Peter Jackson (boxer)

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Peter Jackson
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Peter Jackson in 1889
Born
Peter Jackson

(1861-07-03)3 July 1861
Christiansted, Saint Croix, Danish West Indies
Died13 July 1901(1901-07-13) (aged 40)
Roma, Queensland, Australia
Other namesPeter the Great, Black Prince
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Boxing record
Total fights105
Wins57
Wins by KO29
Losses5
Draws15
No contests28

Peter Jackson (3 July 1861 – 13 July 1901) [1] was an Australian heavyweight boxer who had a significant international career. Jackson was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural 1990 class, as well as being the 2004 inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame in the Pioneers category.

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Early life

Jackson was born in Christiansted on the island Saint Croix, which was then the capital of the Danish West Indies (subsequently, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands). His family originally came from Montego Bay, Jamaica. [2] His father, also called Peter Jackson, was a warehouseman and the grandson of a freed slave who had been owned by a planter with the surname of Jackson. Born a free man, Peter was in principle (at least) a Danish citizen before he gained Australian citizenship. Jackson had a good primary school education before becoming a mariner. Originally working on ships as a deckhand in the Sydney Docks since he was 14, he used his fists to quell a mutiny. This garnered him some notoriety and brought him to the attention of Larry Foley which started his career in boxing. [3]

Professional career

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Peter Jackson

Jackson won the Australian heavyweight title in 1886 with a knockout of Tom Lees in the 30th round. Jackson was at one stage a pupil of "The Black Diamond" Jack Dowridge, a Barbadian immigrant who pioneered boxing in Queensland, Australia. Among Dowridge's other pupils was "Gentleman Jack" John Reid McGowan, a fellow Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee. After establishing his boxing career, and like many of Australia's best boxers of this era, Jackson left for America. He arrived in San Francisco on 12 May 1888. [1] and promptly beat "Old Chocolate" Godfrey to gain the World Colored Heavyweight Championship. [3] During his stay in America, Jackson frequently sparred with Lees. Jackson would become an instructor at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco. He was considered one of the most "scientific" boxers of his day due to his footwork and technical proficiency. [1] [4]

Jackson would once again embark on to strange lands after a year in America, leaving that country for Great Britain. Jackson fought for a 1,000 pounds and the inaugural British Commonwealth title against Jem Smith, winning due to the latter's use of wrestling tactics in the second round. [5] Later that year, during a short stay in Dublin, Jackson challenged anyone to stay in the ring with him for 4 rounds. Local champion Peter Maher, who was 20 years old at the time, was the man who took up his bet. Jackson thoroughly beat him in 3 rounds. Maher would go on to have a successful career, winning over 100 bouts. During Jackson's later years there was talk of a rematch against Maher that never materialized. [1]

Jackson repeatedly tried to secure a fight against world champion John L. Sullivan to no avail. Sullivan cited the color bar as the reason for his refusal, claiming he would never fight a black man. Although there is no data to support that claim since Sullivan had on several occasions been scheduled to fight Black fighters such as "Old Chocolate", George Godfrey and a fighter named "Johnson" whose first name has been lost to history. The Godfrey bout was broken up by police as both men were stripped and ready to fight. On 21 May 1891, in Benicia, California Jackson fought the future world champion James Corbett. The match with Corbett went 61 rounds before it was declared no contest, as both boxers were too exhausted to continue. [3] Jackson's last defense of his Commonwealth title came against his long-time rival and fellow Australian Frank Slavin. Both Slavin and Jackson had trained under Larry Foley and a real feud had existed between them for several years, due to Slavin's racism and a romantic triangle with a woman named Josie Leon. Although they had brawled before, this was the first and only professional bout between them. After a frenetic start to the fight, Jackson would gain the upper hand en route to a 10th-round knockout of Slavin. [6]

After a long hiatus in which he only took part in exhibitions, he lost a bout to the powerfully built James J. Jeffries. Jeffries was another great boxer who would hold the championship of the world in the early 1900s.

