Tiger Flowers

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Tiger Flowers
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Born
Theodore Flowers

(1895-02-14)February 14, 1895
Camilla, Georgia
DiedNovember 16, 1927(1927-11-16) (aged 32)
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
Other namesGeorgia Deacon
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights160
Wins135
Wins by KO55
Losses17
Draws8

Theodore "Tiger" Flowers (February 14, 1895 – November 16, 1927) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Georgia Deacon", he rose to prominence in the early 20th century, becoming the first African-American World Middleweight Boxing Champion after defeating Harry Greb to claim the title in 1926. He was inducted into The Ring Hall of Fame in 1971, The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1976, The World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990, and The International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. [1] A left-handed fighter, Flowers was fast and elusive, usually avoiding heavy punishment while landing quick, sharp blows.

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A celebrated African-American prizefighter, Flowers is considered a trailblazer of his era, competing during a time when the boxing profession was predominantly white. Flowers is often compared, in precedence, to fighters George Dixon, the first black boxing champion who won the Bantamweight World Title in 1892, Barbados Joe Walcott, first black to win the World Welterweight title on December 18, 1901, Joe Gans, the first black to win the World Lightweight Title in 1902, and also the more controversial Jack Johnson, the first black to win the World Heavyweight Title in 1908.

In addition to becoming the first black Middleweight champion, Tiger's unprecedented accumulation of wins (136) and knockouts (56) in his career spanning less than ten years proved to many skeptics that African-Americans could compete at the highest level. Prominent Atlanta area rapper Killer Mike, of Run the Jewels, memorialized Tiger Flowers in the song "Kill Your Masters" on RTJ3

Personal life

His parents, Aaron Flowers (1878–1957) married Lula Dawson (1875–1949) on December 28, 1888, Married in Camillia, Georgia. Theodore Flowers (born February 14, 1895) was born in Mitchell County, Georgia.

Flowers' had five siblings: Carl Flowers (1896–1978), Gertrude (1898–?), Oc or Osee (1900–1992), Uly Smith (1908–?), Cecil Nathan (1910–1992).

Theodore Flowers married Willie Mae Spellers on November 22, 1915. They had a daughter named Verna Lee Flowers (Jackson) born on September 9, 1921, in Georgia and died on April 18, 2021, at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California.

After Theodore Flowers's death wife Willie Mae Spellers and daughter, Verna Lee moved to Los Angeles, California.

Professional career

Flowers (left), posing with Mickey Walker before their 1926 title bout Tiger Flowers and Mickey Walker LOC.jpg
Flowers (left), posing with Mickey Walker before their 1926 title bout

After working as a stevedore on the Georgia coast, Flowers temporarily relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1918; this is where he ultimately began boxing professionally at the age of 23.

By early 1920 he started training with manager Walk Miller. Over the next six years the lightning-quick lefthander competed all over the country in a grueling ascent to the top of the boxing ranks.

Flowers combined showmanship inside the ropes with a public persona characterized by sobriety and religious devotion; eventually becoming donned "The Deacon". He famously carried a Bible into the ring for each fight and also shared scripture. A devoutly religious man, Flowers would recite a passage from Psalm 144 before every bout throughout his career. [2]

Flowers' first bout was a victory over fighter Billy Hooper; which he followed up with an impressive two-dozen straight victories before suffering his first loss to Panama Joe Gans.

Like many other African-American boxers of the time period, Flowers found it difficult to obtain fights with white fighters early in his career. He found himself primarily having to fight men of his own race, and many times over, in order to make a living. Despite this, during his era Flowers challenged many high-caliber fighters, including Maxie Rosenbloom, Sam Langford, Kid Norfolk, Johnny Wilson, Jamaica Kid, Mickey Walker and many other future Hall of Fame inductees.

By 1924, after being rated the number-one contender for Harry Greb's middleweight title by The Ring magazine, Flowers earned a shot at Greb; despite previously losing a questionable decision to light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue.

On February 26, 1926, before a crowd of 16,311 at Madison Square Garden, Flowers dethroned champion Harry Greb by split decision. He would also defeat Greb once more on August 19, 1926, to defend the title.

