Jeff Smith (boxer)


Jerome "Jeff Smith" Jefferds was an American professional boxer who held the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title during his career. Despite his relative anonymity, Smith faced off against some the best fighters of his era, including Harry Greb, Gene Tunney, Mike Gibbons, Georges Carpentier, Les Darcy and Tommy Loughran. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Smith as the 17th greatest middleweight ever, while Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer ranked Smith as the No. 10 Middleweight of all-time. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1969 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013.

Early career

Smith made his pro debut in 1910, beating Ray Hatfield by newspaper decision over four rounds. On February 20, 1912, Smith beat future World Middleweight Title holder George Chip on points over fifteen rounds in what turned out to be a heated battle. His next notable challenge was against another future Middleweight titleholder in Mike Gibbons, with whom he drew over 10 rounds as decided by newspaper reporters. On October 11, 1913, Smith faced yet another future champion in French fighter and future Light Heavyweight champ Georges Carpentier. Despite a late rally by Smith, Carpentier used his vaunted technique beat him decisively in a twenty round decision.

Australian World Middleweight Champion

Earning his nickname as the "Bayonne Globetrotter", Smith faced Eddie McGoorty in Australia, losing an extremely unpopular decision over twenty rounds. The decision was so despised that it was later rescinded, and Smith was awarded the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title. Smith would lose the title to Australian pugilist Mick King on November 28, 1914 but regained it just one month later on December 26 of the same year. On January 23, 1915 Smith faced famed Australian fighter Les Darcy, beating him by disqualification after Darcy's handlers threw in a towel in protest to what they claimed was a low blow by Smith. Smith thus maintained his status as Australian champion, but Darcy would later exact his revenge, beating Smith via disqualification for repeated low blows.

Later career

During his career, Smith had a tremendous rivalry with the legendary Harry Greb; with the two squaring of a total of seven times. Although he lost six times and drew once against the "Pittsburgh Windmill", Greb had great respect for Smith; stating "My toughest fight was with Jeff Smith. (Tommy) Gibbons gave me a hard battle, but nothing like the Smith beating." Also notable was his tetra-logy of fights with Mike Gibbons, resulting in one win and three losses. Near the end of his career, Smith faced the fabled Gene Tunney; losing a clear decision to the much larger "Fighting Marine" after being knocked down twice. Smith retired after being knocked out for the third time by Cuban Bobby Brown on November 18, 1927.

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
183LossCuban Bobby BrownTKO2 Nov 18, 1927Auditorium, Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
182Loss88–11–3 George ManleyPTS10Jul 15, 1927Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
181Loss88–10–3 George ManleyPTS10Jun 11, 1927Olympic Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
180Loss88–9–3 Fred CullenPTS10Apr 18, 1927El Paso, Texas, U.S.
179Win88–8–3 Terry RobertsKO5 Mar 30, 1927Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
178NC87–8–3 Henry LamarNC7 Mar 22, 1927Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Boxing was not legally permitted in D.C.
177Win87–8–3 Chuck BurnsPTS15Mar 11, 1927Auditorium, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
176Win86–8–3 Lew ChesterNWS10Feb 8, 1927Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
175Loss86–8–3 Murray GitlitzTKO5 Nov 15, 1926Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
174Win86–7–3 Homer RobertsonNWS12Sep 20, 1926Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
173Win86–7–3 Jack PalmerNWS8Jul 26, 1926Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
172Loss86–7–3 Tony MarulloKO11 Aug 3, 1925Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
171NC86–6–3 Bob LawsonNC5 Jun 19, 1925Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
170Win86–6–3 Buck AstonUD8Mar 9, 1925Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
169Loss85–6–3 Gene TunneyNWS15Dec 8, 1924Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
168Win85–6–3 Frank MoodyNWS12Nov 11, 1924Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
167Win85–6–3 Happy HowardPTS15Oct 27, 1924Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
166Win84–6–3 Billy BrittonNWS10Oct 20, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
165Draw84–6–3 Ray PelkeyPTS4Oct 1, 1924Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
164Win84–6–2 Tony MarulloPTS15Sep 11, 1924Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
163Win83–6–2 Ray NeumanDQ3 Jul 29, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.
