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Battling Levinsky

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Battling Levinsky
Born
Barney Lebowitz

(1890-06-10)June 10, 1890
DiedFebruary 12, 1949(1949-02-12) (aged 58)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights289
Wins196
Wins by KO30
Losses55
Draws38

Barney "Battling" Levinsky (born Lebowitz; June 10, 1890 – February 12, 1949) was an American boxer who was the world light heavyweight champion from 1916 to 1920. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Levinsky as the #12 ranked light heavyweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #9.[1] The International Boxing Research Organization rates Levinsky as the 20th best light heavyweight ever.[2] He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1966, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1982, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.[3]

Early life

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Levinsky was born in 1890 in Philadelphia, the third son of seven children of Samuel and Lena Lebrowitz, Russian Jews who had emigrated from London. His father was a tailor,[4] and Barney shined shoes and sold newspapers after school to help his six siblings. In his earliest boxing days, he sold jewelry during the day, but boxed in the evening at the clubs in Philadelphia, probably to hide his fledgling boxing career from his parents.

Boxing career

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Full-length portrait of Levinsky

Career beginnings

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Battling Levinsky began his boxing career under the name Barney Williams. He fought his first recorded match in 1910 at Philadelphia's Diamond Lew Bailey's Broadway Athletic Club, with a first-round knockout of his opponent, Mat Ryan, who outweighed him by over sixty pounds.[5] He received little attention until he took on "Dumb" Dan Morgan as his manager in 1913,[6] who changed Barney's name along with his boxing fortunes. He was known for possessing incredible defensive skills, not frequently winning by knockout, but often leaving the ring at the end of a fight without having received a truly damaging blow.[7]

Morgan came up with his name of "Battling Levinsky" to obscure the fact that Barney's boxing style was actually more defensive than aggressive in order to give his opposition the impression that he was an aggressive puncher.[7]

Because Levinsky first entered the pro ranks as Barney Williams around 1906, many of his fights between 1906 and 1910, when he became "Battling Levinsky", were not recorded by boxing publications, particularly Nat Fleischer's Ring Record Book. He did not officially become "Battling Levinsky" until 1913. In his first 100 fights between 1910 and 1914, he lost only three of his bouts.[7]

Between 1914 and 1918, Levinsky fought 127 times, averaging an impressive 37 fights a year, even for his era. Levinsky fought 37 times in 1914 — 9 times in the month of January alone. In January 1915, he began the year with two 10-round bouts on New Year's Day — 1 each in Brooklyn, New York City and 12 round bout in Waterbury, Connecticut.[7]

World light heavyweight champion, 1916

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After two title-match losses to world light heavyweight champion Jack Dillon, (April 1914 and April 1916), Levinsky finally wrested the crown from him on October 24, 1916, in a twelve-round points decision in Boston. The new champion was believed by many to have won every round but the fifth which was even. Levinsky had around a three-inch advantage in height, a few extra inches in reach, and as much as a ten-pound weight advantage. Though he was not known as a strong puncher, his defensive skills were considered exceptional, and they weighed heavily in his victory. His better blows were landed with his left, often to the jaw and body of Dillon. Fatigued by the fifth, Levinsky carried the match after the sixth, landing blows to the face, jaw and body of Dillon, who landed only a few blows that usually lacked steam. The referee's decision was met with approval by the fans.[8] Some reporters speculated that Dillon's hands were still sore from his bout the previous night with Larry Williams, a very capable light heavyweight, in Philadelphia. Many of Dillon's blows were body punches, but he tried to go to the face or jaw on several occasions, often missing due to Levinsky's fluid defense.[9][10] Dillon's dangerous right, which landed on a few occasions in the second, usually glanced off Levinsky's face for the remainder of the bout, as the Philadelphia fighter showed his ability to move away from Dillon's most valuable blow, while occasionally countering with rapid left jabs.[11]

Harry Greb defeated Levinsky in a somewhat close six-round newspaper decision of a no decision bout on August 6, 1918, at Philadelphia's Shibe Park. Though the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader had Levinsky winning four of the six rounds, the majority of local papers had Levinsky winning the battle. In their ten-round bout in Buffalo on February 17, 1919, Levinsky countered and blocked well against Greb's characteristic aggressive two handed attack, and the Pittsburgh Post wrote that the contest was "one of the most brilliant big glove exhibitions ever staged", but many local papers agreed with the Buffalo Enquirer, that "Greb won by his aggressive attack."[12]

Levinsky met future champion Jack Dempsey on November 6, 1918, and lost in Philadelphia from a third-round knockout administered by a left to the jaw. Dempsey connected on several occasions in the first two rounds, landing short rights and lefts that seriously affected his opponent. Dempsey was particularly effective with his left, which he often followed with a right to the body. Dempsey had an advantage in height, weight and reach, which he used to his benefit throughout the match. He was not bothered by Levinsky's frequently used left jabs, and set a very fast pace for Levinsky who at twenty-seven was a critical five years older.[13] By most records, it was the first time, Levinsky had ever lost a match by knockout.[14]

Loss of light heavy title, 1920

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On October 12, 1920, fifty-nine bouts later, and almost four years to the day after he took the title, he lost his championship in a fourth round knock out to France's enormously popular Georges Carpentier in Jersey City, New Jersey.[15] Before a crowd of 15,000, after a series of rights and lefts from Carpentier, Levinsky lost his title as he fell from a heavy right to the jaw, one minute and seven seconds into the fourth round. Levinsky received his largest purse of $25,000 for the fight.[5][16] Carpentier had dominated the battle, and sent Levinsky down twice for counts of eight. Struggling to rise after being counted out, the vanquished Levinsky had to be brought to his feet and partly carried to his corner by Jack Britton, who had assisted him with the bout.[17]

Though not unique for his boxing era, Levinsky fought many of his opponents multiple times. According to historian Ken Blady, Levinsky fought Dillon a total of ten times in his career. Perhaps his worthiest opponent, Nat Fleischer once rated Dillon the third greatest Light Heavyweight of all time while boxing promoter Charley Rose placed him at #2. Levinsky met Jim Flynn, the only man to ever knock out Jack Dempsey, and heavyweight "Porky" Flynn a total of nine times.[7] In his New York bout with Flynn on July 30, 1913, Levinsky's strong rally in the last round allowed him to end the match with a draw as Flynn had taken the third, fourth, seventh, eighth and ninth rounds.[18]

Career record

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Jack Dempsey, future heavyweight champion

In an era when the winners of bouts could not be decided by the votes of referees and boxing judges, and titles changed hands only in the case of a knockout, Levinsky fought all comers, including losses to future heavyweight champions Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey.

He also fought the 1923 World Middleweight Champion Harry Greb at least three times between 1918 and 1919, successfully defending his Light Heavyweight title in each meeting. Levinsky loved to fight, although his claim to having fought close to 500 bouts has not been fully substantiated.[15]

His official professional record: 287 bouts – won 196 (30 KOs), lost 54, drew 37.