Tiger's next and final championship bout came against Mickey Walker on December 3, 1926, in Chicago, where he was defeated for the title. A match decided by points in the end, it was considered a controversial decision in the eyes of many. The match later was investigated by the Illinois Athletic Commission, but the decision was not overturned.

Flowers immediately set his sights on a rematch to regain the title, but his career would be cut short before ever gaining the opportunity.

Flowers' final match, a victory over Leo Gates, was fought November 12, 1927. [3]

Death

Flowers was hospitalized in New York City in early November 1927, requiring surgery to remove scar tissue from around his eyes. Complications from the surgery ultimately resulted in his death on November 16, 1927, at age 32. The circumstances of Tiger's death were similar to what caused the death of former champion Harry Greb about a year prior. Greb checked into an Atlantic City clinic for surgery to repair damage to his nose and respiratory tract caused by his ring career and several car crashes. However, complications occurred and he died of heart failure on October 22, 1926, at 2:30 pm.

Posthumously, Theodore Flowers was honored as one of the greatest fighters of his era. The International Boxing Research Organization would rank him as number 12 on their list of Greatest Middleweights of All Time. Boxing historian Bert Sugar placed him 68th in his Top 100 Fighters catalog. [4] [5] The Bleacher Report named him the number 6 greatest southpaw in boxing history. [6]

An important figure in Atlanta, Georgia's black community, Tiger was remembered as a deacon for the Butler Street CME Church and as a member of the lodges of Masons, Elks, and Knights of Pythias. His house on Simpson Road was one of the most luxurious in the city.

Estimates put the number of mourners who turned up to show their respects at around 75,000, with an additional 7,000 crammed the City Auditorium to witness a lavish memorial service. He was laid to rest at Lincoln Cemetery in Atlanta. [3]

Tiger Flowers Cemetery in Lakeland, Florida, was named for him.

Tiger Flowers Drive in Atlanta, Georgia, is named for him. [7]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec, [8] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

160 fights119 wins15 losses
By knockout5510
By decision582
By disqualification63
Draws8
Newspaper decisions/draws 18