162Win82–6–2 George RobinsonTKO4 Jun 30, 1924Stadium, Troy, New York, U.S.
161Win81–6–2 Joe LohmanNWS10May 30, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
160Win81–6–2 George SamsonKO2 May 23, 1924R. and P. Park, Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.
159Win80–6–2 Ray NeumanNWS12Apr 28, 1924Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
158Win80–6–2 Joe LohmanKO9 Mar 7, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, New Jersey, U.S.
157Win79–6–2 Jamaica KidPTS12Feb 18, 1924Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
156Win78–6–2 Young FisherKO10 Nov 12, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
155Win77–6–2 Chuck WigginsPTS15Oct 1, 1923Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
154Win76–6–2 Lee AndersonPTS15Sep 24, 1923Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
153Win75–6–2 Andy Kid PalmerNWS8Aug 13, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152Win75–6–2 Tommy LoughranNWS8Jun 18, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151Win75–6–2 Jamaica KidNWS12May 22, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
150Win75–6–2 Harry KrohnTKO6 May 10, 1923Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaAlso reported as occurring May 15
149Win74–6–2 Dan O'DowdNWS12Apr 4, 1923Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
148Win74–6–2 Bob RoperNWS12Mar 20, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
147Loss74–6–2 Tommy LoughranNWS10Mar 8, 1923109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146Win74–6–2 Jimmy DarcyNWS12Mar 2, 1923Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
145Win74–6–2 Jamaica KidPTS10Feb 26, 1923Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
144Win73–6–2 Jamaica KidNWS12Feb 22, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
143Win73–6–2 Eddie TremblayKO4 Jan 9, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
142Win72–6–2 Fay KeiserPTS12Jan 1, 1923Lakeside Park Pavilion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
141Win71–6–2 Billy BrittonNWS12Dec 29, 1922Memorial Hall, Atchison, Kansas, U.S.
140Win71–6–2 Clay TurnerKO2 Dec 18, 1922Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
139Win70–6–2 Martin BurkePTS15Dec 1, 1922Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
138Win69–6–2 Bob RoperPTS15Oct 18, 1922Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137Win68–6–2 George RobinsonNWS12Oct 12, 1922Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
136Win68–6–2 Harry KrohnNWS12Oct 6, 1922Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135Win68–6–2 Jackie ClarkPTS12Sep 4, 1922Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
134Win67–6–2 Jamaica KidPTS12Aug 21, 1922McCabe Arena, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
133Win66–6–2 Ray BensonKO1 Jul 26, 1922Margolis AC, Averne, New York City, New York, U.S.
132Win65–6–2 Bob MohaNWS10Jun 19, 1922Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
131Win65–6–2 Glenn ClicknerKO5 May 22, 1922Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
130Win64–6–2 Pat McCarthyPTS12May 15, 1922National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
129Win63–6–2 Otto HughesKO4 May 10, 1922Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
128Win62–6–2 Bob MohaTKO7 May 3, 1922Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
127Win61–6–2 Reuben JaffeTKO2 Feb 27, 1922Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
126Loss60–6–2 Harry GrebNWS10Feb 20, 1922Ohio National Guard Armory, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
125Win60–6–2 Frankie FlemingKO6 Jan 16, 1922Staten Island Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
124Win59–6–2 Andy Kid PalmerPTS15Jan 4, 1922Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
123Loss58–6–2 Mike McTiguePTS15Dec 1, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
122Win58–5–2 Joe WhiteKO2 Nov 24, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
121Win57–5–2 Jimmy DarcyPTS15Oct 7, 1921Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
120Loss56–5–2 Mike GibbonsNWS12Aug 9, 1921Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
119Win56–5–2 Harry FoleyPTS15Aug 1, 1921Pilsbury Winter Gardens, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
118Draw55–5–2 Harry GrebPTS15May 20, 1921Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
117Win55–5–1 Pat McCarthyPTS10Apr 4, 1921Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
116Win54–5–1 Cliff JordanPTS10Mar 4, 1921Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
115Loss53–5–1 Harry GrebPTS10Feb 25, 1921Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
114Loss53–4–1 Harry GrebNWS10Dec 25, 1920Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113Win53–4–1 George RobinsonNWS10Nov 29, 1920Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
112Loss53–4–1 Mike O'DowdSD15Nov 9, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
111Win53–3–1 Jamaica KidNWS12Oct 25, 1920Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
110Win53–3–1 Joe WhiteKO4 Oct 7, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
109Win52–3–1 George RobinsonPTS15Sep 1, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
108Win51–3–1 Frank CarboneNWS12Aug 24, 1920Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
107Win51–3–1 Mike McTiguePTS15Aug 10, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
106Win50–3–1 Johnny HowardNWS12Jul 12, 1920Lotus A.C., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
105Win50–3–1 George RobinsonNWS12Jul 5, 1920Lewiston Athletic Park, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
104Win50–3–1 Ercole de BalzacKO3 May 8, 1920Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
103Win49–3–1 Bandsman Dick RiceKO2 Apr 22, 1920Holborn Stadium, Holborn, London, England, U.K.
