31–8 (5) | Bobby Britton | SD | 10 | Dec 19, 1941 | Biscayne Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
105 | Win | 61–31–8 (5) | Lew Jenkins | UD | 10 | Oct 6, 1941 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
104 | Win | 60–31–8 (5) | Fritzie Zivic | PTS | 15 | Jun 29, 1941 | Ruppert Stadium, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
103 | Win | 59–31–8 (5) | Frank Fariello | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 27, 1941 | Municipal Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
102 | Win | 58–31–8 (5) | Rego Dell | PTS | 8 | Apr 23, 1941 | Raritan Auditorium, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | |
101 | Win | 57–31–8 (5) | Oscar Poindexter | KO | 2 (8) | Mar 20, 1941 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
100 | Win | 56–31–8 (5) | Joe De Jesus | KO | 1 (8) | Mar 5, 1941 | Raritan Auditorium, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | |
99 | Win | 55–31–8 (5) | Ray Powell | TKO | 3 (8) | Feb 27, 1941 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
98 | Win | 54–31–8 (5) | Norman Rubio | PTS | 8 | Feb 5, 1941 | Raritan Auditorium, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | |
97 | Win | 53–31–8 (5) | Norman Rubio | PTS | 10 | Jan 13, 1941 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
96 | Win | 52–31–8 (5) | Joe De Jesus | PTS | 8 | Dec 30, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
95 | Win | 51–31–8 (5) | Vince Delia | KO | 3 (8) | Dec 16, 1940 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
94 | Loss | 50–31–8 (5) | Norman Rubio | PTS | 10 | Nov 25, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
93 | Win | 50–30–8 (5) | Norman Rubio | PTS | 10 | Oct 21, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
92 | Win | 49–30–8 (5) | Bobby Masters | KO | 5 (10) | Sep 16, 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
91 | Win | 48–30–8 (5) | Mickey Makar | KO | 4 (12) | Jul 8, 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
90 | Win | 47–30–8 (5) | Maurice Arnault | TKO | 5 (10) | Jun 25, 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
89 | Win | 46–30–8 (5) | Dave Chacon | PTS | 10 | May 23, 1940 | Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
88 | Win | 45–30–8 (5) | Dave Chacon | PTS | 10 | Apr 12, 1940 | Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
87 | Draw | 44–30–8 (5) | Billy Beauhuld | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
86 | Win | 44–30–7 (5) | Larry Mangine | TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 11, 1940 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
85 | Loss | 43–30–7 (5) | Mike Kaplan | PTS | 8 | Feb 23, 1940 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
84 | Win | 43–29–7 (5) | Norman Hurdman | PTS | 8 | Jan 18, 1940 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
83 | Win | 42–29–7 (5) | Julio Gonzales | PTS | 10 | Oct 9, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
82 | Win | 41–29–7 (5) | Tony Martin | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1939 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
81 | Win | 40–29–7 (5) | Lou Fortuna | PTS | 10 | Nov 26, 1939 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
80 | Win | 39–29–7 (5) | Lou Fortuna | PTS | 8 | May 8, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
79 | Win | 38–29–7 (5) | Eddie Brink | PTS | 10 | Apr 24, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
78 | Loss | 37–29–7 (5) | Mike Piskin | PTS | 10 | Apr 10, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
77 | Win | 37–28–7 (5) | Tony Maglione | PTS | 8 | Mar 27, 1939 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
76 | Loss | 36–28–7 (5) | Billy Beauhuld | PTS | 10 | Feb 27, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
75 | Win | 36–27–7 (5) | Ray Napolitano | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 6, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
74 | Win | 35–27–7 (5) | Lou Lombardi | PTS | 8 | Dec 26, 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
73 | Loss | 34–27–7 (5) | Paulie Walker | TKO | 5 (10) | Oct 10, 1938 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
72 | Loss | 34–26–7 (5) | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 15 | Aug 29, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
71 | Win | 34–25–7 (5) | Pete Mascia | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 23, 1938 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | Mascia suffered a dislocated shoulder |