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
160Win119–15–8 (18)Leo GatesTKO4 (10)Nov 12, 1927Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
159Draw118–15–8 (18) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS10Nov 9, 1927Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
158Win118–15–7 (18)Joe LohmanNWS10Oct 17, 1927Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
157Win118–15–7 (17) Pete Latzo UD10Sep 30, 1927Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156Win117–15–7 (17)Joe AndersonPTS10Sep 1, 1927Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
155Win116–15–7 (17)Jock MalonePTS6Aug 16, 1927Dugdale Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
154Win115–15–7 (17)Harry DillonPTS10Aug 10, 1927Ice Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
153Draw114–15–7 (17)Chuck WigginsPTS10Aug 3, 1927Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
152Win114–15–6 (17)Bing ConleyPTS10Jul 28, 1927Amusement Park, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
151Draw113–15–6 (17) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS10Jul 4, 1927Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
150Win113–15–5 (17)Bob SagePTS10Jun 17, 1927Mack Park, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
149Win112–15–5 (17)Eddie HuffmanPTS10May 27, 1927Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
148Win111–15–5 (17)Chuck WigginsNWS10May 13, 1927Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
147Win111–15–5 (16)Chuck WigginsPTS10Apr 29, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
146Win110–15–5 (16)Soldier George JonesKO1 (15)Mar 29, 1927Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
145Win109–15–5 (16)Lou BogashPTS10Feb 18, 1927Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
144Win108–15–5 (16) Lee Anderson PTS4Jan 25, 1927Denver, Colorado, U.S.
143Loss107–15–5 (16)Leo LomskiPTS10Jan 22, 1927Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
142Win107–14–5 (16)Tut JacksonKO3 (10)Jan 6, 1927Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
141Loss106–14–5 (16) Mickey Walker PTS10Dec 3, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
140Win106–13–5 (16)Eddie HuffmanPTS10Nov 22, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
139Loss105–13–5 (16) Maxie Rosenbloom DQ9 (10)Oct 15, 1926Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
138Win105–12–5 (16)Happy HunterKO3 (8)Sep 16, 1926Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
137Win104–12–5 (16) Harry Greb SD15Aug 19, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
136Win103–12–5 (16)Battling Jim McCrearyDQ3 (10)Aug 10, 1926 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
135Win102–12–5 (16)Eddie HuffmanPTS10Jul 24, 1926 Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
134Win101–12–5 (16) Lee Anderson KO2 (?)Jul 11, 1926 Coliseum, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
133Win100–12–5 (16)Ray NeumanPTS10Jun 28, 1926Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
132Win99–12–5 (16)Young Bob FitzsimmonsNWS10Jun 18, 1926Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
131Win99–12–5 (15)Allentown Joe GansUD10Apr 16, 1926South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130Win98–12–5 (15) Harry Greb SD15Feb 26, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
129Loss97–12–5 (15) Mike McTigue SD10Dec 23, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
128Win97–11–5 (15) Frank Moody PTS10Dec 10, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
127Win96–11–5 (15)Benny RossPTS6Nov 30, 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
126Loss95–11–5 (15)Chuck WigginsNWS10Oct 27, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
125Win95–11–5 (14)Jock MaloneNWS10Oct 23, 1925Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
124Win95–11–5 (13)Ted MooreTKO6 (10)Sep 7, 1925Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
123Win94–11–5 (13)Jock MalonePTS10Aug 28, 1925Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
122Win93–11–5 (13)Allentown Joe GansNWS10Aug 21, 1925Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
121Win93–11–5 (12)Lou BogashNWS10Jul 24, 1925Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
120Win93–11–5 (11)Pat McCarthyPTS10Jul 20, 1925Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
119Win92–11–5 (11)Jack StoneTKO4 (12)Jun 26, 1925Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
118Win91–11–5 (11) Lee Anderson DQ3 (10)Jun 20, 1925Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
117Win90–11–5 (11) Lee Anderson UD10Jun 8, 1925Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116Win89–11–5 (11)Jock MaloneNWS10Jun 5, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
115Win89–11–5 (10)Lou BogashPTS12May 26, 1925State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
114Win88–11–5 (10)Pal ReedPTS10May 18, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
113Win87–11–5 (10)Battling MimsKO5 (?)May 4, 1925Macon, Georgia, U.S.
112Win86–11–5 (10)Lou BogashKO5 (12)Apr 29, 1925Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
111Win85–11–5 (10)Lou BogashPTS10Mar 20, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
110Win84–11–5 (10)Sailor DardenNWS12Mar 16, 1925Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
109Loss84–11–5 (9) Jack Delaney KO4 (12)Feb 26, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Loss84–10–5 (9)Lou BogashDQ3 (10)Feb 16, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
