Memphis Pal Moore


Memphis Pal Moore was an American boxer from Memphis, Tennessee, who claimed the World Bantamweight Championship in 1918 defeating championship claimant Johnny Ertle in Baltimore. He was rated as the seventeenth best bantamweight of all time by boxing.com, and was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010.
Managed by Tommy Walsh, Moore fought over 260 fights. He fought over thirty bouts with fifteen world champions, of which he impressively won nineteen.

Boxing record

Early boxing career

Moore was born on July 28, 1894, in Kenton, Tennessee. Beginning in 1913 in the Memphis area, he was undefeated in his first 10 fights.
On March 25, 1915, Moore defeated Italian boxer Young Zulu Kid in a ten-round points decision in New Orleans, Louisiana. He would defeat the talented Zulu Kid two more times, on January 13, 1916, in an eight-round points decision in his hometown of Memphis and on August 5, 1916, in a ten-round newspaper decision in Brooklyn.
On October 28, 1915, Moore defeated gifted boxer Kid Williams decisively in a non-title, eight-round newspaper decision of The Washington Post. Williams was down twice in the bout. Williams had taken the World Bantamweight Championship in June 1914 and held it through 1917. As early as 1915, Moore had clearly identified himself as a top bantamweight and a serious contender for the World Bantamweight Championship, but he would be granted precious few shots at the title.

Defeating future bantamweight champion Pete Herman in early career

On November 15, 1915, Moore defeated Pete Herman for the first time in an eight-round points decision in Memphis, Tennessee. On March 24, 1919, Moore likely defeated Herman again according to the eight-round newspaper decision of the Memphis Commercial Appeal on March 24, 1919, at the New Lyric Theatre in Memphis. The bout was not recorded as a title match, but the title may have changed hands if Moore had knocked out Herman. Herman held the World Bantamweight Championship almost continuously from January 1917 through September 1921 excluding the first seven months of 1921. Surprisingly, Moore never had the opportunity to challenge Herman again for the World Bantamweight Title.
On February 20, 1917, Moore first met Jack "Kid" Wolfe, losing in a fourth-round technical knockout in Cleveland, Ohio. Moore claimed he had broken his arm in the bout. Four months later, after healing, on June 18 of that year Moore defeated Wolfe in an eight-round points decision in his home of Memphis. On May 3, 1920, Moore would defeat Wolfe again in an eighth round points decision at the Southern Athletic Club in Memphis. In his career, Wolfe would take a version of the Jr. Featherweight Championship in September 1922 against Joe Lynch, thought the NYSAC did not recognize the title.
Moore fought Frankie Burns in Boston to a draw on July 24, 1917, and in a loss by decision on August 2, 1918, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Burns was a top-ranked bantamweight and would contend four times for the World Bantamweight Championship between 1912 and 1917.

First bouts with Joe Lynch 1917–18

On October 27, 1917, Moore first met Joe Lynch, drawing with him in ten rounds at the Fairmont Athletic Club in the Bronx.
On December 21, 1917, he lost to Lynch at Thornton, Rhode Island in a twelve-round points decision. On January 11, 1918, he legitimately defeated Lynch in a twelve-round points decision in Providence.

Boxing and serving with the US Navy at Great Lakes Station around WWI

He honed his boxing skills while serving as a sailor in the United States Navy. He served as a boxing instructor while in the Navy. He was selected as a boxing representative and sent to England for a tournament of the Allied nations after the end of World War I. He served at the historic Great Lakes Naval Station outside Chicago, and completed his service shortly after 1919.

Claiming the World Bantamweight Championship, Johnny Ertle, April 1918

Moore fought Johnny Ertle claimant of the World Bantamweight championship in Baltimore on April 10, 1918, defeating Ertle by decision. The Indianapolis News wrote that Moore had taken the decision with "great ease". Moore claimed the World Bantamweight Championship as a result of this win, but was not universally recognized to have held the title and is not recognized today. Moore had first defeated Ertle in a controversial eight-round decision on April 5, 1916, in Memphis.