70 | Win | 33–25–7 (5) | Phil Baker | PTS | 8 | Aug 9, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
69 | Win | 32–25–7 (5) | Jack Kid Berg | PTS | 10 | Jul 25, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
68 | Loss | 31–25–7 (5) | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 10 | Jul 5, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
67 | Win | 31–24–7 (5) | Larry Mangine | KO | 1 (10) | Jun 6, 1938 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
66 | Draw | 30–24–7 (5) | Eddie Alzek | PTS | 8 | May 9, 1938 | Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S. | |
65 | Win | 30–24–6 (5) | Stumpy Jacobs | PTS | 10 | Apr 8, 1938 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
64 | Win | 29–24–6 (5) | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 8 | Apr 4, 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
63 | Win | 28–24–6 (5) | Mickey Duca | MD | 10 | Mar 3, 1938 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
62 | Win | 27–24–6 (5) | Johnny Rohrig | PTS | 8 | Feb 24, 1938 | Armory, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | |
61 | Draw | 26–24–6 (5) | Mickey Duca | PTS | 8 | Feb 17, 1938 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
60 | Win | 26–24–5 (5) | Tommy Speigal | PTS | 10 | Nov 30, 1937 | Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S. | |
59 | Loss | 25–24–5 (5) | Mike Piskin | PTS | 10 | Nov 22, 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
58 | Loss | 25–23–5 (5) | Norment Quarles | PTS | 10 | Nov 8, 1937 | City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
57 | Win | 25–22–5 (5) | Tommy Speigal | PTS | 10 | Oct 25, 1937 | City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
56 | Draw | 24–22–5 (5) | Tommy Speigal | PTS | 10 | Oct 4, 1937 | City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
55 | Win | 24–22–4 (5) | Bucky Keyes | KO | 2 (?) | Sep 21, 1937 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
54 | Loss | 23–22–4 (5) | Pedro Montañez | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 16, 1937 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
53 | Loss | 23–21–4 (5) | Ralph Vona | NWS | 6 | Aug 10, 1937 | East Broad Street Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
52 | Win | 23–21–4 (4) | Ralph Vona | PTS | 6 | Aug 3, 1937 | East Broad Street Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
51 | Loss | 22–21–4 (4) | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 10 | Jul 2, 1937 | Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
50 | Loss | 22–20–4 (4) | Tony Morgano | PTS | 10 | Jun 28, 1937 | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
49 | Win | 22–19–4 (4) | Johnny Alba | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 15, 1937 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
48 | Loss | 21–19–4 (4) | Freddie Miller | PTS | 8 | Jun 7, 1937 | Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
47 | Loss | 21–18–4 (4) | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 10 | May 24, 1937 | Ollemar Field, Irvington, New Jersey, U.S. | |
46 | Loss | 21–17–4 (4) | Irving Eldridge | PTS | 8 | May 18, 1937 | New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
45 | Loss | 21–16–4 (4) | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 9 | Mar 22, 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
44 | Loss | 21–15–4 (4) | Eddie Cool | PTS | 10 | Feb 19, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
43 | Loss | 21–14–4 (4) | Benny Bass | PTS | 10 | Jan 22, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
42 | Loss | 21–13–4 (4) | Irving Eldridge | PTS | 10 | Dec 3, 1936 | Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
41 | Loss | 21–12–4 (4) | Charley Gomer | PTS | 8 | Nov 3, 1936 | New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
40 | Win | 21–11–4 (4) | Pete Mascia | PTS | 10 | Oct 19, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
39 | Loss | 20–11–4 (4) | Phil Baker | PTS | 10 | Sep 29, 1936 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
38 | Loss | 20–10–4 (4) | Enrico Venturi | PTS | 10 | Sep 1, 1936 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
37 | Loss | 20–9–4 (4) | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 10 | Jul 21, 1936 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
36 | Loss | 20–8–4 (4) | Al Roth | PTS | 10 | Jun 29, 1936 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
35 | Win | 20–7–4 (4) | Al Gillette | PTS | 10 | May 4, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
34 | Loss | 19–7–4 (4) | Lew Feldman | PTS | 8 | Apr 9, 1936 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