102Win48–3–1 Bob ScanlonKO2 Apr 7, 1920Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
101Win47–3–1 Jef DePausTKO2 Mar 5, 1920Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
100Win46–3–1 Young Herman MillerNWS6Jan 23, 1920Orpheum Theatre, York, Maryland, U.S.
99Win46–3–1 Young Jack JohnsonNWS12Jan 7, 1920Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
98Win46–3–1 Art MagirlTKO3 Jan 1, 1920National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97Win45–3–1 Jack CoyneKO2 Dec 29, 19194th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
96Draw44–3–1 Jamaica KidNWS10Dec 11, 1919State Armory, Binghamton, New York, U.S.
9544–3–1 Jack McCarronNC6 Nov 21, 1919Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.No contest for poor performance from both
94Win44–3–1 George SamsonNWS8Nov 17, 1919Trenton A.C., Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
93Win44–3–1 Jamaica KidNWS8Nov 13, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
92Win44–3–1 Frank CarboneNWS10Nov 6, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91Win44–3–1 Frank CarboneNWS8Oct 21, 1919Schuetzen Park, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
90Win44–3–1 Frank MayoKO1 Oct 13, 19192nd Regiment Armory, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
89Win43–3–1 Jackie ClarkNWS10Oct 7, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
88Loss43–3–1 Harry GrebNWS12Sep 1, 1919Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
87Win43–3–1 Johnny HowardNWS8Aug 12, 1919Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
86Loss43–3–1 Panama Joe GansNWS8Jul 8, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
85Win43–3–1 Mike GibbonsNWS10Jul 4, 1919Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
84Win43–3–1 Eugene BrosseauNWS10Jun 24, 1919National Grounds, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
83Win43–3–1 Silent MartinNWS8May 16, 1919Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
82Win43–3–1 George ChipPTS12May 9, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
81Win42–3–1 Frank CarboneNWS8Mar 27, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
80Win42–3–1 Jim BookerKO2 Mar 13, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
79Win41–3–1 Johnny HowardNWS8Feb 3, 1919Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
78Win41–3–1 Billy KramerKO3 Jan 1, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77Win40–3–1 Jack HanlonTKO1 Nov 30, 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76Loss39–3–1 Johnny HowardNWS8Aug 23, 1918Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
75Draw39–3–1 Leo Florian HauckNWS6Jul 4, 1918Erne's Open Air Arena, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74Win39–3–1 George RobinsonPTS12May 3, 1918Commercial A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
73Win38–3–1 Kid SheelerKO1 Dec 20, 1917Maryland A.C., Ardmore, Maryland, U.S.
72Win37–3–1 Mike McTigueNWS10Nov 1, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
71Loss37–3–1 Harry GrebNWS10Sep 11, 1917Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
70Win37–3–1 Zulu KidPTS15Jul 21, 1917Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
69Win36–3–1 Len RowlandsPTS15Jun 18, 1917Elmwood Arena, Elmwood Place, Ohio, U.S.
