Dixie Kid


Aaron Lister Brown, known professionally as the Dixie Kid, was an American boxer. He was a controversial contender for the World Welterweight Boxing Championship in April 1904.

Early life and career

Brown was born on December 23, 1883, in Fulton, Missouri.
From 1900 to 1903, he fought almost exclusively in southern California, primarily in Los Angeles and Oakland, most notably defeating contender Frank McConnell in a fourth-round knockout on December 30, 1902, and Mose LaFontise with a tenth-round knockout on July 10, 1903. McConnell was a world welterweight championship contender against Mysterious Billy Smith in New York on January 26, 1900. The mute Butte, Montana based boxer LaFontise had just fought the great Joe Walcott before meeting the Kid, and had twice defeated Fireman Jim Flynn, the only boxer to ever knock out Jack Dempsey.
On May 21, 1903, the Kid defeated Al Neill in a twenty-round points decision in San Francisco. Neill was a welterweight contender who defeated Mysterious Billy Smith on a tenth round foul on January 23, 1902, and competed unsuccessfully for both the Middleweight and Welterweight championships of Australia in 1904-5.

Professional career

Attempt at the world welterweight championship against Joe Walcott, 1904

On April 29, 1904, Kid challenged Barbados Joe Walcott for the latter's World Welterweight Championship title. The Kid was down in the tenth round for a count of six. In the one sided contest, Walcott appeared to have a clear advantage in all but the seventh round. By the eleventh round, the tiring Kid began to clinch. Walcott was winning the fight handily when the referee disqualified him with no evident explanation in the final seconds of the 20th round. "Duck Sullivan", the referee who made the strange call of foul, was a last minute replacement, and Walcott protested the choice before the bout began. Many in the crowd were shocked with the decision, and Walcott himself was immediately angered at referee Sullivan who made the call. The match was disregarded as a title bout when it was discovered, not surprisingly, that referee Sullivan had bet on Dixie Kid to win the match.
On September 28, 1909, he lost to World Colored Heavyweight Champion Sam Langford in Boston, Massachusetts, when the Kid's handlers threw in the towel after the fifth round. Langford outweighed his opponent by at least twenty-five pounds. By most accounts, the "Kid" showed great cleverness in the bout eluding Langford's punches in the early rounds, and put up a skilled display of boxing in the close match. In the third round, the Kid nearly stopped Langford with a series of body blows, and short jabs to the face. As Langford gained his stride, the "Kid" went down once in the fifth round and again as the bell sounded, and could not return to box in the sixth when the towel was thrown.
On November 1, 1909, he faced the impressive black boxer Jeff Clark and fought to an eight-round win, which he repeated on November 15. In their fight of November 1, the bout was close for the first six rounds, but the Kid took the advantage in the seventh and knocked Clark to the mat at the end of the eighth, with the bell sounding before the count could be completed. Clark would later fight for championships in Panama City, Panama against such exceptional black opponents as Kid Norfolk, a future International Boxing Hall of Fame recipient, Roughouse Ware, and Sam McVea. Clark would take the Panamanian Heavyweight Title in May 1915.

Boxing in Europe 1910-20

Impressive victory over Georges Carpentier in Paris, 1911

On August 11, 1911, he defeated the formidable idol of France, Georges Carpentier, in a fifth-round technical knockout in Trouville. According to one source, Carpentier was taking a terrific beating. He later claimed he was not fully conditioned for the bout.

Loss to welterweight champion Harry Lewis in England, 1912

On January 18, 1912, he make a solid showing against world welterweight champion Harry Lewis, losing in an eighth-round technical knockout in a non-title fight in Liverpool, England. Lewis showed the advantage throughout the bout.
On October 4, 1912, in Premierland, Paris, he lost to Marcel Thomas in a fifteen-round points decision. The bout brought European world welterweight status to Thomas and had an impressive purse of $5000, equal to the better purses the Kid had split in the United States. The Kid had the best of the earlier rounds, but Thomas came back in the later ones.
On April 25, 1912, the Kid soundly defeated an eighteen year old Georges Bernard at France's grand Cirq de Paris, in an eleventh-round technical knockout. The bout was billed as the 147 pound world title, putting it in the welterweight class. About 1913, he trained Eugene Bullard as a boxer and arranged for him to fight in Paris. Bullard, an African-American, became a fighter pilot during World War I.
The Kid completed his boxing career in Europe, featuring bouts in France, England, and Spain.
In his career as both welterweight and middleweight, he fought such notable fighters as Jimmy Clabby, Frank Mantell, Larry Temple, Dave Holley, Young Peter Jackson, welterweight champion Mike "Twin" Sullivan, and black heavyweight contender Sam Langford