Life after boxing

Jackson gained some fame during his stay in America. He stated his desire to play Othello, but it never came to fruition. [7] However, he starred in a touring production of Uncle Tom's Cabin . Despite his celebrity, Jackson would run into financial troubles following his retirement from the ring. Jackson's health rapidly decayed following his bout against Jeffries, making it impossible for him to box. Several benefits were held in order to send him back to Australia. [8]

Jackson died of tuberculosis in Roma, Queensland and was buried at Toowong Cemetery. [3] A short time after becoming the first black heavyweight champion of the world in 1908, "The Galveston Giant" Jack Johnson, made a pilgrimage to Jackson's grave, a measure of the respect in which the man was held not only in Queensland, but in the boxing community worldwide. [9] Jackson's tomb is emblazoned with the words "This was a man".

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [10] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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Gravesite of Peter Jackson at Toowong Cemetery
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Peter Jackson & James Corbett
105 fights42 wins5 losses
By knockout293
By decision102
By disqualification30
Draws3
No contests28
Newspaper decisions/draws 27

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
105Loss42–5–3 (55)Jim JeffordsTKO4 (20)Aug 23, 1899Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
104Loss42–4–3 (55) James J. Jeffries TKO3 (20)Mar 22, 1898Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
103Win42–3–3 (55)Denny KelliherNWS3Nov 28, 1892Lyceum Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win42–3–3 (54) Frank Slavin KO10 (20)May 30, 1892National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth heavyweight title
101Win41–3–3 (54)Joe ButlerPTS3Feb 17, 1892Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100Win40–3–3 (54)James DaltonKO3 (?)Jan 12, 1892Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
99Win39–3–3 (54)Jack KingTKO2 (?)Jan 12, 1892Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
98NC38–3–3 (54) James J. Corbett NC61 (?)May 21, 1891California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
97Draw38–3–3 (53)Mick DooleyNWS4Nov 19, 1890Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
96Draw38–3–3 (52) Joe Goddard PTS8OCt 20, 1890Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRetained Commonwealth and Australian heavyweight titles
95ND38–3–2 (52)William PowerND3Sep 26, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
94ND38–3–2 (51)WH WatsonND3Sep 26, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
93ND38–3–2 (50)William PowerND3Sep 23, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
92ND38–3–2 (49)WH WatsonND3Sep 23, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
91Draw38–3–2 (48)Martin CostelloNWS4Sep 18, 1890 McLaughlin's Athletic Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
90Win38–3–2 (47)Mick O'BrienNWS4Sep 13, 1890Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
89Draw38–3–2 (46)Martin CostelloNWS4Sep 9, 1890Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
88Draw38–3–2 (45)Martin CostelloNWS4Sep 8, 1890Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
87ND38–3–2 (44) Jack Burke ND6Sep 6, 1890Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
86Draw38–3–2 (43)Mick DooleyNWS3Sep 2, 1890Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
85Draw38–3–2 (42)Mick DooleyNWS4Aug 30, 1890Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
84Win38–3–2 (41)Tom JohnsonPTS4Jul 22, 1890Marysville A.C., Marysville, California, U.S.
83Win37–3–2 (41)Denver Ed SmithPTS5May 19, 1890Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
82Win36–3–2 (41)Dick KeatingKO1 (4)Apr 1, 1890Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Exact date unknown
81ND35–3–2 (41)Gus LambertND4Mar 5, 1890Troy, New York, U.S.
