Panama Joe Gans

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Panama Joe Gans
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Gans circa 1920s
Born
Cyril Quinton Jr.

(1896-11-14)November 14, 1896
Barbados
Settled in New York in 1917
DiedUnknown Date
NationalityBarbadian
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights134
Wins90
Wins by KO43
Losses31
Draws11
No contests2

Panama Joe Gans was a black boxer who held the World Colored Middleweight Championship for four years, shortly before it was discontinued. [1] Born Cyril Quinton Jr. on November 14, 1896, in Barbados, British West Indies and raised in the Panama Canal Zone, the 5'7" Quinton originally fought out of Panama and then New York City. He took his ringname from boxing great Joe Gans, the first black American fighter to win a world boxing title. He found his greatest fame fighting as a middleweight at between 147 and 160 lbs, but in his early career he took the Panamanian Lightweight Title and contended for the Panamanian Welterweight Title at weights roughly between 130 and 147 pounds. [2]

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Early life

Panama Joe Gans was born Cyril Quinton Jr. on November 4, 1896, on the small tropical Island of Barbados. His family moved to Colon, Panama while he was still a child. After his father died when he was very young, he was detained by local authorities for stealing fish and spent the next five years in a detention center. At the center, he learned the basic aspects of boxing by partaking in bouts organized by his classmates. Under the guidance of H.R. Cambridge, a local Panamanian business manager, and real estate developer, Quinton adopted his ring name, and became a successful boxer in the Canal Zone where he fought his first thirty fights with considerable success. [2]

Taking the Panamanian Light and Middleweight Championships

On October 10, 1915, Panama Joe first won the Lightweight Championship of Panama at only eighteen against Young Sam Langford at the Pacific Theatre in Panama City in a twenty-round points decision. He later took the Middleweight Championship of Panama by knocking out Benny McGovern in the third of fifteen rounds on November 30, 1916, at the Santa Ana Plaza in Panama City. At the time, these titles were often described as extending to both Central and South America. [1]

In his first bout after taking the Middleweight Championship of Panama on December 12, 1916, though barely twenty-one years old, he soundly defeated Abraham Jacob Hollandersky, a former holder of the Panamanian Heavyweight Championship in 20 rounds in Panama City. [3]

Moving to New York in 1917

In 1917, Panama Joe was brought to New York by the talented boxing manager Leo P. Flynn, and settled in Harlem. Some of his important early victories were against the Jamaica Kid, Cleve Hawkins and Battling Thomas. [2]

Wins that brought attention to Gans, 1919–20

Gans had an important early career win against Jeff Smith on July 8, 1919, in an eight-round newspaper decision of the Philadelphia Inquirer at Atlantic City. [1] On October 23, 1919, he made a very strong showing against well known boxer Bert Kenney in an eight-round newspaper decision in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Kenney had been an opponent of Jack Dempsey in 1916. On May 24, 1920, Gans made a splash in the boxing world by knocking out Young Fisher in the fifth round at Rochester, New York. On June 15 of that year, Gans would defeat Fisher again in a ten-round newspaper decision. [1] Rather than acting as a lever to gain access to more lucrative opponents, several boxing historians wrote than these wins, and Gans' exceptional record may have made it more difficult for him to sign for a bout with a white Middleweight championship contender. [2]

Serving as a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey, 1920

Gans worked as a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey prior to his a bout with future Hall of Fame boxer Billy Miske in early September 1920. The speed and skill he demonstrated in his fast sparring matches with Dempsey won him attention with the press, and the boxing public. The publicity he gained helped him secure a shot at the Colored World Middleweight Championship. [1]

World Colored Middleweight Title, October 1920

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George Robinson

Panama Joe won the World Colored Middleweight Championship from Bostonian George Robinson in Madison Square Garden on October 8, 1920, in a twelve-round points decision. Panama Joe weighed 151 and Robinson weighed 150, in the light middleweight range. It was the first time two black boxers were featured on a fight card at the Garden, though typical of the era, the coverage of the fight was brief in those few newspapers that covered it. The fighting was described as fierce and drawing blood by one source. [1] [4] [5]

World Colored Middleweight defense, December 1920

On December 19, 1920, Panama Joe defeated Sailor Darden in a ten-round points decision for the Colored World Middleweight Championship title at New York's Madison Square Garden. Darden was a sailor who had been released by the Navy from his service on the USS Charleston. One key to Gans' victory may have been the ten pound weight advantage he had at 149 1/2 pounds, as Darden put up an exceptionally strong fight. [6] After the fight, manager Tex Rickard presented Panama Joe with a diamond studded belt signifying his possession of the Colored Middleweight Title. [1] Gans had some trouble in the first, but had a stronger showing in the subsequent nine rounds. Though the bout was technically a world championship, the crowd was described as small. Darden made many of his points with blows to the body of Gans. [7]

In a twelve-round newspaper decision by the Pittsburgh Post on December 6, 1921, Gans defeated Allentown Joe Gans at McGuigan Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

Contracting pneumonia, 1921

In January 1921, Panama Joe contracted pneumonia, affecting his long-term career ambitions. In 1920 he had won all of his fights, showing his mastery of the boxing world, and his potential as a true World Middleweight Champion. [2]

In September and October 1921, Panama Joe would lose to Sailor Darden in New York in fifteen round points decisions.