ISBA Allied Forces King's Trophy Bantamweight Competition

Moore fought Jimmy Wilde on July 17, 1919, in London, while still in the Navy. The bout was part of the Finals for the ISBA King's Trophy Bantamweight Competition. Moore won by decision and took the King's Bantamweight Trophy by some American accounts, but officially lost the decision according to the British referee and judges present at the bout. Wilde was the Welsh-born World Flyweight Champion impressively for seven years from 1916 to 1923, and held the title at the time of his bout with Moore.

Match with French champion Eugene Criqui, December 1919

On December 26, 1919, while still serving in the US Navy, Moore defeated the great French boxer Eugene Criqui at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London in a fourteenth-round technical knockout. According to the Scranton Republican, Criqui was "severely trounced" and the blow that ended the battle was a right hook to the stomach, which the referee did not call as a low blow. The audience contained a number of Americans, including Moore's fellow navy companions. Criqui would hold the French Featherweight Title in 1921, the European Featherweight Title in 1922, and the World Featherweight Title in 1923.
On March 19, 1920, he defeated Johnny Buff in an eighth-round newspaper decision of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. Buff would take the World Bantamweight Championship on September 23, 1921. In another meeting, on December 15, 1921, Moore defeated Buff in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Milwaukee Journal in Milwaukee.

Bouts with 1920–21 World Bantamweight Champion Joe Lynch, most frequent opponent

Joe Lynch was Moore's most frequent opponent, meeting him ten times. Fortunately for Lynch, he never fought a title bout with Moore based on points during Lynch's reign as bantamweight champion, but this was common during boxing's "no decision" era. On May 24, 1920, Moore lost to Joe Lynch in the decision of The Jersey Journal in twelve rounds at Jersey City, New Jersey. The Journal wrote that Moore slapped with his gloves, a tactic that sometimes lost him points in his fights, but that Lynch landed clean punches, giving him nine of the twelve rounds. Nonetheless, Moore was observed as having put up a game fight, pressing the issue throughout the bout. Other sources considered the bout slightly closer. On October 26, 1920, Moore drew with Lynch according to the newspapers in St. Louis. Moore's holding cost him the decision as he carried the fight to his opponent in nearly every round. On May 6, 1921, Moore defeated Lynch in twelve by decision of the Courier Journal in Louisville, Kentucky. Other newspapers considered the bout too close to call, as in the twelfth round Lynch, reigning champion, tried hard to knockout Moore, and effectively used his left jab throughout. Many spectators considered the bout the best between Moore and Lynch.
On September 4, 1922, the newspapers gave a twelve-round decision to Lynch in Indiana before a significant crowd of 8,000. In this instance, Lynch had a decisive victory, knocking Moore to the canvas twice in the seventh round, for counts of six and four. Jack Dempsey fought an exhibition in the first match before the crowded house. On November 27, 1923, Moore defeated Lynch by a ten-round newspaper decision in St. Louis, though the match was considered close and dull by most newspaper accounts. Lynch may have dealt a few blows which connected, but Moore's boxing and scientific defense did not seem as stellar as in his earlier career. On February 24, 1926, Moore drew with Lynch in a ten-round points decision in Ft. Lauderdale, though a few newspapers gave Moore the edge. On March 4, 1926, the Miami Daily News gave the decision to Moore in Miami. Many in the crowd jeered the boxers.
Moore fought Johnny Gannon who was the bantamweight champion of the U.S. Army on March 16, 1921, to a ten-round draw in Rockford, Illinois. Moore fought Kid Pancho in Memphis, winning by decision.

Bouts with champion Sammy Mandell, 1921–22

On August 26, 1921, Moore first met Sammy Mandell in Aurora Illinois, losing in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Aurora Daily Star. The bout was the main event of the evening. The Logansport Pharos Tribune believed Mandell may have had the edge in the fairly close bout but noted that "Moore displayed the greater cleverness and landed the most blows", but "Mandell's hitting was more effective". Mandell's strong display in the bout gained him notice a number of boxing reporters. He drew with Mandell in a newspaper decision in Memphis on July 4, 1922. In the fast bout, Mandell had a slight weight advantage and was considered the better puncher which forced Moore to use his speed and science to outbox his opponent. The bout was described as exciting with "The men...on their toes and slugging from the beginning until the end of the bout." The referee present said if he had called the decision, he would have ruled for a draw. Mandell took the World Lightweight Championship on July 3, 1926, and held it for four years.