68Loss35–3–1 Harry GrebNWS10May 19, 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
67Win35–3–1 Young AhearnKO5 Apr 23, 1917Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66Win34–3–1 Joe BorrellNWS6Feb 2, 1917Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win34–3–1 Leo LavinTKO4 Jan 30, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
64Loss33–3–1 Jackie ClarkNWS10Jan 25, 1917Grand Opera House, Herkimer, New York, U.S.
63Win33–3–1 Frank MantellPTS15Jan 1, 1917Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
62Win32–3–1 Joe EaganPTS12Dec 12, 1916Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
61Win31–3–1 Kid HenryTKO7 Nov 30, 1916German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
60Win30–3–1 Joe HerrickKO3 Nov 10, 1916Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
59Win29–3–1 Herman MillerKO3 Nov 6, 1916Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
58Loss28–3–1 Jack McCarronNWS10Jul 4, 1916Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Loss28–3–1 Gus ChristieNWS10Jun 23, 1916Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
56Win28–3–1 Zulu KidNWS10Mar 28, 1916German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
55Loss28–3–1 Mike GibbonsNWS10Mar 17, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
54Win28–3–1 George ChipDQ7 Dec 7, 1915Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
53Loss27–3–1 Les DarcyDQ2 May 22, 1915Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLost world middleweight title
52Win27–2–1 Harold HardwickPTS20May 1, 1915Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51Win26–2–1 Mick KingPTS20Feb 20, 1915West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
50Win25–2–1 Les DarcyDQ5 Jan 23, 1915Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
49Win24–2–1 Mick KingPTS20Dec 26, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWon world middleweight title
48Loss23–2–1 Mick KingPTS20Nov 28, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLost world middleweight title
47Win23–1–1 Jimmy ClabbyPTS20Jun 6, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
46Win22–1–1 Pat BradleyKO16 Apr 13, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
45Win21–1–1 Eddie McGoortyPTS20Mar 14, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWon world middleweight title (Australian version)
44Win20–1–1 Georges BernardPTS20Nov 15, 1913Luna Park Arena, Paris, Paris, France
43Loss19–1–1 Georges CarpentierPTS20Oct 11, 1913Luna Park Arena, Paris, Paris, France
42Win19–0–1 Adrien HoganTKO11 Apr 2, 1913Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
41Draw18–0–1 Frank MantellPTS20Feb 19, 1913Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
40Win18–0 Georges BernardPTS10Jan 25, 1913Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
39Win17–0 Jim O'BrienKO3 Dec 21, 1912Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
38Win16–0 Harry MansfieldRTD6 Nov 16, 1912Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
37Win15–0 Tom LearyPTS10Oct 30, 1912Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
36Win14–0 Larry EnglishNWS10Sep 23, 1912German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
35Win14–0 Jimmy HowardNWS10Jun 25, 1912Atlas A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win14–0 Mike GloverNWS10Jun 6, 1912Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
33Loss14–0 Mike GibbonsNWS10Apr 11, 1912New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Win14–0 Billy WestNWS10Feb 27, 1912Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Loss14–0 Eddie PalmerNWS6Feb 26, 1912American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win14–0 George ChipPTS15Feb 20, 1912Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
29Win13–0 Young LoughreyTKO9 Feb 1, 1912New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
28Win12–0 Ted NelsonKO4 Oct 24, 1911German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
27Win11–0 Willie LewisNWS10Oct 12, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Loss11–0 Jack DenningNWS10Aug 29, 1911Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win11–0 Jimmy ClabbyNWS10Jun 22, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Loss11–0 Dick NelsonNWS10May 16, 1911Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
23Win11–0 Al McCloskeyKO2 May 1, 1911Lotus A.C., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
22Loss10–0 Paddy LavinNWS10Apr 18, 1911Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win10–0 Johnny CarrollNWS10Mar 28, 1911Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Loss10–0 Kid HenryNWS10Feb 14, 1911German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
19Win10–0 Paddy MurrayNWS4Feb 13, 1911Colin A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win10–0 Jim HeywoodKO2 Feb 2, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win9–0 Charley LawrenceNWS4Jan 30, 1911Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win9–0 Charles SiegerTKO2 Jan 19, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win8–0 Young RectorTKO7 Jan 5, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14Loss7–0 Jack DenningNWS6Dec 23, 1910New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win7–0 Sammy DelmontNWS4Dec 10, 1910Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win7–0 Jack WadeKO1 Dec 2, 1910New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win6–0 Bill LynchKO2 Nov 25, 1910New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win5–0 Battling Larry RyanNWS6Nov 23, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