In a non-title fight on November 28, 1921, Gans impressively defeated Joe Borell at the arena in Trenton, New Jersey in a ninth-round technical knockout. Borrell had been a powerful puncher in his earlier days, with twenty-four career knockouts. In his career he faced future Heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, Middleweight champions Harry Greb, and Al McCoy, and former World Welterweight Champion Harry Lewis. [8]

Knockout win over Jack Blackburn, July 1922

Panama Joe defeated black Kentuckian boxer Jack Blackburn at Tomlinson Hall On July 24, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana in a fourth-round knockout. Gans had come from the West Coast where he won two four round bouts in Oakland against Frank Barrieau and Frankie Denny. [9] Blackburn was fighting one of the last matches of his career and was 40 at the time of the bout, ancient for a highly rated boxer, even in 1922. He had a three-inch advantage in reach and height, but it did not compensate for his age and declining stamina. Blackburn had fought many of the greatest boxers of his era, including Sam Langford, Kid Norfolk, and champions Joe Gans, Harry Greb, Harry Lewis, and Mike Twin Sullivan. [1]

On February 17, 1923, Panama Joe defeated Jimmy O'Gatty in a fifth-round knockout at the Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York City. [1]

Defenses of the Colored World Middleweight Championship

Gans defended the Colored Middleweight Title three times in 1923. He won a ten-round newspaper decision against Whitey Black on May 14 in Detroit. Meeting Black again on October 22, 1923, he knocked him out in Rochester, New York in the eighth of a scheduled non-title ten round bout, but the fight was investigated as neither man appeared to have landed a telling blow in the bout, and Black had been warned against not putting up a serious fight. [10]

Bouts with future World Champion Tiger Flowers, 1921–23

Panama Joe fought Tiger Flowers in Toledo, Ohio, on May 25, 1923, in a twelve-round, no-decision bout, in which the Toledo News Bee reported that Flowers seemed to have had an edge in every round, but Gans' World Middleweight Title was not at stake as Ohio did not allow decisions. Flowers had a three-inch reach advantage over Gans, and may have fought with a weight advantage in the bout as well. Even though Gans had beaten Flowers twice previously, Gans' manager, Leo Flynn refused to have Panama Joe meet Flowers for a fourth time, though the purse offered was very large. [1] [2] The Atlanta Constitution noted that Flowers had "badly beaten" Panama Joe in their May bout. [11]

Win over future World Champion Tiger Flowers, 1921

Impressively, on August 8, 1921, Panama Joe knocked out Flowers in the sixth round at the Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia. Famed sportswriter Damon Runyon noted prior to the fight that Panama Joe had a better claim to the Middleweight Title than two of the primary white contenders, Bostonian Italian Johnny Wilson, who first took the title in 1920, and Bryan Downey, who contended for the title once in July 1921 against Wilson. [12] On December 15, 1921, Gans had decisively beaten Flowers in a fifth-round knockout at the Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia. These were impressive wins as Flowers would become the first African American to hold the World Middleweight Championship in 1926. [13]

At 149 1/2 pounds, on November 18, 1922, Gans defeated Jewish New York boxer Marty Cross before a large crowd in twelve rounds at the Commonwealth Sports Club in the Bronx in a twelve-round points decision. Cross had a three-inch reach advantage over Gans. He was a brother of the great lightweight boxer Leach Cross. [14] Gans was the winner on points in every round, but in the ninth he was nearly knocked out by a single punch to the midsection. Gans recovered from the blow and came back strongly in the following round, continuing to press his advantage and bringing Cross close to a knockout. Gans had promised to forfeit his Middleweight Championship bout if he lost the fight. [15]

On May 30, 1923, Panama Joe defeated well known competitor Willie Walker in New York in a ninth-round knockout. [1]

Win over Italian Joe Gans, 1923

On September 15, 1923, Panama Joe Gans defeated quality competitor Italian Joe Gans before a crowd that packed the Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York in an important twelve round points decision. Panama Joe was the aggressor and appeared to outpoint Italian Joe in each of the fast rounds. In the late rounds, Italian Joe swung wide of his mark and could not penetrate the defense of Panama Joe. [16] Panama Joe had previously lost to Gans on February 6, 1923, in a twelve-round points decision at New York's Pioneer Sporting Club. [1]

Contracting pneumonia again, December 1923

Around late December 1923, after a loss to Morrie Sclaiffer in Omaha, Nebraska, Panama Joe disastrously contracted pneumonia for a second time. Doctors strongly discouraged him from continuing his boxing, and he was bed-ridden for two months. Gans took only a four-month period of recuperation before resuming a career as a competitor, though he would never again compete on the world stage. His loss of the Colored title to Larry Estridge only six months later was likely a result of the endurance he had lost to his illness.

