Mysterious Billy Smith

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Mysterious Billy Smith
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Born
William Amos Smith

(1871-05-15)May 15, 1871
Little River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedOctober 14, 1937(1937-10-14) (aged 66)
Portland, Oregon, US
Other names"Mysterious Billy" Smith
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights94
Wins37
Wins by KO24
Losses25
Draws27
No contests5

William Amos Smith (May 15, 1871 – October 15, 1937) (Aka "Mysterious Billy" Smith) was a Canadian born two-time world welterweight boxing champion of the world: first at age 21 in 1892, then again in 1898 at the age of 27. He became famous world-wide for his boxing success and also became infamous for his associations and involvement with criminal activities in Portland, Oregon, in the early 1900s. He was later described as the "Dirtiest fighter of all Time". [1] Smith died at the age of 66 on October 15, 1937, and was buried at Multnomah Park Cemetery in Portland Oregon.

Contents

He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the class of 2009. [2]

Early life

William Amos Smith was born in Little River, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 15, 1871, to Robert James Smith (1831-1895) and Adelia Dakin (1838-1902). William was the sixth and last child born to this family. His father was a fisherman who was born in the USA. William had three older brothers (Nelson Wentworth Smith, St Clair Smith and Thomas Dakin Smith) and two sisters (Elizabeth and Adelaide Smith).

William was first documented at age 10 on the 1881 Canadian census in Lepreau, New Brunswick, Canada, with his entire family. He was listed by his middle name (Amos) and as being born in Nova Scotia. [3]

William's older brother Thomas Dakin Smith moved from the East Coast to the state of Oregon in late 1887. Thomas married Mary Elizabeth Beech in 1888 in Benton County, Oregon. Thomas then moved to Portland, Oregon, and was listed in an 1894 city directory, [4] and again in the 1900 census. [5] In both references Thomas was employed as a buggy washer. By moving to Portland, Thomas created a familial anchor base that his younger brother William would use when he pursued his boxing career from Canada to San Francisco to Portland, Oregon.

Meanwhile, back in Canada, 19-year-old William found early success in boxing. Amos William Smith fought Ed Harvey to a draw on December 1, 1890, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. [6] [7] His manager at this time was his second eldest brother St. Claire Smith. William also beat Frank Tebeau by TK in 5 rounds. [7] [ citation needed ]

Career

1891 San Francisco, California

In early 1891 (age 19), William Amos Smith traveled from the East Coast (Canada/USA) to San Francisco, California, to pursue his boxing career.

In 1891, William Amos Smith fought and beat a man named Breslin. (need citation).

He boxed at the following venues in San Francisco from January 20, 1892, to March 21, 1892:

California Athletic Club - San Francisco
Wigwam Theatre - San Francisco
Occidental Athletic Club - San Francisco

William fought two exhibitions matches against older established boxers.

His first fight was against John Edward Kelly, aka Jack Dempsey, aka Nonpareil Dempsey, [8] [ circular reference ] who was 9 years older than William Amos Smith and a weight class above him. Dempsey was the first holder of the world middleweight championship from 1884 to 1891.

William then fought an exhibition match against the Australian boxer called Billy "Shadow" Maber. . [7] [9] [10]

Exhibition matches sold tickets, which in turn provided money for all involved. These matches were marketed to create excitement and show the young up-and-coming boxer William Amos Smith was able to challenge established, aging boxers.

On January 1, 1892, William Amos Smith (age 20), beat Billy Kelly on points at the California Athletic Club. [11]

On January 27, 1892, he lost to Frank Purcell on points at the California Athletic Club, San Francisco. [11]

On February 16, 1892, he beat Frank Kelley by KO at the Wigwam Theatre. [12]

On March 21, 1892, he beat Billy Armstrong by KO at the Occidental Athletic Club, San Francisco. [13]

1892 Portland Oregon

In 1892, William was 20 years old. His older brother Thomas Dakin Smith, age 23, had previously moved from Canada to Portland, Oregon, and was living there since 1887.

