Memphis Pal Moore

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Memphis Pal Moore
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Statistics
Real nameThomas Wilson Moore
Nickname(s)The Human Jumping Jack
Weight(s) Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Born(1894-07-28)July 28, 1894
Kenton, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 1953(1953-03-15) (aged 58)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights265; [1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins170
Wins by KO11
Losses56
Draws38
No contests1

Memphis Pal Moore (born Thomas Wilson Moore) was an American boxer from Memphis, Tennessee, who claimed the World Bantamweight Championship in 1918 defeating championship claimant Johnny Ertle in Baltimore. He was rated as the seventeenth best bantamweight of all time by boxing.com, and was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010. [2]

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Managed by Tommy Walsh, Moore fought over 260 fights. He fought over thirty bouts with fifteen world champions, of which he impressively won nineteen. [2] [3] [4]

Boxing record

Early boxing career

Moore was born on July 28, 1894, in Kenton, Tennessee. Beginning in 1913 in the Memphis area, he was undefeated in his first 10 fights. [4]

On March 25, 1915, Moore defeated Italian boxer Young Zulu Kid in a ten-round points decision in New Orleans, Louisiana. He would defeat the talented Zulu Kid two more times, on January 13, 1916, in an eight-round points decision in his hometown of Memphis and on August 5, 1916, in a ten-round newspaper decision in Brooklyn.

On October 28, 1915, Moore defeated gifted boxer Kid Williams decisively in a non-title, eight-round newspaper decision of The Washington Post. Williams was down twice in the bout. Williams had taken the World Bantamweight Championship in June 1914 and held it through 1917. As early as 1915, Moore had clearly identified himself as a top bantamweight and a serious contender for the World Bantamweight Championship, but he would be granted precious few shots at the title. [4]

Defeating future bantamweight champion Pete Herman in early career

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Champion Pete Herman

On November 15, 1915, Moore defeated Pete Herman for the first time in an eight-round points decision in Memphis, Tennessee. On March 24, 1919, Moore likely defeated Herman again according to the eight-round newspaper decision of the Memphis Commercial Appeal on March 24, 1919, at the New Lyric Theatre in Memphis. The bout was not recorded as a title match, but the title may have changed hands if Moore had knocked out Herman. Herman held the World Bantamweight Championship almost continuously from January 1917 through September 1921 excluding the first seven months of 1921. Surprisingly, Moore never had the opportunity to challenge Herman again for the World Bantamweight Title.

On February 20, 1917, Moore first met Jack "Kid" Wolfe, losing in a fourth-round technical knockout in Cleveland, Ohio. Moore claimed he had broken his arm in the bout. Four months later, after healing, on June 18 of that year Moore defeated Wolfe in an eight-round points decision in his home of Memphis. On May 3, 1920, Moore would defeat Wolfe again in an eighth round points decision at the Southern Athletic Club in Memphis. In his career, Wolfe would take a version of the Jr. Featherweight Championship in September 1922 against Joe Lynch, thought the NYSAC did not recognize the title.

Moore fought Frankie Burns in Boston to a draw on July 24, 1917, and in a loss by decision on August 2, 1918, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Burns was a top-ranked bantamweight and would contend four times for the World Bantamweight Championship between 1912 and 1917. [4]

First bouts with Joe Lynch 1917–18

On October 27, 1917, Moore first met Joe Lynch, drawing with him in ten rounds at the Fairmont Athletic Club in the Bronx. On December 21, 1917, he lost to Lynch at Thornton, Rhode Island in a twelve-round points decision. On January 11, 1918, he legitimately defeated Lynch in a twelve-round points decision in Providence. [4]

Boxing and serving with the US Navy at Great Lakes Station around WWI

He honed his boxing skills while serving as a sailor in the United States Navy. He served as a boxing instructor while in the Navy. He was selected as a boxing representative and sent to England for a tournament of the Allied nations after the end of World War I. He served at the historic Great Lakes Naval Station outside Chicago, and completed his service shortly after 1919. [3] [5]

Claiming the World Bantamweight Championship, Johnny Ertle, April 1918

Moore fought Johnny Ertle claimant of the World Bantamweight championship in Baltimore on April 10, 1918, defeating Ertle by decision. The Indianapolis News wrote that Moore had taken the decision with "great ease". [6] Moore claimed the World Bantamweight Championship as a result of this win, but was not universally recognized to have held the title and is not recognized today. Moore had first defeated Ertle in a controversial eight-round decision on April 5, 1916, in Memphis. [4]

ISBA Allied Forces King's Trophy Bantamweight Competition

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Flyweight Jimmy Wilde

Moore fought Jimmy Wilde on July 17, 1919, in London, while still in the Navy. The bout was part of the Finals for the ISBA King's Trophy Bantamweight Competition. Moore won by decision and took the King's Bantamweight Trophy by some American accounts, but officially lost the decision according to the British referee and judges present at the bout. [3] [4] Wilde was the Welsh-born World Flyweight Champion impressively for seven years from 1916 to 1923, and held the title at the time of his bout with Moore. [4]

Match with French champion Eugene Criqui, December 1919

On December 26, 1919, while still serving in the US Navy, Moore defeated the great French boxer Eugene Criqui at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London in a fourteenth-round technical knockout. According to the Scranton Republican, Criqui was "severely trounced" and the blow that ended the battle was a right hook to the stomach, which the referee did not call as a low blow. The audience contained a number of Americans, including Moore's fellow navy companions. [7] Criqui would hold the French Featherweight Title in 1921, the European Featherweight Title in 1922, and the World Featherweight Title in 1923. [4]

On March 19, 1920, he defeated Johnny Buff in an eighth-round newspaper decision of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. Buff would take the World Bantamweight Championship on September 23, 1921. In another meeting, on December 15, 1921, Moore defeated Buff in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Milwaukee Journal in Milwaukee. [4]

Bouts with 1920–21 World Bantamweight Champion Joe Lynch, most frequent opponent

Joe Lynch was Moore's most frequent opponent, meeting him ten times. Fortunately for Lynch, he never fought a title bout with Moore based on points during Lynch's reign as bantamweight champion, but this was common during boxing's "no decision" era. On May 24, 1920, Moore lost to Joe Lynch in the decision of The Jersey Journal in twelve rounds at Jersey City, New Jersey. The Journal wrote that Moore slapped with his gloves, a tactic that sometimes lost him points in his fights, but that Lynch landed clean punches, giving him nine of the twelve rounds. [4] Nonetheless, Moore was observed as having put up a game fight, pressing the issue throughout the bout. Other sources considered the bout slightly closer. [8] [9] On October 26, 1920, Moore drew with Lynch according to the newspapers in St. Louis. Moore's holding cost him the decision as he carried the fight to his opponent in nearly every round. [10] On May 6, 1921, Moore defeated Lynch in twelve by decision of the Courier Journal in Louisville, Kentucky. Other newspapers considered the bout too close to call, as in the twelfth round Lynch, reigning champion, tried hard to knockout Moore, and effectively used his left jab throughout. Many spectators considered the bout the best between Moore and Lynch. [4] [11]

On September 4, 1922, the newspapers gave a twelve-round decision to Lynch in Indiana before a significant crowd of 8,000. In this instance, Lynch had a decisive victory, knocking Moore to the canvas twice in the seventh round, for counts of six and four. Jack Dempsey fought an exhibition in the first match before the crowded house. [12] On November 27, 1923, Moore defeated Lynch by a ten-round newspaper decision in St. Louis, though the match was considered close and dull by most newspaper accounts. Lynch may have dealt a few blows which connected, but Moore's boxing and scientific defense did not seem as stellar as in his earlier career. [13] On February 24, 1926, Moore drew with Lynch in a ten-round points decision in Ft. Lauderdale, though a few newspapers gave Moore the edge. [14] On March 4, 1926, the Miami Daily News gave the decision to Moore in Miami. Many in the crowd jeered the boxers. [4] [15]

Moore fought Johnny Gannon who was the bantamweight champion of the U.S. Army on March 16, 1921, to a ten-round draw in Rockford, Illinois. Moore fought Kid Pancho in Memphis, winning by decision.

