Jim Driscoll


James Driscoll, commonly known as Peerless Jim, was a Welsh boxer who learned his trade in the boxing ring and used it to fight his way out of poverty. Driscoll was British featherweight champion and won the coveted Lonsdale belt in 1910. He is a member of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame, the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Early life

Driscoll was born in Cardiff in 1880 to Cornelius and Elizabeth, and was brought up on Ellen Street in the Newtown region of the town. Driscoll's parents were both Irish, and both Catholicism and the local St Paul's Church would be key in his life. Driscoll never forgot his roots; According to the National Monuments Record for Wales, his first fight was in a barn in Great House Farm, Llandough. He was a faithful supporter of his church, remained close to his community, and had great affection for the Nazareth House Orphanage, for whom he once gave up the chance of becoming Featherweight Champion of the World.
Driscoll's father died in a goods yard accident before Driscoll was one. His mother was forced to accept parish relief to bring up her four children, and soon the family moved into a boarding house with another five people in 3 Ellen Street. Elizabeth was forced to take a job shovelling vegetables and fish from the hulls of ships at Cardiff Docks. Growing up in poverty, Driscoll took employment while still a boy, becoming a printer's devil for the Evening Express in St. Mary Street in Cardiff.

Boxing career

Early history

Driscoll was an apprentice with the Western Mail printing works, when he began boxing in the fairground booths of south Wales. He fought on the boxing booths of South Wales for a number of years and had somewhere in the region of 600 fights before turning professional in 1901, and by the end of the year he had secured twelve wins without defeat. The following year, of the seven recorded fights, he only failed to win once, a draw with Harry Mansfield in Cardiff. Between 1903 and 1904 Driscoll continued fighting, mainly in Wales, but on 22 February 1904 he fought his first match at the National Sporting Club in London, a points decision win over Boss Edwards. That year he also suffered his first defeat in a return bout against Mansfield, losing by points in a ten-round clash.
On 26 February 1906, Driscoll took the British Featherweight title by defeating Joe Bowker in a 15-round contest at the National Sporting Club. He undertook four more fights before his first defence, which included beating Mansfield by knockout in their fourth meet. His first title defence, held on 3 June 1907, was a copy of his title win, another contest with Bowker at the National Sporting Club in Covent Garden. This time it was a twenty-round match and Driscoll stopped his opponent in the seventeenth via a knockout.
The 24 August 1907 is recorded as a non-contest fight between Driscoll and fellow Welshman Freddie Welsh. Boxing historians such as Andrew Gallimore have cast doubt on this being a professional contest and instead a display fight at a fairground. Welsh supposedly took advantage of this situation and attacked Driscoll with kidney and rabbit punches. Driscoll never forgave his former friend for taking such liberties.
On 24 February 1908, Driscoll faced New Zealander Charlie Griffin for the vacant Commonwealth Featherweight title. Again fought at Covent Garden, the match went the full fifteen rounds with Driscoll declared champion on a points decision.

Boxing in the US

After claiming the British and Commonwealth featherweight titles Driscoll went to prove himself in the U.S. American boxing fans of the era favoured all-action boxers, but they were won over by the Cardiffian's skills, giving him the nickname 'Peerless Jim.' Featherweight champion Abe Attell faced Driscoll in 1910; the Welshman dominated the fight, but with the "no decision" rule in place, without a KO he could not take the crown. Driscoll declined a rematch in order to attend an exhibition match in aid of the orphans of St. Nazareth House: "I never break a promise." He returned to the United States the next year, but a chest infection and an injury in a road accident sustained just days before meant a poor showing when he faced Pal Moore, losing by newspaper decision. He returned shortly after to Britain, and never got his title shot at Attell.
After becoming the first featherweight to win a Lonsdale Belt, Driscoll prepared for an eagerly-anticipated fight against Freddie Welsh. The match was a disappointment, though, as Welsh's spoiling tactics upset Driscoll's style. By the 10th round, Driscoll's frustration boiled over, and he was disqualified for butting Welsh.

Later years

Driscoll's boxing career was interrupted by World War I, where he was recruited as a physical training advisor, enlisting in 1914 in the Welsh Horse Yeomanry. In succeeding years, he continued to box despite failing health, relying on his skills to keep him out of trouble. When he died in Cardiff of consumption at the age of 44, over 100,000 people lined the streets for his funeral. He is buried at Cathays Cemetery in Cardiff, Wales. He authored a number of books on boxing; Text Book of Boxing, Outfighting, Ringcraft and most notably The Straight Left and How to Cultivate It, were widely printed and are still respected as instruction books of the sport today. In 1997 a statue was erected in his honour near the Central Boys' Club where he had trained.