Later life and death

Kid fought over 150 bouts and retired in 1920. In May 1922, he made a meager living playing the drum in an orchestra in Berlin, extending his European boxing tour after WWI and hoping to open a gymnasium. Near the end of his life in the summer of 1933 when Jimmy McLarnin became world welterweight champion, the Kid appeared at the young boxer's training camp, picking the junior welterweight as a rising star.
The Kid died April 6, 1934, in Los Angeles after falling out of a tenement story window. It is not known whether it was by accident or a suicide. Sadly, he lived near poverty at the time of his death, making ends meet with odd jobs and the occasional donation.

Honours

Kid was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Nat Fleischer placed the Kid as the fifth best welterweight in boxing history. Herb Goldman ranked him as the sixteenth welterweight in boxing history. He was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1975.

Primary boxing achievement

The following table shows the date of Dixie Kid's bout with Joe Walcott, April 29, 1904, though the bout was later disregarded as the referee Sullivan was found to have bet on the Kid. Dixie Kid's claim to the Welterweight Champion has since been disregarded by most boxing historians, as was his five-month claim to the title.

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 to the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
164Loss81–35–15 Paul BuissonPTS12Mar 14, 1920Casino de la Plage, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
163Loss81–34–15 Constant PluyettePTS10Jan 31, 1920Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
162Win81–33–15 RautalKO2 Oct 24, 1919Teatro del Bosque, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
161Win80–33–15 Frank HochePTS20Jul 24, 1919Frontón Principal Palace, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
160Draw79–33–15 Frank HochePTS15Apr 23, 1919Iris Park, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
159Draw79–33–14 Frank HochePTS15Mar 7, 1918Iris Park, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
158Win79–33–13 Tom StokesPTS10Jan 10, 1916London, England, U.K.
157Loss78–33–13 Corporal Billy FullertonPTS15Dec 28, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
156Loss78–32–13 Dai RobertsPTS15Nov 29, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
155Win78–31–13 Billy WilliamsKO7 Oct 25, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
154Win77–31–13 Liscombe MorlandTKO12 Oct 4, 1915London, England, U.K.
153Win76–31–13 Jack MorrisTKO5 Jun 15, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
152Win75–31–13 Louis VergerPTS20Jun 7, 1915London, England, U.K.
151Win74–31–13 Tom TeesTKO15 May 17, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
150Loss73–31–13 Patsy CokeleyPTS20Apr 3, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
149Loss73–30–13 Billy WilliamsPTS20Mar 15, 1915London, England, U.K.
148Loss73–29–13 Hippolyte TynckePTS20Feb 15, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
147Win73–28–13 Johnny HoranTKO8 Jan 30, 1915London, England, U.K.
146Draw72–28–13 Hippolyte TynckePTS20Jan 25, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
145Draw72–28–12 Nicol SimpsonPTS20Jan 1, 1915London, England, U.K.
144Loss72–28–11 Nicol SimpsonPTS20Dec 7, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
143Win72–27–11 Bill BristoweKO2 Apr 6, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
142Loss71–27–11 Alf WyePTS10Apr 2, 1914Canterbury Music Hall, Lambeth, London, England, U.K.
141Win71–26–11 Bill BristoweKO2 Mar 30, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
140Loss70–26–11 Dick NelsonPTS20Mar 28, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
139Loss70–25–11 Bill BristowePTS20Mar 16, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
138Win70–24–11 Jim RideoutTKO8 Mar 9, 1914Acton Baths, Acton, London, England, U.K.
137Win69–24–11 Fred DrummondTKO5 Mar 3, 1914London Palladium, West End, London, England, U.K.
136Draw68–24–11 Tom StokesPTS10Feb 28, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
135Win68–24–10 Fireman George AndersonKO2 Jan 12, 1914Drill Hall, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, U.K.
134Loss67–24–10 Bandsman Jack BlakePTS20Jan 1, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
133Win67–23–10 Fireman George AndersonPTS10Dec 20, 1913The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
132Win66–23–10 Dick NelsonPTS20Dec 8, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
131Loss65–23–10 Henri DemlenPTS15Nov 28, 1913Élysée Montmartre, Paris, Paris, France
130Win65–22–10 Dick NelsonTKO13 Nov 13, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