Bouts with champion Sammy Mandell, 1921–22

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Sammy Mandell

On August 26, 1921, Moore first met Sammy Mandell in Aurora Illinois, losing in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Aurora Daily Star. The bout was the main event of the evening. The Logansport Pharos Tribune believed Mandell may have had the edge in the fairly close bout but noted that "Moore displayed the greater cleverness and landed the most blows", but "Mandell's hitting was more effective". Mandell's strong display in the bout gained him notice a number of boxing reporters. [16] [17] He drew with Mandell in a newspaper decision in Memphis on July 4, 1922. In the fast bout, Mandell had a slight weight advantage and was considered the better puncher which forced Moore to use his speed and science to outbox his opponent. The bout was described as exciting with "The men...on their toes and slugging from the beginning until the end of the bout." [18] The referee present said if he had called the decision, he would have ruled for a draw. [4] [19] Mandell took the World Lightweight Championship on July 3, 1926, and held it for four years. [4]

Bouts with Bantamweight Champion Bud Taylor June 1922–January 1923

Moore fought Bud Taylor, holder of the NBA World Bantamweight Championship 1927–28, in four career bouts. Moore was diagnosed with pneumonia around February 9, 1922, and three weeks rest was recommended. [20] Moore's first match with Taylor was a newspaper win by the Aurora Daily Star in Illinois in ten rounds on June 23, 1922. As was not unusual in this stage of Moore's career, he was described as having performed a shade better in his boxing technique, but Taylor was described as landing more solid blows, though the bout was close. [21] The second, Moore won by ten-round newspaper decision of the Chicago Tribune on the USS Commodore (IX-7) off Chicago on December 22, 1922. The third was a ten-round draw by newspaper decision in Indiana on January 15, 1923. Shortly after this bout, Moore expressed his intention to go after the World Flyweight Championship and perhaps face Pancho Villa, but a World Flyweight Championship Match never materialized for Moore. [22] Moore drew in their fourth meeting on February 13, 1923, in Indianapolis by a ten-round newspaper decision of two Indianapolis papers. [4] Once again, one source described Taylor as having connected with more blows in the close bout. [23] The bout was described as a "whale of a battle from start to finish", with each boxer exchanging the lead, though Taylor was described as landing more blows by several newspapers. [24]

Moore also fought Frankie Genaro on April 23, 1923, in Chicago but lost in a sixth-round DQ. The New York Times said the foul was an accidental upper cut to the groin. The foul seemed unintentional as one account wrote that Genaro had jumped six inches off the floor into the punch. According to the El Paso Herald, Moore's loss by foul was his first in eleven years of fighting. [25] Genaro would take the NBA World Flyweight Championship on February 6, 1926, and hold it almost continuously until October 1931. [4]

On December 9, 1924, Moore met the incomparable boxer Jimmy McLarnin before a packed house in Vernon, California, drawing in a four-round points decision. The "wild" bout was described as having abundant action and each boxer was given two rounds. Moore was said to confuse his opponent with his "jumping jack" tactics, but had trouble landing solid blows. Moore was known to prance and sometimes jump from the floor in his bouts. The Los Angeles Times wrote that Moore introduced his own variation of the "kangaroo leap", and that he delivered frequent open gloved slaps to the back of McLarnin's neck, but was adept at keeping out of reach at long range in the close bout. [26] [27] McLarnin would hold multiple weight division world titles in his career.

On July 12, 1927, Moore lost to reigning World Flyweight Champion Fidel LaBarba before a crowd of 18,000, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago, Illinois, in a ten-round points decision. A few newspapers said LaBarba had a clear victory, or that he landed cleaner, stiffer punches, against Moore who threw punches from every angle. There were no knockdowns in the bout, nor obvious injuries. [28]

Retirement from boxing, death and honors

Moore retired from boxing in 1930 after his last bout with Leroy Dougan in Memphis. He died on March 15, 1953, reportedly from a stomach ulcer and a severe asthmatic condition that may have forced him from his ring career. He received twelve decisions over champions in his weight class, but each match was a no-decision bout, and received only newspaper decisions, rather than a points decision for a title. [29] Moore defeated Kid Williams, Joe Lynch, Pete Herman, and Johhny Buff by newspaper decision, and each held the Bantamweight Championship in their career. [30]

In 2010, Pal Moore was selected to join the International Boxing Hall of Fame. [3]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [1] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

265 fights107 wins28 losses
By knockout111
By decision9624
By disqualification03
Draws25
Newspaper decisions/draws 105