9Loss5–0 Ray HatfieldNWS4Nov 7, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win5–0 Al RoseKO3 Oct 25, 1910Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win4–0 Jack ZinnKO1 Oct 25, 1910Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win3–0 Ben DouglasNWS4Aug 22, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win3–0 Young Joe GrimKO4 Aug 4, 1910Long Acre A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win2–0 Ray HatfieldNWS4Jul 11, 1910Krueger Auditorium, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win2–0 Ray HatfieldKO3 May 14, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win1–0 Tony BenderPTS4Apr 18, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win0–0 Ray HatfieldNWS4Mar 7, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
183LossCuban Bobby BrownTKO2 Nov 18, 1927Auditorium, Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
182Loss141–33–5 George ManleyPTS10Jul 15, 1927Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
181Loss141–32–5 George ManleyPTS10Jun 11, 1927Olympic Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
180Loss141–31–5 Fred CullenPTS10Apr 18, 1927El Paso, Texas, U.S.
179Win141–30–5 Terry RobertsKO5 Mar 30, 1927Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
178NC140–30–5 Henry LamarNC7 Mar 22, 1927Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.Boxing was not legally permitted in D.C.
177Win140–30–5 Chuck BurnsPTS15Mar 11, 1927Auditorium, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
176Win139–30–5 Lew ChesterNWS10Feb 8, 1927Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
175Loss138–30–5 Murray GitlitzTKO5 Nov 15, 1926Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
174Win138–29–5 Homer RobertsonNWS12Sep 20, 1926Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
173Win137–29–5 Jack PalmerNWS8Jul 26, 1926Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
172Loss136–29–5 Tony MarulloKO11 Aug 3, 1925Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
171NC136–28–5 Bob LawsonNC5 Jun 19, 1925Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
170Win136–28–5 Buck AstonUD8Mar 9, 1925Fulton Opera House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
169Loss135–28–5 Gene TunneyNWS15Dec 8, 1924Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
168Win135–27–5 Frank MoodyNWS12Nov 11, 1924Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
167Win134–27–5 Happy HowardPTS15Oct 27, 1924Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
166Win133–27–5 Billy BrittonNWS10Oct 20, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
165Draw132–27–5 Ray PelkeyPTS4Oct 1, 1924Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
164Win132–27–4 Tony MarulloPTS15Sep 11, 1924Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
163Win131–27–4 Ray NeumanDQ3 Jul 29, 1924Henderson's Bowl, New York City, New York, U.S.
162Win130–27–4 George RobinsonTKO4 Jun 30, 1924Stadium, Troy, New York, U.S.
161Win129–27–4 Joe LohmanNWS10May 30, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
160Win128–27–4 George SamsonKO2 May 23, 1924R. and P. Park, Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.
159Win127–27–4 Ray NeumanNWS12Apr 28, 1924Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
158Win126–27–4 Joe LohmanKO9 Mar 7, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, New Jersey, U.S.
157Win125–27–4 Jamaica KidPTS12Feb 18, 1924Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
156Win124–27–4 Young FisherKO10 Nov 12, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
155Win123–27–4 Chuck WigginsPTS15Oct 1, 1923Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
154Win122–27–4 Lee AndersonPTS15Sep 24, 1923Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
153Win121–27–4 Andy Kid PalmerNWS8Aug 13, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152Win120–27–4 Tommy LoughranNWS8Jun 18, 1923Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151Win119–27–4 Jamaica KidNWS12May 22, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
150Win118–27–4 Harry KrohnTKO6 May 10, 1923Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaAlso reported as occurring May 15
149Win117–27–4 Dan O'DowdNWS12Apr 4, 1923Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
148Win116–27–4 Bob RoperNWS12Mar 20, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
147Loss115–27–4 Tommy LoughranNWS10Mar 8, 1923109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146Win115–26–4 Jimmy DarcyNWS12Mar 2, 1923Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
145Win114–26–4 Jamaica KidPTS10Feb 26, 1923Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
144Win113–26–4 Jamaica KidNWS12Feb 22, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
143Win112–26–4 Eddie TremblayKO4 Jan 9, 1923Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S.