80NC35–3–2 (40)Jack FallonNC2 (?)Mar 4, 1890Palace Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
79Win35–3–2 (39)The GypsyKO2 (4)Feb 21, 1890Kernan's Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
78Win34–3–2 (39)James J. WalkerKO1 (4)Feb 20, 1890Kernan's Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
77Win33–3–2 (39) Peter Maher RTD3 (4)Dec 24, 1889Leinster Hall, Dublin, Ireland
76Win32–3–2 (39)Scotchy GunnPTS4Dec 2, 1889Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex, England
75Win31–3–2 (39)W WoodhamsTKO3 (4)Dec 2, 1889Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex, England
74Win30–3–2 (39)Sailor WhiteTKO3 (4)Nov 29, 1889Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
73Win29–3–2 (39)Woolf BendoffTKO2 (4)Nov 29, 1889Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
72Win28–3–2 (39)SkinnerDQ2 (4)Nov 7, 1889Plymouth, Devon, England
71Win27–3–2 (39)Charles BurginTKO2 (4)Nov 23, 1889Royal Aquarium Theatre, Westminster, London, England
70Win26–3–2 (39)Horace HorriganTKO2 (4)Nov 21, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
69Win25–3–2 (39) Jem Smith DQ2 (10)Nov 11, 1889New Pelican Club Gym, Soho, London, EnglandWon Commonwealth heavyweight title
68Win24–3–2 (39)Alf MitchellPTS4Oct 15, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
67Win23–3–2 (39)Alf BallKO2 (4)Oct 15, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
66Win22–3–2 (39)Jem YoungPTS4Oct 14, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
65Win21–3–2 (39)Jack PartridgeKO3 (4)Oct 7, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
64Win20–3–2 (39)Jack FallonPTS4Aug 19, 1889Mike Shines' Circus, New York City, New York, U.S.
63Win19–3–2 (39)James Ginger McCormickKO2 (?)Aug 9, 1889Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
62Win18–3–2 (39)Billy BakerRTD3 (4)Aug 8, 1889Cronheim's Theatre, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
61Win17–3–2 (39)Paddy BrennanTKO1 (4)Aug 5, 1889Genesee Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
60Win16–3–2 (39)Tom LynchDQ2 (4)Jul 30, 1889Genesee Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
59Win15–3–2 (39)Billy BakerPTS4Jul 29, 1889Genesee Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
58ND14–3–2 (39)Tom LeesND4Jul 27, 1889Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Win14–3–2 (38)George PetersTKO3 (4)Jul 25, 1889Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
56Win13–3–2 (38)Charles BrownTKO4 (?)Jul 11, 1889Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
55ND12–3–2 (38)Tom LeesTKO2 (?)Jun 15, 1889Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
54Win12–3–2 (37)Shorty KincaidTKO2 (?)May 11, 1889Virginia City, Nevada, U.S.
53Win11–3–2 (36)Patsy CardiffTKO10 (?)Apr 26, 1889California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
52Win10–3–2 (37)Joe McAuliffeKO24 (?)Dec 28, 1888California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
51Win9–3–2 (37) George Godfrey TKO19 (?)Aug 24, 1888California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.Won world colored heavyweight title
50Win8–3–2 (37)M.J. SullivanKO2 (?)Jun 20, 1888San Francisco, California, U.S.
49Draw7–3–2 (37) Larry Foley NWS4Apr 17, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48Draw7–3–2 (36)Mick DooleyNWS4Mar 17, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
47Win7–3–2 (35)Tom TaylorNWS4Feb 11, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
46Draw7–3–2 (34)Mick DooleyNWS4Feb 4, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
45ND7–3–2 (33)Mick DooleyND4Jan 26, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
44Loss7–3–2 (32)Martin CostelloPTS4Jan 14, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43ND7–2–2 (32)Mick DooleyND2 (?)Dec 24, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
42ND7–2–2 (31)Stonewall JackND2 (?)Nov 26, 1887Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
41ND7–2–2 (30)Steve O'DonnellND3Oct 22, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