Record

Driscoll's final official record is 58-3-6, with 39 KO's, however due to the scoring practices of the time, that yields 6 no-contest bouts on his record. Newspapers used to announce a winner in no-contest bouts, and taking that into account, his true record is 63-4-6 with 39 KO's.

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.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
81Loss56–4–7 Charles LedouxRTD16 Oct 20, 1919National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKFor vacant European featherweight title
80Draw56–3–7 Francis RossiPTS20May 31, 1919Pavilion, Mountain Ash, Wales, UK
79Win56–3–6 Pedlar PalmerTKO4 Mar 10, 1919Hoxton, England, UK
78Draw55–3–6 Owen MoranPTS20Jan 27, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained European, Commonwealth, and NSC featherweight title
77Win55–3–5 Jean PoesyKO12 Jun 3, 1912National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKWon European featherweight title
76ND54–3–5 Digger StanleyND3Mar 31, 1911Guards Theatre, Chelsea Barracks, Westminster, England, UK
75Win54–3–5 Spike RobsonTKO7 Jan 30, 1911National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC featherweight title
74Loss53–3–5 Freddie WelshDQ10 Dec 20, 1910American Skating Rink, Cardiff, Wales, UKFor European lightweight title;
Driscoll DQ'd for head butts
73Loss53–2–5 Philadelphia Pal MooreNWS6May 25, 1910National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
72Win53–2–5 Spike RobsonKO15 Apr 18, 1910National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC featherweight title
71Win52–2–5 Seaman Arthur HayesTKO6 Feb 14, 1910National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained Commonwealth and NSC featherweight titles
70Win51–2–5 Abe AttellNWS10Feb 19, 1909National A.C., New York City, New York, US
69Win51–2–5 Leach CrossNWS10Feb 10, 1909Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
68Win51–2–5 Tommy LangdonNWS6Feb 1, 1909Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
67Win51–2–5 Johnny MartoNWS10Jan 28, 1909Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
66Win51–2–5 Grover HayesPTS12Jan 19, 1909Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US
65Win50–2–5 Matty BaldwinPTS12Dec 29, 1908Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
64Win49–2–5 Grover HayesNWS6Dec 16, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
63Win49–2–5 Charlie GriffinTKO11 Dec 8, 1908Armory A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, US
62Win48–2–5 Grover HayesNWS6Dec 5, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
61Win48–2–5 Matty BaldwinNWS6Nov 13, 1908Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
60Win48–2–5 Charlie GriffinDQ15 Feb 24, 1908National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC British featherweight title;
Won inaugural Commonwealth featherweight title
59Win47–2–5 Jack RobertsKO2 Jan 1, 1908Aberdare, Wales, UK
58Win46–2–5 Arthur EllisKO3 Oct 21, 1907Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
57ND45–2–5 Freddie WelshND6Sep 2, 1907Gess Pavillon, Pontypridd, Wales, UK
56Win45–2–5 Joe BowkerKO17 Jun 3, 1907National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC British featherweight title
55Win44–2–5 Jack RobertsPTS7Jul 1, 1906Location unknownDate not exact
54Win43–2–5 Joe BowkerPTS15May 28, 1906National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC British featherweight title
53ND42–2–5 Johnny SummersND3Mar 6, 1906Park Hall, Cardiff, Wales, England, UK
52Win42–2–5 Jack RobertsTKO7 Feb 26, 1906National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKWon NSC British featherweight title
51Win41–2–5 George MoorePTS6Feb 10, 1906Wonderland, Whitechapel, London, England, UK
50ND40–2–5 Owen MoranND4Jan 18, 1906Barry, Wales, UK
49Win40–2–5 Harry MansfieldTKO15 Dec 26, 1904Harry Cullis's Boxing Pavilion, Wednesbury, England, UK
48Win39–2–5 Joe GoodwinPTS15Nov 13, 1904Harry Cullis's Boxing Pavilion, Wednesbury, England, UK