142Win111–26–4 Fay KeiserPTS12Jan 1, 1923Lakeside Park Pavillion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
141Win110–26–4 Billy BrittonNWS12Dec 29, 1922Memorial Hall, Atchison, Kansas, U.S.
140Win109–26–4 Clay TurnerKO2 Dec 18, 1922Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
139Win108–26–4 Martin BurkePTS15Dec 1, 1922Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
138Win107–26–4 Bob RoperPTS15Oct 18, 1922Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
137Win106–26–4 George RobinsonNWS12Oct 12, 1922Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
136Win105–26–4 Harry KrohnNWS12Oct 6, 1922Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135Win104–26–4 Jackie ClarkPTS12Sep 4, 1922Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
134Win103–26–4 Jamaica KidPTS12Aug 21, 1922McCabe Arena, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
133Win102–26–4 Ray BensonKO1 Jul 26, 1922Margolis AC, Averne, New York City, New York, U.S.
132Win101–26–4 Bob MohaNWS10Jun 19, 1922Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
131Win100–26–4 Glenn ClicknerKO5 May 22, 1922Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
130Win99–26–4 Pat McCarthyPTS12May 15, 1922National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
129Win98–26–4 Otto HughesKO4 May 10, 1922Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
128Win97–26–4 Bob MohaTKO7 May 3, 1922Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
127Win96–26–4 Reuben JaffeTKO2 Feb 27, 1922Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
126Loss95–26–4 Harry GrebNWS10Feb 20, 1922Ohio National Guard Armory, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
125Win95–25–4 Frankie FlemingKO6 Jan 16, 1922Staten Island Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
124Win94–25–4 Andy Kid PalmerPTS15Jan 4, 1922Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
123Loss93–25–4 Mike McTiguePTS15Dec 1, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
122Win93–24–4 Joe WhiteKO2 Nov 24, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
121Win92–24–4 Jimmy DarcyPTS15Oct 7, 1921Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
120Loss91–24–4 Mike GibbonsNWS12Aug 9, 1921Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
119Win91–23–4 Harry FoleyPTS15Aug 1, 1921Pilsbury Winter Gardens, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
118Draw90–23–4 Harry GrebPTS15May 20, 1921Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
117Win90–23–3 Pat McCarthyPTS10Apr 4, 1921Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
116Win89–23–3 Cliff JordanPTS10Mar 4, 1921Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
115Loss88–23–3 Harry GrebPTS10Feb 25, 1921Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
114Loss88–22–3 Harry GrebNWS10Dec 25, 1920Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113Win88–21–3 George RobinsonNWS10Nov 29, 1920Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
112Loss87–21–3 Mike O'DowdSD15Nov 9, 1920Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
111Win87–20–3 Jamaica KidNWS12Oct 25, 1920Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
110Win86–20–3 Joe WhiteKO4 Oct 7, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
109Win85–20–3 George RobinsonPTS15Sep 1, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
108Win84–20–3 Frank CarboneNWS12Aug 24, 1920Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
107Win83–20–3 Mike McTiguePTS15Aug 10, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
106Win82–20–3 Johnny HowardNWS12Jul 12, 1920Lotus A.C., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
105Win81–20–3 George RobinsonNWS12Jul 5, 1920Lewiston Athletic Park, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
104Win80–20–3 Ercole de BalzacKO3 May 8, 1920Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
103Win79–20–3 Bandsman Dick RiceKO2 Apr 22, 1920Holborn Stadium, Holborn, London, England, U.K.