In his early career, Levinsky was managed by Fred Douglas (1910–11) and Jack Hanlon (1911–13), and then fell primarily under the management of Dan Morgan until 1922. Al Lippe managed him in his comeback, from 1926 to 1929.[3][19]

Life after boxing

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After his loss to Gene Tunney on January 13, 1922, Levinsky attempted to retire from boxing and entered the Real Estate business.[7] Around 1926, he returned to the ring as a heavyweight after a series of financial losses and faced Tommy Madden, beginning his four-year comeback.[7][15] He fought around forty-two times in his comeback, losing only twelve matches.[15] After losing badly to Herman Weiner on January 15, 1929, he seriously discussed retirement before boxing one more time the following year in October 1930 in New York, beating Joe Simms in three rounds.[15]

Levinsky's son Stanley was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, WWII. His daughter Harriet, a graduate and valedictorian at West Philadelphia High School, currently resides in Lancaster, PA. Levinsky's grandchildren are Stanley Solodky, Barry Solodky, and Susan Oldham.[20]

Levinsky invested much of his total boxing winnings of $250,000 in real estate, but lost most of it in the Depression of the early 1930s.[5] During the height of the depression, in the mid-1930s Levinsky worked for the Works Progress Administration (WPA). After his retirement from the ring in 1930, he sold many of the remaining Apartment houses he owned, and purchased a Meat Slaughtering House in Chicago which he retained until around 1947, though continuing to live in Philadelphia.[21]

After an illness of several months that had been aggravated by a car accident on January 17, Levinsky died at his home on February 12, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 59. He was buried at Har Zion Cemetery.[7][19][22][23]

He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1966, and is in both the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame and Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in Israel.[7]

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[24] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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289 fights 70 wins 20 losses
By knockout 30 4
By decision 38 14
By disqualification 2 2
Draws 14
Newspaper decisions/draws 185