107Win84–9–5 (9)Jackie ClarkTKO5 (12)Feb 14, 1925Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
106Win83–9–5 (9) Jamaica Kid TKO10 (12)Feb 5, 1925Lakeside Park Pavillion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
105Win82–9–5 (9)Ted MooreNWS12Feb 2, 1925Sussex Avenue Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
104Win82–9–5 (8)Bill SavageKO2 (10)Jan 29, 1925Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
103Win81–9–5 (8)Tommy RobsonTKO8 (12)Jan 28, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
102Loss80–9–5 (8) Jack Delaney KO2 (12)Jan 16, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
101Win80–8–5 (8)Dan O'DowdTKO6 (10)Jan 7, 1925Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
100Win79–8–5 (8)Billy BrittonTKO4 (10)Jan 5, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
99Win78–8–5 (8)Joe LohmanTKO3 (10)Jan 1, 1925Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
98Draw77–8–5 (8)Frankie SchoellPTS6Dec 26, 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
97Win77–8–4 (8)Jack TownsendTKO5 (10)Dec 15, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96Win76–8–4 (8) Johnny Wilson TKO3 (10)Dec 9, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
95Win75–8–4 (8)Battling GaheeTKO2 (12)Dec 1, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
94Win74–8–4 (8)Clem JohnsonNWS12Nov 27, 1924Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
93Win74–8–4 (7)Jerry HayesKO2 (4)Nov 10, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92Win73–8–4 (7)Hughie ClementsTKO2 (4)Nov 10, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91Win72–8–4 (7)George RobinsonPTS12Nov 1, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
90Win71–8–4 (7)Joe LohmanDQ4 (10)Oct 23, 1924Moose Arena, Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
89Win70–8–4 (7)Cleve HawkinsKO3 (?)Oct 21, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
88Win69–8–4 (7)Jamaica KidTKO8 (12)Oct 11, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win68–8–4 (7)Battling GaheeTKO4 (12)Sep 30, 1924Weller Theater, Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.
86Win67–8–4 (7)Tut JacksonKO2 (12)Sep 29, 1924Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
85Win66–8–4 (7) Lee Anderson UD12Sep 22, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
84Win65–8–4 (7)Jamaica KidUD12Sep 15, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
83Win64–8–4 (7)Tut JacksonTKO8 (10)Sep 1, 1924League Park, Martins Ferry, Ohio, U.S.
82Loss63–8–4 (7) Harry Greb NWS10Aug 21, 1924Legion Stadium, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
81Win63–8–4 (6)Oscar MortimerTKO6 (12)Aug 12, 1924Soledad Roof, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
80Win62–8–4 (6)Jack TownsendTKO11 (12)Aug 2, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
79Win61–8–4 (6) Jamaica Kid DQ3 (12)Jul 22, 1924Riverside Arena, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
78Win60–8–4 (6) Lee Anderson DQ11 (12)Jul 3, 1924Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
77Win59–8–4 (6) Jamaica Kid NWS10Jun 27, 1924Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
76Win59–8–4 (5)Battling GaheeNWS10Jun 20, 1924Fremont Theatre, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
75Win59–8–4 (4)Joe LohmanPTS12Jun 14, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win58–8–4 (4)Willie WalkerTKO7 (12)May 14, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
73Win57–8–4 (4)Ted JamiesonPTS12May 3, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
72Win56–8–4 (4)George RobinsonPTS12Apr 29, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
71Win55–8–4 (4)Jimmy DarcyPTS12Apr 19, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
70Win54–8–4 (4)Dave ThorntonKO2 (?)Apr 9, 1924Bijou Ring, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
69Win53–8–4 (4) Lee Anderson PTS12Mar 29, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
68Win52–8–4 (4)Bob LawsonKO6 (8)Mar 19, 1924Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
67Win51–8–4 (4) Jamaica Kid NWS10Mar 3, 1924Fremont Theatre, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
66Win51–8–4 (3)Battling GaheePTS12Feb 25, 1924Barberton Stadium, Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
65Win50–8–4 (3)Bob LawsonTKO10 (12)Feb 18, 1924Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
64Win49–8–4 (3)Sonny GoodrichPTS12Jan 31, 1924Bellinger Theater, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
63Win48–8–4 (3)Herbert MooreKO2 (?)Jan 23, 1924Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
62Win47–8–4 (3)Sailor DardenPTS12Dec 28, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
61Win46–8–4 (3)Rufe CameronKO4 (?)Dec 6, 1923United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
60Draw45–8–4 (3)George RobinsonPTS12Nov 27, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
59Loss45–8–3 (3) Fireman Jim Flynn RTD5 (?)Sep 17, 1923 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
58Win45–7–3 (3) Jamaica Kid PTS10Sep 4, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
57Win44–7–3 (3)Whitey BlackNWS10Jul 30, 1923Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
56Win44–7–3 (2)Tut JacksonPTS12Jul 18, 1923Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