Win over Andy "Kid" Palmer

Gans defeated Andy "Kid" Palmer in their first meeting on January 6, 1923, in a twelve-round points decision at New York's Commonwealth Sporting Club. They had met earlier on October 27, 1922, in the feature bout at Brooklyn's Rink Sporting Club. Gans had been uncharacteristically disqualified for a low blow in the sixth round, after having been warned twice previously for hitting low. Gans had started well in the first few rounds, but subsequently took a beating from the short jabs of Palmer. [17]

Losing the Colored World Middleweight Championship, June 1924

Only six months after his second battle with pneumonia, Panama Joe lost his title to Larry Estridge [18] in a decisive ten round unanimous decision at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 26, 1924. Panama Joe was floored three times in the bout, and was cut by the swinging jabs of his southpaw challenger. Gans was down by the second round, and may have been woozy in the remaining eight, where he gamely took a serious battering, but fought on. Estridge was twenty-two to Panama Joe's twenty-eight years and had a six-pound weight advantage which may have played a factor in the bout. [2] [19]

Estridge successfully defended the title in a rematch with Gans at Queensboro Stadium in Long Island City, Queens, New York on August 11, 1924, before a crowd of 16,000. Panama Joe once again took a battering in the match. [20] It was Estridge's sole title defense. The title went into abeyance after Tiger Flowers became the first black boxer to win the world middleweight championship when he defeated Harry Greb in 1926.

According to BoxRec, Panama Joe's last recorded fight was at Balboa Stadium in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico against Francisco Soler on June 10, 1928. Panama Joe lost the ten round bout.

Panama Joe's professional boxing career extended for a period of roughly fifteen years. Little has been published about his later life or his death.

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [21] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

136 fights74 wins20 losses
By knockout451
By decision2815
By disqualification14
Draws7
No contests2
Newspaper decisions/draws 33