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
289 Win 70–20–14 (185) Joe Sims TKO 3 (10) Oct 21, 1930 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
288 Loss 69–20–14 (185) Herman Weiner TKO 1 (8) Jan 15, 1929 Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
287 Loss 69–19–14 (185) Otto von Porat TKO 5 (10) Jan 11, 1929 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
286 Win 69–18–14 (185) Pietro Corri PTS 10 Jan 4, 1929 Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
285 Loss 68–18–14 (185) Marty Gallagher PTS 12 Dec 3, 1928 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
284 Draw 68–17–14 (185) Tom Toner PTS 8 Nov 1, 1928 New Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
283 Win 68–17–13 (185) Bill Daring PTS 8 Oct 19, 1928 Grimes Battery, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
282 Win 67–17–13 (185) Pietro Corri PTS 8 Oct 18, 1928 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
281 Win 66–17–13 (185) Herman Weiner PTS 8 Sep 21, 1928 Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
280 Win 65–17–13 (185) Billy Henderson NWS 6 Sep 18, 1928 Greenville, Maine, U.S.
279 Loss 65–17–13 (184) Tony Youkonis UD 10 Aug 20, 1928 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
278 Loss 65–16–13 (184) Phil Mercurio NWS 10 Jul 13, 1928 Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
277 Win 65–16–13 (183) Chuck Wiggins DQ 5 (10) Jul 4, 1928 Memorial Stadium, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
276 Win 64–16–13 (183) Tex McEwan DQ 4 (10) Jul 2, 1928 Tacoma Bowl, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
275 Loss 63–16–13 (183) Emmett Rocco UD 10 Jun 25, 1928 Jolly Bowl, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
274 Win 63–15–13 (183) Emmett Rocco NWS 10 Jun 6, 1928 Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
273 Win 63–15–13 (182) Benny Ross PTS 10 May 21, 1928 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
272 Win 62–15–13 (182) Clem Johnson PTS 8 Apr 30, 1928 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
271 Win 61–15–13 (182) Jim Sigman PTS 10 Apr 23, 1928 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
270 Loss 60–15–13 (182) Jack McAuliffe II NWS 10 Apr 17, 1928 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
269 Draw 60–15–13 (181) Tiny Roebuck NWS 10 Apr 11, 1928 Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
268 Win 60–15–13 (180) James Jay Lawless PTS 10 Apr 2, 1928 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
267 Win 59–15–13 (180) K.O. Samson TKO 2 (8) Mar 26, 1928 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
266 Loss 58–15–13 (180) Jack Gagnon PTS 10 Mar 9, 1928 New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
265 Win 58–14–13 (180) Earl Blue PTS 6 Mar 5, 1928 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
264 Win 57–14–13 (180) Marcel DeRose TKO 2 (10) Feb 27, 1928 Bristol Arena, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
263 Win 56–14–13 (180) Jack Gagnon PTS 10 Feb 17, 1928 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
262 Draw 55–14–13 (180) Sandy Seifert PTS 10 Feb 6, 1928 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
261 Win 55–14–12 (180) Joe Lohman PTS 10 Nov 28, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
260 Win 54–14–12 (180) Matt Adgie PTS 10 Nov 16, 1927 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
259 Win 53–14–12 (180) George Gemas PTS 10 Nov 2, 1927 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
258 Win 52–14–12 (180) Willie Walker PTS 8 Oct 28, 1927 Auditorium, Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
257 Win 51–14–12 (180) Teddy Jackson KO 4 (10) Oct 24, 1927 Floral Park Arena, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
256 Win 50–14–12 (180) Clem Johnson PTS 10 Sep 29, 1927 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
255 Loss 49–14–12 (180) Matt Adgie MD 10 Sep 8, 1927 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
254 Loss 49–13–12 (180) Cuban Bobby Brown NWS 8 Aug 15, 1927 Dog Track, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
253 Win 49–13–12 (179) Ray Neuman PTS 10 Feb 7, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
252 Win 48–13–12 (179) George Gemas PTS 8 Jan 1, 1927 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
251 Loss 47–13–12 (179) Jack Gagnon PTS 10 Dec 23, 1926 Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
250 Win 47–12–12 (179) Jimmy Moran KO 1 (8) Nov 18, 1926 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
249 Loss 46–12–12 (179) Young Stribling NWS 10 Nov 11, 1926 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
248 Win 46–12–12 (178) George Gemas PTS 10 Sep 13, 1926 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
247 Win 45–12–12 (178) Tommy Madden KO 1 (8) Aug 31, 1926 Lauer's Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
246 Loss 44–12–12 (178) Gene Tunney PTS 12 Jan 13, 1922 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant ABA light-heavyweight title
245 Draw 44–11–12 (178) Bob Roper PTS 12 Nov 24, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
244 Win 44–11–11 (178) Mike McTigue NWS 10 Sep 14, 1921 Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
243 Win 44–11–11 (177) Sergeant Ray Smith NWS 10 Sep 8, 1921 Exhibition Grounds, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
242 Win 44–11–11 (176) Eddie Ricord NWS 10 Jul 20, 1921 Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
241 Loss 44–11–11 (175) Carl E. Morris DQ 6 (12) Jul 2, 1921 Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
240 Win 44–10–11 (175) Soldier Jones PTS 10 May 30, 1921 Exhibition Grounds, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
239 Win 43–10–11 (175) Bill Reed PTS 12 Apr 29, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
238 Win 42–10–11 (175) Dan O'Dowd PTS 12 Apr 15, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
237 Loss 41–10–11 (175) Charley Weinert PTS 15 Mar 18, 1921 Flatbush A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
236 Win 41–9–11 (175) Homer Smith PTS 12 Mar 10, 1921 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
235 Loss 40–9–11 (175) Noel "Boy" McCormick DQ 7 (10) Dec 8, 1920 Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.
234 Loss 40–8–11 (175) Georges Carpentier KO 4 (12) Oct 12, 1920 Westside Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost world light-heavyweight title;
For vacant NYSAC light-heavyweight title
233 Win 40–7–11 (175) Sergeant Ray Smith NWS 10 Jun 26, 1920 League Park, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
232 Draw 40–7–11 (174) Chuck Wiggins PTS 12 May 21, 1920 Westwood Field, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
231 Draw 40–7–10 (174) Jack Renault NWS 12 May 5, 1920 Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
230 Win 40–7–10 (173) Clay Turner NWS 12 May 3, 1920 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
229 Win 40–7–10 (172) Tony Melchior NWS 10 Apr 28, 1920 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
228 Win 40–7–10 (171) Silas Green NWS 10 Apr 19, 1920 Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
227 Win 40–7–10 (170) Clay Turner NWS 10 Mar 26, 1920 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
226 Win 40–7–10 (169) Al Benedict NWS 8 Mar 22, 1920 West Hoboken A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
225 Win 40–7–10 (168) Clay Turner NWS 10 Feb 16, 1920 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
224 Win 40–7–10 (167) Johnny Howard NWS 8 Jan 23, 1920 Lotus A.C., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
223 Win 40–7–10 (166) Bert Kenny TKO 8 (10) Jan 1, 1920 Arena Gardens, Toronto, Quebec, Canada
222 Draw 39–7–10 (166) Clay Turner NWS 10 Nov 24, 1919 Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
221 Win 39–7–10 (165) Bartley Madden NWS 10 Nov 17, 1919 Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
220 Loss 39–7–10 (164) Harry Greb NWS 10 Sep 3, 1919 State Fair Grounds, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
219 Win 39–7–10 (163) Clay Turner NWS 8 Aug 11, 1919 Open-Air Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
218 Win 39–7–10 (162) Jim Tulle KO 1 (10) Aug 9, 1919 Tully Coliseum, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
217 Win 38–7–10 (162) Ed Kinley NWS 8 Jul 25, 1919 DeForest Gymnasium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
216 Loss 38–7–10 (161) Harry Greb NWS 6 Jul 14, 1919 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
215 Win 38–7–10 (160) Billy Miske NWS 12 Jul 3, 1919 Rossford Arena, Rossford, Ohio, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
214 Draw 38–7–10 (159) Tim Logan NWS 6 May 20, 1919 Armory, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
213 Loss 38–7–10 (158) Johnny Howard NWS 8 May 2, 1919 Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
212 Loss 38–7–10 (157) Harry Greb NWS 12 Apr 28, 1919 Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
211 Win 38–7–10 (156) Ed Kinley NWS 8 Apr 14, 1919 McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
210 Loss 38–7–10 (155) Harry Greb NWS 10 Feb 17, 1919 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
209 Win 38–7–10 (154) Jim Coffey PTS 12 Feb 12, 1919 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
208 Win 37–7–10 (154) Leo Houck NWS 6 Dec 25, 1918 Frank Erne Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
207 Loss 37–7–10 (153) Jack Dempsey KO 3 (6) Nov 6, 1918 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
206 Win 37–6–10 (153) Clay Turner NWS 8 Aug 26, 1918 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
205 Loss 37–6–10 (152) Harry Greb NWS 6 Aug 6, 1918 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
204 Loss 37–6–10 (151) Bartley Madden NWS 8 Jul 20, 1918 Atlantic City A.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
203 Win 37–6–10 (150) Charley Weinert NWS 8 Jun 17, 1918 Open-Air Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
202 Win 37–6–10 (149) Jim Coffey NWS 6 Jun 6, 1918 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
201 Win 37–6–10 (148) Bartley Madden NWS 15 May 27, 1918 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
200 Draw 37–6–10 (147) Bill Brennan PTS 12 Jan 15, 1918 Grand Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
199 Draw 37–6–9 (147) Bartley Madden PTS 12 Dec 11, 1917 Grand Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
198 Win 37–6–8 (147) Bill Brennan PTS 12 Nov 27, 1917 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
197 Win 36–6–8 (147) Zulu Kid NWS 10 Oct 31, 1917 Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