55Draw43–7–3 (2)Tut JacksonPTS12Jul 3, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
54Win43–7–2 (2)Rufe CameronPTS10Jun 20, 1923Bijou Ring, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
53Win42–7–2 (2) Panama Joe Gans NWS12May 25, 1923Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
52Win42–7–2 (1)Sailor Tom KingPTS15May 15, 1923Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
51Loss41–7–2 (1) Kid Norfolk KO1 (12)May 8, 1923Springfield, Ohio, U.S.For world colored light-heavyweight title
50Win41–6–2 (1) Jamaica Kid NWS12Apr 20, 1923Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
49Win41–6–2Jack RayKO3 (?)Mar 19, 1923Central Garage Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
48Win40–6–2Battling MimsPTS8Feb 28, 1923Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
47Win39–6–2Bob LawsonPTS8Feb 21, 1923Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
46Win38–6–2Frank CarboneDQ10 (15)Dec 22, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
45Win37–6–2 Eddie Palmer TKO10 (15)Dec 13, 1922Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44Win36–6–2Kid DavisKO3 (10)Dec 1, 1922L Street Park, Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
43Win35–6–2 Eddie Palmer PTS8Nov 11, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Exact date unknown
42Win34–6–2Battling GaheePTS8Oct 10, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
41Win33–6–2Kid DavisKO1 (?)Sep 9, 1922United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
40Win32–6–2Kid PaddyKO1 (?)Aug 30, 1922United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
39Win31–6–2Andy Kid PalmerPTS15Aug 22, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
38Loss30–6–2 Jamaica Kid RTD2 (12)Jul 26, 1922Riverside Arena, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
37Draw30–5–2 Kid Norfolk PTS8Jul 4, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
36Loss30–5–1 Sam Langford KO2 (10)Jun 5, 1922Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
35Win30–4–1Frankie MurphyPTS15May 16, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
34Loss29–4–1 Lee Anderson KO7 (15)May 9, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico For vacant world colored light-heavyweight title
33Win29–3–1Billy BrittonPTS15Apr 11, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
32Win28–3–1Jim Jam BarryKO5 (15)Mar 28, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
31Win27–3–1Chihuahua Kid BrownKO1 (15)Mar 21, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
30Draw26–3–1Jim Jam BarryPTS15Mar 7, 1922Garden Play Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
29Win26–3 Gorilla Jones KO9 (15)Feb 21, 1922 Gonzalez Garden Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico Won vacant Southwest middleweight title
Not to be confused with Gorilla Jones
28Loss25–3 Kid Norfolk KO3 (10)Jan 30, 1922Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
27Win25–2Battling BurkeKO4 (8)Jan 11, 1922Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
26Win24–2Jack RayKO2 (?)Jan 1, 1922United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
25Loss23–2 Panama Joe Gans KO5 (15)Dec 15, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
24Win23–1Battling GaheePTS8Nov 8, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
23Win22–1Whitey BlackPTS8Oct 24, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
22Win21–1Battling GaheePTS10Oct 18, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21Win20–1Chihuahua Kid BrownKO3 (10)Sep 26, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20Loss19–1 Panama Joe Gans KO6 (15)Aug 8, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
19Win19–0Kid WilliamsKO3 (?)Aug 1, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
18Win18–0Jack MooreKO2 (12)Jul 12, 1921Pekin Theatre, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
17Win17–0Battling MimsPTS10Jul 7, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
16Win16–0Battling TroupeKO4 (10)Jun 14, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
15Win15–0Whitey BlackKO1 (?)Jun 6, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
14Win14–0Jim FainKO4 (10)May 23, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
13Win13–0Chihuahua Kid BrownKO2 (?)May 5, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
12Win12–0Chihuahua Kid BrownTKO8 (10)May 2, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
11Win11–0Battling MimsPTS10Nov 9, 1920Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
10Win10–0Billy HooperPTS10Sep 27, 1920Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
9Win9–0Battling MimsPTS10Apr 4, 1920United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
8Win8–0Billy HooperPTS20Mar 17, 1920Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
7Win7–0Sailor DardenPTS15Mar 3, 1920United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
6Win6–0Roughhouse BakerKO3 (?)Feb 2, 1919United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
5Win5–0Battling MimsPTS10Jan 1, 1919United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
4Win4–0Battling MimsPTS15Jun 6, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
3Win3–0Battling HazelKO8 (?)Apr 4, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
2Win2–0Battling Henry WilliamsPTS20Mar 3, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
1Win1–0Billy HooperKO11 (?)Jan 1, 1918Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.Exact date unknown