On February 27, 1892, the Sacramento newspaper "The Record-Union" listed welterweight boxers in San Francisco, including "Billy Smith" of Australia, " Billy Smith" of Boston and George Lavigaine (sic: Lavigne). [14]

On April 9, 1892, William traveled by steamship from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon, with another boxer named George "Kid" Lavigne.

Kid Lavigne was three years older than William and fought in the lightweight division. Lavigne and Smith became friends, and both later traveled to London in 1896 to box.

On April 28, 1892, William fought Tommy West to a draw at the Portland Oregon Pastime Athletic Club. [11]

On June 29, 1892, William beat Charles Gleason by TKO at the Portland, Oregon, Pastime Athletic Club. Charles Gleason was an established boxer with a record of 20 wins, 9 losses and 6 draws. [11]

1892 Wins World Welterweight Title: Gets Fame and Nickname "Mysterious" Billy Smith

On September 20, 1892, William beat Billy (Shadow) Maber by KO at the Pastime Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. [15]

On December 14, 1892, the San Francisco newspaper, The Morning Call, published and previewed and upcoming fight between Billy Smith of Oregon and Danny Needham of Oakland. This story was likely written the day before or on the morning on December 14. [16] According to the article, the fight was to be held at the Pacific Club.

William "Billy" Smith won the fight vs Danny Needham.

He just won the World Welterweight Boxing Title in San Francisco. Smith claimed he was from Boston. East Coast reporters didn't know him as boxer in their area. To them he was a "Mystery" The name stuck and William Amos Smith adopted it. From that time forward, William Amos Smith was known in newspapers as "Mysterious" Billy Smith, "Mysterious Billy" Smith, Billy Smith, and William Amos Smith. He is not to be confused with another boxer around this time named "Australian Billy Smith".

1894 Loses the World Welterweight boxing title

On July 26, 1894, William, age 23, Lost the World Welterweight boxing title to Tommy Ryan at the Twin City Athletic Club in Minneapolis, MN by points. [17]

1896 Boxes in London, England

At age 24, William, aka "Mysterious" Billy Smith traveled to London to fight welterweight boxers that London had to offer. Joining him was his friend George "Kid" Lavigne a lightweight boxer also out of Portland Oregon.

On March 5, 1896, William fought three boxers on the same day and beat them all: Trooper Ham, Jack Bryan and Arthur Morris at Tottenham Court at Road Store Street Hall. He won two by KO and won the 3rd by a DQ from Arthur Morris. [18]

On March 30, 1896, William "Billy" fought Bill Husbands at the National Sporting Club, Covent Garden. Billy won by TKO. [18]

The William Schutte boxing pamphlet [19] has a front-page photo of William in a dark suit with a tall stove-type that was taken at this time. A descendant of William Amos Smith has an original photo.

1898 Wins World Welterweight boxing title for the second time

On August 25, 1898, William (age 27) Won the World Welterweight boxing title for the second time vs William 'Matty' Matthews at the Lennox Athletic Club in New York and won by points. [20] [21]

On June 6, 1900, William (age 29) and Mary were listed on the 1900 Census. William was listed as an actor [22]

1901 Lost the World Welterweight boxing title for the second time

On January 15, 1901, William Lost the World Welterweight boxing title for the second time vs James "Rube" Ferns at the Hawthorne A.C., Buffalo, New York. Smith knocked down Ferns 15 times before he was disqualified for fouling.