102Win78–20–3 Bob ScanlonKO2 Apr 7, 1920Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
101Win77–20–3 Jef DePausTKO2 Mar 5, 1920Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
100Win76–20–3 Young Herman MillerNWS6Jan 23, 1920Orpheum Theatre, York, Maryland, U.S.
99Win75–20–3 Young Jack JohnsonNWS12Jan 7, 1920Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
98Win74–20–3 Art MagirlTKO3 Jan 1, 1920National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97Win73–20–3 Jack CoyneKO2 Dec 29, 19194th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
96Draw72–20–3 Jamaica KidNWS10Dec 11, 1919State Armory, Binghamton, New York, U.S.
9572–20–2 Jack McCarronNC6 Nov 21, 1919Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.No contest for poor performance from both
94Win72–20–2George SamsonNWS8Nov 17, 1919Trenton A.C., Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
93Win71–20–2Jamaica KidNWS8Nov 13, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
92Win70–20–2Frank CarboneNWS10Nov 6, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91Win69–20–2Frank CarboneNWS8Oct 21, 1919Schuetzen Park, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
90Win68–20–2Frank MayoKO1 Oct 13, 19192nd Regiment Armory, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
89Win67–20–2Jackie ClarkNWS10Oct 7, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
88Loss66–20–2Harry GrebNWS12Sep 1, 1919Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
87Win66–19–2Johnny HowardNWS8Aug 12, 1919Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
86Loss65–19–2Panama Joe GansNWS8Jul 8, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
85Win65–18–2Mike GibbonsNWS10Jul 4, 1919Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
84Win64–18–2Eugene BrosseauNWS10Jun 24, 1919National Grounds, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
83Win63–18–2Silent MartinNWS8May 16, 1919Bayonne Pavillion, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
82Win62–18–2George ChipPTS12May 9, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
81Win61–18–2Frank CarboneNWS8Mar 27, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
80Win60–18–2Jim BookerKO2 Mar 13, 1919Atlantic City S.C., Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
79Win59–18–2Johnny HowardNWS8Feb 3, 1919Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
78Win58–18–2Billy KramerKO3 Jan 1, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77Win57–18–2Jack HanlonTKO1 Nov 30, 1918National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76Loss56–18–2Johnny HowardNWS8Aug 23, 1918Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
75Draw56–17–2Leo Florian HauckNWS6Jul 4, 1918Erne's Open Air Arena, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74Win56–17–1George RobinsonPTS12May 3, 1918Commercial A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
73Win55–17–1Kid SheelerKO1 Dec 20, 1917Maryland A.C., Ardmore, Maryland, U.S.
72Win54–17–1Mike McTigueNWS10Nov 1, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
71Loss53–17–1Harry GrebNWS10Sep 11, 1917Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
70Win53–16–1Zulu KidPTS15Jul 21, 1917Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
69Win52–16–1Len RowlandsPTS15Jun 18, 1917Elmwood Arena, Elmwood Place, Ohio, U.S.
68Loss51–16–1Harry GrebNWS10May 19, 1917Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
67Win51–15–1Young AhearnKO5 Apr 23, 1917Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
66Win50–15–1Joe BorrellNWS6Feb 2, 1917Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win49–15–1Leo LavinTKO4 Jan 30, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
64Loss48–15–1Jackie ClarkNWS10Jan 25, 1917Grand Opera House, Herkimer, New York, U.S.