Unofficial record

160 fights135 wins17 losses
By knockout5510
By decision744
By disqualification63
Draws8

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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
160Win135–17–8Leo GatesTKO4 (10)Nov 12, 1927Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
159Draw134–17–8 Maxie Rosenbloom PTS10Nov 9, 1927Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
158Win134–17–7Joe LohmanNWS10Oct 17, 1927Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
157Win133–17–7 Pete Latzo UD10Sep 30, 1927Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156Win132–17–7Joe AndersonPTS10Sep 1, 1927Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
155Win131–17–7Jock MalonePTS6Aug 16, 1927Dugdale Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
154Win130–17–7Harry DillonPTS10Aug 10, 1927Ice Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
153Draw129–17–7Chuck WigginsPTS10Aug 3, 1927Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
152Win129–17–6Bing ConleyPTS10Jul 28, 1927Amusement Park, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
151Draw128–17–6 Maxie Rosenbloom PTS10Jul 4, 1927Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
150Win128–17–5Bob SagePTS10Jun 17, 1927Mack Park, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
149Win127–17–5Eddie HuffmanPTS10May 27, 1927Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
148Win126–17–5Chuck WigginsNWS10May 13, 1927Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
147Win125–17–5Chuck WigginsPTS10Apr 29, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
146Win124–17–5Soldier George JonesKO1 (15)Mar 29, 1927Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
145Win123–17–5Lou BogashPTS10Feb 18, 1927Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
144Win122–17–5 Lee Anderson PTS4Jan 25, 1927Denver, Colorado, U.S.
143Loss121–17–5Leo LomskiPTS10Jan 22, 1927Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
142Win121–16–5Tut JacksonKO3 (10)Jan 6, 1927Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
141Loss120–16–5 Mickey Walker PTS10Dec 3, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
140Win120–15–5Eddie HuffmanPTS10Nov 22, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
139Loss119–15–5 Maxie Rosenbloom DQ9 (10)Oct 15, 1926Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
138Win119–14–5Happy HunterKO3 (8)Sep 16, 1926Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
137Win118–14–5 Harry Greb SD15Aug 19, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
136Win117–14–5Battling Jim McCrearyDQ3 (10)Aug 10, 1926 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
135Win116–14–5Eddie HuffmanPTS10Jul 24, 1926 Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
134Win115–14–5 Lee Anderson KO2 (?)Jul 11, 1926 Coliseum, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
133Win114–14–5Ray NeumanPTS10Jun 28, 1926Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
132Win113–14–5Young Bob FitzsimmonsNWS10Jun 18, 1926Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
131Win112–14–5Allentown Joe GansUD10Apr 16, 1926South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130Win111–14–5 Harry Greb SD15Feb 26, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
129Loss110–14–5 Mike McTigue SD10Dec 23, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
128Win110–13–5 Frank Moody PTS10Dec 10, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
127Win109–13–5Benny RossPTS6Nov 30, 1925Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
126Loss108–13–5Chuck WigginsNWS10Oct 27, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
125Win108–12–5Jock MaloneNWS10Oct 23, 1925Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
124Win107–12–5Ted MooreTKO6 (10)Sep 7, 1925Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
123Win106–12–5Jock MalonePTS10Aug 28, 1925Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
122Win105–12–5Allentown Joe GansNWS10Aug 21, 1925Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
121Win104–12–5Lou BogashNWS10Jul 24, 1925Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
120Win103–12–5Pat McCarthyPTS10Jul 20, 1925Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
119Win102–12–5Jack StoneTKO4 (12)Jun 26, 1925Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
118Win101–12–5 Lee Anderson DQ3 (10)Jun 20, 1925Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
117Win100–12–5 Lee Anderson UD10Jun 8, 1925Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116Win99–12–5Jock MaloneNWS10Jun 5, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
115Win98–12–5Lou BogashPTS12May 26, 1925State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
114Win97–12–5Pal ReedPTS10May 18, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
113Win96–12–5Battling MimsKO5 (?)May 4, 1925Macon, Georgia, U.S.
112Win95–12–5Lou BogashKO5 (12)Apr 29, 1925Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
111Win94–12–5Lou BogashPTS10Mar 20, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
110Win93–12–5Sailor DardenNWS12Mar 16, 1925Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
109Loss92–12–5 Jack Delaney KO4 (12)Feb 26, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Loss92–11–5Lou BogashDQ3 (10)Feb 16, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
107Win92–10–5Jackie ClarkTKO5 (12)Feb 14, 1925Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