On November 30, 1901, Mysterious Billy Smith was back in Portland Oregon. He and (future in-law) Charles Jost boxed the same night on different bouts. [23]

Charles Albert Jost aka "Charley Jost/Yost", boxed under the alias as "Young Fritz" [24]

On October 25, 1902, Charles Jost won the Eastern Oregon boxing middleweight championship against James Lavigne. [25]


Criminal Activities


Marriages

1892 First Marriage: Minnie Valentine Merchant

On July 12, 1892, at age 21, William Amos Smith married Minnie Valentine Merchant age 17 in Clark County, Washington (aka Vancouver, WA). [26]

She was a 17 year old Presbyterian daughter of Sarah Elizabeth Merchant and Joseph Milton Merchant. Joseph Merchant started out as a carpenter who became wealthy in the Portland through his construction business. They all lived in East Portland, Oregon, yet, William and Minnie went across state to Washington in order to get married. Minnie's mother, Sarah Elizabeth Merchant was listed on the marriage license in Clark County WA.

On May 11, 1893, his 18-year-old wife, Minnie V Merchant-Smith, died of food or blood poisoning in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. [27]

1898 Second Marriage: Mary Maime Cavanagh

On July 9, 1898, age 27, William married Mary "Maime" Cavanagh in College Point, Queens, New York, USA. He was age 27 and she was age 22. She was a daughter of David Cavanagh and Ann Kennedy. "Maime" Cavanaugh-Smith divorced William Smith on June 7, 1907.

1907 Third Marriage

On June 8, 1907, the day after his divorce, he married Josephine Hoffstatter-Barde in Oregon City.[ citation needed ]

Boxing

Portrait of Smith Smith Mysterious Billy2.jpg
Portrait of Smith

Smith turned pro in 1890 and in his ninth fight, he knocked out Danny Needham to win the World welterweight championship in 1892. [28] He held on to it until Tommy Ryan beat him on points in 1894. [28] He won back the vacant title in 1898 by beating Matty Matthews, and lost it again in 1900 to Rube Ferns. [28] Smith bowed out in 1915 when stopped by Jack Root. During his career, Smith scored wins over Young Peter Jackson, Hall of Famers “Barbados” Joe Walcott and George “Kid” Lavigne.

Smith died at the age of 66 in Portland, Oregon, where he ran a saloon called “The Champion's Rest.”

He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009.

Fighting style

Standing 5' 8 ½”, Smith was a talented two-fisted battler with quick hands who entered the ring ready to wage war. He often displayed a blatant disregard for the rules, resorting to a variety of foul tactics including but not limited to elbows, butts, knees and sometimes even biting. Smith was notorious for having a very roughhouse fighting style in the ring and was disqualified 13 times, more than any other boxer in history. His tactics earned him the label as “The Dirtiest Fighter Who Ever Lived.”

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [15] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

94 fights35 wins22 losses
By knockout248
By decision102
By disqualification112
Draws26
No contests5
Newspaper decisions/draws 6