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
265Win107–28–25 (105)Leroy DouganMD8Oct 6, 193036 years, 70 daysEllis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
264Win106–28–25 (105)Bobby AllenPTS8Sep 9, 193036 years, 43 daysCongress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
263Win105–28–25 (105)Jackie StewartPTS10Aug 4, 193036 years, 7 daysShewbridge Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
262Loss104–28–25 (105)Willie PellegriniPTS8Jul 8, 193035 years, 315 daysCongress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
261Win104–27–25 (105)Bobby AllenPTS10May 14, 193035 years, 290 daysAshland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
260Win103–27–25 (105)Billy KnowlesPTS6Apr 17, 193035 years, 263 daysViking Temple, Chicago, Illinois, US
259Win102–27–25 (105)Bobby AllenPTS10Mar 31, 193035 years, 246 daysAshland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
258Win101–27–25 (105)Jackie StewartPTS8Dec 23, 192935 years, 148 daysRainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
257Win100–27–25 (105)Willie PellegriniPTS8Dec 2, 192935 years, 127 daysRainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
256Loss99–27–25 (105)Johnny NasserNWS10Oct 4, 192935 years, 68 daysTomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
255Loss99–27–25 (104)Leroy DouganNWS10Oct 23, 192834 years, 87 daysJack Shelton Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
254Draw99–27–25 (103)Quina LeePTS12Oct 16, 192834 years, 80 daysFort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
253Win99–27–24 (103)Kid JapNWS10Apr 16, 192833 years, 263 daysFort Wayne, Indiana, US
252Win99–27–24 (102)Harry ForbesNWS10Jan 27, 192833 years, 183 daysFort Wayne, Indiana, US
251Loss99–27–24 (101) Petey Sarron PTS8Oct 17, 192733 years, 81 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
250Loss99–26–24 (101)Leroy DouganUD10Sep 12, 192733 years, 46 daysAmerican Legion Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
249Loss99–25–24 (101)Mickey CohenPTS10Aug 30, 192733 years, 33 daysDenver, Colorado, US
248Loss99–24–24 (101) Petey Sarron NWS10Aug 1, 192733 years, 4 daysBirmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, US
247Draw99–24–24 (100)Eddie WolfePTS8Jul 25, 192732 years, 362 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
246Loss99–24–23 (100) Fidel LaBarba PTS10Jul 12, 192732 years, 349 daysWrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
245Loss99–23–23 (100) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS8May 9, 192732 years, 285 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
244Loss99–23–23 (99)Pinky MayPTS10Apr 22, 192732 years, 268 daysSavannah, Georgia, US
243Draw99–22–23 (99)Johnny FranksPTS8Apr 18, 192732 years, 264 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
242Win99–22–22 (99)Kid JapPTS10Mar 1, 192732 years, 216 daysColiseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
241Loss98–22–22 (99)Tommy MiltonPTS10Feb 17, 192732 years, 204 daysSokol Hall, Chicago, Illinois, US
240Win98–21–22 (99)Kid JapNWS10Feb 11, 192732 years, 198 daysCedar Rapids, Iowa, US
239Draw98–21–22 (98)Johnny FranksPTS8Jan 31, 192732 years, 187 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
238Loss98–21–21 (98)Johnny FranksDQ3 (8)Jan 17, 192732 years, 173 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
237Draw98–20–21 (98)Leroy DouganPTS8Jan 10, 192732 years, 166 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
236Loss98–20–20 (98)Midget Mike O'DowdNWS12Dec 27, 192632 years, 152 daysBroadway Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, US
235Win98–20–20 (97)Midget Mike MoranNWS12Dec 20, 192632 years, 145 daysJefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
234Win98–20–20 (96)Midget Mike O'DowdPTS8Nov 29, 192632 years, 124 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
233Win97–20–20 (96)Dick GriffinPTS10Nov 17, 192632 years, 112 daysDallas, Texas, US
232Loss96–20–20 (96)Young NationalistaPTS10Aug 31, 192632 years, 34 daysColiseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
231Win96–19–20 (96)Mickey SatnickNWS10Aug 21, 192632 years, 24 daysFairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
230Loss96–19–20 (95)Jimmy RussoDQ9 (10)Aug 12, 192632 years, 15 daysRockford, Illinois, US
229Win96–18–20 (95)Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Jul 26, 192631 years, 333 daysWhite City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
228Draw95–18–20 (95)Davey AtlerPTS10Jun 11, 192631 years, 318 daysSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
227Win95–18–19 (95)Kid LenchoNWS12Jun 1, 192631 years, 308 daysBlock Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, US
226Win95–18–19 (94)Earl McArthurPTS10May 18, 192631 years, 294 daysSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
225Loss94–18–19 (94)Happy AthertonNWS10Apr 19, 192631 years, 265 daysTomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
224Win94–18–19 (93)Bobby HughesPTS10Mar 29, 192631 years, 244 daysHot Springs, Arkansas, US
223Win93–18–19 (93) Joe Lynch NWS10Mar 4, 192631 years, 219 daysMiami Field, Miami, Florida, US
222Draw93–18–19 (92) Joe Lynch PTS10Feb 24, 192631 years, 211 daysMunicipal Ball Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
221Loss93–18–18 (92)Henry LenardNWS10Jan 22, 192631 years, 178 daysColiseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
220Win93–18–18 (91)Louis AndrewsNWS8Dec 17, 192531 years, 142 daysClarksdale, Tennessee, US
219Loss93–18–18 (90)Leroy DouganPTS8Dec 15, 192531 years, 140 daysBlytheville, Tennessee, US
218Win93–17–18 (90)Harold SmithPTS8Dec 11, 192531 years, 136 daysAuditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
217Loss92–17–18 (90)Henry LenardNWS10Sep 7, 192531 years, 41 daysOshkosh, Wisconsin, US
216Win92–17–18 (89)Harold SmithNWS10Jul 17, 192530 years, 354 daysEast Chicago, Indiana, US
215Loss92–17–18 (88)Pete SarmientoNWS10Jun 12, 192530 years, 319 daysAurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, US
214Win92–17–18 (87)Leroy DouganPTS8May 26, 192530 years, 302 daysBlytheville, Arkansas, US
213Win91–17–18 (87)Bobby HughesPTS8May 25, 192530 years, 301 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
212Loss90–17–18 (87)Johnny McCoyPTS12Mar 9, 192530 years, 224 daysFort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
211Loss90–16–18 (87)Johnny McCoyUD12Feb 23, 192530 years, 210 daysFort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
210Win90–15–18 (87)Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Feb 4, 192530 years, 191 daysDreamland Arena, San Diego, California, US
209Win89–15–18 (87)Jackie ShermanPTS10Jan 24, 192530 years, 180 daysLyceum A.C., Los Angeles, California, US
208Draw88–15–18 (87) Jimmy McLarnin PTS4Dec 9, 192430 years, 134 daysArena, Vernon, California, US
207Win88–15–17 (87)Pascal CollettiPTS8Nov 17, 192430 years, 112 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
206Win87–15–17 (87)Pascal CollettiPTS8Mar 10, 192429 years, 226 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
205Win86–15–17 (87)Bobby HughesNWS10Mar 5, 192429 years, 221 daysEl Dorado, Arkansas, US
204Win86–15–17 (86)Johnny McCoyPTS8Feb 18, 192429 years, 205 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
203Draw85–15–17 (86)Johnny McCoyPTS10Dec 3, 192329 years, 128 daysShreveport AC, Shreveport, Louisiana, US
202Win85–15–16 (86) Joe Lynch NWS10Nov 27, 192329 years, 122 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
201Draw85–15–16 (85)Lewis GaylorPTS12Nov 19, 192329 years, 114 daysChurch Street Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
200Win85–15–15 (85)Tommy Kid MurphyNWS10Oct 1, 192329 years, 65 daysArena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
199Win85–15–15 (84)Connie CurryNWS10Apr 27, 192328 years, 273 daysDes Moines, Iowa, US
198Loss85–15–15 (83) Frankie Genaro DQ6 (10)Apr 23, 192328 years, 269 daysColiseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
197Win85–14–15 (83)Frankie JeromePTS10Mar 16, 192328 years, 231 daysMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
196Draw84–14–15 (83) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Feb 13, 192328 years, 200 daysTomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
195Win84–14–15 (82)Tommy MurrayPTS10Jan 26, 192328 years, 182 days USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
194Draw83–14–15 (82) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Jan 15, 192328 years, 171 daysEast Chicago, Indiana, US
193Win83–14–15 (81) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Dec 22, 192228 years, 147 days USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
192Draw83–14–15 (80)Harold SmithNWS10Nov 29, 192228 years, 124 daysMidway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
191Win83–14–15 (79)Frankie JumattiPTS10Nov 14, 192228 years, 109 daysPrivate club, Chicago, Illinois, US
190Loss82–14–15 (79) Joe Lynch NWS12Sep 4, 192228 years, 38 daysFloyd Fitzsimmons' Arena, Michigan City, Indiana, US
189Loss82–14–15 (78)Eddie O'DowdPTS12Aug 14, 192228 years, 17 daysColumbus, Ohio, US
188Draw82–13–15 (78) Jack "Kid" Wolfe PTS12Aug 7, 192228 years, 10 daysVelodrome, New York City, New York, US
187Draw82–13–14 (78) Sammy Mandell NWS8Jul 4, 192227 years, 341 daysRusswood Park, Memphis, Tennessee, US
186Win82–13–14 (77) Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Jun 23, 192227 years, 330 daysMullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
185Win82–13–14 (76)Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Jun 6, 192227 years, 313 daysColiseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
184Win82–13–14 (75)Dick GriffinPTS10May 30, 192227 years, 306 daysCapital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, US
183Win81–13–14 (75)Babe AsherPTS12May 26, 192227 years, 302 daysStockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US
182Win80–13–14 (75)Tim O'DowdPTS10May 15, 192227 years, 291 daysPonce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
181Win79–13–14 (75)Kid PanchoPTS8May 1, 192227 years, 277 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
180Loss78–13–14 (75)Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Apr 20, 192227 years, 266 daysColiseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
179Win78–13–14 (74)Herbie SchaefferNWS10Mar 30, 192227 years, 245 daysPeoria, Illinois, US
