Bud Taylor


Charles Bernard "Bud" Taylor was an American boxer from Terre Haute, Indiana. Nicknamed the "Blonde Terror of Terre Haute", he held the National Boxing Association World Bantamweight Championship during his career in 1927. The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer rated him as the #5 best bantamweight of all time. Taylor was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1986 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. Taylor was trained for much of his career by former light heavyweight fighter, Mark "The Flurry" Feider.
Taylor was responsible for two in ring deaths during his career in bouts against Inocencio "Clever Sencio" Moldes and Frankie Jerome.

Pro boxing career

Tetralogy vs. Memphis Pal Moore

Bud fought prolific pugilist Memphis Pal Moore four times. Moore defeated Taylor in their first two encounters, both of which took place in Illinois. Their third fight was declared a draw, and in their last meeting, Taylor was finally able to achieve victory by decision. All of their bouts were decided by newspaper decision, with the official verdict being a "no-decision" at the time.

Trilogy vs. Pancho Villa

Taylor squared off against the great Pinoy boxer Pancho Villa in three fights, with the initial bout taking place three months after Villa had dethroned Jimmy Wilde to become the World Flyweight Champion. Taylor lost the first fight by decision in Chicago, later exacting revenge during the rematch in Milwaukee via newspaper decision. The rubber match was awarded to Villa, again by points decision.
He also fought Bushy Graham in two fights. In the first fight he beat Bushy by decision in Illinois. The second fight Taylor lost to Bushy by decision in Long Island City.

Trilogy vs. Jimmy McLarnin

In yet another multi-bout series against a future Hall of Famer, Taylor faced Jimmy McLarnin three times. He bested McLarnin in two out of three encounters via points victories, with a loss by disqualification sandwiched in between. McLarnin would later go on to become the World Welterweight Champion.

Trilogy vs. Tony Canzoneri and NBA bantamweight title

On March 26, 1927, he fought Tony Canzoneri for the vacant NBA bantamweight title. However, the fight went to a draw, and thus promoter Jim Mullen retained the $4,000 diamond-studded championship belt. Taylor again fought for the title against Canzoneri in a rematch on June 24, 1927, this time winning a unanimous decision at Wrigley Field. He fought Canzoneri one more time at Madison Square Garden, where he lost by decision in a non-title fight.
Taylor held the NBA bantamweight title until May 18, 1928, when the NBA stripped him of it after he had begun fighting in the heavier, featherweight class.