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
136Loss74–20–7 (35)Francisco SolerPTS10Jun 10, 1928Balboa Stadium, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
135Draw74–19–7 (35)Alejandro VillanuevaPTS10Apr 29, 1928Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
134Loss74–19–6 (35)Rafael PlataPTS10Mar 2, 1928San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
133Win74–18–6 (35)Frank BaldiTKO6 (10)Feb 10, 1928Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
132Loss73–18–6 (35)Vincent ForgioneNWS8May 30, 1927Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
131Loss73–18–6 (34)Homer RobertsonPTS10Jan 1, 1927Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, US
130Draw73–17–6 (34)Willie PtomeyPTS10May 22, 1926Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
129Win73–17–5 (34)Martin PerezKO6 (12)Mar 27, 1926Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
128Loss72–17–5 (34) Esteban Gallard PTS12Mar 6, 1926Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
127Loss72–16–5 (34)Harry MartoneNWS12Oct 12, 1925Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
126Loss72–16–5 (33) Georgie Levine PTS12Aug 1, 1925Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
125Win72–15–5 (33)Young Harry WillsKO7 (12)Feb 14, 1925Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City
124Win71–15–5 (33)Lefty MichaelsTKO4 (12)Nov 30, 1924Central American Stadium, Colon City, Panama
123Loss70–15–5 (33)Eliseo QuintanaDQ2 (12)Oct 25, 1924Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, JamaicaGans DQ'd for kayoing Quintana with a kidney punch
122Loss70–14–5 (33) Larry Estridge PTS10Aug 11, 1924Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, USFor world colored middleweight title
121Loss70–13–5 (33) Larry Estridge UD10Jun 26, 1924Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, USLost world colored middleweight title
120Draw70–12–5 (33)Tillie HermanNWS10Jun 16, 1924Open-air Arena, East Chicago, Indiana, US
119Win70–12–5 (32)Jack PalmerKO8 (12)Apr 26, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
118Loss69–12–5 (32)Morrie SchlaiferPTS10Dec 17, 1923Omaha, Nebraska, US
117Win69–11–5 (32)Danny FaganKO8 (12)Dec 12, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
116Loss68–11–5 (32)Jock MaloneNWS10Nov 9, 1923Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
115Win68–11–5 (31)Whitey BlackKO8 (12)Oct 22, 1923Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
114Win67–11–5 (31)Italian Joe GansPTS12Sep 15, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
113Loss66–11–5 (31)Lou BogashPTS10Aug 1, 1923Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
112Win66–10–5 (31)Willie WalkerKO9 (12)Jun 30, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111Loss65–10–5 (31) Tiger Flowers NWS12May 25, 1923Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
110Win65–10–5 (30)Whitey BlackNWS10May 14, 1923Detroit, Michigan, US
109Win65–10–5 (29)Cowboy Lee WilliamsKO9 (12)Mar 31, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
108Win64–10–5 (29)Mike DempseyPTS15Mar 19, 1923Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
107Win63–10–5 (29)Jimmy O'GattyKO5 (12)Feb 17, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
106Loss62–10–5 (29)Italian Joe GansPTS12Feb 6, 1923Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
105Win62–9–5 (29)Andy PalmerPTS12Jan 6, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
104Loss61–9–5 (29)Young FisherUD12Dec 15, 1922Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
103Draw61–8–5 (29)Young FisherPTS12Dec 1, 1922Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
102Win61–8–4 (29)Marty CrossPTS12Nov 18, 1922Commonwealth SC, New York City, New York, US
101Win60–8–4 (29)Al WiseTKO7 (10)Nov 17, 1922Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
100Win59–8–4 (29)Joe LibbyNWS8Nov 6, 1922Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
99Loss59–8–4 (28)Andy PalmerDQ6 (10)Oct 27, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
98Win59–7–4 (28) Jack Blackburn TKO4 (10)Jul 24, 1922Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
97Win58–7–4 (28)Frank BarrieauPTS4Jul 12, 1922Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
96Win57–7–4 (28)Frankie DennyPTS4Jul 4, 1922Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
95Win56–7–4 (28)Nero ChinkPTS12May 20, 1922Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
94Draw55–7–4 (28) Jamaica Kid NWS10Apr 10, 1922Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
93Win55–7–4 (27)Young DennisKO4 (10)Mar 31, 1922Springfield, Ohio, US
92Win54–7–4 (27)Charley RogersTKO8 (10)Feb 13, 1922Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
91Win53–7–4 (27)Oscar BattisteKO2 (15)Jan 28, 1922Crescent Star AC, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
90Win52–7–4 (27)Jerry HayesKO2 (6)Dec 26, 1921Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
89Win51–7–4 (27) Tiger Flowers KO5 (15)Dec 15, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
88Win50–7–4 (27)Cliff PatilloKO2 (10)Dec 12, 1921Columbus, Ohio, US
87Win49–7–4 (27)Allentown Joe GansNWS12Dec 6, 1921McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
86Win49–7–4 (26)Joe BorrellTKO9 (12)Nov 28, 1921Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
85Win48–7–4 (26)Young Herman MillerNWS10Oct 24, 1921Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
84Win48–7–4 (25)Nero ChinkPTS12Oct 22, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
83Loss47–7–4 (25)Jock MalonePTS10Oct 12, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
82Win47–6–4 (25)Sailor DardenPTS15Oct 5, 1921Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
81Win46–6–4 (25)Sailor DardenPTS15Sep 13, 1921Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
80Loss45–6–4 (25) Mike McTigue NWS12Sep 5, 1921Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
79Win45–6–4 (24)Alex GibbonsPTS12Aug 27, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
78Win44–6–4 (24)Carl HertzKO6 (12)Aug 15, 1921Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
77Win43–6–4 (24) Tiger Flowers KO6 (15)Aug 8, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
76Win42–6–4 (24)Jack StoneKO4 (8)Jul 4, 1921Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
75Win41–6–4 (24)George RobinsonPTS15Jun 24, 1921Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
74Win40–6–4 (24)George 'Kid' AlbertsTKO10 (10)Jun 6, 1921Detroit, Michigan, US
73Win39–6–4 (24)Kid BlackPTS8May 30, 1921Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
72Draw38–6–4 (24)Jackie ClarkNWS10May 27, 1921Mealy's Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
71Win38–6–4 (23)Sailor DardenPTS10Dec 29, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USRetained world colored middleweight title
70Win37–6–4 (23)Young JacksonKO3 (10)Dec 13, 1920Garden Saint Arena, Auburn, New York, US
69Win36–6–4 (23)Jim HosicKO3 (10)Dec 3, 1920Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, US
68Win35–6–4 (23)George ChristianKO3 (10)Nov 26, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