178Win78–13–14 (73)Tommy RyanNWS12Mar 17, 192227 years, 232 daysJefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
177Win78–13–14 (72)Frankie JumattiPTS8Mar 6, 192227 years, 221 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
176Win77–13–14 (72)Earl McArthurNWS10Jan 26, 192227 years, 182 daysAuditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, US
175Win77–13–14 (71)Young Jack DempseyNWS8Jan 12, 192227 years, 168 daysJackson, Tennessee, US
174Win77–13–14 (70)Carl TremainePTS8Jan 9, 192227 years, 165 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
173Win76–13–14 (70)Joey SchwartzNWS10Dec 19, 192127 years, 144 daysDanceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
172Win76–13–14 (69) Johnny Buff NWS10Dec 15, 192127 years, 140 daysAuditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
171Loss76–13–14 (68)Johnny KaiserPTS12Nov 22, 192127 years, 117 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
170Win76–12–14 (68)Earl PuryearPTS10Nov 4, 192127 years, 99 days USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
169Win75–12–14 (68)Frankie JumattiNWS12Oct 28, 192127 years, 92 daysCity Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
168Win75–12–14 (67)Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 10, 192127 years, 74 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
167Win74–12–14 (67)Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 3, 192127 years, 67 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
166Win73–12–14 (67)Midget SmithNWS10Sep 23, 192127 years, 57 daysSager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
165Loss73–12–14 (66) Sammy Mandell NWS10Aug 26, 192127 years, 29 daysSager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
164Loss73–12–14 (65)Frankie MonroeNWS4Jun 1, 192126 years, 308 daysPavilion, Seattle, Washington, US
163Loss73–12–14 (64)Billy MascottPTS10May 27, 192126 years, 303 daysArmory, Portland, Oregon, US
162Draw73–11–14 (64)Solly EpsteinNWS10May 20, 192126 years, 296 daysTerre Haute, Indiana, US
161Win73–11–14 (63) Joe Lynch NWS12May 6, 192126 years, 282 daysJefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
160Win73–11–14 (62)Jimmy KellyNWS10Apr 7, 192126 years, 253 daysColiseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
159Draw73–11–14 (61)Tommy RyanNWS10Mar 30, 192126 years, 245 daysPalisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
158Win73–11–14 (60)Terry McHughNWS10Mar 28, 192126 years, 243 daysAllentown, Pennsylvania, US
157Win73–11–14 (59)Mickey DelmontPTS8Mar 21, 192126 years, 236 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
156Draw72–11–14 (59)Johnny GannonPTS10Mar 16, 192126 years, 231 daysCamp Grant arena, Rockford, Illinois, US
155Loss72–11–13 (59)Bobby DysonPTS10Mar 7, 192126 years, 222 daysNew Bedford, Massachusetts, US
154Loss72–10–13 (59)Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 25, 192126 years, 212 daysOlympic Winter Garden, Cleveland, Ohio, US
153Win72–10–13 (58)Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 7, 192126 years, 194 daysRoller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US
152Win72–10–13 (57)Jimmy KellyNWS10Jan 31, 192126 years, 187 daysSager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
151Win72–10–13 (56)Young MontrealUD15Jan 26, 192126 years, 182 daysMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
150Win71–10–13 (56)Bobby HughesPTS8Dec 13, 192026 years, 138 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
149Loss70–10–13 (56)Dick GriffinNWS10Dec 10, 192026 years, 135 daysFort Worth, Texas, US
148Win70–10–13 (55)Dick GriffinPTS15Nov 11, 192026 years, 106 daysShreveport, Louisiana, US
147Win69–10–13 (55)Red WatsonPTS8Nov 1, 192026 years, 96 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
146Draw68–10–13 (55) Joe Lynch NWS8Oct 26, 192026 years, 90 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
145Win68–10–13 (54)Earl PuryearPTS10Oct 20, 192026 years, 84 daysProvidence, Rhode Island, US
144Win67–10–13 (54)Johnny RitchieNWS12Oct 15, 192026 years, 79 daysJefferson Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky, US
143Loss67–10–13 (53)Young MontrealPTS12Sep 6, 192026 years, 40 daysWoonsocket, Rhode Island, US
142Win67–9–13 (53)Patsy WallaceNWS12Jul 15, 192025 years, 353 daysColiseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
141Loss67–9–13 (52)Carl TremaineNWS12Jun 16, 192025 years, 324 daysColiseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
140Win67–9–13 (51)Jimmy MurphyPTS8Jun 7, 192025 years, 315 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
139Win66–9–13 (51)Jabez WhiteNWS12May 31, 192025 years, 308 daysPortland, Maine, US
138Loss66–9–13 (50) Joe Lynch NWS12May 24, 192025 years, 301 days4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
137Loss66–9–13 (49)Carl TremaineNWS10May 11, 192025 years, 288 daysGray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US
136Win66–9–13 (48) Jack "Kid" Wolfe PTS8May 3, 192025 years, 280 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
135Win65–9–13 (48)Roy MoorePTS12Apr 15, 192025 years, 262 daysInfantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
134Win64–9–13 (48)Frankie DalyPTS12Apr 13, 192025 years, 260 daysMechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
133Win63–9–13 (48)Harry BramerPTS8Apr 5, 192025 years, 252 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
132Win62–9–13 (48) Johnny Buff NWS8Mar 19, 192025 years, 235 days4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
131Win62–9–13 (47) Jackie Sharkey NWS12Feb 23, 192025 years, 210 daysPortland, Maine, US
130Draw62–9–13 (46)Earl PuryearPTS12Feb 20, 192025 years, 207 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129Loss62–9–12 (46)Roy MoorePTS12Feb 6, 192025 years, 193 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
128Win62–8–12 (46) Eugène Criqui TKO14 (20)Dec 26, 191925 years, 151 daysRoyal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
127Win61–8–12 (46)Jabez WhitePTS8Nov 17, 191925 years, 112 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
126Loss60–8–12 (46)Mike ErtleNWS10Nov 10, 191925 years, 105 daysArmory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
125Win60–8–12 (45)Bernie HahnPTS8Oct 21, 191925 years, 85 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
124Win59–8–12 (45)Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 15, 191925 years, 79 daysArena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
123Loss59–8–12 (44) Jimmy Wilde PTS20Jul 17, 191924 years, 354 daysOlympia, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
122Loss59–7–12 (44) Jackie Sharkey NWS10Jun 4, 191924 years, 311 daysJohn Wagner's Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
121Win59–7–12 (43)Benny ChavezPTS8May 24, 191924 years, 300 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
120Win58–7–12 (43)Sammy SandowNWS8Apr 14, 191924 years, 260 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
119Win58–7–12 (42)Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Apr 10, 191924 years, 256 daysLakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
118Win58–7–12 (41)Willie DevoreNWS12Apr 1, 191924 years, 247 daysAkron, Ohio, US
117Win58–7–12 (40) Pete Herman NWS8Mar 24, 191924 years, 239 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
116Win58–7–12 (39)Frankie MasonPTS10Mar 11, 191924 years, 226 daysOliver Theater, South Bend, Indiana, US
115Win57–7–12 (39)Patsy ScanlonNWS10Mar 10, 191924 years, 225 daysDuquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
114Win57–7–12 (38)Kid ReganNWS8Mar 4, 191924 years, 219 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
113Win57–7–12 (37)Johnny RitchiePTS8Feb 17, 191924 years, 204 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
112Win56–7–12 (37)Jim WalshPTS8Feb 14, 191924 years, 201 daysOrpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
111Win55–7–12 (37)Earl PuryearNWS10Feb 10, 191924 years, 197 daysFairyland Rink, Peoria, Illinois, USWorld bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
110Win55–7–12 (36)Dick LoadmanNWS10Feb 3, 191924 years, 190 daysBroadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
109Win55–7–12 (35)Battling Harry LeonardNWS6Feb 1, 191924 years, 188 daysNational A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
108Win55–7–12 (34)Young McGovernPTS12Jan 31, 191924 years, 187 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
107Win54–7–12 (34)Willie DevoreNWS10Sep 21, 191824 years, 55 daysFairgounds, Elyria, Ohio, US
106Win54–7–12 (33) Jackie Sharkey NWS8Aug 5, 191824 years, 8 daysArmory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
105Loss54–7–12 (32) Frankie Burns NWS8Aug 2, 191824 years, 5 daysInternational League Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
104Win54–7–12 (31)Earl PuryearPTS8May 20, 191823 years, 296 daysMemphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
103Win53–7–12 (31)Eddie WimlerPTS12May 6, 191823 years, 282 daysLyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
102Win52–7–12 (31)Earl PuryearPTS8Apr 29, 191823 years, 275 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
101Win51–7–12 (31) Johnny Ertle PTS15Apr 10, 191823 years, 256 daysLyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USWon world bantamweight title claim
100Draw50–7–12 (31)Roy MooreNWS10Mar 22, 191823 years, 237 daysPeoria, Illinois, US
99Win50–7–12 (30)Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Feb 27, 191823 years, 214 daysPeoria, Illinois, US
98Loss50–7–12 (29)Mike DundeeNWS10Feb 21, 191823 years, 208 daysIllinois Theater, Rock Island, Illinois, US
97Win50–7–12 (28) Jackie Sharkey PTS10Feb 18, 191823 years, 205 daysLyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
96Loss49–7–12 (28)Jabez WhiteNWS10Feb 13, 191823 years, 200 daysEagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, US
95Win49–7–12 (27)Dick LoadmanPTS15Feb 6, 191823 years, 193 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
94Loss48–7–12 (27)Roy MooreNWS10Jan 31, 191823 years, 187 daysEmpire Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois, US
93Win48–7–12 (26) Joe Lynch PTS12Jan 11, 191823 years, 167 daysRhode Island A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
92Win47–7–12 (26)Earl PuryearNWS15Jan 1, 191823 years, 157 daysCrescent Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