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
94Loss35–22–26 (11)Jack RootTKO6 (6)Dec 29, 1915Rose City A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
93Loss35–21–26 (11)Jim CameronDQ3 (4)Jul 21, 1911Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Smith was disqualified for wrestling and holding
92Win35–20–26 (11)Al NeillPTS10Jun 10, 1910Exposition Rink, Saint Johns, Oregon, U.S.
91Loss34–20–26 (11) Barbados Joe Walcott TKO4 (20)May 28, 1903Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
90Loss34–19–26 (11) Tommy Ryan KO4 (20)Mar 14, 1902Turner Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
89Loss34–18–26 (11)Al NeillDQ10 (20)Jan 23, 1902Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.Smith kicked Neill, then bit him on the shoulder
88Draw34–17–26 (11)Al NeillPTS20Nov 29, 1901Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
87Draw34–17–25 (11)Tom TraceyPTS20Oct 25, 1901Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
86Draw34–17–24 (11) George Byers PTS15Aug 19, 1901Victoria Rink, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
85Loss34–17–23 (11) Young Peter Jackson TKO2 (?)Jun 14, 1901Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
84Draw34–16–23 (11)Tim HurleyPTS20Mar 21, 1901Opera House, New London, Connecticut, U.S.
83Draw34–16–22 (11)Owen ZieglerPTS10 (20)Feb 12, 1901Lake City A.C., Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.The bout was stopped in 10th by deputy sheriff, and called a draw
82NC34–16–21 (11)Jack MahoneyNC11 (?)Dec 27, 1900Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
81Draw34–16–21 (10) Professor Mike Donovan PTS20Nov 22, 1900Metropolitan A.C., Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
80Loss34–16–20 (10)Jim JudgeDQ11 (?)Nov 14, 1900Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
79Loss34–15–20 (10) Barbados Joe Walcott DQ10 (20)Sep 24, 1900Coliseum, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
78Win34–14–20 (10) Young Peter Jackson TKO18 (?)Sep 11, 1900Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Police intervened to save Jackson from further punishment
77Loss33–14–20 (10)Jimmy HandlerPTS25Jun 29, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
76Loss33–13–20 (10) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS25May 4, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
75Loss33–12–20 (10) Matty Matthews KO19 (25)Apr 17, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost world welterweight title
74Draw33–11–20 (10)Jack MahoneyPTS25Mar 12, 1900Hercules A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
73Win33–11–19 (10)Frank McConnellDQ21 (25)Jan 26, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
72Loss32–11–19 (10) Rube Ferns DQ21 (25)Jan 15, 1900Hawthorne A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.World welterweight title;
Smith knocked Ferns down 15 times before fouling him
Both men claimed the championship afterwards
71Win32–10–19 (10)Charlie McKeeverPTS20Nov 8, 1899Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
70Loss31–10–19 (10)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Oct 20, 1899Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69Draw31–10–19 (9)Billy StiftPTS6Sep 29, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
68Win31–10–18 (9)Bob DouglassKO4 (20)Sep 25, 1899Olympic A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
67Draw30–10–18 (9)Andy WalshPTS25Aug 4, 1899Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
66Win30–10–17 (9)Young BaileyNWS4 (?)Jul 31, 1899Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Draw30–10–17 (8)Jack MahoneyNWS6Jul 28, 1899Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Draw30–10–17 (7)Charlie McKeeverPTS20Jun 30, 1899Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
63Win30–10–16 (7) George Lavigne KO14 (20)Mar 10, 1899Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world welterweight title;
Won vacant American welterweight title
62Win29–10–16 (7)Australian Billy EdwardsKO14 (20)Jan 24, 1899Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
61Win28–10–16 (7) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS20Dec 6, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
60Draw27–10–16 (7)Tommy WestPTS20Nov 14, 1898Horizon A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
59Win27–10–15 (7)Charlie McKeeverPTS25Oct 7, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
58Win26–10–15 (7)Jim JudgeKO20 (20)Oct 3, 1898American S.C., Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Draw25–10–15 (7)Andy WalshPTS25Sep 5, 1898Greater New York A.C., Coney Island, New York, U.S.
56Win25–10–14 (7) Matty Matthews PTS25Aug 25, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant world welterweight title
55Win24–10–14 (7)George "Young Corbett" GreenPTS25Jul 29, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
54Draw23–10–14 (7)Andy WalshPTS15Jun 25, 1898Greater New York A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
53Loss23–10–13 (7)Billy StiftDQ5 (6)Jun 3, 1898Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52Draw23–9–13 (7)Charley JohnsonPTS15May 23, 1898Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Loss23–9–12 (7)Tim CallahanNWS6Apr 22, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Draw23–9–12 (6) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS25Apr 14, 1898Park City Theater, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