67Win34–6–4 (23)Jack TascoKO3 (?)Oct 22, 1920Detroit, Michigan, US
66Win33–6–4 (23)Lew WilliamsKO4 (10)Oct 19, 1920Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
65Win32–6–4 (23)George RobinsonPTS12Oct 8, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon vacant world colored middleweight title
64Win31–6–4 (23)Frank CarboneNWS10Aug 10, 1920Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
63Win31–6–4 (22)Cliff PatilloTKO4 (8)Jul 30, 192011th Street Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
62Win30–6–4 (22)Frank CarboneNWS10Jul 26, 1920Rochester, New York, US
61Win30–6–4 (21)'Battling' Al ThomasNWS10Jul 6, 1920Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
60Win30–6–4 (20)Speedy MollerKO3 (10)Jul 5, 1920Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, US
59Win29–6–4 (20)Young FisherNWS10Jun 15, 1920Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
58Win29–6–4 (19)Young Sam LangfordKO9 (10)May 28, 1920Detroit, Michigan, US
57Win28–6–4 (19)Young FisherKO5 (10)May 24, 1920Rochester, New York, US
56Draw27–6–4 (19) Jamaica Kid PTS10May 11, 1920Norfolk, New Jersey, US
55NC27–6–3 (19)Eddie TremblayNC12 (12)Mar 1, 1920Arena AC, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54Win27–6–3 (18)Morris TascoKO5 (8)Feb 27, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
53Win26–6–3 (18)Paul DixonNWS10Dec 16, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
52Win26–6–3 (17)Bert KennyNWS8Oct 23, 1919Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
51Win26–6–3 (16)Al WiseTKO8 (10)Oct 7, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
50Draw25–6–3 (16)Eddie TremblayNWS8Sep 30, 1919Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US
49Win25–6–3 (15) Jeff Smith NWS8Jul 8, 1919Atlantic City SC, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
48Win25–6–3 (14)Britt SimmsKO3 (10)Jun 21, 1919Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
47Win24–6–3 (14)Harry RobinsonPTS10Mar 7, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46Win23–6–3 (14) Jamaica Kid NWS6Mar 3, 1919Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
45Win23–6–3 (13)Bobby GleasonNWS8Jan 27, 1919Harrison, New Jersey, US
44Win23–6–3 (12)Johnny EvansNWS8Jan 6, 1919Harrison, New Jersey, US
43Loss23–6–3 (11)Joe RiversPTS8Jun 11, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42Win23–5–3 (11)'Battling' Al ThomasPTS10Jun 7, 1918Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
41Win22–5–3 (11)Joe RiversPTS8May 21, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
40Loss21–5–3 (11)Joe RiversPTS8Apr 30, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
39Win21–4–3 (11)'Battling' Al ThomasPTS8Apr 29, 1918Chelsea, Massachusetts, US
38Draw20–4–3 (11)'Battling' Al ThomasPTS6Apr 23, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
37Win20–4–2 (11)Kid GreenPTS6Apr 2, 1918Arena (Armory AA), Boston, Massachusetts, US
36Loss19–4–2 (11)George RobinsonPTS10Mar 15, 1918Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35Loss19–3–2 (11) Fred Dyer NWS10Nov 3, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
34Loss19–3–2 (10)Walter MohrNWS10Oct 29, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
33Loss19–3–2 (9)Young Battling NelsonNWS10Oct 26, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
32Win19–3–2 (8)Walter MohrNWS10Oct 19, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
31Win19–3–2 (7)Lew WilliamsDQ9 (10)Sep 17, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
30Loss18–3–2 (7)George AsheNWS10Sep 7, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
29Win18–3–2 (6)George 'Kid' AlbertsKO6 (10)Sep 4, 1917Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
28Win17–3–2 (6)Johnny 'Kid' AllenNWS10Sep 1, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
27Loss17–3–2 (5)Walter MohrNWS10Aug 24, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
26Win17–3–2 (4)Young Battling NelsonNWS10Aug 20, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
25Win17–3–2 (3)Willie DavisNWS10Jul 16, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
24Loss17–3–2 (2)Tommy MaddenNWS10Jun 25, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
23Win17–3–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordKO5 (10)Mar 17, 1917Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
22Loss16–3–2 (1)Benny McGovernDQ6 (10)Mar 12, 1917Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaGans struck McGovern while he was on the floor from a knockdown and was DQ'd
21Win16–2–2 (1)Jim BriggsPTS15Jan 12, 1917Pacific Theater, Panama City, PanamaRetained Panamanian middleweight title
20Win15–2–2 (1)Abe HollanderskyPTS20Dec 12, 1916Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
19Win14–2–2 (1)Benny McGovernKO3 (15)Nov 30, 1916Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaWon Panamanian middleweight title
18Win13–2–2 (1)Jim BriggsPTS15Nov 11, 1916Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
17Win12–2–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordPTS20Oct 15, 1916Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
16Loss11–2–2 (1)Kid BainDQ12 (20)Jul 16, 1916Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant Panamanian welterweight title
15Win11–1–2 (1)Mickey HarrisonTKO4 (10)Jun 11, 1916Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
14Win10–1–2 (1)Willie RothwellTKO4 (20)May 17, 1916Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
13Win9–1–2 (1)Jerry ParquetTKO5 (20)Apr 15, 1916Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
12Win8–1–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordKO12 (20)Feb 12, 1916Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
11Win7–1–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordPTS20Jan 11, 1916Calidonian Theater, Panama City, Panama
10Win6–1–2 (1)Young Sam McVeaKO10 (20)Nov 25, 1915Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaRetained Panamanian lightweight title
9Win5–1–2 (1)Mickey HarrisonKO18 (20)Nov 14, 1915Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
8Win4–1–2 (1)Sam RufusPTS15Oct 17, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
7Win3–1–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordPTS20Oct 10, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant Panamanian lightweight title
6NC2–1–2 (1)Young Jack JohnsonNC8 (15)Sep 11, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, PanamaVacant Panamanian lightweight title at stake;
Gans sank to his knees and claimed a foul
nearly inducing a riot which caused the bout to be called off
5Draw2–1–2Sam RufusPTS6Jul 3, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
4Loss2–1–1Terry RichardsKO1 (15)Jun 6, 1915Broadway Theater, Colon City, PanamaFor Panamanian welterweight title
3Draw2–0–1Kid BainPTS15Mar 10, 1915Garden Theater, Colon City, PanamaFor vacant Panamanian lightweight title
2Win2–0Kid ColdhurstKO6 (10)Feb 20, 1915Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
1Win1–0Billy SheaPTS15Feb 6, 1915Star Theater, Colon City, Panama