91Loss47–7–12 (25) Joe Lynch PTS12Dec 21, 191723 years, 146 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
90Win47–6–12 (25)Artie SimonsPTS15Dec 10, 191723 years, 135 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
89Draw46–6–12 (25)Freddie EnckNWS10Nov 23, 191723 years, 118 daysAurora, Illinois, US
88Win46–6–12 (24)Johnny RitchieNWS10Nov 9, 191723 years, 104 daysLakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
87Win46–6–12 (23) Jackie Sharkey NWS10Oct 30, 191723 years, 94 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
86Draw46–6–12 (22) Joe Lynch NWS10Oct 27, 191723 years, 91 daysFairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
85Win46–6–12 (21)Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 23, 191723 years, 87 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
84Loss46–6–12 (20)Jabez WhiteNWS10Sep 25, 191723 years, 59 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
83Win46–6–12 (19)Pekin Kid HermanPTS10Sep 10, 191723 years, 44 daysLa Salle, Illinois, US
82Win45–6–12 (19)Artie SimonsPTS8Sep 3, 191723 years, 37 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
81Win44–6–12 (19) Jackie Sharkey NWS10Aug 20, 191723 years, 23 daysConvention Hall, Saratoga, New York, US
80Win44–6–12 (18)Jimmy MurphyPTS8Aug 13, 191723 years, 16 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
79Draw43–6–12 (18) Frankie Burns PTS12Jul 24, 191722 years, 361 daysArena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, US
78Win43–6–11 (18)Roy MoorePTS8Jul 16, 191722 years, 353 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
77Win42–6–11 (18)Harry KabakoffTKO6 (8)Jul 4, 191722 years, 341 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
76Win41–6–11 (18) Jack "Kid" Wolfe PTS8Jun 18, 191722 years, 325 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
75Loss40–6–11 (18) Jack "Kid" Wolfe TKO4 (10)Feb 20, 191722 years, 207 daysCleveland, Ohio, US
74Win40–5–11 (18)Artie SimonsPTS8Jan 29, 191722 years, 185 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
73Win39–5–11 (18)Johnny SolzbergNWS10Jan 5, 191722 years, 161 daysHarlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
72Loss39–5–11 (17) Frankie Burns NWS10Jan 1, 191722 years, 157 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
71Loss39–5–11 (16) Frankie Burns NWS10Dec 25, 191622 years, 150 daysPioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
70Win39–5–11 (15)Billy FitzsimmonsPTS12Nov 29, 191622 years, 124 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
69Win38–5–11 (15)Freddie ReeseNWS10Nov 27, 191622 years, 122 daysMilitary A.C., New York City, New York, US
68Win38–5–11 (14) Jackie Sharkey NWS10Nov 25, 191622 years, 120 daysFairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
67Win38–5–11 (13)Willie BrownPTS12Nov 22, 191622 years, 117 daysI. A. C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
66Win37–5–11 (13)Battling LahnNWS10Nov 7, 191622 years, 102 daysBroadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
65Draw37–5–11 (12)Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 19, 191622 years, 53 daysArmory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
64Win37–5–10 (12)Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 5, 191622 years, 39 daysArmory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
63Win36–5–10 (12)Dutch BrandtNWS10Sep 2, 191622 years, 36 daysBroadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
62Win36–5–10 (11) Young Zulu Kid NWS10Aug 5, 191622 years, 8 daysBroadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
61Win36–5–10 (10)Kid GoodmanNWS10Jul 27, 191621 years, 365 daysAverne S.C., New York City, New York, US
60Win36–5–10 (9)Terry MartinPTS15Jun 28, 191621 years, 336 daysNational A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
59Loss35–5–10 (9)Freddie BaumanNWS15May 23, 191621 years, 300 daysTulsa, Oklahoma, US
58Win35–5–10 (8)Battling ReddyPTS12May 17, 191621 years, 294 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
57Win34–5–10 (8)Terry MartinPTS12May 10, 191621 years, 287 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
56Loss33–5–10 (8)Benny McCoyNWS10May 1, 191621 years, 278 daysPioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
55Loss33–5–10 (7)Al ShubertPTS12Apr 17, 191621 years, 264 daysElm Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54Win33–4–10 (7)Mickey DunnNWS10Apr 14, 191621 years, 261 daysHarlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
53Draw33–4–10 (6)Benny McCoyNWS10Apr 5, 191621 years, 252 daysPioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
52Draw33–4–10 (5)Jimmy PappasPTS10Mar 14, 191621 years, 230 daysCasino Skating Rink, Atlanta, Georgia, US
51Win33–4–9 (5) Young Zulu Kid PTS8Jan 13, 191621 years, 169 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
50Win32–4–9 (5)Archie McLeodNWS8Jan 4, 191621 years, 160 daysFuture City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US
49Win32–4–9 (4)Young GoldmanKO1 (8)Dec 22, 191521 years, 147 daysChattanooga, Tennessee, US
48Win31–4–9 (4)Artie ArmstrongTKO2 (8)Dec 6, 191521 years, 131 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
47Win30–4–9 (4)Battling ReddyNWS6Nov 25, 191521 years, 120 daysNational A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
46Win30–4–9 (3) Pete Herman PTS8Nov 15, 191521 years, 110 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
45Win29–4–9 (3) Kid Williams NWS8Oct 28, 191521 years, 92 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
44Win29–4–9 (2)Jack DoylePTS8Oct 4, 191521 years, 68 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
43Draw28–4–9 (2)Jack DoylePTS8Sep 20, 191521 years, 54 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
42Loss28–4–8 (2)Sammy SandowPTS8Sep 6, 191521 years, 40 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
41Win28–3–8 (2)Johnny SummersKO6 (10)Jul 30, 191521 years, 2 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
40Draw27–3–8 (2)Eddie CoulonPTS15Jul 24, 191520 years, 361 daysTulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
39Win27–3–7 (2)Henry KosterPTS15Jul 16, 191520 years, 353 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
38Draw26–3–7 (2)Jack DoylePTS15Jul 9, 191520 years, 346 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
37Win26–3–6 (2)Henry KosterPTS15Jul 2, 191520 years, 339 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
36Win25–3–6 (2)Bobby BurnsPTS8Jun 28, 191520 years, 335 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
35Draw24–3–6 (2)Bobby BurnsNWS10Jun 21, 191520 years, 328 daysLittle Rock, Arkansas, US
34Draw24–3–6 (1)Nate JacksonPTS15May 14, 191520 years, 290 daysGrand Opera House, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
33Loss24–3–5 (1)Al ShubertPTS8May 4, 191520 years, 280 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
32Win24–2–5 (1)Jimmy PappasPTS8Apr 26, 191520 years, 272 daysChattanooga, Tennessee, US
31Win23–2–5 (1)Nate JacksonPTS20Apr 20, 191520 years, 266 daysOklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
30Win22–2–5 (1)Lester WintersPTS8Apr 13, 191520 years, 259 daysNashville, Tennessee, US
29Win21–2–5 (1)Leslie WintersPTS8Apr 12, 191520 years, 258 daysOrpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
28Win20–2–5 (1) Johnny Ertle PTS8Apr 5, 191520 years, 251 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
27Win19–2–5 (1) Young Zulu Kid PTS10Mar 25, 191520 years, 240 daysTommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
26Win18–2–5 (1)One Punch HoganPTS10Mar 22, 191520 years, 237 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
25Win17–2–5 (1)Jack DoylePTS15Mar 8, 191520 years, 223 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
24Draw16–2–5 (1)Jack DoylePTS10Mar 1, 191520 years, 216 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
23Win16–2–4 (1)Jack DoylePTS10Dec 30, 191420 years, 155 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
22Win15–2–4 (1)One Punch HoganPTS8Nov 23, 191420 years, 118 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
21Draw14–2–4 (1)Nate JacksonPTS8Nov 9, 191420 years, 104 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
20Win14–2–3 (1)Red DolanPTS8Nov 2, 191420 years, 97 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
19Draw13–2–3 (1)Nate JacksonNWS10Oct 27, 191420 years, 91 daysWhittingham Park Theater, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
18Loss13–2–3Eddie CoulonPTS8Aug 31, 191420 years, 34 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
17Win13–1–3Johnny FissePTS8Aug 10, 191420 years, 13 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
16Win12–1–3Tim CallahanKO4 (8)Aug 3, 191420 years, 6 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
15Win11–1–3Kid RussellPTS10Jul 10, 191419 years, 347 daysWhitington Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
14Draw10–1–3Nate JacksonPTS8Jun 22, 191419 years, 329 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
13Win10–1–2Jimmy PappasPTS8May 25, 191419 years, 301 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
12Loss9–1–2Eddie CoulonPTS10Apr 13, 191419 years, 259 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
11Draw9–0–2Jimmy PappasPTS10Apr 3, 191419 years, 249 daysLyric Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
10Draw9–0–1Johnny EggersPTS8Mar 27, 191419 years, 242 daysMatinee Hall, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
9Win9–0Young Kid McCauleyKO3 (8)Feb 23, 191419 years, 210 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
8Win8–0Frankie NurdinPTS10Feb 10, 191419 years, 197 daysUnited States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
7Win7–0Johnny KeyesPTS8Feb 2, 191419 years, 189 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
6Win6–0Shorty AndersonPTS8Nov 17, 191319 years, 112 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
5Win5–0Eddie BurasKO1 (6)Oct 13, 191319 years, 77 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
4Win4–0Young BattlePTS8Jul 28, 191319 years, 0 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
3Win3–0Young Joe O'HaraTKO2 (6)Jul 21, 191318 years, 358 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
2Win2–0Charley WorthamTKO4 (6)Jul 4, 191318 years, 341 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
1Win1–0Young HeimannTKO2 (6)May 19, 191318 years, 295 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US