196 Loss 36–6–8 (146) Bill Brennan PTS 12 Oct 23, 1917 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
195 Win 36–5–8 (146) Tom McMahon PTS 12 Oct 15, 1917 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
194 Draw 35–5–8 (146) Bill Brennan PTS 12 Oct 2, 1917 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
193 Draw 35–5–7 (146) Jim Coffey PTS 12 Sep 11, 1917 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
192 Loss 35–5–6 (146) Harry Greb NWS 10 Sep 6, 1917 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
191 Win 35–5–6 (145) Jack London TKO 4 (10) Aug 6, 1917 Military A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
190 Win 34–5–6 (145) Al Benedict NWS 10 Jul 16, 1917 Military A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
189 Win 34–5–6 (144) Al Benedict NWS 10 Jun 25, 1917 Military A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
188 Win 34–5–6 (143) Johnny Howard PTS 12 Jun 20, 1917 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Retained ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles
187 Win 33–5–6 (143) Bartley Madden NWS 10 Jun 15, 1917 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
186 Win 33–5–6 (142) Bert Kenny NWS 10 May 26, 1917 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
185 Win 33–5–6 (141) Leo Houck NWS 6 May 16, 1917 York Opera House, York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
184 Draw 33–5–6 (140) Bob McAllister NWS 10 May 9, 1917 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
183 Loss 33–5–6 (139) Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Mar 23, 1917 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
182 Win 33–5–6 (138) Jack Moran PTS 12 Mar 6, 1917 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
181 Win 32–5–6 (138) Billy Miske NWS 10 Feb 27, 1917 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
180 Win 32–5–6 (137) Bob Moha NWS 12 Jan 17, 1917 Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
179 Win 32–5–6 (136) Jim Smith NWS 10 Jan 12, 1917 Village A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
178 Win 32–5–6 (135) Gunboat Smith NWS 10 Jan 1, 1917 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
177 Draw 32–5–6 (134) Gus Christie PTS 15 Dec 8, 1916 Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
176 Loss 32–5–5 (134) Carl E. Morris PTS 15 Nov 16, 1916 Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
175 Loss 32–4–5 (134) Billy Miske NWS 10 Oct 30, 1916 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
174 Win 32–4–5 (133) Jack Dillon PTS 12 Oct 24, 1916 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Won ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles
173 Loss 31–4–5 (133) Billy Miske NWS 10 Oct 12, 1916 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
172 Win 31–4–5 (132) Gunboat Smith PTS 12 Oct 10, 1916 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
171 Draw 30–4–5 (132) Gus Christie PTS 8 Oct 3, 1916 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
170 Win 30–4–4 (132) Battling Brandt NWS 12 Sep 26, 1916 Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
169 Draw 30–4–4 (131) Jack Dillon NWS 8 Sep 12, 1916 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
168 Win 30–4–4 (130) George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Sep 4, 1916 East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
167 Win 30–4–4 (129) Tommy Burke PTS 12 Jul 25, 1916 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
166 Win 29–4–4 (129) George Ashe NWS 10 Jul 21, 1916 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
165 Win 29–4–4 (128) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jul 13, 1916 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
164 Win 29–4–4 (127) Jim Barry NWS 10 Jun 30, 1916 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
163 Draw 29–4–4 (126) Porky Dan Flynn PTS 8 May 30, 1916 Rose A.C., Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
162 Win 29–4–3 (126) Gunboat Smith NWS 6 May 15, 1916 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
161 Loss 29–4–3 (125) Jack Dillon PTS 15 Apr 25, 1916 Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. For ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles
160 Win 29–3–3 (125) Mike Fitzgerald KO 2 (10) Apr 19, 1916 Arena, Toronto, Quebec, Canada
159 Loss 28–3–3 (125) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Mar 28, 1916 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
158 Win 28–3–3 (124) Jim Savage TKO 6 (10) Mar 25, 1916 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
157 Win 27–3–3 (124) Jack Keating NWS 10 Mar 20, 1916 Hudson Theatre, Schenectady, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Win 27–3–3 (123) Bob Devere NWS 10 Mar 17, 1916 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
155 Win 27–3–3 (122) Jack Connors NWS 10 Mar 14, 1916 Hillside Casino, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
154 Win 27–3–3 (121) Sailor Jack Carroll NWS 10 Mar 9, 1916 Greenwood A.C., New London, Connecticut, U.S.
153 Win 27–3–3 (120) Bert Kenny NWS 10 Mar 7, 1916 Park Theatre, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
152 Win 27–3–3 (119) Jack Hanlon TKO 3 (10) Mar 3, 1916 East New York A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
151 Win 26–3–3 (119) Jack Driscoll TKO 3 (10) Feb 28, 1916 Long Acre A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
150 Loss 25–3–3 (119) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Feb 8, 1916 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
149 Win 25–3–3 (118) Zulu Kid NWS 10 Jan 28, 1916 Long Acre A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
148 Win 25–3–3 (117) Al Reich PTS 12 Jan 25, 1916 Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
147 Win 24–3–3 (117) Silas Green NWS 10 Jan 21, 1916 Canadian A.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
146 Win 24–3–3 (116) Tom Cowler PTS 12 Jan 11, 1916 Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
145 Win 23–3–3 (116) Tom McMahon NWS 10 Jan 1, 1916 Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Win 23–3–3 (115) Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 10 Dec 25, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
143 Win 23–3–3 (114) Jack Connors NWS 10 Dec 20, 1915 Olympic A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
142 Win 23–3–3 (113) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Nov 26, 1915 Harlem S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
141 Win 23–3–3 (112) Tom Cowler NWS 10 Nov 15, 1915 Olympia Boxing Club, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 23–3–3 (111) Tom McCarty NWS 10 Nov 13, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
139 Win 23–3–3 (110) Jack Geyer NWS 10 Nov 8, 1915 O'Hara Theatre, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Draw 23–3–3 (109) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 6 Oct 25, 1915 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
137 Win 23–3–3 (108) Soldier Kearns NWS 10 Sep 28, 1915 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
136 Win 23–3–3 (107) Sandy Ferguson PTS 12 Sep 14, 1915 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
135 Win 22–3–3 (107) Soldier Kearns NWS 10 Aug 28, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
134 Win 22–3–3 (106) Sailor Jack Carroll NWS 10 Aug 14, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Win 22–3–3 (105) Colin Bell NWS 10 Aug 6, 1915 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
132 Win 22–3–3 (104) Joe Rosen NWS 6 Jul 13, 1915 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Win 22–3–3 (103) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jul 9, 1915 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
130 Win 22–3–3 (102) K.O. Sullivan NWS 10 Jul 2, 1915 O'Hara Theatre, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Win 22–3–3 (101) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 May 31, 1915 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
128 Win 22–3–3 (100) George Ashe NWS 10 May 28, 1915 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Win 22–3–3 (99) Jack Connors NWS 10 May 14, 1915 Vanderbilt A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Win 22–3–3 (98) Zulu Kid NWS 10 Apr 3, 1915 Federal A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Win 22–3–3 (97) Tom McCarty NWS 10 Mar 27, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Win 22–3–3 (96) Jack Hanlon NWS 10 Mar 23, 1915 Astoria S C, Astoria, New York, U.S.
123 Win 22–3–3 (95) Billy Ketchell NWS 10 Mar 19, 1915 135th Street A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Win 22–3–3 (94) George Ashe NWS 6 Mar 8, 1915 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Draw 22–3–3 (93) Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Mar 6, 1915 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
120 Loss 22–3–3 (92) Gunboat Smith PTS 20 Jan 27, 1915 Greenwall Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
119 Win 22–2–3 (92) Jack Keating NWS 10 Jan 6, 1915 Federal A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Draw 22–2–3 (91) Gunboat Smith PTS 12 Jan 1, 1915 Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
117 Draw 22–2–2 (91) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Dec 25, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Loss 22–2–2 (90) Tom McCarty NWS 10 Nov 26, 1914 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
115 Win 22–2–2 (89) Zulu Kid NWS 10 Nov 21, 1914 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Not to be confused with Young Zulu Kid
114 Draw 22–2–2 (88) Frank Mantell PTS 12 Nov 5, 1914 Rhode Island A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
113 Win 22–2–1 (88) Terry Kellar NWS 10 Oct 31, 1914 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 22–2–1 (87) Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Oct 30, 1914 Empire A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 22–2–1 (86) Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 10 Oct 20, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
110 Win 22–2–1 (85) Gunboat Smith NWS 10 Oct 9, 1914 Manhattan Casino, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Loss 22–2–1 (84) George Davis NWS 10 Sep 18, 1914 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
108 Win 22–2–1 (83) Jack Nevins KO 2 (10) Aug 31, 1914 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 21–2–1 (83) Bartley Madden NWS 10 Aug 19, 1914 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
106 Draw 21–2–1 (82) Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Aug 18, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
