George Chaney


George Henry "K.O." Chaney was a featherweight and super-featherweight boxer active from 1910 to 1928. Chaney was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Irish-American parents. Boxing Illustrated ranked him fourth of all-time in terms of pound-for-pound punchers, while the Bleacher Report named him the 14th greatest southpaw in boxing history. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014.

Professional career

Chaney was afflicted with a "glass jaw", which was often his downfall against top ranked opponents. Chaney fought many professional lightweights and featherweights from his era, including Johnny Dundee, Rocky Kansas, Lew Tendler, and Abe Attell. Chaney was included in Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
Chaney was afforded two opportunities to win a world title.
  • On September 4, 1916, he challenged world featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane. Chaney lost to Kilbane by knockout in round 3.
  • His second title opportunity came when he sought to capture the newly created world junior lightweight title on November 18, 1921. Chaney fought Johnny Dundee for the championship, but was disqualified in the fifth round.
His bout with Rocky Kansas at old Oriole Park in 1920 was said to be one of the most brutal and bloody bouts ever held in Baltimore.

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.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
178Loss101–21–3 Danny KramerKO1 Aug 10, 1925Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
177Loss101–20–3 Tommy O'BrienKO6, 1:02Feb 23, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US
176Win101–19–3 Ray MitchellKO5 Nov 27, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
175Win100–19–3 Danny KramerKO1 Sep 8, 1924Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
174Win99–19–3 Danny RodgersTKO2 Jun 23, 1924Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
173Loss98–19–3 DQ2 Apr 16, 1924Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
172Loss98–18–3 Ted MarchantDQ3 Dec 5, 1923Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
171Loss98–17–3 Harry 'Kid' BrownDQ1 Sep 24, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
170Win98–16–3 Georgie RussellKO2 Sep 7, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
169Loss97–16–3 Danny KramerDQ2 May 24, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
168Win97–15–3 Pep O'BrienKO1 Mar 22, 1923Adelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
167Draw96–15–3 Bobby WardNWS10Mar 5, 1923Detroit, Michigan, US
166Win96–15–3 Alex HartNWS8Feb 12, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
165Win96–15–3 Henry KosterKO1 Feb 6, 1923Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
164Win95–15–3 Frankie RiceKO1, 1:10Jan 29, 1923Fourth Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
163Loss94–15–3 Alex HartNWS8Dec 25, 1922Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
162Win94–15–3 Charley PittsNWS8Nov 20, 1922Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
161Win94–15–3 Shamus O'BrienNWS8Oct 9, 1922Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
160Win94–15–3 Billy AngeloKO6 Sep 11, 1922Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
159Win93–15–3 Earl FranceTKO2 Aug 24, 1922Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
158Win92–15–3 Allie NackKO1 Jun 6, 1922Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
157Win91–15–3 Jimmy HanlonNWS8Apr 27, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
156Win91–15–3 Shamus O'BrienPTS12Apr 25, 1922Playhouse, Baltimore, Maryland, US
155Win90–15–3 Jimmy HanlonNWS8Mar 28, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
154Loss90–15–3 Shamus O'BrienNWS8Mar 4, 1922National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
153Win90–15–3 Alex HartNWS8Feb 23, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
152Win90–15–3 Harry CarlsonKO5 Jan 30, 1922Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
151Win89–15–3 Alex HartTKO4 Jan 17, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
150Win88–15–3 Otto WallacePTS12Jan 2, 19224th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
149Win87–15–3 Mike PaulsonNWS8Dec 26, 1921National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
148Loss87–15–3 Freddie JacksDQ2 Dec 5, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
147Loss87–14–3 Johnny DundeeDQ5, 1:07Nov 18, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor inaugural NYSAC super featherweight title
146Win87–13–3 Phil SalvadoreTKO3 Nov 7, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