Bouts with Bantamweight Champion Bud Taylor June 1922–January 1923

Moore fought Bud Taylor, holder of the NBA World Bantamweight Championship 1927–28, in four career bouts. Moore was diagnosed with pneumonia around February 9, 1922, and three weeks rest was recommended. Moore's first match with Taylor was a newspaper win by the Aurora Daily Star in Illinois in ten rounds on June 23, 1922. As was not unusual in this stage of Moore's career, he was described as having performed a shade better in his boxing technique, but Taylor was described as landing more solid blows, though the bout was close. The second, Moore won by ten-round newspaper decision of the Chicago Tribune on the USS Commodore off Chicago on December 22, 1922. The third was a ten-round draw by newspaper decision in Indiana on January 15, 1923. Shortly after this bout, Moore expressed his intention to go after the World Flyweight Championship and perhaps face Pancho Villa, but a World Flyweight Championship Match never materialized for Moore. Moore drew in their fourth meeting on February 13, 1923, in Indianapolis by a ten-round newspaper decision of two Indianapolis papers. Once again, one source described Taylor as having connected with more blows in the close bout. The bout was described as a "whale of a battle from start to finish", with each boxer exchanging the lead, though Taylor was described as landing more blows by several newspapers.
Moore also fought Frankie Genaro on April 23, 1923, in Chicago but lost in a sixth-round DQ. The New York Times said the foul was an accidental upper cut to the groin. The foul seemed unintentional as one account wrote that Genaro had jumped six inches off the floor into the punch. According to the El Paso Herald, Moore's loss by foul was his first in eleven years of fighting. Genaro would take the NBA World Flyweight Championship on February 6, 1926, and hold it almost continuously until October 1931.
On December 9, 1924, Moore met the incomparable boxer Jimmy McLarnin before a packed house in Vernon, California, drawing in a four-round points decision. The "wild" bout was described as having abundant action and each boxer was given two rounds. Moore was said to confuse his opponent with his "jumping jack" tactics, but had trouble landing solid blows. Moore was known to prance and sometimes jump from the floor in his bouts. The Los Angeles Times wrote that Moore introduced his own variation of the "kangaroo leap", and that he delivered frequent open gloved slaps to the back of McLarnin's neck, but was adept at keeping out of reach at long range in the close bout. McLarnin would hold multiple weight division world titles in his career.
On July 12, 1927, Moore lost to reigning World Flyweight Champion Fidel LaBarba before a crowd of 18,000, at Wrigley Field, in Chicago, Illinois, in a ten-round points decision. A few newspapers said LaBarba had a clear victory, or that he landed cleaner, stiffer punches, against Moore who threw punches from every angle. There were no knockdowns in the bout, nor obvious injuries.