105 Win 21–2–1 (81) Jack Driscoll NWS 10 Jul 31, 1914 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 21–2–1 (80) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jul 21, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 21–2–1 (79) Charley Weinert NWS 10 Jun 30, 1914 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 21–2–1 (78) Bert Kenny NWS 10 Jun 26, 1914 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Win 21–2–1 (77) Jack Davies KO 7 (10) Jun 6, 1914 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Loss 20–2–1 (77) Jack Dillon NWS 10 May 29, 1914 Federal Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. World light-heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
99 Win 20–2–1 (76) Carl Lewis NWS 10 May 19, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Loss 20–2–1 (75) Jack Dillon PTS 12 Apr 14, 1914 Holland Arena, Butte, Montana, U.S. Dillon claimed vacant world light-heavyweight title
97 Loss 20–1–1 (75) Bob Moha NWS 10 Mar 23, 1914 Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
96 Win 20–1–1 (74) Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Mar 17, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 20–1–1 (73) Tim O'Neil NWS 6 Mar 14, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 20–1–1 (72) Jim Coffey NWS 10 Mar 9, 1914 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Win 20–1–1 (71) Jack Keating NWS 10 Mar 7, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Win 20–1–1 (70) Fred McKay NWS 10 Mar 3, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 20–1–1 (69) Tom McMahon NWS 10 Feb 6, 1914 Empire A.C., New Star Casino, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 20–1–1 (68) Tony Ross NWS 6 Jan 31, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 20–1–1 (67) Soldier Kearns NWS 10 Jan 27, 1914 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Win 20–1–1 (66) Bob Kenny TKO 3 (10) Jan 22, 1914 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 19–1–1 (66) Jack Keating NWS 10 Jan 20, 1914 Liberty A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
86 Win 19–1–1 (65) Jack Connors NWS 10 Jan 19, 1914 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Win 19–1–1 (64) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jan 13, 1914 National S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Loss 19–1–1 (63) Bob McAllister NWS 10 Jan 5, 1914 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 19–1–1 (62) Jim Coffey NWS 6 Jan 3, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 19–1–1 (61) Tommy Daly KO 2 (10) Jan 1, 1914 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 18–1–1 (61) Jack Driscoll NWS 10 Dec 25, 1913 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 18–1–1 (60) Jim Coffey NWS 10 Dec 22, 1913 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Win 18–1–1 (59) Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 10 Dec 9, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Draw 18–1–1 (58) Charley Weinert NWS 10 Dec 2, 1913 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Win 18–1–1 (57) Yankee Gilbert TKO 4 (10) Nov 24, 1913 Olympic A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 17–1–1 (57) Ed Hagen KO 7 (10) Nov 20, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 16–1–1 (57) Tim Logan NWS 10 Nov 18, 1913 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
74 Win 16–1–1 (56) Soldier Bachus KO 9 (10) Nov 15, 1913 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 15–1–1 (56) Jack Keating NWS 10 Sep 30, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 15–1–1 (55) Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 10 Sep 27, 1913 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Win 15–1–1 (54) Frank McGuinness KO 6 (10) Sep 23, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Win 14–1–1 (54) Whitey Allen TKO 3 (10) Sep 17, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Loss 13–1–1 (54) Eddie McGoorty NWS 10 Sep 10, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
68 Win 13–1–1 (53) Nick Muller TKO 6 (10) Aug 27, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 12–1–1 (53) Sailor White NWS 10 Aug 19, 1913 Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 12–1–1 (52) Tim Logan NWS 10 Aug 13, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Draw 12–1–1 (51) Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jul 30, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Loss 12–1–1 (50) Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 10 Jul 3, 1913 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
63 Draw 12–1–1 (49) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Apr 17, 1913 Rochester, New York, U.S.
62 Draw 12–1–1 (48) George Davis NWS 10 Mar 7, 1913 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
61 Win 12–1–1 (47) Tom McMahon NWS 10 Feb 10, 1913 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
60 Win 12–1–1 (46) Dick Gilbert PTS 25 Dec 20, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
59 Win 11–1–1 (46) Tom Kennedy NWS 6 Nov 28, 1912 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 11–1–1 (45) Harry Ramsey NWS 6 Nov 12, 1912 Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Win 11–1–1 (44) Eddie McGoorty NWS 6 Sep 28, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Loss 11–1–1 (43) Dave Smith NWS 6 Sep 21, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 11–1–1 (42) Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 6 Sep 7, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 11–1–1 (41) Harry Wuest NWS 15 Jul 19, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
53 Win 11–1–1 (40) Dick Gilbert PTS 20 Jun 14, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
52 Win 10–1–1 (40) Dick Gilbert PTS 15 Jun 7, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
51 Win 9–1–1 (40) Dick Gilbert PTS 15 May 24, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
50 Win 8–1–1 (40) Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 10 May 17, 1912 Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 8–1–1 (39) Eddie Palmer NWS 10 May 3, 1912 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Draw 8–1–1 (38) Tony Caponi PTS 10 Apr 16, 1912 Gate City A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
47 Win 8–1 (38) Larry Williams NWS 6 Apr 4, 1912 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 8–1 (37) Peck Miller PTS 10 Mar 21, 1912 Keystone A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Draw 7–1 (37) Bill MacKinnon NWS 10 Mar 19, 1912 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Draw 7–1 (36) Eddie Palmer NWS 6 Mar 12, 1912 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Loss 7–1 (35) Eddie McGoorty NWS 6 Feb 12, 1912 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 7–1 (34) George Ashe TKO 13 (15) Feb 8, 1912 Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
41 Draw 6–1 (34) George Ashe NWS 6 Jan 18, 1912 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 6–1 (33) Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 11, 1912 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 6–1 (32) Jeff Clark NWS 15 Dec 27, 1911 Southwest A.C., Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
38 Loss 6–1 (31) Jeff Clark NWS 15 Dec 14, 1911 Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
37 Loss 6–1 (30) Leo Houck PTS 12 Oct 24, 1911 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
36 Loss 6–0 (30) Jack Dillon NWS 6 Oct 23, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 6–0 (29) Jim Barry NWS 6 Oct 2, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 6–0 (28) Jumbo Wells NWS 6 Sep 18, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Draw 6–0 (27) Jack Mitchell NWS 10 Aug 12, 1911 Tamaqua AC., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Win 6–0 (26) Billy West NWS 10 Aug 8, 1911 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Loss 6–0 (25) Frank Mantell NWS 10 Jul 11, 1911 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Win 6–0 (24) Ralph Calloway NWS 10 Jun 26, 1911 Lark Street Auditorium, Albany, New York, U.S.
29 Win 6–0 (23) Al Kubiak NWS 6 May 23, 1911 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Draw 6–0 (22) Mike Glover NWS 6 Apr 3, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Draw 6–0 (21) Tom McMahon NWS 6 Mar 25, 1911 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Loss 6–0 (20) Leo Houck NWS 6 Mar 16, 1911 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Loss 6–0 (19) Leo Houck NWS 6 Feb 2, 1911 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Draw 6–0 (18) Mike Glover NWS 6 Jan 28, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 6–0 (17) Jack Doyle NWS 6 Jan 24, 1911 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 6–0 (16) Jimmy Howard NWS 6 Jan 7, 1911 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 6–0 (15) Jack Fitzgerald NWS 6 Jan 2, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Win 6–0 (14) Young Tommy Coleman NWS 6 Dec 23, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 6–0 (13) Jackie Clark NWS 6 Dec 17, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Draw 6–0 (12) Jimmy Glavin NWS 6 Dec 10, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 6–0 (11) Jack Fitzgerald NWS 6 Dec 5, 1910 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 6–0 (10) Mickey McDonough NWS 6 Nov 24, 1910 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 6–0 (9) Billy Burke NWS 6 Oct 25, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 6–0 (8) Jack Ferry KO 1 (6) Oct 11, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Loss 5–0 (8) Peck Miller NWS 6 Oct 1, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 5–0 (7) Jack Doyle NWS 6 Sep 17, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Win 5–0 (6) Johnny Dugan TKO 3 (6) Sep 6, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 4–0 (6) Joe Page NWS 6 Aug 30, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 4–0 (5) Farmer Harris NWS 6 Aug 16, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Win 4–0 (4) Al Fox TKO 3 (6) Jun 27, 1910 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Loss 3–0 (4) Kid Selb NWS 6 May 2, 1910 Willis A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 3–0 (3) Joe O'Neill KO 3 (6) Apr 26, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 2–0 (3) Joe Sandy KO 2 (6) Apr 19, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 1–0 (3) Jimmy Dolan NWS 6 Apr 4, 1910 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 1–0 (2) Reddy Hogan NWS 6 Mar 14, 1910 Willis A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0 (1) Lew Diamond NWS 6 Mar 5, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Matt Ryan TKO 1 (6) Feb 3, 1910 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