49Draw23–9–11 (6)Abe UllmanPTS8Feb 18, 1898Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
48Loss23–9–10 (6)Charley JohnsonDQ1 (?)Jan 28, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47Win23–8–10 (6)Johnny GormanDQ5 (?)Dec 13, 1897Park City Theater, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.Gorman was disqualified for wrestling
46Win22–8–10 (6)Billy MulliganTKO2 (?)Dec 6, 1897Yonkers, New York, U.S.
45Loss21–8–10 (6)Jack BonnerNWS6Oct 11, 1897Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44Win21–8–10 (5)Jack HowardTKO9 (?)Sep 17, 1897Clarendon A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win20–8–10 (5)Mike DempseyTKO2 (10)Sep 6, 1897Greenpoint S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Draw19–8–10 (5)Jack PowersPTS8Aug 23, 1897Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
41Loss19–8–9 (5)Jack BonnerKO5 (6)Jun 8, 1897Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win19–7–9 (5)Abe UllmanPTS20May 29, 1897Polo A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
39Loss18–7–9 (5)George "Young Corbett" GreenTKO12 (?)Mar 17, 1897The Race Track Arena, Carson City, Nevada, U.S.For vacant world welterweight title claim
38Draw18–6–9 (5)Con DoylePTS12Jan 9, 1897Polo A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
37Loss18–6–8 (5) Tommy Ryan DQ9 (20)Nov 25, 1896Empire A.C., Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Loss18–5–8 (5)Australian Jim RyanDQ7 (10)Sep 4, 1896Astoria, Oregon, U.S.Ryan lost his footing and went down and Smith landed a blow while he was down
35NC18–4–8 (5)Billy GallagherNC1 (10)Jul 2, 1896Occidental A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.Police stopped the fight when it got too wild
34Loss18–4–8 (4) Charles Kid McCoy DQ6 (15)May 18, 1896Newton Street Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For world middleweight title
33Win18–3–8 (4)Bill HusbandsTKO8 (8)Mar 30, 1896National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
32Win17–3–8 (4)Trooper HamKO1 (3)Mar 5, 1896Store Street Hall, Tottenham Court Road, Westminster, London, England, U.K.
31Win16–3–8 (4)Jack BryanKO1 (3)Mar 5, 1896Store Street Hall, Tottenham Court Road, Westminster, London, England, U.K.
30Win15–3–8 (4)Arthur MorrisDQ1 (?)Mar 5, 1896Store Street Hall, Tottenham Court Road, Westminster, London, England, U.K.
29Win14–3–8 (4)Pat KehoeTKO1 (?)Jan 15, 1896Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
28ND13–3–8 (4)Tom CawleyND6Dec 27, 1895Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
27Draw13–3–8 (3) Tommy Ryan PTS18 (25)May 27, 1895Sea Side A.C., Coney Island, New York, U.S.For world welterweight title;
Stopped when the police intervened, with Smith hanging helpless on the ropes
26ND13–3–7 (3)Jimmy MannND4Apr 1, 1895Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25Win13–3–7 (2)Ed VaughnTKO4 (4)Mar 14, 1895Front Street Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
24Win12–3–7 (2)Young HagenTKO4 (?)Mar 5, 1895Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Draw11–3–7 (2) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS15Mar 1, 1895Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Reported for the 140lbs Championship of America
22ND11–3–6 (2) Peter Maher ND3Feb 13, 1895Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
21Win11–3–6 (1)Harry GallagherNWS4Feb 1, 1895Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Draw11–3–6Jack PowersPTS6Nov 19, 1894Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
19Draw11–3–5Dick O'BrienPTS10Oct 29, 1894Lafayette A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
18Loss11–3–4 Mayo KO? (?)Aug 17, 1894Pentwater, Michigan, U.S.
17Loss11–2–4 Tommy Ryan PTS20Jul 26, 1894Twin City A.C., Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Lost world welterweight title claim;
For world welterweight title
16Win11–1–4Eddie ButlerTKO2 (?)May 15, 1894Spring Valley, Illinois, U.S.
15Win10–1–4Fletcher RobbinsTKO4 (?)Feb 19, 1894Streator, California, U.S.The police stopped the fight
14Draw9–1–4 Tommy Ryan PTS6Jan 9, 1894Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
13Win9–1–3 Billy McCarthy PTS6Sep 20, 18932nd Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12Draw8–1–3 Tommy Ryan PTS6Apr 29, 1893Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win8–1–2Tom WilliamsKO2 (?)Apr 17, 1893Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title claim
10Win7–1–2 Danny Needham KO14 (?)Dec 14, 1892Wigwam Theatre, San Francisco, California, U.S.Claimed world welterweight title
9Win6–1–2Billy (Shadow) MaberKO26 (?)Sep 20, 1892Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
8Win5–1–2Charles GleasonTKO4 (20)Jun 29, 1892Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
7Draw4–1–2Tommy WestPTS10Apr 28, 1892Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
6Win4–1–1Billy ArmstrongKO14 (?)Mar 21, 1892Occidental A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
5Win3–1–1Frank KellyKO37 (?)Feb 16, 1892New Wigwam, San Francisco, California, U.S.A finish fight
4Loss2–1–1Frank PurcellPTS10Jan 27, 1892California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
3Win2–0–1Billy KellyPTS5 (4)Jan 20, 1892California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.The fight was even after four scheduled rounds so another was ordered
2Win1–0–1Frank TebeauTKO5 (?)Feb 2, 1891CanadaExact date and location unknown
1Draw0–0–1Ed HarveyPTS10Dec 1, 1890Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaExact date unknown