Unofficial record

136 fights92 wins31 losses
By knockout451
By decision4626
By disqualification14
Draws11
No contests2

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
136Loss92–31–11 (2)Francisco SolerPTS10Jun 10, 1928Balboa Stadium, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
135Draw92–30–11 (2)Alejandro VillanuevaPTS10Apr 29, 1928Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
134Loss92–30–10 (2)Rafael PlataPTS10Mar 2, 1928San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
133Win92–29–10 (2)Frank BaldiTKO6 (10)Feb 10, 1928Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
132Loss91–29–10 (2)Vincent ForgioneNWS8May 30, 1927Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
131Loss91–28–10 (2)Homer RobertsonPTS10Jan 1, 1927Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, US
130Draw91–27–10 (2)Willie PtomeyPTS10May 22, 1926Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
129Win91–27–9 (2)Martin PerezKO6 (12)Mar 27, 1926Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
128Loss90–27–9 (2) Esteban Gallard PTS12Mar 6, 1926Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
127Loss90–26–9 (2)Harry MartoneNWS12Oct 12, 1925Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
126Loss90–25–9 (2) Georgie Levine PTS12Aug 1, 1925Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
125Win90–24–9 (2)Young Harry WillsKO7 (12)Feb 14, 1925Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City
124Win89–24–9 (2)Lefty MichaelsTKO4 (12)Nov 30, 1924Central American Stadium, Colon City, Panama
123Loss88–24–9 (2)Eliseo QuintanaDQ2 (12)Oct 25, 1924Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, JamaicaGans DQ'd for kayoing Quintana with a kidney punch
122Loss88–23–9 (2) Larry Estridge PTS10Aug 11, 1924Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, USFor world colored middleweight title
121Loss88–22–9 (2) Larry Estridge UD10Jun 26, 1924Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, USLost world colored middleweight title
120Draw88–21–9 (2)Tillie HermanNWS10Jun 16, 1924Open-air Arena, East Chicago, Indiana, US
119Win88–21–8 (2)Jack PalmerKO8 (12)Apr 26, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
118Loss87–21–8 (2)Morrie SchlaiferPTS10Dec 17, 1923Omaha, Nebraska, US
117Win87–20–8 (2)Danny FaganKO8 (12)Dec 12, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
116Loss86–20–8 (2)Jock MaloneNWS10Nov 9, 1923Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
115Win86–19–8 (2)Whitey BlackKO8 (12)Oct 22, 1923Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
114Win85–19–8 (2)Italian Joe GansPTS12Sep 15, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
113Loss84–19–8 (2)Lou BogashPTS10Aug 1, 1923Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
112Win84–18–8 (2)Willie WalkerKO9 (12)Jun 30, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111Loss83–18–8 (2) Tiger Flowers NWS12May 25, 1923Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
110Win83–17–8 (2)Whitey BlackNWS10May 14, 1923Detroit, Michigan, US
109Win82–17–8 (2)Cowboy Lee WilliamsKO9 (12)Mar 31, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
108Win81–17–8 (2)Mike DempseyPTS15Mar 19, 1923Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
107Win80–17–8 (2)Jimmy O'GattyKO5 (12)Feb 17, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
106Loss79–17–8 (2)Italian Joe GansPTS12Feb 6, 1923Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
105Win79–16–8 (2)Andy PalmerPTS12Jan 6, 1923Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
104Loss78–16–8 (2)Young FisherUD12Dec 15, 1922Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
103Draw78–15–8 (2)Young FisherPTS12Dec 1, 1922Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
102Win78–15–7 (2)Marty CrossPTS12Nov 18, 1922Commonwealth SC, New York City, New York, US
101Win77–15–7 (2)Al WiseTKO7 (10)Nov 17, 1922Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
100Win76–15–7 (2)Joe LibbyNWS8Nov 6, 1922Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
99Loss75–15–7 (2)Andy PalmerDQ6 (10)Oct 27, 1922Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
98Win75–14–7 (2) Jack Blackburn TKO4 (10)Jul 24, 1922Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
97Win74–14–7 (2)Frank BarrieauPTS4Jul 12, 1922Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
96Win73–14–7 (2)Frankie DennyPTS4Jul 4, 1922Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
95Win72–14–7 (2)Nero ChinkPTS12May 20, 1922Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
94Draw71–14–7 (2) Jamaica Kid NWS10Apr 10, 1922Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
93Win71–14–6 (2)Young DennisKO4 (10)Mar 31, 1922Springfield, Ohio, US
92Win70–14–6 (2)Charley RogersTKO8 (10)Feb 13, 1922Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