Retirement from boxing, death and honors

Moore retired from boxing in 1930 after his last bout with Leroy Dougan in Memphis. He died on March 15, 1953, reportedly from a stomach ulcer and a severe asthmatic condition that may have forced him from his ring career. He received twelve decisions over champions in his weight class, but each match was a no-decision bout, and received only newspaper decisions, rather than a points decision for a title. Moore defeated Kid Williams, Joe Lynch, Pete Herman, and Johhny Buff by newspaper decision, and each held the Bantamweight Championship in their career.
In 2010, Pal Moore was selected to join the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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
265WinLeroy DouganMD8Oct 6, 1930Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
264Win106–28–25 Bobby AllenPTS8Sep 9, 1930Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
263Win105–28–25 Jackie StewartPTS10Aug 4, 1930Shewbridge Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
262Loss104–28–25 Willie PellegriniPTS8Jul 8, 1930Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
261Win104–27–25 Bobby AllenPTS10May 14, 1930Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
260Win103–27–25 Billy KnowlesPTS6Apr 17, 1930Viking Temple, Chicago, Illinois, US
259Win102–27–25 Bobby AllenPTS10Mar 31, 1930Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
258Win101–27–25 Jackie StewartPTS8Dec 23, 1929Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
257Win100–27–25 Willie PellegriniPTS8Dec 2, 1929Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
256Loss99–27–25 Johnny NasserNWS10Oct 4, 1929Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
255Loss99–27–25 Leroy DouganNWS10Oct 23, 1928Jack Shelton Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
254Draw99–27–25 Quina LeePTS12Oct 16, 1928Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
253Win99–27–24 Kid JapNWS10Apr 16, 1928Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
252Win99–27–24 Harry ForbesNWS10Jan 27, 1928Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
251Loss99–27–24 Petey SarronPTS8Oct 17, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
250Loss99–26–24 Leroy DouganUD10Sep 12, 1927American Legion Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
249Loss99–25–24 Mickey CohenPTS10Aug 30, 1927Denver, Colorado, US
248Loss99–24–24 Petey SarronNWS10Aug 1, 1927Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, US
247Draw99–24–24 Eddie WolfePTS8Jul 25, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
246Loss99–24–23 Fidel LaBarbaPTS10Jul 12, 1927Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
245Loss99–23–23 Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS8May 9, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
244Loss99–23–23 Pinky MayPTS10Apr 22, 1927Savannah, Georgia, US
243Draw99–22–23 Johnny FranksPTS8Apr 18, 1927Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
242Win99–22–22 Kid JapPTS10Mar 1, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
241Loss98–22–22 Tommy MiltonPTS10Feb 17, 1927Sokol Hall, Chicago, Illinois, US
240Win98–21–22 Kid JapNWS10Feb 11, 1927Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
239Draw98–21–22 Johnny FranksPTS8Jan 31, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
238Loss98–21–21 Johnny FranksDQ3 Jan 17, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
237Draw98–20–21 Leroy DouganPTS8Jan 10, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
236Loss98–20–20 Midget Mike O'DowdNWS12Dec 27, 1926Broadway Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, US
235Win98–20–20 Midget Mike MoranNWS12Dec 20, 1926Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
234Win98–20–20 Midget Mike O'DowdPTS8Nov 29, 1926Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
233Win97–20–20 Dick GriffinPTS10Nov 17, 1926Dallas, Texas, US
232Loss96–20–20 Young NationalistaPTS10Aug 31, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
231Win96–19–20 Mickey SatnickNWS10Aug 21, 1926Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
230Loss96–19–20 Jimmy RussoDQ9 Aug 12, 1926Rockford, Illinois, US
229Win96–18–20 Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Jul 26, 1926White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
228Draw95–18–20 Davey AtlerPTS10Jun 11, 1926Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US
227Win95–18–19 Kid LenchoNWS12Jun 1, 1926Block Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, US
226Win95–18–19 Earl McArthurPTS10May 18, 1926Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US
225Loss94–18–19 Happy AthertonNWS10Apr 19, 1926Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
224Win94–18–19 Bobby HughesPTS10Mar 29, 1926Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
223Win93–18–19 Joe LynchNWS10Mar 4, 1926Miami Field, Miami, Florida, US
222Draw93–18–19 Joe LynchPTS10Feb 24, 1926Municipal Ball Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
221Loss93–18–18 Henry LenardNWS10Jan 22, 1926Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
220Win93–18–18 Louis AndrewsNWS8Dec 17, 1925Clarksdale, Tennessee, US
219Loss93–18–18 Leroy DouganPTS8Dec 15, 1925Blytheville, Tennessee, US
218Win93–17–18 Harold SmithPTS8Dec 11, 1925Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