Professional boxing record

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

Official record

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
164LossLew MasseyDQ8 Mar 16, 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Taylor DQ'd for "not trying"
163Loss70–21–8 Benny BassTKO2 Feb 16, 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
162Win70–20–8 Sammy HackettKO3 Jan 30, 1931Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
161Win69–20–8 Joe LucasNWS10Jan 13, 1931Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
160Loss69–20–8 Fidel LaBarbaPTS10Nov 28, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
159Loss69–19–8 Maurice HoltzerPTS10Nov 10, 1930Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
158Draw69–18–8 Santiago ZorrillaPTS8Oct 21, 1930Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
157Win69–18–7 Eddie EdelmanPTS6Oct 14, 1930Post Street Theater, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
156Loss68–18–7 Christopher BattalinoPTS10Aug 18, 1930Hurley Stadium, East Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
155Win68–17–7 Mickey GenaroNWS10Jul 29, 1930Fort Benjamin Harrison, Lawrence, Indiana, U.S.
154Loss68–17–7 Earl MastroPTS10Jul 1, 1930Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
153Win68–16–7 Johnny KaiserTKO3 Jun 12, 1930Reservoir Park, Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
152Win67–16–7 Jackie JohnstonKO2 Jun 3, 1930Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
151Loss66–16–7 Fidel LaBarbaPTS10Apr 21, 1930Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
150Win66–15–7 Paul WangleyKO5 Apr 11, 1930Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
149Win65–15–7 Christopher BattalinoPTS10Mar 20, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
148Loss64–15–7 Earl MastroTKO9 Dec 27, 1929Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
147Win64–14–7 Santiago ZorrillaUD10Nov 15, 1929Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
146Draw63–14–7 Earl MastroPTS10Oct 8, 1929Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
145Win63–14–6 Orlando MartinezKO4 Sep 20, 1929Coliseum, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
144Loss62–14–6 Andy MartinPTS10Jul 22, 1929Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143Draw62–13–6 Goldie HessPTS10Jun 11, 1929Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
142Win62–13–5 Tommy MurrayKO2 Apr 16, 1929Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
141Loss61–13–5 Young MontrealPTS10Apr 10, 1929Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
140Win61–12–5 Henry FaleganoNWS8Apr 2, 1929Arcadia Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
139Loss61–12–5 Al SingerPTS10Mar 15, 1929Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
138Loss61–11–5 Al SingerDQ4 Feb 8, 1929Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137Win61–10–5 Bobby DempseyKO4 Jan 31, 1929Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
136Win60–10–5 Billy ShawNWS10Jan 29, 1929Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
135Loss60–10–5 Santiago ZorrillaPTS10Jul 27, 1928Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
134Win60–9–5 Johnny VaccaPTS10Jul 10, 1928Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
133Win59–9–5 Santiago ZorrillaPTS10Jun 29, 1928Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
132Win58–9–5 Joe LucasPTS10May 21, 1928White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
131Win57–9–5 Santiago ZorrillaPTS10Apr 3, 1928Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
130Loss56–9–5 Vic FoleyUD10Mar 23, 1928Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
129Win56–8–5 Ignacio FernandezPTS10Mar 6, 1928Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
128Loss55–8–5 Joey SangorTKO7 Feb 9, 1928Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
127Win55–7–5 Phil ZwickKO2 Jan 24, 1928Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
126Win54–7–5 Babe RuthPTS10Jan 10, 1928Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Not to be confused with Babe Ruth
125Loss53–7–5 Tony CanzoneriUD10Dec 30, 1927Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124Win53–6–5 Johnny FarrPTS10Nov 8, 1927Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
123Loss52–6–5 Joey SangorPTS10Sep 20, 1927Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
122Win52–5–5 Midget SmithTKO1 Sep 1, 1927Culver City Stadium, Culver City, California, U.S.
121Win51–5–5 Tony CanzoneriUD10Jun 24, 1927Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Won vacant NBA bantamweight title
120Win50–5–5 Bobby HughesKO2 Jun 10, 1927Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
119Win49–5–5 Chick SuggsRTD5 May 31, 1927Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
118Win48–5–5 Abe GoldsteinUD10May 3, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
117Win47–5–5 Young NationalistaTKO5 Apr 18, 1927Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
116Draw46–5–5 Tony CanzoneriPTS10Mar 26, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.For vacant NBA bantamweight title
115Win46–5–4 Pete SarmientoNWS10Mar 15, 1927Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
114Win46–5–4 Eddie SheaPTS10Feb 24, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113Win45–5–4 Midget SmithNWS10Feb 15, 1927Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