129Win64–22–10 Albert ScanlonPTS20Oct 27, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
128Win63–22–10 Jack GoldswainKO4 Oct 13, 1913London, England, U.K.
127Loss62–22–10 Private Jim HarrisPTS10Sep 22, 1913London, England, U.K.
126NC62–21–10 Johnny MathiesonNC9 May 5, 1913St James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, U.K.The referee declared a no contest
as both boxers were not doing their best
125Loss62–21–10 Jerry ThompsonRTD1 Apr 10, 1913Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Dixie twisted his ankle and retired
124Loss62–20–10 Johnny MathiesonDQ12 Mar 26, 1913Boulevard Rink, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, U.K.
123Win62–19–10 Louis VergerPTS20Mar 17, 1913The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
122Win61–19–10 Seaman HullsKO4 Feb 28, 1913Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
121Win60–19–10 Jack MorrisKO4 Feb 13, 1913Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
120Loss59–19–10 Johnny MathiesonPTS20Jan 13, 1913Stadium, Sparbrook, West Midlands, England, U.K.
119Win59–18–10 Arthur EverndenKO9 Jan 2, 1913Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
118Win58–18–10 Arthur HarmanTKO9 Jan 1, 1913The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
117Win57–18–10 Jack MeekinsPTS15Dec 26, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
116Win56–18–10 Bob RestonKO3 Dec 7, 1912London, England, U.K.
115Draw55–18–10 Johnny MathiesonPTS20Nov 18, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
114Draw55–18–9 Jack MeekinsPTS10Nov 4, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
113Loss55–18–8 Johnny MathiesonPTS20Oct 14, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
112Loss55–17–8 Marcel ThomasPTS15Oct 4, 1912Élysée Montmartre, Paris, Paris, FranceLost world welterweight title "claim"
111NC55–16–8 Charlie KnockNC2 Aug 8, 1912Vickers' Sports Grounds, Carbrook, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
110Loss55–16–8 Jack MorrisPTS10Jun 1, 1912Premierland, Whitechapel, London, England, U.K.
109Win55–15–8 Wag MarshallKO3 May 25, 1912Pheasant Inn Grounds, Carbrook, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
108Loss54–15–8 Dan FlynnPTS10May 6, 1912Scottish National AC, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
107Win54–14–8 George GuntherDQ15 May 2, 1912Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
106Win53–14–8 Georges BernardTKO11 Apr 24, 1912Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, FranceRetained world welterweight title "claim"
105Win52–14–8 Harry DuncanPTS20Apr 8, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
104Win51–14–8 Ted LeeKO4 Mar 18, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
103Win50–14–8 Young Johnny JohnsonRTD3 Mar 9, 1912Drill Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, U.K.
102Win49–14–8 Gunner James DurnKO6 Feb 17, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
101Loss48–14–8 Harry LewisTKO8 Jan 18, 1912Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
100Win48–13–8 Johnny SummersKO2 Nov 9, 1911Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Retained world welterweight title "claim"
99Win47–13–8 Seaman BrownKO6 Sep 22, 1911Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
98Win46–13–8 Georges CarpentierTKO5 Aug 19, 1911Trouville, Calvados, France
97NC45–13–8 Harry DuncanNC6 Jul 10, 1911Rotunda Rink, Dublin, IrelandBilled for world welterweight title "claim"
96Loss45–13–8 Blink McCloskeyDQ3 Jul 3, 1911Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Mile End, London, England, U.K.
95Win45–12–8 Fred StuberKO3 Jun 14, 1911Reims, Marne, France
94Win44–12–8 Young LoughreyDQ10 May 20, 1911Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, FranceLow blow
93Loss43–12–8 Willie LewisPTS20Apr 29, 1911Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
9243–11–8 Kid WilsonND10Feb 13, 1911Harrison, New York, U.S.
91Loss43–11–8 Bob MohaNWS10Feb 10, 1911Miller's Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
90Loss43–11–8 Mike "Twin" SullivanNWS10Jan 17, 1911Harmonia Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
89NC43–11–8 Frank MantellNC4 Nov 24, 1910Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
88Loss43–11–8 Willie LewisNWS10Nov 17, 1910National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win43–11–8 Dennis TigheNWS10Oct 26, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
86Draw43–11–8 Dick NelsonNWS10Sep 19, 1910Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
85Win43–11–8 Willie LewisNWS10Sep 9, 1910National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
84Draw43–11–8 Joe UvanniNWS10Sep 5, 1910Casino A.C., Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