Unofficial record

94 fights37 wins25 losses
By knockout248
By decision125
By disqualification112
Draws27
No contests5

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
94Loss37–25–27 (5)Jack RootTKO6 (6)Dec 29, 1915Rose City A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
93Loss37–24–27 (5)Jim CameronDQ3 (4)Jul 21, 1911Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.Smith was disqualified for wrestling and holding
92Win37–23–27 (5)Al NeillPTS10Jun 10, 1910Exposition Rink, Saint Johns, Oregon, U.S.
91Loss36–23–27 (5) Barbados Joe Walcott TKO4 (20)May 28, 1903Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
90Loss36–22–27 (5) Tommy Ryan KO4 (20)Mar 14, 1902Turner Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
89Loss36–21–27 (5)Al NeillDQ10 (20)Jan 23, 1902Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.Smith kicked Neill, then bit him on the shoulder
88Draw36–20–27 (5)Al NeillPTS20Nov 29, 1901Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
87Draw36–20–26 (5)Tom TraceyPTS20Oct 25, 1901Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
86Draw36–20–25 (5) George Byers PTS15Aug 19, 1901Victoria Rink, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
85Loss36–20–24 (5) Young Peter Jackson TKO2 (?)Jun 14, 1901Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
84Draw36–19–24 (5)Tim HurleyPTS20Mar 21, 1901Opera House, New London, Connecticut, U.S.
83Draw36–19–23 (5)Owen ZieglerPTS10 (20)Feb 12, 1901Lake City A.C., Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.The bout was stopped in 10th by deputy sheriff, and called a draw
82NC36–19–22 (5)Jack MahoneyNC11 (?)Dec 27, 1900Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
81Draw36–19–22 (4) Professor Mike Donovan PTS20Nov 22, 1900Metropolitan A.C., Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
80Loss36–19–21 (4)Jim JudgeDQ11 (?)Nov 14, 1900Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
79Loss36–18–21 (4) Barbados Joe Walcott DQ10 (20)Sep 24, 1900Coliseum, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
78Win36–17–21 (4) Young Peter Jackson TKO18 (?)Sep 11, 1900Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Police intervened to save Jackson from further punishment
77Loss35–17–21 (4)Jimmy HandlerPTS25Jun 29, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
76Loss35–16–21 (4) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS25May 4, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
75Loss35–15–21 (4) Matty Matthews KO19 (25)Apr 17, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost world welterweight title
74Draw35–14–21 (4)Jack MahoneyPTS25Mar 12, 1900Hercules A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
73Win35–14–20 (4)Frank McConnellDQ21 (25)Jan 26, 1900Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
72Loss34–14–20 (4) Rube Ferns DQ21 (25)Jan 15, 1900Hawthorne A.C., Buffalo, New York, U.S.World welterweight title;
Smith knocked Ferns down 15 times before fouling him
Both men claimed the championship afterwards
71Win34–13–20 (4)Charlie McKeeverPTS20Nov 8, 1899Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
70Loss33–13–20 (4)Charlie McKeeverNWS6Oct 20, 1899Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69Draw33–12–20 (4)Billy StiftPTS6Sep 29, 1899Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
68Win33–12–19 (4)Bob DouglassKO4 (20)Sep 25, 1899Olympic A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
67Draw32–12–19 (4)Andy WalshPTS25Aug 4, 1899Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
66Win32–12–18 (4)Young BaileyNWS4 (?)Jul 31, 1899Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Draw31–12–18 (4)Jack MahoneyNWS6Jul 28, 1899Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Draw31–12–17 (4)Charlie McKeeverPTS20Jun 30, 1899Broadway A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