217Loss92–17–18 Henry LenardNWS10Sep 7, 1925Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US
216Win92–17–18 Harold SmithNWS10Jul 17, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, US
215Loss92–17–18 Pete SarmientoNWS10Jun 12, 1925Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, US
214Win92–17–18 Leroy DouganPTS8May 26, 1925Blytheville, Arkansas, US
213Win91–17–18 Bobby HughesPTS8May 25, 1925Memphis, Tennessee, US
212Loss90–17–18 Johnny McCoyPTS12Mar 9, 1925Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
211Loss90–16–18 Johnny McCoyUD12Feb 23, 1925Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
210Win90–15–18 Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Feb 4, 1925Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California, US
209Win89–15–18 Jackie ShermanPTS10Jan 24, 1925Lyceum A.C., Los Angeles, California, US
208Draw88–15–18 Jimmy McLarninPTS4Dec 9, 1924Arena, Vernon, California, US
207Win88–15–17 Pascal CollettiPTS8Nov 17, 1924Memphis, Tennessee, US
206Win87–15–17 Pascal CollettiPTS8Mar 10, 1924Memphis, Tennessee, US
205Win86–15–17 Bobby HughesNWS10Mar 5, 1924El Dorado, Arkansas, US
204Win86–15–17 Johnny McCoyPTS8Feb 18, 1924Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
203Draw85–15–17 Johnny McCoyPTS10Dec 3, 1923Shreveport AC, Shreveport, Louisiana, US
202Win85–15–16 Joe LynchNWS10Nov 27, 1923Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
201Draw85–15–16 Lewis GaylorPTS12Nov 19, 1923Church Street Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
200Win85–15–15 Tommy Kid MurphyNWS10Oct 1, 1923Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
199Win85–15–15 Connie CurryNWS10Apr 27, 1923Des Moines, Iowa, US
198Loss85–15–15 Frankie GenaroDQ6 Apr 23, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
197Win85–14–15 Frankie JeromePTS10Mar 16, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
196Draw84–14–15 Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Feb 13, 1923Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
195Win84–14–15 Tommy MurrayPTS10Jan 26, 1923USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
194Draw83–14–15 Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Jan 15, 1923East Chicago, Indiana, US
193Win83–14–15 Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Dec 22, 1922USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
192Draw83–14–15 Harold SmithNWS10Nov 29, 1922Midway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
191Win83–14–15 Frankie JumattiPTS10Nov 14, 1922Private club, Chicago, Illinois, US
190Loss82–14–15 Joe LynchNWS12Sep 4, 1922Floyd Fitzsimmons' Arena, Michigan City, Indiana, US
189Loss82–14–15 Eddie O'DowdPTS12Aug 14, 1922Columbus, Ohio, US
188Draw82–13–15 Jack "Kid" WolfePTS12Aug 7, 1922Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
187Draw82–13–14 Sammy MandellNWS8Jul 4, 1922Russwood Park, Memphis, Tennessee, US
186Win82–13–14 Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Jun 23, 1922Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
185Win82–13–14 Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Jun 6, 1922Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
184Win82–13–14 Dick GriffinPTS10May 30, 1922Capital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, US
183Win81–13–14 Babe AsherPTS12May 26, 1922Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US
182Win80–13–14 Tim O'DowdPTS10May 15, 1922Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
181Win79–13–14 Kid PanchoPTS8May 1, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, US
180Loss78–13–14 Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Apr 20, 1922Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
179Win78–13–14 Herbie SchaefferNWS10Mar 30, 1922Peoria, Illinois, US
178Win78–13–14 Tommy RyanNWS12Mar 17, 1922Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
177Win78–13–14 Frankie JumattiPTS8Mar 6, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, US
176Win77–13–14 Earl McArthurNWS10Jan 26, 1922Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, US
175Win77–13–14 Young Jack DempseyNWS8Jan 12, 1922Jackson, Tennessee, US
174Win77–13–14 Carl TremainePTS8Jan 9, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, US
173Win76–13–14 Joey SchwartzNWS10Dec 19, 1921Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
172Win76–13–14 Johnny BuffNWS10Dec 15, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
171Loss76–13–14 Johnny KaiserPTS12Nov 22, 1921Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
170Win76–12–14 Earl PuryearPTS10Nov 4, 1921USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
169Win75–12–14 Frankie JumattiNWS12Oct 28, 1921City Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
168Win75–12–14 Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 10, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, US
167Win74–12–14 Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 3, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, US
166Win73–12–14 Midget SmithNWS10Sep 23, 1921Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
165Loss73–12–14 Sammy MandellNWS10Aug 26, 1921Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
164Loss73–12–14 Frankie MonroeNWS4Jun 1, 1921Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, US
163Loss73–12–14 Billy MascottPTS10May 27, 1921Armory, Portland, Oregon, US