33 | Win | 19–6–4 (4) | Johnny Jadick | PTS | 10 | Feb 24, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
32 | Win | 18–6–4 (4) | George Levy | PTS | 10 | Jan 27, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
31 | Win | 17–6–4 (4) | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 10 | Dec 9, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
30 | Loss | 16–6–4 (4) | Aldo Spoldi | PTS | 8 | Nov 8, 1935 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
29 | Loss | 16–5–4 (4) | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 10 | Oct 28, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
28 | Draw | 16–4–4 (4) | Mickey Page | PTS | 10 | Oct 7, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
27 | Loss | 16–4–3 (4) | Lew Massey | PTS | 10 | Sep 16, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
26 | Win | 16–3–3 (4) | Frankie Warno | TKO | 8 (8) | Sep 9, 1935 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
25 | Loss | 15–3–3 (4) | Lew Monte | PTS | 6 | Jul 10, 1935 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
24 | Win | 15–2–3 (4) | Mickey Cohen | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 11, 1935 | Velodrome, Nutley, New Jersey, U.S. | |
23 | Win | 14–2–3 (4) | Mickey Greb | NWS | 4 | May 27, 1935 | East Broad Street Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
22 | Win | 14–2–3 (3) | Al Roth | PTS | 8 | May 6, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
21 | Win | 13–2–3 (3) | Julie Katz | PTS | 8 | Mar 25, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
20 | Draw | 12–2–3 (3) | Joe Ardito | PTS | 6 | May 3, 1935 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | Date and location undetermined |
19 | Win | 12–2–2 (3) | Joe Vacchiano | NWS | 6 | Feb 18, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
18 | Win | 12–2–2 (2) | Johnny Riccaduli | NWS | 6 | Feb 5, 1935 | Union County AA, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
17 | Win | 12–2–2 (1) | Chang Collura | KO | 3 (6) | Jan 22, 1935 | Moose Hall, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
16 | Loss | 11–2–2 (1) | Chang Collura | PTS | 6 | Jan 7, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
15 | Loss | 11–1–2 (1) | Emil Calcagni | PTS | 6 | Dec 20, 1934 | Teterboro Airdrome, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 11–0–2 (1) | Joe Ardito | PTS | 6 | Oct 8, 1934 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 10–0–2 (1) | Lew Greenberg | KO | 4 (?) | Sep 26, 1934 | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 9–0–2 (1) | Ernie Tackett | PTS | 5 | Sep 11, 1934 | Union County AA, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 8–0–2 (1) | Paddy Gordon | NWS | 6 | Aug 21, 1934 | Union County AA, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 8–0–2 | Paddy Gordon | PTS | 6 | Aug 12, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | Date approximate |
9 | Win | 7–0–2 | Jackie Corcoran | PTS | 6 | Jul 31, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 6–0–2 | Jackie Corcoran | PTS | 6 | Jul 17, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 5–0–2 | Marvin Hart | PTS | 6 | Jul 7, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 4–0–2 | Johnny Riccaduli | PTS | 6 | Feb 27, 1934 | Elks Club, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
5 | Draw | 3–0–2 | Johnny Riccaduli | PTS | 6 | Nov 10, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
4 | Draw | 3–0–1 | Frank Orlando | PTS | 6 | Sep 1, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Denny Boyle | KO | 2 (4) | Aug 29, 1933 | Star A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Tommy Mack | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 26, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Steve Petronick | PTS | 4 | Jun 4, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
117 fights | 72 wins | 37 losses |
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By knockout | 26 | 5 |
By decision | 46 | 32 |
Draws | 8 |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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117 | Loss | 72–37–8 | Marty Servo | KO | 4 (15) | Feb 1, 1946 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
116 | Loss | 72–36–8 | Rocky Graziano | KO | 10 (10) | Aug 24, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
115 | Win | 72–35–8 | Lou Miller | KO | 3 (10) | Jul 17, 1945 | Lyric Theater, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. | |
114 | Loss | 71–35–8 | Rocky Graziano | KO | 10 (10) | Jun 29, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