40ND7–2–2 (29)Steve O'DonnellND3Oct 1, 1887Foley's Gymnasium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
39Win7–2–2 (28)Jim NolanKO1 (4)Sep 24, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
38Win6–2–2 (28)Harry StanleyNWS4Aug 27, 1887Athletic Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
37ND6–2–2 (27)Jim NolanND4Aug 25, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
36ND6–2–2 (26)Tom TaylorND4Aug 6, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
35Win6–2–2 (25)Steve O'DonnellNWS4Jul 16, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
34ND6–2–2 (24)Dan HickeyND4Jul 9, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33Win6–2–2 (23)Jim NolanNWS4Jun 25, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
32Draw6–2–2 (22)George SealeNWS4Jun 11, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
31Win6–2–2 (21)Jim NolanNWS4Jun 4, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
30Win6–2–2 (20)Mick O'BrienKO1 (6)Apr 23, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
29Win5–2–2 (20)Pat KielyNWS4Apr 6, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
28ND5–2–2 (19)Pat KielyND4Feb 15, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
27ND5–2–2 (18)Pat KielyND4Nov 20, 1886Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
26ND5–2–2 (17)Steve O'DonnellND4Oct 9, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
25ND5–2–2 (16)Jack MalloyND4Oct 2, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
24Win5–2–2 (15)Tom LeesTKO30 (?)Sep 25, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWon vacant Australian heavyweight title;
A finish fight
23Draw4–2–2 (15) Billy McCarthy NWS4Aug 25, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
22ND4–2–2 (14)Hugh HealeyND4Aug 15, 1886Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
21Win4–2–2 (13)RileyNWS3Aug 7, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
20Win4–2–2 (12)Dan HickeyNWS4Jul 17, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
19Win4–2–2 (11)Tom TaylorNWS3Jul 12, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
18Loss4–2–2 (10)Pablo FanquePTS4May 22, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
17Win4–1–2 (10)Bob BerbsNWS4Apr 3, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
16Win4–1–2 (9)Herbert GoddardNWS4Apr 3, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
15Win4–1–2 (8)Mick DooleyKO3 (6)Mar 27, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
14Draw3–1–2 (8)Jack ThompsonNWS4Mar 13, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
13ND3–1–2 (7)Unknown SladeND4May 28, 1885Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
12Win3–1–2 (6)Mick DooleyNWS4May 28, 1885Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
11ND3–1–2 (5) William Miller ND4May 2, 1885Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
10ND3–1–2 (4) Larry Foley ND3May 1, 1885Chiarini's Circus, Belmore, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
9Draw3–1–2 (3) Bill Farnan PTS6 (6)Sep 23, 1884 Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For Australian heavyweight title;
Declared a draw when Jackson's supporters broke into the ring
to save their fighter who was in deep trouble
8Loss3–1–1 (3) Bill Farnan TKO4 (?)Jul 26, 1884 Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia For inaugural Australian heavyweight title;
A finish fight
7Win3–0–1 (3)Mick DooleyNWS4Jun 25, 1884Sydney Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
6ND3–0–1 (2)Tom LeesND4Feb 2, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5Win3–0–1 (1)Tom LeesPTS4Jan 31, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4Win2–0–1 (1)George CaveKO1 (6)Jan 28, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3ND1–0–1 (1)Tom LeesND6Jan 28, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2Win1–0–1DubboPTS?Mar 1, 1882AustraliaExact date and number of rounds unknown
1Draw0–0–1Jack HayesPTS5Jan 1, 1882Queen's Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaExact date unknown