63Win48–14–1Frank MantellPTS15Jan 1, 1917Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
62Win47–14–1Joe EaganPTS12Dec 12, 1916Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
61Win46–14–1Kid HenryTKO7 Nov 30, 1916German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
60Win45–14–1Joe HerrickKO3 Nov 10, 1916Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
59Win44–14–1Herman MillerKO3 Nov 6, 1916Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
58Loss43–14–1Jack McCarronNWS10Jul 4, 1916Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Loss43–13–1Gus ChristieNWS10Jun 23, 1916Flower City A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
56Win43–12–1Zulu KidNWS10Mar 28, 1916German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
55Loss42–12–1Mike GibbonsNWS10Mar 17, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
54Win42–11–1George ChipDQ7 Dec 7, 1915Hippodrome, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
53Loss41–11–1Les DarcyDQ2 May 22, 1915Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLost world middleweight title
52Win41–10–1Harold HardwickPTS20May 1, 1915Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51Win40–10–1Mick KingPTS20Feb 20, 1915West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
50Win39–10–1Les DarcyDQ5 Jan 23, 1915Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
49Win38–10–1Mick KingPTS20Dec 26, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWon world middleweight title
48Loss37–10–1Mick KingPTS20Nov 28, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLost world middleweight title
47Win37–9–1Jimmy ClabbyPTS20Jun 6, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
46Win36–9–1Pat BradleyKO16 Apr 13, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaRetained world middleweight title
45Win35–9–1Eddie McGoortyPTS20Mar 14, 1914Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWon world middleweight title (Australian version)
44Win34–9–1Georges BernardPTS20Nov 15, 1913Luna Park Arena, Paris, Paris, France
43Loss33–9–1Georges CarpentierPTS20Oct 11, 1913Luna Park Arena, Paris, Paris, France
42Win33–8–1Adrien HoganTKO11 Apr 2, 1913Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
41Draw32–8–1Frank MantellPTS20Feb 19, 1913Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
40Win32–8Georges BernardPTS10Jan 25, 1913Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
39Win31–8Jim O'BrienKO3 Dec 21, 1912Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
38Win30–8Harry MansfieldRTD6 Nov 16, 1912Wonderland, Paris, Paris, France
37Win29–8Tom LearyPTS10Oct 30, 1912Salle Wagram, Paris, Paris, France
36Win28–8Larry EnglishNWS10Sep 23, 1912German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
35Win27–8Jimmy HowardNWS10Jun 25, 1912Atlas A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win26–8Mike GloverNWS10Jun 6, 1912Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
33Loss25–8Mike GibbonsNWS10Apr 11, 1912New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Win25–7Billy WestNWS10Feb 27, 1912Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Loss24–7Eddie PalmerNWS6Feb 26, 1912American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win24–6George ChipPTS15Feb 20, 1912Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
29Win23–6Young LoughreyTKO9 Feb 1, 1912New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
28Win22–6Ted NelsonKO4 Oct 24, 1911German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
27Win21–6Willie LewisNWS10Oct 12, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Loss20–6Jack DenningNWS10Aug 29, 1911Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win20–5Jimmy ClabbyNWS10Jun 22, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Loss19–5Dick NelsonNWS10May 16, 1911Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
23Win19–4Al McCloskeyKO2 May 1, 1911Lotus A.C., Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
22Loss18–4Paddy LavinNWS10Apr 18, 1911Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win18–3Johnny CarrollNWS10Mar 28, 1911Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Loss17–3Kid HenryNWS10Feb 14, 1911German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
19Win17–2Paddy MurrayNWS4Feb 13, 1911Colin A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win16–2Jim HeywoodKO2 Feb 2, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win15–2Charley LawrenceNWS4Jan 30, 1911Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win14–2Charles SiegerTKO2 Jan 19, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win13–2Young RectorTKO7 Jan 5, 1911New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14Loss12–2Jack DenningNWS6Dec 23, 1910New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win12–1Sammy DelmontNWS4Dec 10, 1910Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win11–1Jack WadeKO1 Dec 2, 1910New Amsterdam Opera House, National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win10–1Bill LynchKO2 Nov 25, 1910New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win9–1Battling Larry RyanNWS6Nov 23, 1910Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
9Loss8–1Ray HatfieldNWS4Nov 7, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Al RoseKO3 Oct 25, 1910Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0Jack ZinnKO1 Oct 25, 1910Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0Ben DouglasNWS4Aug 22, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Young Joe GrimKO4 Aug 4, 1910Long Acre A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Ray HatfieldNWS4Jul 11, 1910Krueger Auditorium, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Ray HatfieldKO3 May 14, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Tony BenderPTS4Apr 18, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Ray HatfieldNWS4Mar 7, 1910Central Institute, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

Life after boxing

After retiring, he became a physical education instructor with the Bayonne Board of Education and the Fort Dix New Jersey Army Base, he also taught boxing lessons at the local YMCA.