Unofficial record

265 fights170 wins57 losses
By knockout111
By decision15953
By disqualification03
Draws38

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
265Win170–57–38Leroy DouganMD8Oct 6, 193036 years, 70 daysEllis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
264Win169–57–38Bobby AllenPTS8Sep 9, 193036 years, 43 daysCongress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
263Win168–57–38Jackie StewartPTS10Aug 4, 193036 years, 7 daysShewbridge Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
262Loss167–57–38Willie PellegriniPTS8Jul 8, 193035 years, 315 daysCongress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
261Win167–56–38Bobby AllenPTS10May 14, 193035 years, 290 daysAshland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
260Win166–56–38Billy KnowlesPTS6Apr 17, 193035 years, 263 daysViking Temple, Chicago, Illinois, US
259Win165–56–38Bobby AllenPTS10Mar 31, 193035 years, 246 daysAshland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
258Win164–56–38Jackie StewartPTS8Dec 23, 192935 years, 148 daysRainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
257Win163–56–38Willie PellegriniPTS8Dec 2, 192935 years, 127 daysRainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
256Loss162–56–38Johnny NasserNWS10Oct 4, 192935 years, 68 daysTomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
255Loss162–55–38Leroy DouganNWS10Oct 23, 192834 years, 87 daysJack Shelton Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
254Draw162–54–38Quina LeePTS12Oct 16, 192834 years, 80 daysFort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
253Win162–54–37Kid JapNWS10Apr 16, 192833 years, 263 daysFort Wayne, Indiana, US
252Win161–54–37Harry ForbesNWS10Jan 27, 192833 years, 183 daysFort Wayne, Indiana, US
251Loss160–54–37 Petey Sarron PTS8Oct 17, 192733 years, 81 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
250Loss160–53–37Leroy DouganUD10Sep 12, 192733 years, 46 daysAmerican Legion Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
249Loss160–52–37Mickey CohenPTS10Aug 30, 192733 years, 33 daysDenver, Colorado, US
248Loss160–51–37 Petey Sarron NWS10Aug 1, 192733 years, 4 daysBirmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, US
247Draw160–50–37Eddie WolfePTS8Jul 25, 192732 years, 362 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
246Loss160–50–36 Fidel LaBarba PTS10Jul 12, 192732 years, 349 daysWrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
245Loss160–49–36 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS8May 9, 192732 years, 285 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
244Loss160–48–36Pinky MayPTS10Apr 22, 192732 years, 268 daysSavannah, Georgia, US
243Draw160–47–36Johnny FranksPTS8Apr 18, 192732 years, 264 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
242Win160–47–35Kid JapPTS10Mar 1, 192732 years, 216 daysColiseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
241Loss159–47–35Tommy MiltonPTS10Feb 17, 192732 years, 204 daysSokol Hall, Chicago, Illinois, US
240Win159–46–35Kid JapNWS10Feb 11, 192732 years, 198 daysCedar Rapids, Iowa, US
239Draw158–46–35Johnny FranksPTS8Jan 31, 192732 years, 187 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
238Loss158–46–34Johnny FranksDQ3 (8)Jan 17, 192732 years, 173 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
237Draw158–45–34Leroy DouganPTS8Jan 10, 192732 years, 166 daysMemphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
236Loss158–45–33Midget Mike O'DowdNWS12Dec 27, 192632 years, 152 daysBroadway Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, US
235Win158–44–33Midget Mike MoranNWS12Dec 20, 192632 years, 145 daysJefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
234Win157–44–33Midget Mike O'DowdPTS8Nov 29, 192632 years, 124 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
233Win156–44–33Dick GriffinPTS10Nov 17, 192632 years, 112 daysDallas, Texas, US
232Loss155–44–33Young NationalistaPTS10Aug 31, 192632 years, 34 daysColiseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
231Win155–43–33Mickey SatnickNWS10Aug 21, 192632 years, 24 daysFairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
230Loss154–43–33Jimmy RussoDQ9 (10)Aug 12, 192632 years, 15 daysRockford, Illinois, US
229Win154–42–33Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Jul 26, 192631 years, 333 daysWhite City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
228Draw153–42–33Davey AtlerPTS10Jun 11, 192631 years, 318 daysSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
227Win153–42–32Kid LenchoNWS12Jun 1, 192631 years, 308 daysBlock Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, US
226Win152–42–32Earl McArthurPTS10May 18, 192631 years, 294 daysSioux Falls, South Dakota, US
225Loss151–42–32Happy AthertonNWS10Apr 19, 192631 years, 265 daysTomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
224Win151–41–32Bobby HughesPTS10Mar 29, 192631 years, 244 daysHot Springs, Arkansas, US
223Win150–41–32 Joe Lynch NWS10Mar 4, 192631 years, 219 daysMiami Field, Miami, Florida, US
222Draw149–41–32 Joe Lynch PTS10Feb 24, 192631 years, 211 daysMunicipal Ball Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
221Loss149–41–31Henry LenardNWS10Jan 22, 192631 years, 178 daysColiseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
220Win149–40–31Louis AndrewsNWS8Dec 17, 192531 years, 142 daysClarksdale, Tennessee, US
219Loss148–40–31Leroy DouganPTS8Dec 15, 192531 years, 140 daysBlytheville, Tennessee, US
218Win148–39–31Harold SmithPTS8Dec 11, 192531 years, 136 daysAuditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
217Loss147–39–31Henry LenardNWS10Sep 7, 192531 years, 41 daysOshkosh, Wisconsin, US
216Win147–38–31Harold SmithNWS10Jul 17, 192530 years, 354 daysEast Chicago, Indiana, US
215Loss146–38–31Pete SarmientoNWS10Jun 12, 192530 years, 319 daysAurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, US
214Win146–37–31Leroy DouganPTS8May 26, 192530 years, 302 daysBlytheville, Arkansas, US
213Win145–37–31Bobby HughesPTS8May 25, 192530 years, 301 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
212Loss144–37–31Johnny McCoyPTS12Mar 9, 192530 years, 224 daysFort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
211Loss144–36–31Johnny McCoyUD12Feb 23, 192530 years, 210 daysFort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
210Win144–35–31Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Feb 4, 192530 years, 191 daysDreamland Arena, San Diego, California, US
209Win143–35–31Jackie ShermanPTS10Jan 24, 192530 years, 180 daysLyceum A.C., Los Angeles, California, US
208Draw142–35–31 Jimmy McLarnin PTS4Dec 9, 192430 years, 134 daysArena, Vernon, California, US
207Win142–35–30Pascal CollettiPTS8Nov 17, 192430 years, 112 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
206Win141–35–30Pascal CollettiPTS8Mar 10, 192429 years, 226 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
205Win140–35–30Bobby HughesNWS10Mar 5, 192429 years, 221 daysEl Dorado, Arkansas, US
204Win139–35–30Johnny McCoyPTS8Feb 18, 192429 years, 205 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
203Draw138–35–30Johnny McCoyPTS10Dec 3, 192329 years, 128 daysShreveport AC, Shreveport, Louisiana, US
202Win138–35–29 Joe Lynch NWS10Nov 27, 192329 years, 122 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
201Draw137–35–29Lewis GaylorPTS12Nov 19, 192329 years, 114 daysChurch Street Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
200Win137–35–28Tommy Kid MurphyNWS10Oct 1, 192329 years, 65 daysArena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
199Win136–35–28Connie CurryNWS10Apr 27, 192328 years, 273 daysDes Moines, Iowa, US
198Loss135–35–28 Frankie Genaro DQ6 (10)Apr 23, 192328 years, 269 daysColiseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
197Win135–34–28Frankie JeromePTS10Mar 16, 192328 years, 231 daysMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
196Draw134–34–28 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Feb 13, 192328 years, 200 daysTomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
195Win134–34–27Tommy MurrayPTS10Jan 26, 192328 years, 182 days USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
194Draw133–34–27 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Jan 15, 192328 years, 171 daysEast Chicago, Indiana, US
193Win133–34–26 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Dec 22, 192228 years, 147 days USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
192Draw132–34–26Harold SmithNWS10Nov 29, 192228 years, 124 daysMidway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
191Win132–34–25Frankie JumattiPTS10Nov 14, 192228 years, 109 daysPrivate club, Chicago, Illinois, US
190Loss131–34–25 Joe Lynch NWS12Sep 4, 192228 years, 38 daysFloyd Fitzsimmons' Arena, Michigan City, Indiana, US
189Loss131–33–25Eddie O'DowdPTS12Aug 14, 192228 years, 17 daysColumbus, Ohio, US
188Draw131–32–25 Jack "Kid" Wolfe PTS12Aug 7, 192228 years, 10 daysVelodrome, New York City, New York, US
187Draw131–32–24 Sammy Mandell NWS8Jul 4, 192227 years, 341 daysRusswood Park, Memphis, Tennessee, US
186Win131–32–23 Charles 'Bud' Taylor NWS10Jun 23, 192227 years, 330 daysMullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
185Win130–32–23Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Jun 6, 192227 years, 313 daysColiseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
184Win129–32–23Dick GriffinPTS10May 30, 192227 years, 306 daysCapital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, US
183Win128–32–23Babe AsherPTS12May 26, 192227 years, 302 daysStockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US
182Win127–32–23Tim O'DowdPTS10May 15, 192227 years, 291 daysPonce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
181Win126–32–23Kid PanchoPTS8May 1, 192227 years, 277 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
180Loss125–32–23Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Apr 20, 192227 years, 266 daysColiseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
179Win125–31–23Herbie SchaefferNWS10Mar 30, 192227 years, 245 daysPeoria, Illinois, US
178Win124–31–23Tommy RyanNWS12Mar 17, 192227 years, 232 daysJefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
177Win123–31–23Frankie JumattiPTS8Mar 6, 192227 years, 221 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
176Win122–31–23Earl McArthurNWS10Jan 26, 192227 years, 182 daysAuditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, US
175Win121–31–23Young Jack DempseyNWS8Jan 12, 192227 years, 168 daysJackson, Tennessee, US
174Win120–31–23Carl TremainePTS8Jan 9, 192227 years, 165 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
173Win119–31–23Joey SchwartzNWS10Dec 19, 192127 years, 144 daysDanceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
172Win118–31–23 Johnny Buff NWS10Dec 15, 192127 years, 140 daysAuditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
171Loss117–31–23Johnny KaiserPTS12Nov 22, 192127 years, 117 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
170Win117–30–23Earl PuryearPTS10Nov 4, 192127 years, 99 days USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
169Win116–30–23Frankie JumattiNWS12Oct 28, 192127 years, 92 daysCity Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
168Win115–30–23Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 10, 192127 years, 74 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
167Win114–30–23Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 3, 192127 years, 67 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
166Win113–30–23Midget SmithNWS10Sep 23, 192127 years, 57 daysSager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
165Loss112–30–23 Sammy Mandell NWS10Aug 26, 192127 years, 29 daysSager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
164Loss112–29–23Frankie MonroeNWS4Jun 1, 192126 years, 308 daysPavilion, Seattle, Washington, US
163Loss112–28–23Billy MascottPTS10May 27, 192126 years, 303 daysArmory, Portland, Oregon, US
162Draw112–27–23Solly EpsteinNWS10May 20, 192126 years, 296 daysTerre Haute, Indiana, US
161Win112–27–22 Joe Lynch NWS12May 6, 192126 years, 282 daysJefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
160Win111–27–22Jimmy KellyNWS10Apr 7, 192126 years, 253 daysColiseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
159Draw110–27–22Tommy RyanNWS10Mar 30, 192126 years, 245 daysPalisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
158Win110–27–21Terry McHughNWS10Mar 28, 192126 years, 243 daysAllentown, Pennsylvania, US
157Win109–27–21Mickey DelmontPTS8Mar 21, 192126 years, 236 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
156Draw108–27–21Johnny GannonPTS10Mar 16, 192126 years, 231 daysCamp Grant arena, Rockford, Illinois, US
155Loss108–27–20Bobby DysonPTS10Mar 7, 192126 years, 222 daysNew Bedford, Massachusetts, US
154Loss108–26–20Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 25, 192126 years, 212 daysOlympic Winter Garden, Cleveland, Ohio, US
153Win108–25–20Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 7, 192126 years, 194 daysRoller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US
152Win107–25–20Jimmy KellyNWS10Jan 31, 192126 years, 187 daysSager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
151Win106–25–20Young MontrealUD15Jan 26, 192126 years, 182 daysMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
150Win105–25–20Bobby HughesPTS8Dec 13, 192026 years, 138 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
149Loss104–25–20Dick GriffinNWS10Dec 10, 192026 years, 135 daysFort Worth, Texas, US
148Win104–24–20Dick GriffinPTS15Nov 11, 192026 years, 106 daysShreveport, Louisiana, US
147Win103–24–20Red WatsonPTS8Nov 1, 192026 years, 96 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
146Draw102–24–20 Joe Lynch NWS8Oct 26, 192026 years, 90 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
145Win102–24–19Earl PuryearPTS10Oct 20, 192026 years, 84 daysProvidence, Rhode Island, US
144Win101–24–19Johnny RitchieNWS12Oct 15, 192026 years, 79 daysJefferson Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky, US
143Loss100–24–19Young MontrealPTS12Sep 6, 192026 years, 40 daysWoonsocket, Rhode Island, US
142Win100–23–19Patsy WallaceNWS12Jul 15, 192025 years, 353 daysColiseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
141Loss99–23–19Carl TremaineNWS12Jun 16, 192025 years, 324 daysColiseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
140Win99–22–19Jimmy MurphyPTS8Jun 7, 192025 years, 315 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
139Win98–22–19Jabez WhiteNWS12May 31, 192025 years, 308 daysPortland, Maine, US
138Loss97–22–19 Joe Lynch NWS12May 24, 192025 years, 301 days4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
137Loss97–21–19Carl TremaineNWS10May 11, 192025 years, 288 daysGray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US
136Win97–20–19 Jack "Kid" Wolfe PTS8May 3, 192025 years, 280 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
135Win96–20–19Roy MoorePTS12Apr 15, 192025 years, 262 daysInfantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