112Loss45–5–4 Joey SangorNWS10Nov 29, 1926Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
111Win45–5–4 Young MontrealTKO2 Nov 6, 1926Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
110Win44–5–4 Vic BurroneNWS10Oct 22, 1926Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
109Win44–5–4 Dixie LaHoodTKO8 Aug 18, 1926Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
108Win43–5–4 Tommy RyanDQ4 Jul 24, 1926Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Taylor unable to come out for the fourth
due to a disabling low blow at the end of the third
107Win42–5–4 Young NationalistaPTS6Jun 29, 1926Dugdale Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
106Draw41–5–4 Chuck HellmanPTS10Jun 25, 1926Armory, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
105Win41–5–3 California Joe LynchPTS10Jun 18, 1926Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
104Win40–5–3 Tommy RyanNWS12May 14, 1926Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
103Win40–5–3 Clever SencioNWS10Apr 19, 1926Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Sencio died from injuries sustained in the fight
102Win40–5–3 Abe GoldsteinNWS10Apr 8, 1926Hippodrome, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
101Win40–5–3 Doc SnellPTS12Mar 26, 1926Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
100Win39–5–3 Johnny BrownPTS10Mar 9, 1926Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
99Win38–5–3 Joey SangorPTS10Feb 3, 1926Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
98Win37–5–3 Jimmy McLarninPTS10Jan 12, 1926Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
97Loss36–5–3 Jimmy McLarninDQ2 Dec 8, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.Whitman awards a DQ victory after third warning for a low blow
96Win36–4–3 Pete SarmientoPTS10Nov 18, 1925Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
95Win35–4–3 Doc SnellPTS10Oct 27, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
94Loss34–4–3 Bushy GrahamPTS12Aug 24, 1925Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
93Win34–3–3 Bushy GrahamNWS10Jul 31, 1925Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
92Win34–3–3 Bobby WolgastNWS10Jul 4, 1925Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
91Win34–3–3 Dynamite Joe MurphyPTS10Jun 24, 1925Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
90Win33–3–3 Ernie GoozemanTKO7 Jun 16, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
89Win32–3–3 Jimmy McLarninPTS10Jun 2, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
88Win31–3–3 Abe GoldsteinPTS10May 26, 1925Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win30–3–3 Midget Mike MoranPTS10May 18, 1925Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
86Win29–3–3 Midget SmithPTS10Apr 20, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
85Win28–3–3 Al ZiemerNWS10Jan 1, 1925Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
84Win28–3–3 Georgie RiversPTS4Sep 23, 1924Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
83Loss27–3–3 Carl TremaineNWS10Aug 28, 1924Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.
82Win27–3–3 Pete SarmientoNWS10Aug 11, 1924Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
81Win27–3–3 Tommy RyanNWS10Aug 1, 1924Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
80Win27–3–3 Al ZiemerNWS10Jun 27, 1924Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.
79Win27–3–3 Eddie CoulonKO1 Jun 23, 1924Ball Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
78Loss26–3–3 Pancho VillaUD12Jun 10, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.
77Win26–2–3 Tommy RyanNWS10May 30, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
76Draw26–2–3 Connie CurryNWS10May 26, 1924Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
75Loss26–2–3 Rosey StoyNWS12Apr 15, 1924Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
74Win26–2–3 Al PettingillKO2 Apr 7, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
73Win25–2–3 Pancho VillaNWS10Mar 6, 1924Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
72Win25–2–3 Sammy NableNWS10Feb 18, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
71Loss25–2–3 Eddie O'DowdPTS10Feb 7, 1924Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
70Win25–1–3 Herbie SchaefferNWS10Jan 28, 1924East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
69Win25–1–3 Frankie JeromeTKO12 Jan 11, 1924Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Frankie Jerome died from injuries sustained from this fight.
68Win24–1–3 Johnny BrownKO3 Jan 7, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
67Win23–1–3 Sammy NablePTS12Jan 1, 1924Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
66Win22–1–3 Roy MooreNWS10Dec 5, 1923Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
65Win22–1–3 Charley Phil RosenbergPTS12Oct 19, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
64Loss21–1–3 Pancho VillaNWS10Sep 8, 1923Hawthorne Race Course, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63Win21–1–3 Harry GordonNWS10Sep 3, 1923Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
62Draw21–1–3 Hilly LevineNWS10Aug 24, 1923Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
61Win21–1–3 Tommy MurrayNWS10Jul 30, 1923Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
60Win21–1–3 Harry GordonNWS10Jul 20, 1923Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
59Win21–1–3 Johnny SheppardNWS10Jul 5, 1923Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