83Loss43–11–8 Fighting KennedyNWS10Aug 19, 1910Lehigh A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
82Win43–11–8 Frank MantellNWS10Aug 1, 1910Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
81Win43–11–8 George ColeKO4 Jul 20, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
80Win42–11–8 Fighting KennedyTKO8 Jul 11, 1910Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
7941–11–8 Bill HurleyNC8 May 23, 1910Casino A.C., Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
78Win41–11–8 Billy WestKO4 May 19, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
77Loss40–11–8 Jimmy ClabbyNWS10May 5, 1910Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76Win40–11–8 Joe GaynorKO3 Apr 27, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75Win39–11–8 Jack FitzgeraldNWS10Apr 20, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win39–11–8 Bill HurleyNWS10Apr 5, 1910Casino A.C., Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
73Draw39–11–8 Kid HenryNWS10Mar 21, 1910Beaver A.C., Troy, New York, U.S.
72Loss39–11–8 Kyle WhitneyPTS8Mar 15, 1910Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
71Win39–10–8 Bill HurleyTKO4 Mar 14, 1910Troy, New York, U.S.
70Win38–10–8 Jack FitzgeraldNWS10Mar 2, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
69Win38–10–8 Jack FarrellKO9 Jan 26, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
68Loss37–10–8 Sam LangfordKO3 Jan 10, 1910Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.For world colored heavyweight title claim
67Win37–9–8 Christy WilliamsKO3 Dec 27, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
66Win36–9–8 Bert WhirlwindKO3 Nov 29, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
65Win35–9–8 Jeff ClarkPTS8Nov 15, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
64Win34–9–8 Jeff ClarkPTS8Nov 1, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
63Win33–9–8 Jack GrayPTS8Oct 18, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
62Win32–9–8 Eugene SimsKO3 Oct 11, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
61Loss31–9–8 Sam LangfordRTD5 Sep 28, 1909Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For world colored heavyweight title claim
60Win31–8–8 Battling Jack JohnsonKO2 Sep 11, 1909New York City, New York, U.S.
59Win30–8–8 Young Sam LangfordTKO1 Sep 8, 1909Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
58Win29–8–8 Mickey McDonoughNWS10Sep 1, 1909Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
57Win29–8–8 Kid WilliamsKO4 Aug 25, 1909New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win28–8–8 Sailor CunninghamKO5 Aug 18, 1909Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
55Win27–8–8 Young Tommy ColemanNWS6Oct 27, 1908Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54Loss27–8–8 George ColeNWS6Oct 17, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53Win27–8–8 Fighting GhostKO2 Oct 8, 1908Highland Park, York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52Win26–8–8 Cub WhiteNWS6Sep 28, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Win26–8–8 Jeff ClarkNWS6Sep 24, 1908Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Draw26–8–8 Cub WhiteNWS6Sep 10, 1908Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49Loss26–8–8 Ed GivensNWS6Mar 6, 1906Business Men's Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Draw26–8–8 Joe GrimNWS6Feb 17, 1905Maennerchor Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47Loss26–8–8 George ColeNWS6Jan 7, 1905National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46Draw26–8–8 Larry TemplePTS15Jan 2, 1905Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
45Draw26–8–7 Young Peter JacksonPTS15Dec 26, 1904Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
44Win26–8–6 Dave HollyNWS6Nov 25, 1904Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43Loss26–8–6 Philadelphia Jack O'BrienNWS6Nov 12, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Draw26–8–6 Larry TempleNWS6Nov 5, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41Loss26–8–6 Dave HollyNWS6Oct 15, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win26–8–6Joe GrimPTS6Oct 3, 1904Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
39Win25–8–6Joe GrimPTS10Sep 21, 1904Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
38Win24–8–6John DancerKO4 Jul 1, 1904Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
37Win23–8–6Josh MillsKO9 Jun 12, 1904Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
36Win22–8–6Barbados Joe WalcottDQ20 Apr 29, 1904Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.World welterweight title at stake;
Disregarded as a title fight as the ref had bet on Dixie Kid;
Walcott was DQ'd for a kidney punch,
despite landing them throughout with no warning of foul