91Win69–14–6 (2)Oscar BattisteKO2 (15)Jan 28, 1922Crescent Star AC, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
90Win68–14–6 (2)Jerry HayesKO2 (6)Dec 26, 1921Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
89Win67–14–6 (2) Tiger Flowers KO5 (15)Dec 15, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
88Win66–14–6 (2)Cliff PatilloKO2 (10)Dec 12, 1921Columbus, Ohio, US
87Win65–14–6 (2)Allentown Joe GansNWS12Dec 6, 1921McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
86Win64–14–6 (2)Joe BorrellTKO9 (12)Nov 28, 1921Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
85Win63–14–6 (2)Young Herman MillerNWS10Oct 24, 1921Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
84Win62–14–6 (2)Nero ChinkPTS12Oct 22, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
83Loss61–14–6 (2)Jock MalonePTS10Oct 12, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
82Win61–13–6 (2)Sailor DardenPTS15Oct 5, 1921Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
81Win60–13–6 (2)Sailor DardenPTS15Sep 13, 1921Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
80Loss59–13–6 (2) Mike McTigue NWS12Sep 5, 1921Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
79Win59–12–6 (2)Alex GibbonsPTS12Aug 27, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
78Win58–12–6 (2)Carl HertzKO6 (12)Aug 15, 1921Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
77Win57–12–6 (2) Tiger Flowers KO6 (15)Aug 8, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
76Win56–12–6 (2)Jack StoneKO4 (8)Jul 4, 1921Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
75Win55–12–6 (2)George RobinsonPTS15Jun 24, 1921Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
74Win54–12–6 (2)George 'Kid' AlbertsTKO10 (10)Jun 6, 1921Detroit, Michigan, US
73Win53–12–6 (2)Kid BlackPTS8May 30, 1921Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
72Draw52–12–6 (2)Jackie ClarkNWS10May 27, 1921Mealy's Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
71Win52–12–5 (2)Sailor DardenPTS10Dec 29, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USRetained world colored middleweight title
70Win51–12–5 (2)Young JacksonKO3 (10)Dec 13, 1920Garden Saint Arena, Auburn, New York, US
69Win50–12–5 (2)Jim HosicKO3 (10)Dec 3, 1920Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, US
68Win49–12–5 (2)George ChristianKO3 (10)Nov 26, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
67Win48–12–5 (2)Jack TascoKO3 (?)Oct 22, 1920Detroit, Michigan, US
66Win47–12–5 (2)Lew WilliamsKO4 (10)Oct 19, 1920Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
65Win46–12–5 (2)George RobinsonPTS12Oct 8, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USWon vacant world colored middleweight title
64Win45–12–5 (2)Frank CarboneNWS10Aug 10, 1920Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
63Win44–12–5 (2)Cliff PatilloTKO4 (8)Jul 30, 192011th Street Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
62Win43–12–5 (2)Frank CarboneNWS10Jul 26, 1920Rochester, New York, US
61Win42–12–5 (2)'Battling' Al ThomasNWS10Jul 6, 1920Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
60Win41–12–5 (2)Speedy MollerKO3 (10)Jul 5, 1920Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, US
59Win40–12–5 (2)Young FisherNWS10Jun 15, 1920Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
58Win39–12–5 (2)Young Sam LangfordKO9 (10)May 28, 1920Detroit, Michigan, US
57Win38–12–5 (2)Young FisherKO5 (10)May 24, 1920Rochester, New York, US
56Draw37–12–5 (2) Jamaica Kid PTS10May 11, 1920Norfolk, New Jersey, US
55NC37–12–4 (2)Eddie TremblayNC12 (12)Mar 1, 1920Arena AC, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54Win37–12–4 (1)Morris TascoKO5 (8)Feb 27, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
53Win36–12–4 (1)Paul DixonNWS10Dec 16, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
52Win35–12–4 (1)Bert KennyNWS8Oct 23, 1919Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
51Win34–12–4 (1)Al WiseTKO8 (10)Oct 7, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
50Draw33–12–4 (1)Eddie TremblayNWS8Sep 30, 1919Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US
49Win33–12–3 (1) Jeff Smith NWS8Jul 8, 1919Atlantic City SC, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
48Win32–12–3 (1)Britt SimmsKO3 (10)Jun 21, 1919Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
47Win31–12–3 (1)Harry RobinsonPTS10Mar 7, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46Win30–12–3 (1) Jamaica Kid NWS6Mar 3, 1919Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
45Win29–12–3 (1)Bobby GleasonNWS8Jan 27, 1919Harrison, New Jersey, US
44Win28–12–3 (1)Johnny EvansNWS8Jan 6, 1919Harrison, New Jersey, US