113 | Win | 71–34–8 | Alex Doyle | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 13, 1945 | Blue Hen Arena, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
112 | Win | 70–34–8 | Eddie Miller | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 11, 1945 | City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
111 | Win | 69–34–8 | Al Stanley | KO | 2 (?) | Jun 9, 1945 | Municipal Auditorium, Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. | |
110 | Win | 68–34–8 | Jimmy Mazzio | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 8, 1945 | Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S. | |
109 | Win | 67–34–8 | Pete Lello | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 1, 1945 | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | |
108 | Loss | 66–34–8 | Fritzie Zivic | UD | 10 | Sep 10, 1942 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
107 | Loss | 66–33–8 | Garvey Young | SD | 10 | May 8, 1942 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
106 | Win | 66–32–8 | Bobby Britton | SD | 10 | Dec 19, 1941 | Biscayne Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
105 | Win | 65–32–8 | Lew Jenkins | UD | 10 | Oct 6, 1941 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
104 | Win | 64–32–8 | Fritzie Zivic | PTS | 15 | Jun 29, 1941 | Ruppert Stadium, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
103 | Win | 63–32–8 | Frank Fariello | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 27, 1941 | Municipal Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
102 | Win | 62–32–8 | Rego Dell | PTS | 8 | Apr 23, 1941 | Raritan Auditorium, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | |
101 | Win | 61–32–8 | Oscar Poindexter | KO | 2 (8) | Mar 20, 1941 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
100 | Win | 60–32–8 | Joe De Jesus | KO | 1 (8) | Mar 5, 1941 | Raritan Auditorium, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | |
99 | Win | 59–32–8 | Ray Powell | TKO | 3 (8) | Feb 27, 1941 | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
98 | Win | 58–32–8 | Norman Rubio | PTS | 8 | Feb 5, 1941 | Raritan Auditorium, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. | |
97 | Win | 57–32–8 | Norman Rubio | PTS | 10 | Jan 13, 1941 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
96 | Win | 56–32–8 | Joe De Jesus | PTS | 8 | Dec 30, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
95 | Win | 55–32–8 | Vince Delia | KO | 3 (8) | Dec 16, 1940 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
94 | Loss | 54–32–8 | Norman Rubio | PTS | 10 | Nov 25, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
93 | Win | 54–31–8 | Norman Rubio | PTS | 10 | Oct 21, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
92 | Win | 53–31–8 | Bobby Masters | KO | 5 (10) | Sep 16, 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
91 | Win | 52–31–8 | Mickey Makar | KO | 4 (12) | Jul 8, 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
90 | Win | 51–31–8 | Maurice Arnault | TKO | 5 (10) | Jun 25, 1940 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
89 | Win | 50–31–8 | Dave Chacon | PTS | 10 | May 23, 1940 | Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
88 | Win | 49–31–8 | Dave Chacon | PTS | 10 | Apr 12, 1940 | Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
87 | Draw | 48–31–8 | Billy Beauhuld | PTS | 10 | Mar 18, 1940 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
86 | Win | 48–31–7 | Larry Mangine | TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 11, 1940 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
85 | Loss | 47–31–7 | Mike Kaplan | PTS | 8 | Feb 23, 1940 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
84 | Win | 47–30–7 | Norman Hurdman | PTS | 8 | Jan 18, 1940 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
83 | Win | 46–30–7 | Julio Gonzales | PTS | 10 | Oct 9, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
82 | Win | 45–30–7 | Tony Martin | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1939 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
81 | Win | 44–30–7 | Lou Fortuna | PTS | 10 | Nov 26, 1939 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
80 | Win | 43–30–7 | Lou Fortuna | PTS | 8 | May 8, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
79 | Win | 42–30–7 | Eddie Brink | PTS | 10 | Apr 24, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
78 | Loss | 41–30–7 | Mike Piskin | PTS | 10 | Apr 10, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