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289 fights 196 wins 55 losses
By knockout 30 4
By decision 164 49
By disqualification 2 2
Draws 38

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
289 Win 196–55–38 Joe Sims TKO 3 (10) Oct 21, 1930 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
288 Loss 195–55–38 Herman Weiner TKO 1 (8) Jan 15, 1929 Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
287 Loss 195–54–38 Otto von Porat TKO 5 (10) Jan 11, 1929 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
286 Win 195–53–38 Pietro Corri PTS 10 Jan 4, 1929 Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
285 Loss 194–53–38 Marty Gallagher PTS 12 Dec 3, 1928 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
284 Draw 194–52–38 Tom Toner PTS 8 Nov 1, 1928 New Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
283 Win 194–52–37 Bill Daring PTS 8 Oct 19, 1928 Grimes Battery, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
282 Win 193–52–37 Pietro Corri PTS 8 Oct 18, 1928 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
281 Win 192–52–37 Herman Weiner PTS 8 Sep 21, 1928 Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
280 Win 191–52–37 Billy Henderson NWS 6 Sep 18, 1928 Greenville, Maine, U.S.
279 Loss 190–52–37 Tony Youkonis UD 10 Aug 20, 1928 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
278 Loss 190–51–37 Phil Mercurio NWS 10 Jul 13, 1928 Boardwalk Arena, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
277 Win 190–50–37 Chuck Wiggins DQ 5 (10) Jul 4, 1928 Memorial Stadium, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
276 Win 189–50–37 Tex McEwan DQ 4 (10) Jul 2, 1928 Tacoma Bowl, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
275 Loss 188–50–37 Emmett Rocco UD 10 Jun 25, 1928 Jolly Bowl, New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
274 Win 188–49–37 Emmett Rocco NWS 10 Jun 6, 1928 Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
273 Win 187–49–37 Benny Ross PTS 10 May 21, 1928 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
272 Win 186–49–37 Clem Johnson PTS 8 Apr 30, 1928 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
271 Win 185–49–37 Jim Sigman PTS 10 Apr 23, 1928 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
270 Loss 184–49–37 Jack McAuliffe II NWS 10 Apr 17, 1928 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
269 Draw 184–48–37 Tiny Roebuck NWS 10 Apr 11, 1928 Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
268 Win 184–48–36 James Jay Lawless PTS 10 Apr 2, 1928 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
267 Win 183–48–36 K.O. Samson TKO 2 (8) Mar 26, 1928 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
266 Loss 182–48–36 Jack Gagnon PTS 10 Mar 9, 1928 New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
265 Win 182–47–36 Earl Blue PTS 6 Mar 5, 1928 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
264 Win 181–47–36 Marcel DeRose TKO 2 (10) Feb 27, 1928 Bristol Arena, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
263 Win 180–47–36 Jack Gagnon PTS 10 Feb 17, 1928 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
262 Draw 179–47–36 Sandy Seifert PTS 10 Feb 6, 1928 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
261 Win 179–47–35 Joe Lohman PTS 10 Nov 28, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
260 Win 178–47–35 Matt Adgie PTS 10 Nov 16, 1927 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
259 Win 177–47–35 George Gemas PTS 10 Nov 2, 1927 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
258 Win 176–47–35 Willie Walker PTS 8 Oct 28, 1927 Auditorium, Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
257 Win 175–47–35 Teddy Jackson KO 4 (10) Oct 24, 1927 Floral Park Arena, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
256 Win 174–47–35 Clem Johnson PTS 10 Sep 29, 1927 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
255 Loss 173–47–35 Matt Adgie MD 10 Sep 8, 1927 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
254 Loss 173–46–35 Cuban Bobby Brown NWS 8 Aug 15, 1927 Dog Track, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
253 Win 173–45–35 Ray Neuman PTS 10 Feb 7, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
252 Win 172–45–35 George Gemas PTS 8 Jan 1, 1927 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
251 Loss 171–45–35 Jack Gagnon PTS 10 Dec 23, 1926 Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
250 Win 171–44–35 Jimmy Moran KO 1 (8) Nov 18, 1926 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
249 Loss 170–44–35 Young Stribling NWS 10 Nov 11, 1926 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
248 Win 170–43–35 George Gemas PTS 10 Sep 13, 1926 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
247 Win 169–43–35 Tommy Madden KO 1 (8) Aug 31, 1926 Lauer's Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
246 Loss 168–43–35 Gene Tunney PTS 12 Jan 13, 1922 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant ABA light-heavyweight title
245 Draw 168–42–35 Bob Roper PTS 12 Nov 24, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
244 Win 168–42–34 Mike McTigue NWS 10 Sep 14, 1921 Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
243 Win 167–42–34 Sergeant Ray Smith NWS 10 Sep 8, 1921 Exhibition Grounds, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
242 Win 166–42–34 Eddie Ricord NWS 10 Jul 20, 1921 Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
241 Loss 165–42–34 Carl E. Morris DQ 6 (12) Jul 2, 1921 Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
240 Win 165–41–34 Soldier Jones PTS 10 May 30, 1921 Exhibition Grounds, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
239 Win 164–41–34 Bill Reed PTS 12 Apr 29, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
238 Win 163–41–34 Dan O'Dowd PTS 12 Apr 15, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
237 Loss 162–41–34 Charley Weinert PTS 15 Mar 18, 1921 Flatbush A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
236 Win 162–40–34 Homer Smith PTS 12 Mar 10, 1921 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
235 Loss 161–40–34 Noel "Boy" McCormick DQ 7 (10) Dec 8, 1920 Arena, Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.
234 Loss 161–39–34 Georges Carpentier KO 4 (12) Oct 12, 1920 Westside Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost world light-heavyweight title;
For vacant NYSAC light-heavyweight title
233 Win 161–38–34 Sergeant Ray Smith NWS 10 Jun 26, 1920 League Park, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
232 Draw 160–38–34 Chuck Wiggins PTS 12 May 21, 1920 Westwood Field, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
231 Draw 160–38–33 Jack Renault NWS 12 May 5, 1920 Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
230 Win 160–38–32 Clay Turner NWS 12 May 3, 1920 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
229 Win 159–38–32 Tony Melchior NWS 10 Apr 28, 1920 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
228 Win 158–38–32 Silas Green NWS 10 Apr 19, 1920 Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
227 Win 157–38–32 Clay Turner NWS 10 Mar 26, 1920 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
226 Win 156–38–32 Al Benedict NWS 8 Mar 22, 1920 West Hoboken A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
225 Win 155–38–32 Clay Turner NWS 10 Feb 16, 1920 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
224 Win 154–38–32 Johnny Howard NWS 8 Jan 23, 1920 Lotus A.C., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
223 Win 153–38–32 Bert Kenny TKO 8 (10) Jan 1, 1920 Arena Gardens, Toronto, Quebec, Canada
222 Draw 152–38–32 Clay Turner NWS 10 Nov 24, 1919 Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
221 Win 152–38–31 Bartley Madden NWS 10 Nov 17, 1919 Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
220 Loss 151–38–31 Harry Greb NWS 10 Sep 3, 1919 State Fair Grounds, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
219 Win 151–37–31 Clay Turner NWS 8 Aug 11, 1919 Open-Air Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
218 Win 150–37–31 Jim Tulle KO 1 (10) Aug 9, 1919 Tully Coliseum, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
217 Win 149–37–31 Ed Kinley NWS 8 Jul 25, 1919 DeForest Gymnasium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
216 Loss 148–37–31 Harry Greb NWS 6 Jul 14, 1919 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
215 Win 148–36–31 Billy Miske NWS 12 Jul 3, 1919 Rossford Arena, Rossford, Ohio, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
214 Draw 147–36–31 Tim Logan NWS 6 May 20, 1919 Armory, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
213 Loss 147–36–30 Johnny Howard NWS 8 May 2, 1919 Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
212 Loss 147–35–30 Harry Greb NWS 12 Apr 28, 1919 Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
211 Win 147–34–30 Ed Kinley NWS 8 Apr 14, 1919 McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
210 Loss 146–34–30 Harry Greb NWS 10 Feb 17, 1919 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. ABA and world light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
209 Win 146–33–30 Jim Coffey PTS 12 Feb 12, 1919 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
208 Win 145–33–30 Leo Houck NWS 6 Dec 25, 1918 Frank Erne Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
207 Loss 144–33–30 Jack Dempsey KO 3 (6) Nov 6, 1918 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
206 Win 144–32–30 Clay Turner NWS 8 Aug 26, 1918 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
205 Loss 143–32–30 Harry Greb NWS 6 Aug 6, 1918 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
204 Loss 143–31–30 Bartley Madden NWS 8 Jul 20, 1918 Atlantic City A.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
203 Win 143–30–30 Charley Weinert NWS 8 Jun 17, 1918 Open-Air Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
202 Win 142–30–30 Jim Coffey NWS 6 Jun 6, 1918 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
201 Win 141–30–30 Bartley Madden NWS 15 May 27, 1918 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
200 Draw 140–30–30 Bill Brennan PTS 12 Jan 15, 1918 Grand Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
199 Draw 140–30–29 Bartley Madden PTS 12 Dec 11, 1917 Grand Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
198 Win 140–30–28 Bill Brennan PTS 12 Nov 27, 1917 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
197 Win 139–30–28 Zulu Kid NWS 10 Oct 31, 1917 Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
196 Loss 138–30–28 Bill Brennan PTS 12 Oct 23, 1917 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
195 Win 138–29–28 Tom McMahon PTS 12 Oct 15, 1917 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
194 Draw 137–29–28 Bill Brennan PTS 12 Oct 2, 1917 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
193 Draw 137–29–27 Jim Coffey PTS 12 Sep 11, 1917 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
192 Loss 137–29–26 Harry Greb NWS 10 Sep 6, 1917 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
191 Win 137–28–26 Jack London TKO 4 (10) Aug 6, 1917 Military A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
190 Win 136–28–26 Al Benedict NWS 10 Jul 16, 1917 Military A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
189 Win 135–28–26 Al Benedict NWS 10 Jun 25, 1917 Military A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
188 Win 134–28–26 Johnny Howard PTS 12 Jun 20, 1917 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Retained ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles
187 Win 133–28–26 Bartley Madden NWS 10 Jun 15, 1917 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
186 Win 132–28–26 Bert Kenny NWS 10 May 26, 1917 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
185 Win 131–28–26 Leo Houck NWS 6 May 16, 1917 York Opera House, York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
184 Draw 130–28–26 Bob McAllister NWS 10 May 9, 1917 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
183 Loss 130–28–25 Tommy Gibbons NWS 10 Mar 23, 1917 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
182 Win 130–27–25 Jack Moran PTS 12 Mar 6, 1917 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
181 Win 129–27–25 Billy Miske NWS 10 Feb 27, 1917 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
180 Win 128–27–25 Bob Moha NWS 12 Jan 17, 1917 Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
179 Win 127–27–25 Jim Smith NWS 10 Jan 12, 1917 Village A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
178 Win 126–27–25 Gunboat Smith NWS 10 Jan 1, 1917 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
177 Draw 125–27–25 Gus Christie PTS 15 Dec 8, 1916 Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
176 Loss 125–27–24 Carl E. Morris PTS 15 Nov 16, 1916 Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
175 Loss 125–26–24 Billy Miske NWS 10 Oct 30, 1916 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
174 Win 125–25–24 Jack Dillon PTS 12 Oct 24, 1916 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Won ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles
173 Loss 124–25–24 Billy Miske NWS 10 Oct 12, 1916 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
172 Win 124–24–24 Gunboat Smith PTS 12 Oct 10, 1916 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
171 Draw 123–24–24 Gus Christie PTS 8 Oct 3, 1916 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
170 Win 123–24–23 Battling Brandt NWS 12 Sep 26, 1916 Olympic Coliseum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
169 Draw 122–24–23 Jack Dillon NWS 8 Sep 12, 1916 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
168 Win 122–24–22 George K.O. Brown NWS 10 Sep 4, 1916 East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
167 Win 121–24–22 Tommy Burke PTS 12 Jul 25, 1916 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
166 Win 120–24–22 George Ashe NWS 10 Jul 21, 1916 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
165 Win 119–24–22 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jul 13, 1916 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
164 Win 118–24–22 Jim Barry NWS 10 Jun 30, 1916 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
163 Draw 117–24–22 Porky Dan Flynn PTS 8 May 30, 1916 Rose A.C., Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
162 Win 117–24–21 Gunboat Smith NWS 6 May 15, 1916 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
161 Loss 116–24–21 Jack Dillon PTS 15 Apr 25, 1916 Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. For ABA and NYSAC light-heavyweight titles
160 Win 116–23–21 Mike Fitzgerald KO 2 (10) Apr 19, 1916 Arena, Toronto, Quebec, Canada
159 Loss 115–23–21 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Mar 28, 1916 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
158 Win 115–22–21 Jim Savage TKO 6 (10) Mar 25, 1916 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
157 Win 114–22–21 Jack Keating NWS 10 Mar 20, 1916 Hudson Theatre, Schenectady, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Win 113–22–21 Bob Devere NWS 10 Mar 17, 1916 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
155 Win 112–22–21 Jack Connors NWS 10 Mar 14, 1916 Hillside Casino, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
154 Win 111–22–21 Sailor Jack Carroll NWS 10 Mar 9, 1916 Greenwood A.C., New London, Connecticut, U.S.
153 Win 110–22–21 Bert Kenny NWS 10 Mar 7, 1916 Park Theatre, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
152 Win 109–22–21 Jack Hanlon TKO 3 (10) Mar 3, 1916 East New York A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
151 Win 108–22–21 Jack Driscoll TKO 3 (10) Feb 28, 1916 Long Acre A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