58Win21–1–3 Battling Al MurrayNWS10Jun 25, 1923Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
57Win21–1–3 Johnny SheppardNWS10May 29, 1923Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
56Loss21–1–3 Frankie GenaroNWS10Apr 4, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
55Draw21–1–3 Memphis Pal MooreNWS10Feb 13, 1923Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
54Draw21–1–3 Memphis Pal MooreNWS10Jan 15, 1923East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
53Win21–1–3 Jimmy KellyNWS10Jan 8, 1923Suburban club, Chicago suburb, Illinois, U.S.
52Win21–1–3 Benny VogelKO1 Jan 1, 1923Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
51Loss20–1–3 Memphis Pal MooreNWS10Dec 22, 1922U.S.S. Commodore, Lake Michigan, U.S.
50Win20–1–3 Eddie SantryTKO5 Nov 30, 1922Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
49Win19–1–3 Billy O'BrienNWS10Nov 27, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
48Win19–1–3 Battling ChinkNWS10Nov 1, 1922Grand Opera House, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
47Win19–1–3 Stanley EverettTKO5 Oct 13, 1922U.S.S. Commodore, Lake Michigan, U.S.
46Loss18–1–3 Harold SmithNWS10Sep 21, 1922Harbor Auditorium, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
45Win18–1–3 Jimmy KellyNWS10Sep 4, 1922Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44Win18–1–3 Babe AsherNWS10Jul 4, 1922Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43Loss18–1–3 Memphis Pal MooreNWS10Jun 23, 1922Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
42Win18–1–3 Herbie SchaefferNWS10Jun 15, 1922Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
41Win18–1–3 Kid BuckNWS10May 15, 1922Broadway Theater, Logansport, Indiana, U.S.
40Win18–1–3 Frankie HenkeTKO7 Apr 21, 1922U.S.S. Commodore, Lake Michigan, U.S.
39Win17–1–3 Jimmy KellyNWS10Mar 22, 1922Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
38Draw17–1–3 Herbie SchaefferPTS10Mar 10, 1922U.S.S. Commodore, Lake Michigan, U.S.
37Draw17–1–2 Harold SmithPTS10Feb 23, 1922La Salle, Illinois, U.S.
36Loss17–1–1 Jimmy KellyTKO6 Feb 10, 1922U.S.S. Commodore, Lake Michigan, U.S.
35Win17–0–1 Ollie O'NeillPTS8Jan 24, 1922Suburban Club, Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
34Win16–0–1 George CorbettTKO3 Jan 13, 1922Suburban Club, Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
33Win15–0–1 Solly EpsteinTKO1 Jan 5, 1922Grand Opera House, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
32Win14–0–1 Harold SmithNWS10Dec 29, 1921La Salle, Illinois, U.S.
31Win14–0–1 Stanley EverettNWS10Dec 12, 1921Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Draw14–0–1 Herbie SchaefferPTS10Dec 5, 1921Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
29Win14–0 Harold SmithNWS6Dec 3, 1921Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
28Win14–0 Chick AllmanPTS10Nov 7, 1921Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
27Win13–0 Solly EpsteinKO9 Oct 10, 1921K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
26Win12–0 Herbie SchaefferNWS8Sep 5, 1921South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
25Win12–0 Patsy DrennanKO1 Aug 22, 1921Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Loss11–0 Battling ChinkNWS12Jul 25, 1921Broadway Bowl, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
23Win11–0 Johnny McGrathKO3 Jul 21, 1921Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
22Loss10–0 Eddie O'DowdNWS12Jul 18, 1921Broadway Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
21Win10–0 Battling ChinkNWS12Apr 29, 1921Grand Opera House, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Draw10–0 Phil O'DowdNWS10Apr 25, 1921Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win10–0 Dutch DavisonKO1 Apr 4, 1921K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Win9–0 Jimmy MurphyNWS8Mar 21, 19211st Regiment Armory, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
17Draw9–0 Jimmy MurphyNWS10Feb 28, 1921K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Draw9–0 Jimmy MurphyNWS6Jan 31, 1921Armory, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
15Draw9–0 Frankie MasonNWS10Jan 17, 1921K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win9–0 Bobby MoonNWS10Jan 1, 1921K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win9–0 Whitey MorrettNWS10Dec 13, 1920K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Win9–0 Young DempseyKO2 Nov 25, 1920K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Loss8–0 Whitey MorrettNWS6Nov 8, 1920Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
10Win8–0 Jimmy BurnsTKO9 Nov 1, 1920K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win7–0 Artie ArmstrongNWS10Oct 4, 1920K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Win7–0 Dutch DavisonKO3 Aug 2, 1920Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
7Win6–0 Bruce MicklesKO2 Jul 26, 1920Clinton, Indiana, U.S.
6Win5–0 Artie ArmstrongNWS10Jul 6, 1920Vincennes, Indiana, U.S.
5Win5–0Dave TempletonKO4 Jun 7, 1920Vincennes, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0Jack EdwardsTKO2 May 24, 1920Campbell's Auditorium, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
3Win3–0Walter GeringTKO4 Mar 15, 1920Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Everett ShepherdKO3 Feb 16, 1920K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Dave TempletonPTS3Jan 25, 1920K of C Hall, Terre Haute, Pennsylvania, U.S.