77 | Win | 41–29–7 | Tony Maglione | PTS | 8 | Mar 27, 1939 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
76 | Loss | 40–29–7 | Billy Beauhuld | PTS | 10 | Feb 27, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
75 | Win | 40–28–7 | Ray Napolitano | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 6, 1939 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
74 | Win | 39–28–7 | Lou Lombardi | PTS | 8 | Dec 26, 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
73 | Loss | 38–28–7 | Paulie Walker | TKO | 5 (10) | Oct 10, 1938 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
72 | Loss | 38–27–7 | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 15 | Aug 29, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
71 | Win | 38–26–7 | Pete Mascia | TKO | 3 (8) | Aug 23, 1938 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | Mascia suffered a dislocated shoulder |
70 | Win | 37–26–7 | Phil Baker | PTS | 8 | Aug 9, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
69 | Win | 36–26–7 | Jack Kid Berg | PTS | 10 | Jul 25, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
68 | Loss | 35–26–7 | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 10 | Jul 5, 1938 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
67 | Win | 35–25–7 | Larry Mangine | KO | 1 (10) | Jun 6, 1938 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
66 | Draw | 34–25–7 | Eddie Alzek | PTS | 8 | May 9, 1938 | Belmont Park, Garfield, New Jersey, U.S. | |
65 | Win | 34–25–6 | Stumpy Jacobs | PTS | 10 | Apr 8, 1938 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
64 | Win | 33–25–6 | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 8 | Apr 4, 1938 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
63 | Win | 32–25–6 | Mickey Duca | MD | 10 | Mar 3, 1938 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
62 | Win | 31–25–6 | Johnny Rohrig | PTS | 8 | Feb 24, 1938 | Armory, Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. | |
61 | Draw | 30–25–6 | Mickey Duca | PTS | 8 | Feb 17, 1938 | Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | |
60 | Win | 30–25–5 | Tommy Speigal | PTS | 10 | Nov 30, 1937 | Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S. | |
59 | Loss | 29–25–5 | Mike Piskin | PTS | 10 | Nov 22, 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
58 | Loss | 29–24–5 | Norment Quarles | PTS | 10 | Nov 8, 1937 | City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
57 | Win | 29–23–5 | Tommy Speigal | PTS | 10 | Oct 25, 1937 | City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
56 | Draw | 28–23–5 | Tommy Speigal | PTS | 10 | Oct 4, 1937 | City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | |
55 | Win | 28–23–4 | Bucky Keyes | KO | 2 (?) | Sep 21, 1937 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
54 | Loss | 27–23–4 | Pedro Montañez | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 16, 1937 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
53 | Loss | 27–22–4 | Ralph Vona | NWS | 6 | Aug 10, 1937 | East Broad Street Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
52 | Win | 27–21–4 | Ralph Vona | PTS | 6 | Aug 3, 1937 | East Broad Street Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
51 | Loss | 26–21–4 | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 10 | Jul 2, 1937 | Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
50 | Loss | 26–20–4 | Tony Morgano | PTS | 10 | Jun 28, 1937 | Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
49 | Win | 26–19–4 | Johnny Alba | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 15, 1937 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
48 | Loss | 25–19–4 | Freddie Miller | PTS | 8 | Jun 7, 1937 | Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
47 | Loss | 25–18–4 | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 10 | May 24, 1937 | Ollemar Field, Irvington, New Jersey, U.S. | |
46 | Loss | 25–17–4 | Irving Eldridge | PTS | 8 | May 18, 1937 | New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
45 | Loss | 25–16–4 | Tippy Larkin | PTS | 9 | Mar 22, 1937 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
44 | Loss | 25–15–4 | Eddie Cool | PTS | 10 | Feb 19, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
43 | Loss | 25–14–4 | Benny Bass | PTS | 10 | Jan 22, 1937 | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
42 | Loss | 25–13–4 | Irving Eldridge | PTS | 10 | Dec 3, 1936 | Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
41 | Loss | 25–12–4 | Charley Gomer | PTS | 8 | Nov 3, 1936 | New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