145Win86–13–3 Sammy StoneKO2 Aug 24, 1921Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
144Win85–13–3 Bruiser KellyKO2 Aug 4, 1921Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
143Loss84–13–3 Johnny DundeeNWS8Jul 18, 1921Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
142Win84–13–3 Joe TiplitzNWS8Jun 29, 1921Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
141Loss84–13–3 Johnny DundeePTS10Jun 10, 1921Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
140Win84–12–3 Billy McCannNWS12Jun 2, 1921League Park, Cleveland, Ohio, US
139Win84–12–3 Al MurphyKO6 May 12, 1921Maher's Auditorium, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, US
138Win83–12–3 Vincent 'Pepper' MartinDQ2 Apr 18, 1921Camden Sportsmen's Club, Camden, New Jersey, US
137Win82–12–3 Billy AngeloTKO3 Mar 28, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
136Win81–12–3 Gene DelmontNWS8Mar 14, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
135Loss81–12–3 Willie RitchieDQ8 Mar 10, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USNot to be confused with Willie Ritchie
134Win81–11–3 Tim DroneyKO3 Mar 4, 19214th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
133Win80–11–3 Babe PicatoKO2, 1:23Feb 7, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
132Win79–11–3 Cal DelaneyKO3 Jan 31, 1921Olympic Winter Garden, Cleveland, Ohio, US
131Win78–11–3 Al MurphyTKO5 Jan 10, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
130Win77–11–3 Georges PapinTKO3 Jan 6, 19215th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129Win76–11–3 Charley MetrieKO1 Dec 13, 1920Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
128Win75–11–3 Joe PhillipsKO3 Nov 26, 1920Roller Rink, Cumberland, Maryland, US
127Win74–11–3 Johnny MahoneyTKO4 Nov 15, 1920Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
126Win73–11–3 Johnny RoseTKO6 Nov 12, 19204th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
125Win72–11–3 George BrownKO1, 1:37Nov 5, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, US
124Win71–11–3 George ReynoldsKO1 Sep 25, 1920Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
123Win70–11–3 Tim DroneyNWS8Sep 13, 1920Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US
122Loss70–11–3 Rocky KansasPTS12Aug 23, 1920Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
121Loss70–10–3 Joe WellingNWS8Jun 23, 1920Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
120Loss70–10–3 Joe WellingNWS6May 19, 1920Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
119Win70–10–3 Happy SmithTKO6 Mar 26, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
118Win69–10–3 Whitey FitzgeraldNWS6Mar 17, 1920National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
117Win69–10–3 Frankie BrownNWS6Jan 1, 1920National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
116Loss69–10–3 Benny ValgerDQ3 Dec 13, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
115Win69–9–3 Johnny DrummieKO4 Dec 5, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
114Win68–9–3 Eddie MoyPTS12Nov 14, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
113Loss67–9–3 Joe TiplitzTKO4, 1:14Jul 14, 1919Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
112Loss67–8–3 Lew TendlerKO1, 1:12Jun 4, 1919Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
111Win67–7–3 Babe PicatoKO4 May 30, 1919Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
110Win66–7–3 Jack RussoNWS6Apr 12, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
109Win66–7–3 Young George ErneNWS10Mar 17, 1919Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
108Win66–7–3 Phil BloomPTS12Mar 14, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
107Win65–7–3 Tim DroneyNWS6Mar 8, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
106Win65–7–3 Chick SimlerPTS12Feb 28, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
105Win64–7–3 Phil BloomPTS12Feb 14, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
104Win63–7–3 Pete HartleyNWS6Feb 8, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
103Loss63–7–3 Lew TendlerNWS6Sep 18, 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
102Win63–7–3 Eddie O'KeefeKO5 Aug 30, 1918Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
101Win62–7–3 Harry PierceNWS6Aug 24, 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
100Win62–7–3 Mickey DonleyTKO5 Aug 12, 1918Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
99Win61–7–3 Larry HansenTKO5 Jun 29, 1918Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