150 Loss 107–22–21 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Feb 8, 1916 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
149 Win 107–21–21 Zulu Kid NWS 10 Jan 28, 1916 Long Acre A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
148 Win 106–21–21 Al Reich PTS 12 Jan 25, 1916 Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
147 Win 105–21–21 Silas Green NWS 10 Jan 21, 1916 Canadian A.C., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
146 Win 104–21–21 Tom Cowler PTS 12 Jan 11, 1916 Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
145 Win 103–21–21 Tom McMahon NWS 10 Jan 1, 1916 Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Win 102–21–21 Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 10 Dec 25, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
143 Win 101–21–21 Jack Connors NWS 10 Dec 20, 1915 Olympic A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
142 Win 100–21–21 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Nov 26, 1915 Harlem S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
141 Win 99–21–21 Tom Cowler NWS 10 Nov 15, 1915 Olympia Boxing Club, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 98–21–21 Tom McCarty NWS 10 Nov 13, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
139 Win 97–21–21 Jack Geyer NWS 10 Nov 8, 1915 O'Hara Theatre, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Draw 96–21–21 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 6 Oct 25, 1915 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
137 Win 96–21–20 Soldier Kearns NWS 10 Sep 28, 1915 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
136 Win 95–21–20 Sandy Ferguson PTS 12 Sep 14, 1915 Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
135 Win 94–21–20 Soldier Kearns NWS 10 Aug 28, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
134 Win 93–21–20 Sailor Jack Carroll NWS 10 Aug 14, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Win 92–21–20 Colin Bell NWS 10 Aug 6, 1915 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
132 Win 91–21–20 Joe Rosen NWS 6 Jul 13, 1915 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Win 90–21–20 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jul 9, 1915 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
130 Win 89–21–20 K.O. Sullivan NWS 10 Jul 2, 1915 O'Hara Theatre, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Win 88–21–20 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 May 31, 1915 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
128 Win 87–21–20 George Ashe NWS 10 May 28, 1915 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Win 86–21–20 Jack Connors NWS 10 May 14, 1915 Vanderbilt A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Win 85–21–20 Zulu Kid NWS 10 Apr 3, 1915 Federal A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Win 84–21–20 Tom McCarty NWS 10 Mar 27, 1915 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Win 83–21–20 Jack Hanlon NWS 10 Mar 23, 1915 Astoria S C, Astoria, New York, U.S.
123 Win 82–21–20 Billy Ketchell NWS 10 Mar 19, 1915 135th Street A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Win 81–21–20 George Ashe NWS 6 Mar 8, 1915 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Draw 80–21–20 Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Mar 6, 1915 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
120 Loss 80–21–19 Gunboat Smith PTS 20 Jan 27, 1915 Greenwall Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
119 Win 80–20–19 Jack Keating NWS 10 Jan 6, 1915 Federal A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Draw 79–20–19 Gunboat Smith PTS 12 Jan 1, 1915 Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
117 Draw 79–20–18 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Dec 25, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Loss 79–20–17 Tom McCarty NWS 10 Nov 26, 1914 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
115 Win 79–19–17 Zulu Kid NWS 10 Nov 21, 1914 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Not to be confused with Young Zulu Kid
114 Draw 78–19–17 Frank Mantell PTS 12 Nov 5, 1914 Rhode Island A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
113 Win 78–19–16 Terry Kellar NWS 10 Oct 31, 1914 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 77–19–16 Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Oct 30, 1914 Empire A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 76–19–16 Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 10 Oct 20, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
110 Win 75–19–16 Gunboat Smith NWS 10 Oct 9, 1914 Manhattan Casino, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Loss 74–19–16 George Davis NWS 10 Sep 18, 1914 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
108 Win 74–18–16 Jack Nevins KO 2 (10) Aug 31, 1914 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 73–18–16 Bartley Madden NWS 10 Aug 19, 1914 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
106 Draw 72–18–16 Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Aug 18, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
105 Win 72–18–15 Jack Driscoll NWS 10 Jul 31, 1914 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 71–18–15 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jul 21, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 70–18–15 Charley Weinert NWS 10 Jun 30, 1914 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 69–18–15 Bert Kenny NWS 10 Jun 26, 1914 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Win 68–18–15 Jack Davies KO 7 (10) Jun 6, 1914 Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Loss 67–18–15 Jack Dillon NWS 10 May 29, 1914 Federal Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. World light-heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
99 Win 67–17–15 Carl Lewis NWS 10 May 19, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Loss 66–17–15 Jack Dillon PTS 12 Apr 14, 1914 Holland Arena, Butte, Montana, U.S. Dillon claimed vacant world light-heavyweight title
97 Loss 66–16–15 Bob Moha NWS 10 Mar 23, 1914 Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
96 Win 66–15–15 Sailor Fred Fritts NWS 10 Mar 17, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 65–15–15 Tim O'Neil NWS 6 Mar 14, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 64–15–15 Jim Coffey NWS 10 Mar 9, 1914 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Win 63–15–15 Jack Keating NWS 10 Mar 7, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Win 62–15–15 Fred McKay NWS 10 Mar 3, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 61–15–15 Tom McMahon NWS 10 Feb 6, 1914 Empire A.C., New Star Casino, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 60–15–15 Tony Ross NWS 6 Jan 31, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 59–15–15 Soldier Kearns NWS 10 Jan 27, 1914 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Win 58–15–15 Bob Kenny TKO 3 (10) Jan 22, 1914 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 57–15–15 Jack Keating NWS 10 Jan 20, 1914 Liberty A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
86 Win 56–15–15 Jack Connors NWS 10 Jan 19, 1914 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Win 55–15–15 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jan 13, 1914 National S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Loss 54–15–15 Bob McAllister NWS 10 Jan 5, 1914 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 54–14–15 Jim Coffey NWS 6 Jan 3, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 53–14–15 Tommy Daly KO 2 (10) Jan 1, 1914 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 52–14–15 Jack Driscoll NWS 10 Dec 25, 1913 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 51–14–15 Jim Coffey NWS 10 Dec 22, 1913 Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Win 50–14–15 Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 10 Dec 9, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Draw 49–14–15 Charley Weinert NWS 10 Dec 2, 1913 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Win 49–14–14 Yankee Gilbert TKO 4 (10) Nov 24, 1913 Olympic A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 48–14–14 Ed Hagen KO 7 (10) Nov 20, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 47–14–14 Tim Logan NWS 10 Nov 18, 1913 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
74 Win 46–14–14 Soldier Bachus KO 9 (10) Nov 15, 1913 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 45–14–14 Jack Keating NWS 10 Sep 30, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 44–14–14 Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 10 Sep 27, 1913 Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Win 43–14–14 Frank McGuinness KO 6 (10) Sep 23, 1913 Atlantic Garden A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
70 Win 42–14–14 Whitey Allen TKO 3 (10) Sep 17, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Loss 41–14–14 Eddie McGoorty NWS 10 Sep 10, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
68 Win 41–13–14 Nick Muller TKO 6 (10) Aug 27, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 40–13–14 Sailor White NWS 10 Aug 19, 1913 Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 39–13–14 Tim Logan NWS 10 Aug 13, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Draw 38–13–14 Porky Dan Flynn NWS 10 Jul 30, 1913 St. Nicholas Arena, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Loss 38–13–13 Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 10 Jul 3, 1913 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
63 Draw 38–12–13 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Apr 17, 1913 Rochester, New York, U.S.
62 Draw 38–12–12 George Davis NWS 10 Mar 7, 1913 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
61 Win 38–12–11 Tom McMahon NWS 10 Feb 10, 1913 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
60 Win 37–12–11 Dick Gilbert PTS 25 Dec 20, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
59 Win 36–12–11 Tom Kennedy NWS 6 Nov 28, 1912 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 35–12–11 Harry Ramsey NWS 6 Nov 12, 1912 Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Win 34–12–11 Eddie McGoorty NWS 6 Sep 28, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Loss 33–12–11 Dave Smith NWS 6 Sep 21, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 33–11–11 Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 6 Sep 7, 1912 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 32–11–11 Harry Wuest NWS 15 Jul 19, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
53 Win 31–11–11 Dick Gilbert PTS 20 Jun 14, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
52 Win 30–11–11 Dick Gilbert PTS 15 Jun 7, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
51 Win 29–11–11 Dick Gilbert PTS 15 May 24, 1912 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
50 Win 28–11–11 Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 10 May 17, 1912 Luzerne Theater, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 27–11–11 Eddie Palmer NWS 10 May 3, 1912 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Draw 26–11–11 Tony Caponi PTS 10 Apr 16, 1912 Gate City A.C., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
47 Win 26–11–10 Larry Williams NWS 6 Apr 4, 1912 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 25–11–10 Peck Miller PTS 10 Mar 21, 1912 Keystone A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Draw 24–11–10 Bill MacKinnon NWS 10 Mar 19, 1912 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Draw 24–11–9 Eddie Palmer NWS 6 Mar 12, 1912 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Loss 24–11–8 Eddie McGoorty NWS 6 Feb 12, 1912 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 24–10–8 George Ashe TKO 13 (15) Feb 8, 1912 Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
41 Draw 23–10–8 George Ashe NWS 6 Jan 18, 1912 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 23–10–7 Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 11, 1912 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 22–10–7 Jeff Clark NWS 15 Dec 27, 1911 Southwest A.C., Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
38 Loss 22–9–7 Jeff Clark NWS 15 Dec 14, 1911 Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
37 Loss 22–8–7 Leo Houck PTS 12 Oct 24, 1911 Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
36 Loss 22–7–7 Jack Dillon NWS 6 Oct 23, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 22–6–7 Jim Barry NWS 6 Oct 2, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 22–6–6 Jumbo Wells NWS 6 Sep 18, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Draw 21–6–6 Jack Mitchell NWS 10 Aug 12, 1911 Tamaqua AC., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Win 21–6–5 Billy West NWS 10 Aug 8, 1911 Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Loss 20–6–5 Frank Mantell NWS 10 Jul 11, 1911 Brown's Gym, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Win 20–5–5 Ralph Calloway NWS 10 Jun 26, 1911 Lark Street Auditorium, Albany, New York, U.S.
29 Win 19–5–5 Al Kubiak NWS 6 May 23, 1911 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Draw 18–5–5 Mike Glover NWS 6 Apr 3, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Draw 18–5–4 Tom McMahon NWS 6 Mar 25, 1911 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Loss 18–5–3 Leo Houck NWS 6 Mar 16, 1911 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Loss 18–4–3 Leo Houck NWS 6 Feb 2, 1911 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Draw 18–3–3 Mike Glover NWS 6 Jan 28, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 18–3–2 Jack Doyle NWS 6 Jan 24, 1911 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 17–3–2 Jimmy Howard NWS 6 Jan 7, 1911 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 16–3–2 Jack Fitzgerald NWS 6 Jan 2, 1911 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Win 15–3–2 Young Tommy Coleman NWS 6 Dec 23, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 14–3–2 Jackie Clark NWS 6 Dec 17, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Draw 13–3–2 Jimmy Glavin NWS 6 Dec 10, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 13–3–1 Jack Fitzgerald NWS 6 Dec 5, 1910 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 13–2–1 Mickey McDonough NWS 6 Nov 24, 1910 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 12–2–1 Billy Burke NWS 6 Oct 25, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 11–2–1 Jack Ferry KO 1 (6) Oct 11, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Loss 10–2–1 Peck Miller NWS 6 Oct 1, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 10–1–1 Jack Doyle NWS 6 Sep 17, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Win 9–1–1 Johnny Dugan TKO 3 (6) Sep 6, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 8–1–1 Joe Page NWS 6 Aug 30, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 7–1–1 Farmer Harris NWS 6 Aug 16, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Win 6–1–1 Al Fox TKO 3 (6) Jun 27, 1910 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Loss 5–1–1 Kid Selb NWS 6 May 2, 1910 Willis A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Joe O'Neill KO 3 (6) Apr 26, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Joe Sandy KO 2 (6) Apr 19, 1910 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 Jimmy Dolan NWS 6 Apr 4, 1910 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 2–0–1 Reddy Hogan NWS 6 Mar 14, 1910 Willis A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Lew Diamond NWS 6 Mar 5, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Matt Ryan TKO 1 (6) Feb 3, 1910 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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References