134Win95–20–19Frankie DalyPTS12Apr 13, 192025 years, 260 daysMechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
133Win94–20–19Harry BramerPTS8Apr 5, 192025 years, 252 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
132Win93–20–19 Johnny Buff NWS8Mar 19, 192025 years, 235 days4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
131Win92–20–19 Jackie Sharkey NWS12Feb 23, 192025 years, 210 daysPortland, Maine, US
130Draw91–20–19Earl PuryearPTS12Feb 20, 192025 years, 207 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129Loss91–20–18Roy MoorePTS12Feb 6, 192025 years, 193 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
128Win91–19–18 Eugène Criqui TKO14 (20)Dec 26, 191925 years, 151 daysRoyal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
127Win90–19–18Jabez WhitePTS8Nov 17, 191925 years, 112 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
126Loss89–19–18Mike ErtleNWS10Nov 10, 191925 years, 105 daysArmory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
125Win89–18–18Bernie HahnPTS8Oct 21, 191925 years, 85 daysSouthern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
124Win88–18–18Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 15, 191925 years, 79 daysArena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
123Loss87–18–18 Jimmy Wilde PTS20Jul 17, 191924 years, 354 daysOlympia, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
122Loss87–17–18 Jackie Sharkey NWS10Jun 4, 191924 years, 311 daysJohn Wagner's Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
121Win87–16–18Benny ChavezPTS8May 24, 191924 years, 300 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
120Win86–16–18Sammy SandowNWS8Apr 14, 191924 years, 260 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
119Win85–16–18Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Apr 10, 191924 years, 256 daysLakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
118Win84–16–18Willie DevoreNWS12Apr 1, 191924 years, 247 daysAkron, Ohio, US
117Win83–16–18 Pete Herman NWS8Mar 24, 191924 years, 239 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
116Win82–16–18Frankie MasonPTS10Mar 11, 191924 years, 226 daysOliver Theater, South Bend, Indiana, US
115Win81–16–18Patsy ScanlonNWS10Mar 10, 191924 years, 225 daysDuquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
114Win80–16–18Kid ReganNWS8Mar 4, 191924 years, 219 daysColiseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
113Win79–16–18Johnny RitchiePTS8Feb 17, 191924 years, 204 daysNew Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
112Win78–16–18Jim WalshPTS8Feb 14, 191924 years, 201 daysOrpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
111Win77–16–18Earl PuryearNWS10Feb 10, 191924 years, 197 daysFairyland Rink, Peoria, Illinois, USWorld bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
110Win76–16–18Dick LoadmanNWS10Feb 3, 191924 years, 190 daysBroadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
109Win75–16–18Battling Harry LeonardNWS6Feb 1, 191924 years, 188 daysNational A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
108Win74–16–18Young McGovernPTS12Jan 31, 191924 years, 187 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
107Win73–16–18Willie DevoreNWS10Sep 21, 191824 years, 55 daysFairgounds, Elyria, Ohio, US
106Win72–16–18 Jackie Sharkey NWS8Aug 5, 191824 years, 8 daysArmory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
105Loss71–16–18 Frankie Burns NWS8Aug 2, 191824 years, 5 daysInternational League Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
104Win71–15–18Earl PuryearPTS8May 20, 191823 years, 296 daysMemphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
103Win70–15–18Eddie WimlerPTS12May 6, 191823 years, 282 daysLyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
102Win69–15–18Earl PuryearPTS8Apr 29, 191823 years, 275 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
101Win68–15–18 Johnny Ertle PTS15Apr 10, 191823 years, 256 daysLyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USWon world bantamweight title claim
100Draw67–15–18Roy MooreNWS10Mar 22, 191823 years, 237 daysPeoria, Illinois, US
99Win67–15–17Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Feb 27, 191823 years, 214 daysPeoria, Illinois, US
98Loss66–15–17Mike DundeeNWS10Feb 21, 191823 years, 208 daysIllinois Theater, Rock Island, Illinois, US
97Win66–14–17 Jackie Sharkey PTS10Feb 18, 191823 years, 205 daysLyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
96Loss65–14–17Jabez WhiteNWS10Feb 13, 191823 years, 200 daysEagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, US
95Win65–13–17Dick LoadmanPTS15Feb 6, 191823 years, 193 daysAlbaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
94Loss64–13–17Roy MooreNWS10Jan 31, 191823 years, 187 daysEmpire Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois, US
93Win64–12–17 Joe Lynch PTS12Jan 11, 191823 years, 167 daysRhode Island A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
92Win63–12–17Earl PuryearNWS15Jan 1, 191823 years, 157 daysCrescent Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
91Loss62–12–17 Joe Lynch PTS12Dec 21, 191723 years, 146 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
90Win62–11–17Artie SimonsPTS15Dec 10, 191723 years, 135 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
89Draw61–11–17Freddie EnckNWS10Nov 23, 191723 years, 118 daysAurora, Illinois, US
88Win61–11–16Johnny RitchieNWS10Nov 9, 191723 years, 104 daysLakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
87Win60–11–16 Jackie Sharkey NWS10Oct 30, 191723 years, 94 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
86Draw59–11–16 Joe Lynch NWS10Oct 27, 191723 years, 91 daysFairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
85Win59–11–15Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 23, 191723 years, 87 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
84Loss58–11–15Jabez WhiteNWS10Sep 25, 191723 years, 59 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
83Win58–10–15Pekin Kid HermanPTS10Sep 10, 191723 years, 44 daysLa Salle, Illinois, US
82Win57–10–15Artie SimonsPTS8Sep 3, 191723 years, 37 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
81Win56–10–15 Jackie Sharkey NWS10Aug 20, 191723 years, 23 daysConvention Hall, Saratoga, New York, US
80Win55–10–15Jimmy MurphyPTS8Aug 13, 191723 years, 16 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
79Draw54–10–15 Frankie Burns PTS12Jul 24, 191722 years, 361 daysArena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, US
78Win54–10–14Roy MoorePTS8Jul 16, 191722 years, 353 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
77Win53–10–14Harry KabakoffTKO6 (8)Jul 4, 191722 years, 341 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
76Win52–10–14 Jack "Kid" Wolfe PTS8Jun 18, 191722 years, 325 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
75Loss51–10–14 Jack "Kid" Wolfe TKO4 (10)Feb 20, 191722 years, 207 daysCleveland, Ohio, US
74Win51–9–14Artie SimonsPTS8Jan 29, 191722 years, 185 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
73Win50–9–14Johnny SolzbergNWS10Jan 5, 191722 years, 161 daysHarlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
72Loss49–9–14 Frankie Burns NWS10Jan 1, 191722 years, 157 daysGerman Hall, Albany, New York, US
71Loss49–8–14 Frankie Burns NWS10Dec 25, 191622 years, 150 daysPioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
70Win49–7–14Billy FitzsimmonsPTS12Nov 29, 191622 years, 124 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
69Win48–7–14Freddie ReeseNWS10Nov 27, 191622 years, 122 daysMilitary A.C., New York City, New York, US
68Win47–7–14 Jackie Sharkey NWS10Nov 25, 191622 years, 120 daysFairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
67Win46–7–14Willie BrownPTS12Nov 22, 191622 years, 117 daysI. A. C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
66Win45–7–14Battling LahnNWS10Nov 7, 191622 years, 102 daysBroadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
65Draw44–7–14Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 19, 191622 years, 53 daysArmory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
64Win44–7–13Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 5, 191622 years, 39 daysArmory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
63Win43–7–13Dutch BrandtNWS10Sep 2, 191622 years, 36 daysBroadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
62Win42–7–13 Young Zulu Kid NWS10Aug 5, 191622 years, 8 daysBroadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
61Win41–7–13Kid GoodmanNWS10Jul 27, 191621 years, 365 daysAverne S.C., New York City, New York, US
60Win40–7–13Terry MartinPTS15Jun 28, 191621 years, 336 daysNational A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
59Loss39–7–13Freddie BaumanNWS15May 23, 191621 years, 300 daysTulsa, Oklahoma, US
58Win39–6–13Battling ReddyPTS12May 17, 191621 years, 294 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
57Win38–6–13Terry MartinPTS12May 10, 191621 years, 287 daysRhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
56Loss37–6–13Benny McCoyNWS10May 1, 191621 years, 278 daysPioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
55Loss37–5–13Al ShubertPTS12Apr 17, 191621 years, 264 daysElm Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54Win37–4–13Mickey DunnNWS10Apr 14, 191621 years, 261 daysHarlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
53Draw36–4–13Benny McCoyNWS10Apr 5, 191621 years, 252 daysPioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
52Draw36–4–12Jimmy PappasPTS10Mar 14, 191621 years, 230 daysCasino Skating Rink, Atlanta, Georgia, US
51Win36–4–11 Young Zulu Kid PTS8Jan 13, 191621 years, 169 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
50Win35–4–11Archie McLeodNWS8Jan 4, 191621 years, 160 daysFuture City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US
49Win34–4–11Young GoldmanKO1 (8)Dec 22, 191521 years, 147 daysChattanooga, Tennessee, US
48Win33–4–11Artie ArmstrongTKO2 (8)Dec 6, 191521 years, 131 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
47Win32–4–11Battling ReddyNWS6Nov 25, 191521 years, 120 daysNational A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
46Win31–4–11 Pete Herman PTS8Nov 15, 191521 years, 110 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
45Win30–4–11 Kid Williams NWS8Oct 28, 191521 years, 92 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
44Win29–4–11Jack DoylePTS8Oct 4, 191521 years, 68 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
43Draw28–4–11Jack DoylePTS8Sep 20, 191521 years, 54 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
42Loss28–4–10Sammy SandowPTS8Sep 6, 191521 years, 40 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
41Win28–3–10Johnny SummersKO6 (10)Jul 30, 191521 years, 2 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
40Draw27–3–10Eddie CoulonPTS15Jul 24, 191520 years, 361 daysTulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
39Win27–3–9Henry KosterPTS15Jul 16, 191520 years, 353 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
38Draw26–3–9Jack DoylePTS15Jul 9, 191520 years, 346 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
37Win26–3–8Henry KosterPTS15Jul 2, 191520 years, 339 daysDauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
36Win25–3–8Bobby BurnsPTS8Jun 28, 191520 years, 335 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
35Draw24–3–8Bobby BurnsNWS10Jun 21, 191520 years, 328 daysLittle Rock, Arkansas, US
34Draw24–3–7Nate JacksonPTS15May 14, 191520 years, 290 daysGrand Opera House, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
33Loss24–3–6Al ShubertPTS8May 4, 191520 years, 280 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
32Win24–2–6Jimmy PappasPTS8Apr 26, 191520 years, 272 daysChattanooga, Tennessee, US
31Win23–2–6Nate JacksonPTS20Apr 20, 191520 years, 266 daysOklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
30Win22–2–6Lester WintersPTS8Apr 13, 191520 years, 259 daysNashville, Tennessee, US
29Win21–2–6Leslie WintersPTS8Apr 12, 191520 years, 258 daysOrpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
28Win20–2–6 Johnny Ertle PTS8Apr 5, 191520 years, 251 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
27Win19–2–6 Young Zulu Kid PTS10Mar 25, 191520 years, 240 daysTommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
26Win18–2–6One Punch HoganPTS10Mar 22, 191520 years, 237 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
25Win17–2–6Jack DoylePTS15Mar 8, 191520 years, 223 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
24Draw16–2–6Jack DoylePTS10Mar 1, 191520 years, 216 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
23Win16–2–5Jack DoylePTS10Dec 30, 191420 years, 155 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
22Win15–2–5One Punch HoganPTS8Nov 23, 191420 years, 118 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
21Draw14–2–5Nate JacksonPTS8Nov 9, 191420 years, 104 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
20Win14–2–4Red DolanPTS8Nov 2, 191420 years, 97 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
19Draw13–2–4Nate JacksonNWS10Oct 27, 191420 years, 91 daysWhittingham Park Theater, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
18Loss13–2–3Eddie CoulonPTS8Aug 31, 191420 years, 34 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
17Win13–1–3Johnny FissePTS8Aug 10, 191420 years, 13 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
16Win12–1–3Tim CallahanKO4 (8)Aug 3, 191420 years, 6 daysMemphis, Tennessee, US
15Win11–1–3Kid RussellPTS10Jul 10, 191419 years, 347 daysWhitington Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
14Draw10–1–3Nate JacksonPTS8Jun 22, 191419 years, 329 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
13Win10–1–2Jimmy PappasPTS8May 25, 191419 years, 301 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
12Loss9–1–2Eddie CoulonPTS10Apr 13, 191419 years, 259 daysOrleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
11Draw9–0–2Jimmy PappasPTS10Apr 3, 191419 years, 249 daysLyric Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
10Draw9–0–1Johnny EggersPTS8Mar 27, 191419 years, 242 daysMatinee Hall, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
9Win9–0Young Kid McCauleyKO3 (8)Feb 23, 191419 years, 210 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
8Win8–0Frankie NurdinPTS10Feb 10, 191419 years, 197 daysUnited States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
7Win7–0Johnny KeyesPTS8Feb 2, 191419 years, 189 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
6Win6–0Shorty AndersonPTS8Nov 17, 191319 years, 112 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
5Win5–0Eddie BurasKO1 (6)Oct 13, 191319 years, 77 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
4Win4–0Young BattlePTS8Jul 28, 191319 years, 0 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
3Win3–0Young Joe O'HaraTKO2 (6)Jul 21, 191318 years, 358 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
2Win2–0Charley WorthamTKO4 (6)Jul 4, 191318 years, 341 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
1Win1–0Young HeimannTKO2 (6)May 19, 191318 years, 295 daysPhoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US