98Loss60–7–3 Johnny RayNWS10Jun 19, 1918Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
97Loss60–7–3 Frankie CallahanNWS6May 6, 1918Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
96Win60–7–3 Jack RussoKO1 Apr 29, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
95Win59–7–3 Johnny RayNWS6Apr 1, 1918Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
94Win59–7–3 Charley ThomasPTS10Mar 20, 1918Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
93Loss58–7–3 Johnny DundeeNWS6Mar 9, 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
92Win58–7–3 Eddie WallacePTS10Feb 18, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
91Win57–7–3 Packy HommeyTKO9 Jan 30, 1918Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
90Loss56–7–3 Johnny DundeeNWS6Nov 19, 1917Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
89Loss56–7–3 Rocky KansasNWS6Sep 10, 1917Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
88Loss56–7–3 Rocky KansasNWS10Jul 23, 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87Draw56–7–3 Johnny DundeeNWS6Jul 12, 1917Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
86Win56–7–3 Otto YacknowKO1 May 19, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
85Win55–7–3 Philadelphia Pal MooreKO2 May 14, 1917Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
84Win54–7–3 Young Terry McGovernKO4 May 12, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
83Win53–7–3 Larry HansenTKO4 Mar 19, 1917Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
82Win52–7–3 Johnny MayoNWS6Mar 10, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
81Loss52–7–3 Frankie BrittDQ3 Feb 27, 1917Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
80Win52–6–3 Willie JonesKO5 Feb 12, 1917Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
79Win51–6–3 Al DelmontPTS15Jan 29, 1917Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
78Win50–6–3 Kid JulianKO4 Jan 15, 1917Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
77Win49–6–3 Al BrittKO1 Dec 18, 1916Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
76Loss48–6–3 Johnny KilbaneKO3, 2:27Sep 4, 1916Cedar Point Arena, Sandusky, Ohio, USFor world featherweight title
75Win48–5–3 Packy HommeyNWS10Aug 3, 1916Empire A.C., New York City, New York, US
74Win48–5–3 Packy HommeyPTS12Jun 9, 1916Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
73Win47–5–3 Patsy HaleyNWS10Mar 13, 1916Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, US
72Win47–5–3 Cal DelaneyNWS10Feb 17, 1916Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, US
71Win47–5–3 Mickey DonleyTKO4 Feb 12, 1916National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
70Win46–5–3 Frankie NelsonTKO3 Jan 27, 1916Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
69Win45–5–3 Bobby ReynoldsKO2 Nov 24, 1915Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
68Win44–5–3 Jack WhiteTKO1 Oct 26, 1915Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
67Win43–5–3 Eddie MorganNWS6Oct 4, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66Draw43–5–3 Eddie MorganPTS10Sep 15, 1915Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
65Win43–5–2 Eddie O'KeefeNWS6Apr 26, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
64Draw43–5–2 Matt BrockNWS12Mar 22, 1915Akron, Ohio, US
63Win43–5–2 Jimmy FoxTKO5 Mar 17, 1915National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
62Win42–5–2 Cal DelaneyNWS10Mar 5, 1915Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
61Win42–5–2 Packy HommeyPTS10Feb 3, 1915Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
60Win41–5–2 Packy HommeyNWS6Jan 11, 1915Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59Win41–5–2 Benny KaufmanKO6 Dec 4, 1914People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, US
58Win40–5–2 Joe HarangTKO6 Nov 26, 1914Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
57Win39–5–2 Cal DelaneyNWS12Oct 27, 1914Akron, Ohio, US
56Win39–5–2 Patsy KlineNWS6Oct 3, 1914National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
55Win39–5–2 KO MarsRTD4 Sep 3, 1914Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, US
54Win38–5–2 Calvin WilliamsKO4 Aug 13, 1914Elmwood Arena, Elmwood Place, Ohio, US
53Win37–5–2 Young Abe AttellTKO1 Jul 11, 1914Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
52Draw36–5–2 Patsy ClinePTS10Jun 24, 1914Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
51Win36–5–1 Tommy HouckTKO6 May 22, 1914Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
50Loss35–5–1 Joe DundeeNWS6Apr 20, 1914Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