63Win31–12–16 (4) George Lavigne KO14 (20)Mar 10, 1899Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.Retained world welterweight title;
Won vacant American welterweight title
62Win30–12–16 (4)Australian Billy EdwardsKO14 (20)Jan 24, 1899Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
61Win29–12–16 (4) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS20Dec 6, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
60Draw28–12–16 (4)Tommy WestPTS20Nov 14, 1898Horizon A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
59Win28–12–15 (4)Charlie McKeeverPTS25Oct 7, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title
58Win27–12–15 (4)Jim JudgeKO20 (20)Oct 3, 1898American S.C., Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Draw26–12–15 (4)Andy WalshPTS25Sep 5, 1898Greater New York A.C., Coney Island, New York, U.S.
56Win26–12–14 (4) Matty Matthews PTS25Aug 25, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant world welterweight title
55Win25–12–14 (4)George "Young Corbett" GreenPTS25Jul 29, 1898Lenox A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
54Draw24–12–14 (4)Andy WalshPTS15Jun 25, 1898Greater New York A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
53Loss24–12–13 (4)Billy StiftDQ5 (6)Jun 3, 1898Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52Draw24–11–13 (4)Charley JohnsonPTS15May 23, 1898Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Loss24–11–12 (4)Tim CallahanNWS6Apr 22, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Draw24–10–12 (4) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS25Apr 14, 1898Park City Theater, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
49Draw24–10–11 (4)Abe UllmanPTS8Feb 18, 1898Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
48Loss24–10–10 (4)Charley JohnsonDQ1 (?)Jan 28, 1898Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47Win24–9–10 (4)Johnny GormanDQ5 (?)Dec 13, 1897Park City Theater, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.Gorman was disqualified for wrestling
46Win23–9–10 (4)Billy MulliganTKO2 (?)Dec 6, 1897Yonkers, New York, U.S.
45Loss22–9–10 (4)Jack BonnerNWS6Oct 11, 1897Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44Win22–8–10 (4)Jack HowardTKO9 (?)Sep 17, 1897Clarendon A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win21–8–10 (4)Mike DempseyTKO2 (10)Sep 6, 1897Greenpoint S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Draw20–8–10 (4)Jack PowersPTS8Aug 23, 1897Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
41Loss20–8–9 (4)Jack BonnerKO5 (6)Jun 8, 1897Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win20–7–9 (4)Abe UllmanPTS20May 29, 1897Polo A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
39Loss19–7–9 (4)George "Young Corbett" GreenTKO12 (?)Mar 17, 1897The Race Track Arena, Carson City, Nevada, U.S.For vacant world welterweight title claim
38Draw19–6–9 (4)Con DoylePTS12Jan 9, 1897Polo A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
37Loss19–6–8 (4) Tommy Ryan DQ9 (20)Nov 25, 1896Empire A.C., Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Loss19–5–8 (4)Australian Jim RyanDQ7 (10)Sep 4, 1896Astoria, Oregon, U.S.Ryan lost his footing and went down and Smith landed a blow while he was down
35NC19–4–8 (4)Billy GallagherNC1 (10)Jul 2, 1896Occidental A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.Police stopped the fight when it got too wild
34Loss19–4–8 (3) Charles Kid McCoy DQ6 (15)May 18, 1896Newton Street Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For world middleweight title
33Win19–3–8 (3)Bill HusbandsTKO8 (8)Mar 30, 1896National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
32Win18–3–8 (3)Trooper HamKO1 (3)Mar 5, 1896Store Street Hall, Tottenham Court Road, Westminster, London, England, U.K.