Unofficial record

105 fights57 wins5 losses
By knockout293
By decision252
By disqualification30
Draws15
No contests28

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
105Loss57–5–15 (28)Jim JeffordsTKO4 (20)Aug 23, 1899Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
104Loss57–4–15 (28) James J. Jeffries TKO3 (20)Mar 22, 1898Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
103Win57–3–15 (28)Denny KelliherNWS3Nov 28, 1892Lyceum Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win56–3–15 (28) Frank Slavin KO10 (20)May 30, 1892National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth heavyweight title
101Win55–3–15 (28)Joe ButlerPTS3Feb 17, 1892Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100Win54–3–15 (28)James DaltonKO3 (?)Jan 12, 1892Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
99Win53–3–15 (28)Jack KingTKO2 (?)Jan 12, 1892Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
98NC52–3–15 (28) James J. Corbett NC61 (?)May 21, 1891California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
97Draw52–3–15 (27)Mick DooleyNWS4Nov 19, 1890Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
96Draw52–3–14 (27) Joe Goddard PTS8OCt 20, 1890Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRetained Commonwealth and Australian heavyweight titles
95ND52–3–13 (27)William PowerND3Sep 26, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
94ND52–3–13 (26)WH WatsonND3Sep 26, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
93ND52–3–13 (25)William PowerND3Sep 23, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
92ND52–3–13 (24)WH WatsonND3Sep 23, 1890Melbourne Athletic Club, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
91Draw52–3–13 (23)Martin CostelloNWS4Sep 18, 1890 McLaughlin's Athletic Hall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
90Win52–3–12 (23)Mick O'BrienNWS4Sep 13, 1890Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
89Draw51–3–12 (23)Martin CostelloNWS4Sep 9, 1890Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
88Draw51–3–11 (23)Martin CostelloNWS4Sep 8, 1890Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
87ND51–3–10 (23) Jack Burke ND6Sep 6, 1890Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
86Draw51–3–10 (22)Mick DooleyNWS3Sep 2, 1890Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
85Draw51–3–9 (22)Mick DooleyNWS4Aug 30, 1890Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
84Win51–3–8 (22)Tom JohnsonPTS4Jul 22, 1890Marysville A.C., Marysville, California, U.S.
83Win50–3–8 (22)Denver Ed SmithPTS5May 19, 1890Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
82Win49–3–8 (22)Dick KeatingKO1 (4)Apr 1, 1890Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Exact date unknown
81ND48–3–8 (22)Gus LambertND4Mar 5, 1890Troy, New York, U.S.
80NC48–3–8 (21)Jack FallonNC2 (?)Mar 4, 1890Palace Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
79Win48–3–8 (20)The GypsyKO2 (4)Feb 21, 1890Kernan's Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
78Win47–3–8 (20)James J. WalkerKO1 (4)Feb 20, 1890Kernan's Theatre, Washington, D.C., U.S.
77Win46–3–8 (20) Peter Maher RTD3 (4)Dec 24, 1889Leinster Hall, Dublin, Ireland
76Win45–3–8 (20)Scotchy GunnPTS4Dec 2, 1889Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex, England
75Win44–3–8 (20)W WoodhamsTKO3 (4)Dec 2, 1889Aquarium, Brighton, Sussex, England
74Win43–3–8 (20)Sailor WhiteTKO3 (4)Nov 29, 1889Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
73Win42–3–8 (20)Woolf BendoffTKO2 (4)Nov 29, 1889Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
72Win41–3–8 (20)SkinnerDQ2 (4)Nov 7, 1889Plymouth, Devon, England
71Win40–3–8 (20)Charles BurginTKO2 (4)Nov 23, 1889Royal Aquarium Theatre, Westminster, London, England
70Win39–3–8 (20)Horace HorriganTKO2 (4)Nov 21, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
69Win38–3–8 (20) Jem Smith DQ2 (10)Nov 11, 1889New Pelican Club Gym, Soho, London, EnglandWon Commonwealth heavyweight title
68Win37–3–8 (20)Alf MitchellPTS4Oct 15, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
67Win36–3–8 (20)Alf BallKO2 (4)Oct 15, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
66Win35–3–8 (20)Jem YoungPTS4Oct 14, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
65Win34–3–8 (20)Jack PartridgeKO3 (4)Oct 7, 1889Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster, London, England
64Win33–3–8 (20)Jack FallonPTS4Aug 19, 1889Mike Shines' Circus, New York City, New York, U.S.
63Win32–3–8 (20)James Ginger McCormickKO2 (?)Aug 9, 1889Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
62Win31–3–8 (20)Billy BakerRTD3 (4)Aug 8, 1889Cronheim's Theatre, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
61Win30–3–8 (20)Paddy BrennanTKO1 (4)Aug 5, 1889Genesee Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
60Win29–3–8 (20)Tom LynchDQ2 (4)Jul 30, 1889Genesee Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
59Win28–3–8 (20)Billy BakerPTS4Jul 29, 1889Genesee Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
58ND27–3–8 (20)Tom LeesND4Jul 27, 1889Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Win27–3–8 (19)George PetersTKO3 (4)Jul 25, 1889Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
56Win26–3–8 (19)Charles BrownTKO4 (?)Jul 11, 1889Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
55ND25–3–8 (19)Tom LeesTKO2 (?)Jun 15, 1889Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
54Win25–3–8 (18)Shorty KincaidTKO2 (?)May 11, 1889Virginia City, Nevada, U.S.
53Win24–3–8 (18)Patsy CardiffTKO10 (?)Apr 26, 1889California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