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  2. 1 2 "The Top 25 Bantamweights of All Time". boxing.com. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
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  6. "Claims Bantam Title", Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, pg. 23, 12 April 1918
  7. "Yankee Fighters Kayo Frenchmen", Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 14, 27 December 1919
  8. Moore won six, Lynch five, in "Pal Moore Outpoints Joe Lynch", Asheville Citizen Times, Asheville, North Carolina, pg. 12, 25 May 1920
  9. "Joe Lynch Outpoints Pal Moore", The St. Louis Star and Times, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 16, 25 May 1920
  10. Holding cost Moore in "Pal Moore Fights Joe Lynch to a Draw", The Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, pg. 4, 27 October 1920
  11. "Joe Lynch Boxes Pal Moore, Who Wins?", Escanaba Morning Press, Escanaba, Michigan, pg. 7, 7 May 1921
  12. "Champion Never in Danger", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 9, 5 September 1922
  13. "Joe Lynch and Pal Moore Draw", the Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 15, 28 November 1923
  14. "Joe Lynch, Moore Fight Fast Draw", Modesto News Herald, Modesto, California, pg. 7, 26 February 1926
  15. The crowd jeered the boxers in "Joe and Pal Jeered for Bout", The Independent Record, Helena, Montana, pg. 8, 5 March 1926
  16. Moore landed more blows in "Sammy Mandell Gets Draw With Pal Moore", Logansport Pharos Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, pg.8, 27 August 1921
  17. "Pal Moore Outpoints Sammy Mandell", The Vicksburg Herald, Vicksburg, Mississippi, pg. 3, 27 August 1921
  18. Hannon, Harry, Sport Notes, Leavenworth Post, Leavenworth, Kansas, pg. 2, 5 July 1922
  19. Referee would have ruled for a draw in "Mandell and Pal Moore in a Draw", Daily Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas, pg. 10, 5 July 1922
  20. More had pneumonia, in Eckersall, Walter, "Pal Moore Ill; Taylor to Meet Kelly", Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 12, 9 February 1922
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  26. Moore jumped and slapped his glove in "Moore and M'Larnin Draw", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 45, 10 December 1924
  27. "Pal Moore in Wild Draw With Jimmy McLarnin", The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, pg. 11, 11 December 1924
  28. "Callahan Loses Non-Title Go", Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona, pg. 4, 13 July 1927
  29. "Pal Moore Dies At 58; Beat Bantam Champs", Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, pg. 18, 16 March 1953
  30. "Why Do Champs Dodge Title Go With Pal Moore?", Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 4, 20 November 1921