35Win21–8–6John SolomonKO11 Feb 26, 1904Central A.C., Fresno, California, U.S.
34Win20–8–6Al NeillKO1 Feb 9, 1904Sequoia A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
33Win19–8–6Mose LaFontiseKO10 Aug 10, 1903Seattle, Washington, U.S.
32Win18–8–6Al NeillPTS20May 21, 1903Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
31Win17–8–6Charles Dutch ThurstonKO1 May 5, 1903Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
30Win16–8–6Eddie CainKO2 Mar 31, 1903Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
29Win15–8–6Phil GreenKO5 Feb 5, 1903Dietz Opera House, Oakland, California, U.S.
28Win14–8–6Freddie MuellerKO8 Jan 15, 1903Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
27Draw13–8–6Charles Dutch ThurstonPTS20Dec 30, 1902Stockton Athletic Club, Stockton, California, U.S.
26Win13–8–5Mike McClureTKO3 Dec 18, 1902Exposition Building, Oakland, California, U.S.
25Win12–8–5John DukelowKO6 Dec 3, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
24Win11–8–5Fred WilliamsKO1 Nov 18, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
23Win10–8–5Henry LewisKO11 Oct 31, 1902Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
22Win9–8–5John DukelowTKO1 Oct 7, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
21Win8–8–5Frank McConnellKO4 Sep 30, 1902West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
20Loss7–8–5Cyclone KellyPTS4Sep 18, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
19Draw7–7–5Kid WilliamsPTS10Jul 11, 1902Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18Win7–7–4Mike McClureTKO2 Oct 11, 1901Stockton, California, U.S.
17Win6–7–4Tim LeonardKO1 Sep 25, 1901Avon Theater, Stockton, California, U.S.
16Loss5–7–4Kid WilliamsPTS10Aug 22, 1901Stockton Athletic Club, Stockton, California, U.S.
15Loss5–6–4Henry LewisDQ20 Jul 3, 1901Fresno, California, U.S.
14Win5–5–4Jack DeanPTS10May 29, 1901Fresno, California, U.S.
13Win4–5–4Frank DoughertyKO2 May 4, 1901Fresno, California, U.S.
12Loss3–5–4Henry LewisKO4 Feb 14, 1901Stockton, California, U.S.
11Draw3–4–4Kid WilliamsPTS6Dec 28, 1900Los Angeles Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
10Win3–4–3Kid SharkeyPTS4Dec 22, 1900Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9Loss2–4–3Kid WilliamsPTS20Nov 26, 1900United Republican Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8Loss2–3–3Kid WilliamsPTS20Oct 29, 1900United Republican Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7Win2–2–3Oakland KidPTS6Oct 22, 1900Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6Draw1–2–3Clyde BurnhamPTS6Sep 28, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
5Loss1–2–2Kid WilliamsPTS20Jul 20, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4Win1–1–2Kid ThompsonPTS4Mar 23, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
3Loss0–1–2Bob MorrisseyTKO2 Mar 16, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2Draw0–0–2Kid MorrisseyPTS3Mar 9, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1Draw0–0–1Cuter KidPTS3Mar 2, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
164Loss92–45–21 Paul BuissonPTS12Mar 14, 1920Casino de la Plage, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
163Loss92–44–21 Constant PluyettePTS10Jan 31, 1920Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
162Win92–43–21 RautalKO2 Oct 24, 1919Teatro del Bosque, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
161Win91–43–21 Frank HochePTS20Jul 24, 1919Frontón Principal Palace, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
160Draw90–43–21 Frank HochePTS15Apr 23, 1919Iris Park, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
159Draw90–43–20 Frank HochePTS15Mar 7, 1918Iris Park, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
158Win90–43–19 Tom StokesPTS10Jan 10, 1916London, England, U.K.
157Loss89–43–19 Corporal Billy FullertonPTS15Dec 28, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
156Loss89–42–19 Dai RobertsPTS15Nov 29, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
155Win89–41–19 Billy WilliamsKO7 Oct 25, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
154Win88–41–19 Liscombe MorlandTKO12 Oct 4, 1915London, England, U.K.
153Win87–41–19 Jack MorrisTKO5 Jun 15, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
152Win86–41–19 Louis VergerPTS20Jun 7, 1915London, England, U.K.
151Win85–41–19 Tom TeesTKO15 May 17, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
150Loss84–41–19 Patsy CokeleyPTS20Apr 3, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
149Loss84–40–19 Billy WilliamsPTS20Mar 15, 1915London, England, U.K.
148Loss84–39–19 Hippolyte TynckePTS20Feb 15, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
147Win84–38–19 Johnny HoranTKO8 Jan 30, 1915London, England, U.K.