40 | Win | 25–11–4 | Pete Mascia | PTS | 10 | Oct 19, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
39 | Loss | 24–11–4 | Phil Baker | PTS | 10 | Sep 29, 1936 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
38 | Loss | 24–10–4 | Enrico Venturi | PTS | 10 | Sep 1, 1936 | Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
37 | Loss | 24–9–4 | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 10 | Jul 21, 1936 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
36 | Loss | 24–8–4 | Al Roth | PTS | 10 | Jun 29, 1936 | Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
35 | Win | 24–7–4 | Al Gillette | PTS | 10 | May 4, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
34 | Loss | 23–7–4 | Lew Feldman | PTS | 8 | Apr 9, 1936 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
33 | Win | 23–6–4 | Johnny Jadick | PTS | 10 | Feb 24, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
32 | Win | 22–6–4 | George Levy | PTS | 10 | Jan 27, 1936 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
31 | Win | 21–6–4 | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 10 | Dec 9, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
30 | Loss | 20–6–4 | Aldo Spoldi | PTS | 8 | Nov 8, 1935 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
29 | Loss | 20–5–4 | Maxie Fisher | PTS | 10 | Oct 28, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
28 | Draw | 20–4–4 | Mickey Page | PTS | 10 | Oct 7, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
27 | Loss | 20–4–3 | Lew Massey | PTS | 10 | Sep 16, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
26 | Win | 20–3–3 | Frankie Warno | TKO | 8 (8) | Sep 9, 1935 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
25 | Loss | 19–3–3 | Lew Monte | PTS | 6 | Jul 10, 1935 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
24 | Win | 19–2–3 | Mickey Cohen | KO | 2 (10) | Jun 11, 1935 | Velodrome, Nutley, New Jersey, U.S. | |
23 | Win | 18–2–3 | Mickey Greb | NWS | 4 | May 27, 1935 | East Broad Street Arena, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
22 | Win | 17–2–3 | Al Roth | PTS | 8 | May 6, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
21 | Win | 16–2–3 | Julie Katz | PTS | 8 | Mar 25, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
20 | Draw | 15–2–3 | Joe Ardito | PTS | 6 | May 3, 1935 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | Date and location undetermined |
19 | Win | 15–2–2 | Joe Vacchiano | NWS | 6 | Feb 18, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
18 | Win | 14–2–2 | Johnny Riccaduli | NWS | 6 | Feb 5, 1935 | Union County AA, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
17 | Win | 13–2–2 | Chang Collura | KO | 3 (6) | Jan 22, 1935 | Moose Hall, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
16 | Loss | 12–2–2 | Chang Collura | PTS | 6 | Jan 7, 1935 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
15 | Loss | 12–1–2 | Emil Calcagni | PTS | 6 | Dec 20, 1934 | Teterboro Airdrome, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 12–0–2 | Joe Ardito | PTS | 6 | Oct 8, 1934 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 11–0–2 | Lew Greenberg | KO | 4 (?) | Sep 26, 1934 | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 10–0–2 | Ernie Tackett | PTS | 5 | Sep 11, 1934 | Union County AA, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 9–0–2 | Paddy Gordon | NWS | 6 | Aug 21, 1934 | Union County AA, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 8–0–2 | Paddy Gordon | PTS | 6 | Aug 12, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | Date approximate |
9 | Win | 7–0–2 | Jackie Corcoran | PTS | 6 | Jul 31, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 6–0–2 | Jackie Corcoran | PTS | 6 | Jul 17, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 5–0–2 | Marvin Hart | PTS | 6 | Jul 7, 1934 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 4–0–2 | Johnny Riccaduli | PTS | 6 | Feb 27, 1934 | Elks Club, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
5 | Draw | 3–0–2 | Johnny Riccaduli | PTS | 6 | Nov 10, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
4 | Draw | 3–0–1 | Frank Orlando | PTS | 6 | Sep 1, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Denny Boyle | KO | 2 (4) | Aug 29, 1933 | Star A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Tommy Mack | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 26, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Steve Petronick | PTS | 4 | Jun 4, 1933 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. | |
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