47Win38–2–5 Ivor ThomasKO3 Jun 12, 1904Queens Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
46Draw37–2–5 Deppy ThomasPTS?May 1, 1904Location unknownDate not exact
45Win37–2–4 Harry MansfieldPTS10Apr 24, 1904Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
44Win36–2–4 Fred DelaneyPTS10Feb 10, 1904Bristol, Wales, UK
43Loss35–2–4 Johnnie OwensUD3Feb 6, 1904Aberdare, Wales, UK
42Draw35–1–4 Deppy ThomasPTS15Jan 9, 1904Professor Moore's Sparring Pavilion, Bristol, Wales, UKFor West of England featherweight title
41Win35–1–3 Johnny SummersDQ2 Dec 12, 1904National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKSummers DQ'd for hitting Driscoll while he was down
40Win34–1–3 Charlie LampeyKO6 Nov 9, 1904Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
39Win33–1–3 Dai MorganKO3 Sep 10, 1904Location unknown
38Loss32–1–3 Harry MansfieldPTS10Aug 29, 1904Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
37Win32–0–3 Mike O'BrienPTS6Aug 15, 1904Mr T. Taylor's Boxing Saloon, Barry Dock, Wales, UK
36Win31–0–3 George MooreKO3 Jun 27, 1904Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
35Draw30–0–3 Charlie LampeyPTS10May 24, 1904Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
34Win30–0–2 Bill StonelakeKO11 Apr 4, 1904Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
33Win29–0–2 Boss EdwardsPTS10Feb 22, 1904National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
32Win28–0–2 Dai MorganTKO13 Feb 13, 1904Queen Street Hall, Cardiff, England, UK
31Win27–0–2 George DixonPTS6Feb 10, 1904Bristol, England, UK
30Win26–0–2 George PhalinKO5 Feb 8, 1904Hamilton Rooms, Park Street, Bristol, England, UK
29Win25–0–2 Johnnie OwensPTS20Feb 1, 1904Professor Harry Cullis's Pavilion, Barry Dock, Wales, UK
28ND24–0–2 Lloyd 'Kid' DavisND10Oct 24, 1903Ivor Athletic Club, Swansea, Wales, UK
27Win24–0–2 Mike CareyKO4 Sep 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
26Win23–0–2 George PhalinTKO5 Aug 1, 1903Drill Hall, Brynmawr, Wales, UKBilled for British 112lbs title
25Win22–0–2 George DixonKO5 Jun 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
24Win21–0–2 Fred CliftonKO2 May 18, 1903Hamilton Rooms, Bristol, England, UK
23Win20–0–2 Bill StonelakeKO9 Apr 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
22Win19–0–2 Mike CareyKO5 Mar 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
2118–0–2 Harry TomlinsND3Feb 2, 1903National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
20Win18–0–2George DixonPTS8Jan 24, 1903Theatre Royal, Cadoxton, Wales, UK
19Win17–0–2George Young CooperPTS10Dec 8, 1902E Thomas's Boxing Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, UK
18Draw16–0–2Harry MansfieldPTS10Sep 29, 1902Grand Theatre, Cardiff, Wales, UK
17Win16–0–1Dai StephensTKO3 Jul 19, 1902Professor Cullis's Pavilion, Pontypridd, Wales, UK
16Draw15–0–1Dai StephensPTS6Jun 21, 1902Llwynypia, Wales, UK
15Win15–0Ted WardKO3 Apr 27, 1902Pontypridd, Wales, UK
14Win14–0George VincentTKO4 Apr 7, 1902Cardiff, Wales, UK
13Win13–0Eddie ThomasKO5 Mar 13, 1902Cardiff, Wales, UK
12Win12–0Larry CroninKO3 Feb 17, 1902Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
11Win11–0Jack WhealPTS10Jan 17, 1902Cardiff, Wales, UK
10Win10–0Young Joe RossPTS10Dec 24, 1901Cardiff, Wales, UK
9Win9–0Eddie ThomasKO3 Nov 1, 1901Cardiff, Wales, UKDate not exact
8Win8–0Larry CroninKO5 Oct 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
7Win7–0Joe MorganKO4 Sep 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
6Win6–0Jack BrandfordKO5 Aug 1, 1901Wonderland, Whitechapel, London, England, UKDate not exact
5Win5–0Larry CroninKO4 Jul 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
4Win4–0Billy HughesKO2 Jun 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
3Win3–0Bill GreenKO4 Apr 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
2Win2–0Eddie ThomasKO5 Mar 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
1Win1–0Billy LucasPTS4Feb 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact;
Number of rounds uncertain