49Win35–5–1 Joe CosterKO4 Apr 13, 1914Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
48Win34–5–1 Frankie ConwayNWS6Mar 9, 1914Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
47Win34–5–1 Jack MartinKO1 Mar 3, 1914Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46Win33–5–1 Jimmy TolandTKO4 Feb 10, 1914Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
45Win32–5–1 Jimmy TolandTKO2 Jan 26, 1914Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
44Win31–5–1 Eddie O'KeefeKO5 Dec 25, 1913Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
43Win30–5–1 Tommy BuckNWS6Nov 27, 1913Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
42Win30–5–1 Young BrittKO1, 1:20Nov 19, 1913Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
41Win29–5–1 Happy DavisPTS15Oct 24, 1913Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
40Win28–5–1 Ty CobbDQ6 Jul 29, 1913Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
39Loss27–5–1 Abe AttellPTS15Apr 28, 1913Empire Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
38Win27–4–1 Young BrittKO2 Apr 8, 1913Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
37Win26–4–1 Kid MurphyNWS10Jan 11, 1913Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
36Win26–4–1 Reddy MooreTKO6 Jan 9, 1913Forty-Fourth Street A.C., New York City, New York, US
35Win25–4–1 Lew SiegelKO4 Jan 4, 1913National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
34Win24–4–1 Babe DavisTKO2 Dec 14, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
33Win23–4–1 Oscar WilliamsNWS6Dec 11, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
32Loss23–4–1 Charley CrossDQ1 Dec 11, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
31Win23–3–1 Kid HermanNWS10Nov 6, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
30Win23–3–1 Danny RidgePTS15Oct 31, 1912Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
29Win22–3–1 Tommy HopkinsKO7 Oct 12, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
28Loss21–3–1 Tommy HouckTKO11 Oct 1, 1912Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
27Loss21–2–1 Mike ClancyKO6 Aug 9, 1912Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
26Loss21–1–1 George KirkwoodNWS10Aug 5, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
25Win21–1–1 Eddie GillespieKO6 Jul 13, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
24Win20–1–1 Al DelmontPTS15Jul 1, 1912Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
23Win19–1–1 Battling KennedyKO4 May 6, 1912Holliday Street Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, US
22Win18–1–1 Phil McGovernTKO9 Mar 19, 1912Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
21Win17–1–1 Johnny DalyPTS6Mar 6, 1912Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
20Win16–1–1 Charley GoldmanPTS15Feb 2, 1912Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
19Win15–1–1 Johnny EggersKO3 Jan 6, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
18Win14–1–1 Kid BlackNWS10Dec 23, 1911Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
17Loss14–1–1 Johnny McLeanNWS10Dec 14, 1911National S.C., New York City, New York, US
16Win14–1–1Billy HermanPTS6Nov 24, 1911Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
15Win13–1–1Young HouckKO3 Nov 10, 1911Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
14Win12–1–1Eddie DoyleKO3 Oct 18, 1911Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
13Win11–1–1Young McCueKO3 Aug 28, 1911Savoy Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
12Win10–1–1Benny ReillyTKO4 Aug 14, 1911Savoy Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
11Win9–1–1Kid WilliamsPTS20Jul 10, 1911Ford Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland, US
10Loss8–1–1Young BrittKO6 Apr 12, 1911Ford Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland, US
9Win8–0–1Kid EganPTS15Feb 10, 1911Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
8Win7–0–1Tommy BuckPTS15Jan 13, 1911Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
7Win6–0–1Kid WilliamsKO6 Jan 2, 1911Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
6Draw5–0–1Shep FarrenPTS3Dec 9, 1910Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
5Win4–0–1Young McCueKO3 Dec 9, 1910Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
4Win4–0Young Jack O'BrienTKO2 Nov 1, 1910Princess Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
3Win3–0Young KellyKO1 Oct 20, 1910Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
2Win2–0Young Battling KellyPTS6Oct 11, 1910Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
1Win1–0Young Kid WilliamsKO1 Oct 4, 1910Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US