106Win91–10–5 Jamaica Kid TKO10 (12)Feb 5, 1925Lakeside Park Pavillion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
105Win90–10–5Ted MooreNWS12Feb 2, 1925Sussex Avenue Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
104Win89–10–5Bill SavageKO2 (10)Jan 29, 1925Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
103Win88–10–5Tommy RobsonTKO8 (12)Jan 28, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
102Loss87–10–5 Jack Delaney KO2 (12)Jan 16, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
101Win87–9–5Dan O'DowdTKO6 (10)Jan 7, 1925Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
100Win86–9–5Billy BrittonTKO4 (10)Jan 5, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
99Win85–9–5Joe LohmanTKO3 (10)Jan 1, 1925Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
98Draw84–9–5Frankie SchoellPTS6Dec 26, 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
97Win84–9–4Jack TownsendTKO5 (10)Dec 15, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96Win83–9–4 Johnny Wilson TKO3 (10)Dec 9, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
95Win82–9–4Battling GaheeTKO2 (12)Dec 1, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
94Win81–9–4Clem JohnsonNWS12Nov 27, 1924Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
93Win80–9–4Jerry HayesKO2 (4)Nov 10, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92Win79–9–4Hughie ClementsTKO2 (4)Nov 10, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91Win78–9–4George RobinsonPTS12Nov 1, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
90Win77–9–4Joe LohmanDQ4 (10)Oct 23, 1924Moose Arena, Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
89Win76–9–4Cleve HawkinsKO3 (?)Oct 21, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
88Win75–9–4Jamaica KidTKO8 (12)Oct 11, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win74–9–4Battling GaheeTKO4 (12)Sep 30, 1924Weller Theater, Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.
86Win73–9–4Tut JacksonKO2 (12)Sep 29, 1924Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
85Win72–9–4 Lee Anderson UD12Sep 22, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
84Win71–9–4Jamaica KidUD12Sep 15, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
83Win70–9–4Tut JacksonTKO8 (10)Sep 1, 1924League Park, Martins Ferry, Ohio, U.S.
82Loss69–9–4 Harry Greb NWS10Aug 21, 1924Legion Stadium, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
81Win69–8–4Oscar MortimerTKO6 (12)Aug 12, 1924Soledad Roof, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
80Win68–8–4Jack TownsendTKO11 (12)Aug 2, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
79Win67–8–4 Jamaica Kid DQ3 (12)Jul 22, 1924Riverside Arena, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
78Win66–8–4 Lee Anderson DQ11 (12)Jul 3, 1924Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
77Win65–8–4 Jamaica Kid NWS10Jun 27, 1924Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
76Win64–8–4Battling GaheeNWS10Jun 20, 1924Fremont Theatre, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
75Win63–8–4Joe LohmanPTS12Jun 14, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win62–8–4Willie WalkerTKO7 (12)May 14, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
73Win61–8–4Ted JamiesonPTS12May 3, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
72Win60–8–4George RobinsonPTS12Apr 29, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
71Win59–8–4Jimmy DarcyPTS12Apr 19, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
70Win58–8–4Dave ThorntonKO2 (?)Apr 9, 1924Bijou Ring, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
69Win57–8–4 Lee Anderson PTS12Mar 29, 1924Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
68Win56–8–4Bob LawsonKO6 (8)Mar 19, 1924Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
67Win55–8–4 Jamaica Kid NWS10Mar 3, 1924Fremont Theatre, Fremont, Ohio, U.S.
66Win54–8–4Battling GaheePTS12Feb 25, 1924Barberton Stadium, Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
65Win53–8–4Bob LawsonTKO10 (12)Feb 18, 1924Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
64Win52–8–4Sonny GoodrichPTS12Jan 31, 1924Bellinger Theater, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
63Win51–8–4Herbert MooreKO2 (?)Jan 23, 1924Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
62Win50–8–4Sailor DardenPTS12Dec 28, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
61Win49–8–4Rufe CameronKO4 (?)Dec 6, 1923United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
60Draw48–8–4George RobinsonPTS12Nov 27, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
59Loss48–8–3 Fireman Jim Flynn RTD5 (?)Sep 17, 1923 Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
58Win48–7–3 Jamaica Kid PTS10Sep 4, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
57Win47–7–3Whitey BlackNWS10Jul 30, 1923Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
56Win46–7–3Tut JacksonPTS12Jul 18, 1923Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
55Draw45–7–3Tut JacksonPTS12Jul 3, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
54Win45–7–2Rufe CameronPTS10Jun 20, 1923Bijou Ring, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
53Win44–7–2 Panama Joe Gans NWS12May 25, 1923Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
52Win43–7–2Sailor Tom KingPTS15May 15, 1923Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