146Draw83–38–19 Hippolyte TynckePTS20Jan 25, 1915The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
145Draw83–38–18 Nicol SimpsonPTS20Jan 1, 1915London, England, U.K.
144Loss83–38–17 Nicol SimpsonPTS20Dec 7, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
143Win83–37–17 Bill BristoweKO2 Apr 6, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
142Loss82–37–17 Alf WyePTS10Apr 2, 1914Canterbury Music Hall, Lambeth, London, England, U.K.
141Win82–36–17 Bill BristoweKO2 Mar 30, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
140Loss81–36–17 Dick NelsonPTS20Mar 28, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
139Loss81–35–17 Bill BristowePTS20Mar 16, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
138Win81–34–17 Jim RideoutTKO8 Mar 9, 1914Acton Baths, Acton, London, England, U.K.
137Win80–34–17 Fred DrummondTKO5 Mar 3, 1914London Palladium, West End, London, England, U.K.
136Draw79–34–17 Tom StokesPTS10Feb 28, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
135Win79–34–16 Fireman George AndersonKO2 Jan 12, 1914Drill Hall, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, U.K.
134Loss78–34–16 Bandsman Jack BlakePTS20Jan 1, 1914The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
133Win78–33–16 Fireman George AndersonPTS10Dec 20, 1913The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
132Win77–33–16 Dick NelsonPTS20Dec 8, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
131Loss76–33–16 Henri DemlenPTS15Nov 28, 1913Élysée Montmartre, Paris, Paris, France
130Win76–32–16 Dick NelsonTKO13 Nov 13, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
129Win75–32–16 Albert ScanlonPTS20Oct 27, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, U.K.
128Win74–32–16 Jack GoldswainKO4 Oct 13, 1913London, England, U.K.
127Loss73–32–16 Private Jim HarrisPTS10Sep 22, 1913London, England, U.K.
126NC73–31–16 Johnny MathiesonNC9 May 5, 1913St James Hall, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, U.K.The referee declared a no contest
as both boxers were not doing their best
125Loss73–31–16 Jerry ThompsonRTD1 Apr 10, 1913Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Dixie twisted his ankle and retired
124Loss73–30–16 Johnny MathiesonDQ12 Mar 26, 1913Boulevard Rink, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, U.K.
123Win73–29–16 Louis VergerPTS20Mar 17, 1913The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
122Win72–29–16 Seaman HullsKO4 Feb 28, 1913Cosmopolitan Gymnasium, Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
121Win71–29–16 Jack MorrisKO4 Feb 13, 1913Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
120Loss70–29–16 Johnny MathiesonPTS20Jan 13, 1913Stadium, Sparbrook, West Midlands, England, U.K.
119Win70–28–16 Arthur EverndenKO9 Jan 2, 1913Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
118Win69–28–16 Arthur HarmanTKO9 Jan 1, 1913The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
117Win68–28–16 Jack MeekinsPTS15Dec 26, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
116Win67–28–16 Bob RestonKO3 Dec 7, 1912London, England, U.K.
115Draw66–28–16 Johnny MathiesonPTS20Nov 18, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
114Draw66–28–15 Jack MeekinsPTS10Nov 4, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
113Loss66–28–14 Johnny MathiesonPTS20Oct 14, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
112Loss66–27–14 Marcel ThomasPTS15Oct 4, 1912Élysée Montmartre, Paris, Paris, FranceLost world welterweight title "claim"
111NC66–26–14 Charlie KnockNC2 Aug 8, 1912Vickers' Sports Grounds, Carbrook, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
110Loss66–26–14 Jack MorrisPTS10Jun 1, 1912Premierland, Whitechapel, London, England, U.K.
109Win66–25–14 Wag MarshallKO3 May 25, 1912Pheasant Inn Grounds, Carbrook, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
108Loss65–25–14 Dan FlynnPTS10May 6, 1912Scottish National AC, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
107Win65–24–14 George GuntherDQ15 May 2, 1912Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
106Win64–24–14 Georges BernardTKO11 Apr 24, 1912Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, FranceRetained world welterweight title "claim"
105Win63–24–14 Harry DuncanPTS20Apr 8, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
104Win62–24–14 Ted LeeKO4 Mar 18, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
103Win61–24–14 Young Johnny JohnsonRTD3 Mar 9, 1912Drill Hall, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, U.K.
102Win60–24–14 Gunner James DurnKO6 Feb 17, 1912The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England, U.K.
101Loss59–24–14 Harry LewisTKO8 Jan 18, 1912Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.