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  2. ^ All-Time Light Heavyweight Rankings Archived November 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine IBROresearch.com Retrieved on 2014-04-29
  3. ^ a b Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia - Battling Levinsky CyberBoxingZone.com Retrieved on 2014-04-30
  4. ^ 1900 United States census
  5. ^ a b c "Battling Levinsky Dies", Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 37, 13 February 1949
  6. ^ "January 1, 1915: The Legend of Battling Levinsky". January 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i Blady, Ken, The Jewish Boxer's Hall of Fame, (1988) Shapolsky Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, pg. 99–103
  8. ^ "Jack Dillon Tires, Losing to Levinsky", The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, pg. 7, 25 October 1916
  9. ^ "Battling Levinsky Awarded Decision Over Jack Dillon", The Evening World, New York City, pg. 14, 25 October 1916
  10. ^ Weight advantage in "Levinsky Claimed Championship after he Outpointed Jack Dillon", Star Gazette, Elmira, New York, pg. 8, 25 October 1916
  11. ^ "Jack Dillon Failed Miserably in his Boston Battle with Levinsky", The Buffalo Commercial, Buffalo, New York, pg. 10, 26 October 1916
  12. ^ "Greb Shades Bat", Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, pg. 13, 18 February 1919
  13. ^ "Dempsey Knocks Out Levinsky", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 14, 7 November 1918
  14. ^ "Dempsey Wins by a Knockout", The Tribune, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 7 November 1918
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  16. ^ "Levinsky is Easy for Carpentier", Ashbury Park Press, Ashbury Park, New Jersey, pg. 213 October 1920
  17. ^ "Carpentier Knocks Out Levinsky in Fourth Round", The Central New Jersey Home News, New Brunswick, New Jersey, pg. 9, 13 October 1920
  18. ^ "Flynn Gets Even Beter", The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, pg. 5, 31 July 1913
  19. ^ a b Roberts, James, and Skutt, Alexander,Boxing Register, (2006) International Boxing Hall of Fame, McBooks Press, Ithaca, New York, pgs. 166-7
  20. ^ Son died in Battle of the Bulge in "Battling Levinsky Dies", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 37, 13 February 1949
  21. ^ Slater, Robert, Great Jews in Sports, (1983), Johnathan David Publishers, Middle Village, New York, pg. 177-8
  22. ^ Accident on January 17 in "Battling Levinsky is Critical Here", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 33, 3 February 1949
  23. ^ Died at his home in "Battling Levinsky Dies", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 37, 13 February 1949
  24. ^ "BoxRec: Battling Levinsky".
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by World Light Heavyweight Champion
24 October 1916–12 October 1920
Succeeded by