43Loss27–12–3 (1)Joe RiversPTS8Jun 11, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42Win27–11–3 (1)'Battling' Al ThomasPTS10Jun 7, 1918Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
41Win26–11–3 (1)Joe RiversPTS8May 21, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
40Loss25–11–3 (1)Joe RiversPTS8Apr 30, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
39Win25–10–3 (1)'Battling' Al ThomasPTS8Apr 29, 1918Chelsea, Massachusetts, US
38Draw24–10–3 (1)'Battling' Al ThomasPTS6Apr 23, 1918Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
37Win24–10–2 (1)Kid GreenPTS6Apr 2, 1918Arena (Armory AA), Boston, Massachusetts, US
36Loss23–10–2 (1)George RobinsonPTS10Mar 15, 1918Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35Loss23–9–2 (1) Fred Dyer NWS10Nov 3, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
34Loss23–8–2 (1)Walter MohrNWS10Oct 29, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
33Loss23–7–2 (1)Young Battling NelsonNWS10Oct 26, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
32Win23–6–2 (1)Walter MohrNWS10Oct 19, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
31Win22–6–2 (1)Lew WilliamsDQ9 (10)Sep 17, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
30Loss21–6–2 (1)George AsheNWS10Sep 7, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
29Win21–5–2 (1)George 'Kid' AlbertsKO6 (10)Sep 4, 1917Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
28Win20–5–2 (1)Johnny 'Kid' AllenNWS10Sep 1, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
27Loss19–5–2 (1)Walter MohrNWS10Aug 24, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
26Win19–4–2 (1)Young Battling NelsonNWS10Aug 20, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
25Win18–4–2 (1)Willie DavisNWS10Jul 16, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
24Loss17–4–2 (1)Tommy MaddenNWS10Jun 25, 1917Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
23Win17–3–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordKO5 (10)Mar 17, 1917Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
22Loss16–3–2 (1)Benny McGovernDQ6 (10)Mar 12, 1917Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaGans struck McGovern while he was on the floor from a knockdown and was DQ'd
21Win16–2–2 (1)Jim BriggsPTS15Jan 12, 1917Pacific Theater, Panama City, PanamaRetained Panamanian middleweight title
20Win15–2–2 (1)Abe HollanderskyPTS20Dec 12, 1916Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
19Win14–2–2 (1)Benny McGovernKO3 (15)Nov 30, 1916Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, PanamaWon Panamanian middleweight title
18Win13–2–2 (1)Jim BriggsPTS15Nov 11, 1916Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
17Win12–2–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordPTS20Oct 15, 1916Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
16Loss11–2–2 (1)Kid BainDQ12 (20)Jul 16, 1916Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaFor vacant Panamanian welterweight title
15Win11–1–2 (1)Mickey HarrisonTKO4 (10)Jun 11, 1916Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
14Win10–1–2 (1)Willie RothwellTKO4 (20)May 17, 1916Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
13Win9–1–2 (1)Jerry ParquetTKO5 (20)Apr 15, 1916Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
12Win8–1–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordKO12 (20)Feb 12, 1916Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
11Win7–1–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordPTS20Jan 11, 1916Calidonian Theater, Panama City, Panama
10Win6–1–2 (1)Young Sam McVeaKO10 (20)Nov 25, 1915Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, PanamaRetained Panamanian lightweight title
9Win5–1–2 (1)Mickey HarrisonKO18 (20)Nov 14, 1915Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
8Win4–1–2 (1)Sam RufusPTS15Oct 17, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
7Win3–1–2 (1)Young Sam LangfordPTS20Oct 10, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, PanamaWon vacant Panamanian lightweight title
6NC2–1–2 (1)Young Jack JohnsonNC8 (15)Sep 11, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, PanamaVacant Panamanian lightweight title at stake;
Gans sank to his knees and claimed a foul
nearly inducing a riot which caused the bout to be called off
5Draw2–1–2Sam RufusPTS6Jul 3, 1915Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
4Loss2–1–1Terry RichardsKO1 (15)Jun 6, 1915Broadway Theater, Colon City, PanamaFor Panamanian welterweight title
3Draw2–0–1Kid BainPTS15Mar 10, 1915Garden Theater, Colon City, PanamaFor vacant Panamanian lightweight title
2Win2–0Kid ColdhurstKO6 (10)Feb 20, 1915Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
1Win1–0Billy SheaPTS15Feb 6, 1915Star Theater, Colon City, Panama

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