100Win59–23–14 Johnny SummersKO2 Nov 9, 1911Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, U.K.Retained world welterweight title "claim"
99Win58–23–14 Seaman BrownKO6 Sep 22, 1911Plymouth, Devon, England, U.K.
98Win57–23–14 Georges CarpentierTKO5 Aug 19, 1911Trouville, Calvados, France
97NC56–23–14 Harry DuncanNC6 Jul 10, 1911Rotunda Rink, Dublin, IrelandBilled for world welterweight title "claim"
96Loss56–23–14 Blink McCloskeyDQ3 Jul 3, 1911Wonderland, Whitechapel Road, Mile End, London, England, U.K.
95Win56–22–14 Fred StuberKO3 Jun 14, 1911Reims, Marne, France
94Win55–22–14 Young LoughreyDQ10 May 20, 1911Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, FranceLow blow
93Loss54–22–14 Willie LewisPTS20Apr 29, 1911Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
9254–21–14 Kid WilsonND10Feb 13, 1911Harrison, New York, U.S.
91Loss54–21–14 Bob MohaNWS10Feb 10, 1911Miller's Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
90Loss54–20–14 Mike "Twin" SullivanNWS10Jan 17, 1911Harmonia Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
89NC54–19–14 Frank MantellNC4 Nov 24, 1910Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
88Loss54–19–14 Willie LewisNWS10Nov 17, 1910National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win54–18–14 Dennis TigheNWS10Oct 26, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
86Draw53–18–14 Dick NelsonNWS10Sep 19, 1910Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
85Win53–18–13 Willie LewisNWS10Sep 9, 1910National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
84Draw52–18–13 Joe UvanniNWS10Sep 5, 1910Casino A.C., Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
83Loss52–18–12 Fighting KennedyNWS10Aug 19, 1910Lehigh A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
82Win52–17–12 Frank MantellNWS10Aug 1, 1910Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
81Win51–17–12 George ColeKO4 Jul 20, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
80Win50–17–12 Fighting KennedyTKO8 Jul 11, 1910Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
7949–17–12 Bill HurleyNC8 May 23, 1910Casino A.C., Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
78Win49–17–12Billy WestKO4 May 19, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
77Loss48–17–12Jimmy ClabbyNWS10May 5, 1910Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76Win48–16–12Joe GaynorKO3 Apr 27, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
75Win47–16–12Jack FitzgeraldNWS10Apr 20, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win46–16–12Bill HurleyNWS10Apr 5, 1910Casino A.C., Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
73Draw45–16–12Kid HenryNWS10Mar 21, 1910Beaver A.C., Troy, New York, U.S.
72Loss45–16–11Kyle WhitneyPTS8Mar 15, 1910Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
71Win45–15–11Bill HurleyTKO4 Mar 14, 1910Troy, New York, U.S.
70Win44–15–11Jack FitzgeraldNWS10Mar 2, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
69Win43–15–11Jack FarrellKO9 Jan 26, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
68Loss42–15–11Sam LangfordKO3 Jan 10, 1910Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.For world colored heavyweight title claim
67Win42–14–11Christy WilliamsKO3 Dec 27, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
66Win41–14–11Bert WhirlwindKO3 Nov 29, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
65Win40–14–11Jeff ClarkPTS8Nov 15, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
64Win39–14–11Jeff ClarkPTS8Nov 1, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
63Win38–14–11Jack GrayPTS8Oct 18, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
62Win37–14–11Eugene SimsKO3 Oct 11, 1909Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
61Loss36–14–11Sam LangfordRTD5 Sep 28, 1909Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For world colored heavyweight title claim
60Win36–13–11Battling Jack JohnsonKO2 Sep 11, 1909New York City, New York, U.S.
59Win35–13–11Young Sam LangfordTKO1 Sep 8, 1909Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
58Win34–13–11Mickey McDonoughNWS10Sep 1, 1909Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
57Win33–13–11Kid WilliamsKO4 Aug 25, 1909New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win32–13–11Sailor CunninghamKO5 Aug 18, 1909Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