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
81Loss63–5–7 Charles LedouxRTD16 Oct 20, 1919National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKFor vacant European featherweight title
80Draw63–4–7 Francis RossiPTS20May 31, 1919Pavilion, Mountain Ash, Wales, UK
79Win63–4–6 Pedlar PalmerTKO4 Mar 10, 1919Hoxton, England, UK
78Draw62–4–6 Owen MoranPTS20Jan 27, 1913National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained European, Commonwealth, and NSC featherweight title
77Win62–4–5 Jean PoesyKO12 Jun 3, 1912National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKWon European featherweight title
76ND61–4–5 Digger StanleyND3Mar 31, 1911Guards Theatre, Chelsea Barracks, Westminster, England, UK
75Win61–4–5 Spike RobsonTKO7 Jan 30, 1911National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC featherweight title
74Loss60–4–5 Freddie WelshDQ10 Dec 20, 1910American Skating Rink, Cardiff, Wales, UKFor European lightweight title;
Driscoll DQ'd for head butts
73Loss60–3–5 Philadelphia Pal MooreNWS6May 25, 1910National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
72Win60–2–5 Spike RobsonKO15 Apr 18, 1910National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC featherweight title
71Win59–2–5 Seaman Arthur HayesTKO6 Feb 14, 1910National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained Commonwealth and NSC featherweight titles
70Win58–2–5 Abe AttellNWS10Feb 19, 1909National A.C., New York City, New York, US
69Win57–2–5 Leach CrossNWS10Feb 10, 1909Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
68Win56–2–5 Tommy LangdonNWS6Feb 1, 1909Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
67Win55–2–5 Johnny MartoNWS10Jan 28, 1909Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
66Win54–2–5 Grover HayesPTS12Jan 19, 1909Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, US
65Win53–2–5 Matty BaldwinPTS12Dec 29, 1908Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
64Win52–2–5 Grover HayesNWS6Dec 16, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
63Win51–2–5 Charlie GriffinTKO11 Dec 8, 1908Armory A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, US
62Win50–2–5 Grover HayesNWS6Dec 5, 1908National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
61Win49–2–5 Matty BaldwinNWS6Nov 13, 1908Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
60Win48–2–5 Charlie GriffinDQ15 Feb 24, 1908National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC British featherweight title;
Won inaugural Commonwealth featherweight title
59Win47–2–5 Jack RobertsKO2 Jan 1, 1908Aberdare, Wales, UK
58Win46–2–5 Arthur EllisKO3 Oct 21, 1907Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
57ND45–2–5 Freddie WelshND6Sep 2, 1907Gess Pavillon, Pontypridd, Wales, UK
56Win45–2–5 Joe BowkerKO17 Jun 3, 1907National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC British featherweight title
55Win44–2–5 Jack RobertsPTS7Jul 1, 1906Location unknownDate not exact
54Win43–2–5 Joe BowkerPTS15May 28, 1906National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKRetained NSC British featherweight title
53ND42–2–5 Johnny SummersND3Mar 6, 1906Park Hall, Cardiff, Wales, England, UK
52Win42–2–5 Jack RobertsTKO7 Feb 26, 1906National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKWon NSC British featherweight title
51Win41–2–5 George MoorePTS6Feb 10, 1906Wonderland, Whitechapel, London, England, UK
50ND40–2–5 Owen MoranND4Jan 18, 1906Barry, Wales, UK
49Win40–2–5 Harry MansfieldTKO15 Dec 26, 1904Harry Cullis's Boxing Pavilion, Wednesbury, England, UK
48Win39–2–5 Joe GoodwinPTS15Nov 13, 1904Harry Cullis's Boxing Pavilion, Wednesbury, England, UK
47Win38–2–5 Ivor ThomasKO3 Jun 12, 1904Queens Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
46Draw37–2–5 Deppy ThomasPTS?May 1, 1904Location unknownDate not exact
45Win37–2–4 Harry MansfieldPTS10Apr 24, 1904Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
44Win36–2–4 Fred DelaneyPTS10Feb 10, 1904Bristol, Wales, UK