52Win23–3–8 (18)Joe McAuliffeKO24 (?)Dec 28, 1888California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
51Win22–3–8 (18) George Godfrey TKO19 (?)Aug 24, 1888California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.Won world colored heavyweight title
50Win21–3–8 (18)M.J. SullivanKO2 (?)Jun 20, 1888San Francisco, California, U.S.
49Draw20–3–8 (18) Larry Foley NWS4Apr 17, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48Draw20–3–7 (18)Mick DooleyNWS4Mar 17, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
47Win20–3–6 (18)Tom TaylorNWS4Feb 11, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
46Draw19–3–6 (18)Mick DooleyNWS4Feb 4, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
45ND19–3–5 (18)Mick DooleyND4Jan 26, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
44Loss19–3–5 (17)Martin CostelloPTS4Jan 14, 1888Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43ND19–2–5 (17)Mick DooleyND2 (?)Dec 24, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
42ND19–2–5 (16)Stonewall JackND2 (?)Nov 26, 1887Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
41ND19–2–5 (15)Steve O'DonnellND3Oct 22, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
40ND19–2–5 (14)Steve O'DonnellND3Oct 1, 1887Foley's Gymnasium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
39Win19–2–5 (13)Jim NolanKO1 (4)Sep 24, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
38Win18–2–5 (13)Harry StanleyNWS4Aug 27, 1887Athletic Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
37ND17–2–5 (13)Jim NolanND4Aug 25, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
36ND17–2–5 (12)Tom TaylorND4Aug 6, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
35Win17–2–5 (11)Steve O'DonnellNWS4Jul 16, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
34ND16–2–5 (11)Dan HickeyND4Jul 9, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33Win16–2–5 (10)Jim NolanNWS4Jun 25, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
32Draw15–2–5 (10)George SealeNWS4Jun 11, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
31Win15–2–4 (10)Jim NolanNWS4Jun 4, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
30Win14–2–4 (10)Mick O'BrienKO1 (6)Apr 23, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
29Win13–2–4 (10)Pat KielyNWS4Apr 6, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
28ND12–2–4 (10)Pat KielyND4Feb 15, 1887Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
27ND12–2–4 (9)Pat KielyND4Nov 20, 1886Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
26ND12–2–4 (8)Steve O'DonnellND4Oct 9, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
25ND12–2–4 (7)Jack MalloyND4Oct 2, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
24Win12–2–4 (6)Tom LeesTKO30 (?)Sep 25, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWon vacant Australian heavyweight title;
A finish fight
23Draw11–2–4 (6) Billy McCarthy NWS4Aug 25, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
22ND11–2–3 (6)Hugh HealeyND4Aug 15, 1886Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
21Win11–2–3 (5)RileyNWS3Aug 7, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
20Win10–2–3 (5)Dan HickeyNWS4Jul 17, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
19Win9–2–3 (5)Tom TaylorNWS3Jul 12, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
18Loss8–2–3 (5)Pablo FanquePTS4May 22, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
17Win8–1–3 (5)Bob BerbsNWS4Apr 3, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
16Win7–1–3 (5)Herbert GoddardNWS4Apr 3, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
15Win6–1–3 (5)Mick DooleyKO3 (6)Mar 27, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
14Draw5–1–3 (5)Jack ThompsonNWS4Mar 13, 1886Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
13ND5–1–2 (5)Unknown SladeND4May 28, 1885Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
12Win5–1–2 (4)Mick DooleyNWS4May 28, 1885Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
11ND4–1–2 (4) William Miller ND4May 2, 1885Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
10ND4–1–2 (3) Larry Foley ND3May 1, 1885Chiarini's Circus, Belmore, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
9Draw4–1–2 (2) Bill Farnan PTS6 (6)Sep 23, 1884 Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For Australian heavyweight title;
Declared a draw when Jackson's supporters broke into the ring
to save their fighter who was in deep trouble
8Loss4–1–1 (2) Bill Farnan TKO4 (?)Jul 26, 1884 Victoria Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia For inaugural Australian heavyweight title;
A finish fight
7Win4–0–1 (2)Mick DooleyNWS4Jun 25, 1884Sydney Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
6ND3–0–1 (2)Tom LeesND4Feb 2, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5Win3–0–1 (1)Tom LeesPTS4Jan 31, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4Win2–0–1 (1)George CaveKO1 (6)Jan 28, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3ND1–0–1 (1)Tom LeesND6Jan 28, 1884Academy of Music, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2Win1–0–1DubboPTS?Mar 1, 1882AustraliaExact date and number of rounds unknown
1Draw0–0–1Jack HayesPTS5Jan 1, 1882Queen's Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaExact date unknown

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Australian Heavyweight Champion
25 September 1886 - 1888		Succeeded by
Frank Slavin
Won vacant title
Preceded by World Colored Heavyweight Champion
24 August 1888 - 1896		Succeeded by
Bob Armstrong
Won vacant title
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