51Loss42–7–2 Kid Norfolk KO1 (12)May 8, 1923Springfield, Ohio, U.S.For world colored light-heavyweight title
50Win42–6–2 Jamaica Kid NWS12Apr 20, 1923Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
49Win41–6–2Jack RayKO3 (?)Mar 19, 1923Central Garage Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
48Win40–6–2Battling MimsPTS8Feb 28, 1923Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
47Win39–6–2Bob LawsonPTS8Feb 21, 1923Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
46Win38–6–2Frank CarboneDQ10 (15)Dec 22, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
45Win37–6–2 Eddie Palmer TKO10 (15)Dec 13, 1922Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
44Win36–6–2Kid DavisKO3 (10)Dec 1, 1922L Street Park, Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
43Win35–6–2 Eddie Palmer PTS8Nov 11, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Exact date unknown
42Win34–6–2Battling GaheePTS8Oct 10, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
41Win33–6–2Kid DavisKO1 (?)Sep 9, 1922United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
40Win32–6–2Kid PaddyKO1 (?)Aug 30, 1922United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
39Win31–6–2Andy Kid PalmerPTS15Aug 22, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
38Loss30–6–2 Jamaica Kid RTD2 (12)Jul 26, 1922Riverside Arena, Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
37Draw30–5–2 Kid Norfolk PTS8Jul 4, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
36Loss30–5–1 Sam Langford KO2 (10)Jun 5, 1922Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
35Win30–4–1Frankie MurphyPTS15May 16, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
34Loss29–4–1 Lee Anderson KO7 (15)May 9, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico For vacant world colored light-heavyweight title
33Win29–3–1Billy BrittonPTS15Apr 11, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
32Win28–3–1Jim Jam BarryKO5 (15)Mar 28, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
31Win27–3–1Chihuahua Kid BrownKO1 (15)Mar 21, 1922Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
30Draw26–3–1Jim Jam BarryPTS15Mar 7, 1922Garden Play Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
29Win26–3 Gorilla Jones KO9 (15)Feb 21, 1922 Gonzalez Garden Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico Won vacant Southwest middleweight title
Not to be confused with Gorilla Jones
28Loss25–3 Kid Norfolk KO3 (10)Jan 30, 1922Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
27Win25–2Battling BurkeKO4 (8)Jan 11, 1922Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
26Win24–2Jack RayKO2 (?)Jan 1, 1922United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
25Loss23–2 Panama Joe Gans KO5 (15)Dec 15, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
24Win23–1Battling GaheePTS8Nov 8, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
23Win22–1Whitey BlackPTS8Oct 24, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
22Win21–1Battling GaheePTS10Oct 18, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21Win20–1Chihuahua Kid BrownKO3 (10)Sep 26, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20Loss19–1 Panama Joe Gans KO6 (15)Aug 8, 1921Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
19Win19–0Kid WilliamsKO3 (?)Aug 1, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
18Win18–0Jack MooreKO2 (12)Jul 12, 1921Pekin Theatre, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
17Win17–0Battling MimsPTS10Jul 7, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
16Win16–0Battling TroupeKO4 (10)Jun 14, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
15Win15–0Whitey BlackKO1 (?)Jun 6, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
14Win14–0Jim FainKO4 (10)May 23, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
13Win13–0Chihuahua Kid BrownKO2 (?)May 5, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
12Win12–0Chihuahua Kid BrownTKO8 (10)May 2, 1921Business Men's A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
11Win11–0Battling MimsPTS10Nov 9, 1920Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
10Win10–0Billy HooperPTS10Sep 27, 1920Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
9Win9–0Battling MimsPTS10Apr 4, 1920United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
8Win8–0Billy HooperPTS20Mar 17, 1920Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
7Win7–0Sailor DardenPTS15Mar 3, 1920United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
6Win6–0Roughhouse BakerKO3 (?)Feb 2, 1919United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
5Win5–0Battling MimsPTS10Jan 1, 1919United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
4Win4–0Battling MimsPTS15Jun 6, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
3Win3–0Battling HazelKO8 (?)Apr 4, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
2Win2–0Battling Henry WilliamsPTS20Mar 3, 1918United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
1Win1–0Billy HooperKO11 (?)Jan 1, 1918Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.Exact date unknown

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Achievements
Preceded by World Middleweight Champion
February 26, 1926 – December 3, 1926		Succeeded by
Middleweight status
Preceded by
Harry Greb
 Latest born world champion to die
November 16, 1927 – October 29, 1949		Succeeded by
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