43Loss35–2–4 Johnnie OwensUD3Feb 6, 1904Aberdare, Wales, UK
42Draw35–1–4 Deppy ThomasPTS15Jan 9, 1904Professor Moore's Sparring Pavilion, Bristol, Wales, UKFor West of England featherweight title
41Win35–1–3 Johnny SummersDQ2 Dec 12, 1904National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UKSummers DQ'd for hitting Driscoll while he was down
40Win34–1–3 Charlie LampeyKO6 Nov 9, 1904Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
39Win33–1–3 Dai MorganKO3 Sep 10, 1904Location unknown
38Loss32–1–3 Harry MansfieldPTS10Aug 29, 1904Badminton Club, Cardiff, Wales, UK
37Win32–0–3 Mike O'BrienPTS6Aug 15, 1904Mr T. Taylor's Boxing Saloon, Barry Dock, Wales, UK
36Win31–0–3 George MooreKO3 Jun 27, 1904Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
35Draw30–0–3 Charlie LampeyPTS10May 24, 1904Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
34Win30–0–2 Bill StonelakeKO11 Apr 4, 1904Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
33Win29–0–2 Boss EdwardsPTS10Feb 22, 1904National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
32Win28–0–2 Dai MorganTKO13 Feb 13, 1904Queen Street Hall, Cardiff, England, UK
31Win27–0–2 George DixonPTS6Feb 10, 1904Bristol, England, UK
30Win26–0–2 George PhalinKO5 Feb 8, 1904Hamilton Rooms, Park Street, Bristol, England, UK
29Win25–0–2 Johnnie OwensPTS20Feb 1, 1904Professor Harry Cullis's Pavilion, Barry Dock, Wales, UK
28ND24–0–2 Lloyd 'Kid' DavisND10Oct 24, 1903Ivor Athletic Club, Swansea, Wales, UK
27Win24–0–2 Mike CareyKO4 Sep 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
26Win23–0–2 George PhalinTKO5 Aug 1, 1903Drill Hall, Brynmawr, Wales, UKBilled for British 112lbs title
25Win22–0–2 George DixonKO5 Jun 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
24Win21–0–2 Fred CliftonKO2 May 18, 1903Hamilton Rooms, Bristol, England, UK
23Win20–0–2 Bill StonelakeKO9 Apr 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
22Win19–0–2 Mike CareyKO5 Mar 1, 1903Location unknownDate not exact
2118–0–2 Harry TomlinsND3Feb 2, 1903National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England, UK
20Win18–0–2George DixonPTS8Jan 24, 1903Theatre Royal, Cadoxton, Wales, UK
19Win17–0–2George Young CooperPTS10Dec 8, 1902E Thomas's Boxing Pavilion, Cardiff, Wales, UK
18Draw16–0–2Harry MansfieldPTS10Sep 29, 1902Grand Theatre, Cardiff, Wales, UK
17Win16–0–1Dai StephensTKO3 Jul 19, 1902Professor Cullis's Pavilion, Pontypridd, Wales, UK
16Draw15–0–1Dai StephensPTS6Jun 21, 1902Llwynypia, Wales, UK
15Win15–0Ted WardKO3 Apr 27, 1902Pontypridd, Wales, UK
14Win14–0George VincentTKO4 Apr 7, 1902Cardiff, Wales, UK
13Win13–0Eddie ThomasKO5 Mar 13, 1902Cardiff, Wales, UK
12Win12–0Larry CroninKO3 Feb 17, 1902Queen's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK
11Win11–0Jack WhealPTS10Jan 17, 1902Cardiff, Wales, UK
10Win10–0Young Joe RossPTS10Dec 24, 1901Cardiff, Wales, UK
9Win9–0Eddie ThomasKO3 Nov 1, 1901Cardiff, Wales, UKDate not exact
8Win8–0Larry CroninKO5 Oct 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
7Win7–0Joe MorganKO4 Sep 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
6Win6–0Jack BrandfordKO5 Aug 1, 1901Wonderland, Whitechapel, London, England, UKDate not exact
5Win5–0Larry CroninKO4 Jul 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
4Win4–0Billy HughesKO2 Jun 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
3Win3–0Bill GreenKO4 Apr 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
2Win2–0Eddie ThomasKO5 Mar 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact
1Win1–0Billy LucasPTS4Feb 1, 1901Location unknownDate not exact;
Number of rounds uncertain

Legacy

Driscoll bequeathed his Lonsdale Belt to his cousin, Tom Burns, who ran the Royal Oak Hotel in Adamsdown, Cardiff. Today the pub is decorated with Jim Driscoll and other boxing memorabilia.
In January 2016 an hour long documentary about him, "Jim Driscoll: Meistr y Sgwâr", was broadcast on the S4C television channel.