55Win31–13–11Young Tommy ColemanNWS6Oct 27, 1908Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54Loss30–13–11George ColeNWS6Oct 17, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53Win30–12–11Fighting GhostKO2 Oct 8, 1908Highland Park, York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52Win29–12–11Cub WhiteNWS6Sep 28, 1908West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Win28–12–11Jeff ClarkNWS6Sep 24, 1908Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Draw27–12–11Cub WhiteNWS6Sep 10, 1908Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49Loss27–12–10Ed GivensNWS6Mar 6, 1906Business Men's Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Draw27–11–10Joe GrimNWS6Feb 17, 1905Maennerchor Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47Loss27–11–9George ColeNWS6Jan 7, 1905National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46Draw27–10–9Larry TemplePTS15Jan 2, 1905Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
45Draw27–10–8Young Peter JacksonPTS15Dec 26, 1904Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
44Win27–10–7Dave HollyNWS6Nov 25, 1904Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43Loss26–10–7Philadelphia Jack O'BrienNWS6Nov 12, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Draw26–9–7Larry TempleNWS6Nov 5, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41Loss26–9–6Dave HollyNWS6Oct 15, 1904National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win26–8–6Joe GrimPTS6Oct 3, 1904Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
39Win25–8–6Joe GrimPTS10Sep 21, 1904Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
38Win24–8–6John DancerKO4 Jul 1, 1904Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
37Win23–8–6Josh MillsKO9 Jun 12, 1904Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
36Win22–8–6Barbados Joe WalcottDQ20 Apr 29, 1904Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.World welterweight title at stake;
Disregarded as a title fight as the ref had bet on Dixie Kid;
Walcott was DQ'd for a kidney punch,
despite landing them throughout with no warning of foul
35Win21–8–6John SolomonKO11 Feb 26, 1904Central A.C., Fresno, California, U.S.
34Win20–8–6Al NeillKO1 Feb 9, 1904Sequoia A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
33Win19–8–6Mose LaFontiseKO10 Aug 10, 1903Seattle, Washington, U.S.
32Win18–8–6Al NeillPTS20May 21, 1903Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
31Win17–8–6Charles Dutch ThurstonKO1 May 5, 1903Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
30Win16–8–6Eddie CainKO2 Mar 31, 1903Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
29Win15–8–6Phil GreenKO5 Feb 5, 1903Dietz Opera House, Oakland, California, U.S.
28Win14–8–6Freddie MuellerKO8 Jan 15, 1903Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
27Draw13–8–6Charles Dutch ThurstonPTS20Dec 30, 1902Stockton Athletic Club, Stockton, California, U.S.
26Win13–8–5Mike McClureTKO3 Dec 18, 1902Exposition Building, Oakland, California, U.S.
25Win12–8–5John DukelowKO6 Dec 3, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
24Win11–8–5Fred WilliamsKO1 Nov 18, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
23Win10–8–5Henry LewisKO11 Oct 31, 1902Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
22Win9–8–5John DukelowTKO1 Oct 7, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
21Win8–8–5Frank McConnellKO4 Sep 30, 1902West Oakland Club, Oakland, California, U.S.
20Loss7–8–5Cyclone KellyPTS4Sep 18, 1902Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S.
19Draw7–7–5Kid WilliamsPTS10Jul 11, 1902Hazard's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18Win7–7–4Mike McClureTKO2 Oct 11, 1901Stockton, California, U.S.
17Win6–7–4Tim LeonardKO1 Sep 25, 1901Avon Theater, Stockton, California, U.S.
16Loss5–7–4Kid WilliamsPTS10Aug 22, 1901Stockton Athletic Club, Stockton, California, U.S.
15Loss5–6–4Henry LewisDQ20 Jul 3, 1901Fresno, California, U.S.
14Win5–5–4Jack DeanPTS10May 29, 1901Fresno, California, U.S.
13Win4–5–4Frank DoughertyKO2 May 4, 1901Fresno, California, U.S.
12Loss3–5–4Henry LewisKO4 Feb 14, 1901Stockton, California, U.S.
11Draw3–4–4Kid WilliamsPTS6Dec 28, 1900Los Angeles Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
10Win3–4–3Kid SharkeyPTS4Dec 22, 1900Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9Loss2–4–3Kid WilliamsPTS20Nov 26, 1900United Republican Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8Loss2–3–3Kid WilliamsPTS20Oct 29, 1900United Republican Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7Win2–2–3Oakland KidPTS6Oct 22, 1900Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6Draw1–2–3Clyde BurnhamPTS6Sep 28, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
5Loss1–2–2Kid WilliamsPTS20Jul 20, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4Win1–1–2Kid ThompsonPTS4Mar 23, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
3Loss0–1–2Bob MorrisseyTKO2 Mar 16, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2Draw0–0–2Kid MorrisseyPTS3Mar 9, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1Draw0–0–1Cuter KidPTS3Mar 2, 1900Manhattan Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.