31Win17–3–8 (3)Jack BryanKO1 (3)Mar 5, 1896Store Street Hall, Tottenham Court Road, Westminster, London, England, U.K.
30Win16–3–8 (3)Arthur MorrisDQ1 (?)Mar 5, 1896Store Street Hall, Tottenham Court Road, Westminster, London, England, U.K.
29Win15–3–8 (3)Pat KehoeTKO1 (?)Jan 15, 1896Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
28ND14–3–8 (3)Tom CawleyND6Dec 27, 1895Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
27Draw14–3–8 (2) Tommy Ryan PTS18 (25)May 27, 1895Sea Side A.C., Coney Island, New York, U.S.For world welterweight title;
Stopped when the police intervened, with Smith hanging helpless on the ropes
26ND14–3–7 (2)Jimmy MannND4Apr 1, 1895Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25Win14–3–7 (1)Ed VaughnTKO4 (4)Mar 14, 1895Front Street Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
24Win13–3–7 (1)Young HagenTKO4 (?)Mar 5, 1895Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Draw12–3–7 (1) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS15Mar 1, 1895Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Reported for the 140lbs Championship of America
22ND12–3–6 (1) Peter Maher ND3Feb 13, 1895Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
21Win12–3–6Harry GallagherNWS4Feb 1, 1895Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Draw11–3–6Jack PowersPTS6Nov 19, 1894Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
19Draw11–3–5Dick O'BrienPTS10Oct 29, 1894Lafayette A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
18Loss11–3–4 Mayo KO? (?)Aug 17, 1894Pentwater, Michigan, U.S.
17Loss11–2–4 Tommy Ryan PTS20Jul 26, 1894Twin City A.C., Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Lost world welterweight title claim;
For world welterweight title
16Win11–1–4Eddie ButlerTKO2 (?)May 15, 1894Spring Valley, Illinois, U.S.
15Win10–1–4Fletcher RobbinsTKO4 (?)Feb 19, 1894Streator, California, U.S.The police stopped the fight
14Draw9–1–4 Tommy Ryan PTS6Jan 9, 1894Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
13Win9–1–3 Billy McCarthy PTS6Sep 20, 18932nd Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12Draw8–1–3 Tommy Ryan PTS6Apr 29, 1893Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win8–1–2Tom WilliamsKO2 (?)Apr 17, 1893Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained world welterweight title claim
10Win7–1–2 Danny Needham KO14 (?)Dec 14, 1892Wigwam Theatre, San Francisco, California, U.S.Claimed world welterweight title
9Win6–1–2Billy (Shadow) MaberKO26 (?)Sep 20, 1892Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
8Win5–1–2Charles GleasonTKO4 (20)Jun 29, 1892Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
7Draw4–1–2Tommy WestPTS10Apr 28, 1892Pastime A.C., Portland, Oregon, U.S.
6Win4–1–1Billy ArmstrongKO14 (?)Mar 21, 1892Occidental A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
5Win3–1–1Frank KellyKO37 (?)Feb 16, 1892New Wigwam, San Francisco, California, U.S.A finish fight
4Loss2–1–1Frank PurcellPTS10Jan 27, 1892California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
3Win2–0–1Billy KellyPTS5 (4)Jan 20, 1892California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.The fight was even after four scheduled rounds so another was ordered
2Win1–0–1Frank TebeauTKO5 (?)Feb 2, 1891CanadaExact date and location unknown
1Draw0–0–1Ed HarveyPTS10Dec 1, 1890Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaExact date unknown

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Paddy Duffy 		World Welterweight Champion
December 14, 1892 – July 26, 1894		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Tommy Ryan 		World Welterweight Champion
August 25, 1898 – April 17, 1900		Succeeded by
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