162Draw73–11–14 Solly EpsteinNWS10May 20, 1921Terre Haute, Indiana, US
161Win73–11–14 Joe LynchNWS12May 6, 1921Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
160Win73–11–14 Jimmy KellyNWS10Apr 7, 1921Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
159Draw73–11–14 Tommy RyanNWS10Mar 30, 1921Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
158Win73–11–14 Terry McHughNWS10Mar 28, 1921Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
157Win73–11–14 Mickey DelmontPTS8Mar 21, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, US
156Draw72–11–14 Johnny GannonPTS10Mar 16, 1921Camp Grant arena, Rockford, Illinois, US
155Loss72–11–13 Bobby DysonPTS10Mar 7, 1921New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
154Loss72–10–13 Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 25, 1921Olympic Winter Garden, Cleveland, Ohio, US
153Win72–10–13 Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 7, 1921Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US
152Win72–10–13 Jimmy KellyNWS10Jan 31, 1921Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
151Win72–10–13 Young MontrealUD15Jan 26, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
150Win71–10–13 Bobby HughesPTS8Dec 13, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
149Loss70–10–13 Dick GriffinNWS10Dec 10, 1920Fort Worth, Texas, US
148Win70–10–13 Dick GriffinPTS15Nov 11, 1920Shreveport, Louisiana, US
147Win69–10–13 Red WatsonPTS8Nov 1, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
146Draw68–10–13 Joe LynchNWS8Oct 26, 1920Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
145Win68–10–13 Earl PuryearPTS10Oct 20, 1920Providence, Rhode Island, US
144Win67–10–13 Johnny RitchieNWS12Oct 15, 1920Jefferson Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky, US
143Loss67–10–13 Young MontrealPTS12Sep 6, 1920Woonsocket, Rhode Island, US
142Win67–9–13 Patsy WallaceNWS12Jul 15, 1920Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
141Loss67–9–13 Carl TremaineNWS12Jun 16, 1920Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
140Win67–9–13 Jimmy MurphyPTS8Jun 7, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
139Win66–9–13 Jabez WhiteNWS12May 31, 1920Portland, Maine, US
138Loss66–9–13 Joe LynchNWS12May 24, 19204th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
137Loss66–9–13 Carl TremaineNWS10May 11, 1920Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US
136Win66–9–13 Jack "Kid" WolfePTS8May 3, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
135Win65–9–13 Roy MoorePTS12Apr 15, 1920Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
134Win64–9–13 Frankie DalyPTS12Apr 13, 1920Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
133Win63–9–13 Harry BramerPTS8Apr 5, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
132Win62–9–13 Johnny BuffNWS8Mar 19, 19204th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
131Win62–9–13 Jackie SharkeyNWS12Feb 23, 1920Portland, Maine, US
130Draw62–9–13 Earl PuryearPTS12Feb 20, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129Loss62–9–12 Roy MoorePTS12Feb 6, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
128Win62–8–12 Eugène CriquiTKO14 Dec 26, 1919Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
127Win61–8–12 Jabez WhitePTS8Nov 17, 1919Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
126Loss60–8–12 Mike ErtleNWS10Nov 10, 1919Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
125Win60–8–12 Bernie HahnPTS8Oct 21, 1919Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
124Win59–8–12 Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 15, 1919Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
123Loss59–8–12 Jimmy WildePTS20Jul 17, 1919Olympia, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
122Loss59–7–12 Jackie SharkeyNWS10Jun 4, 1919John Wagner's Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
121Win59–7–12 Benny ChavezPTS8May 24, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
120Win58–7–12 Sammy SandowNWS8Apr 14, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
119Win58–7–12 Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Apr 10, 1919Lakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
118Win58–7–12 Willie DevoreNWS12Apr 1, 1919Akron, Ohio, US
117Win58–7–12 Pete HermanNWS8Mar 24, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
116Win58–7–12 Frankie MasonPTS10Mar 11, 1919Oliver Theater, South Bend, Indiana, US
115Win57–7–12 Patsy ScanlonNWS10Mar 10, 1919Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
114Win57–7–12 Kid ReganNWS8Mar 4, 1919Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
113Win57–7–12 Johnny RitchiePTS8Feb 17, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
112Win56–7–12 Jim WalshPTS8Feb 14, 1919Orpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
111Win55–7–12 Earl PuryearNWS10Feb 10, 1919Fairyland Rink, Peoria, Illinois, USWorld bantamweight title claim at stake;
110Win55–7–12 Dick LoadmanNWS10Feb 3, 1919Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
109Win55–7–12 Battling Harry LeonardNWS6Feb 1, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
108Win55–7–12 Young McGovernPTS12Jan 31, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
107Win54–7–12 Willie DevoreNWS10Sep 21, 1918Fairgounds, Elyria, Ohio, US
106Win54–7–12 Jackie SharkeyNWS8Aug 5, 1918Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
105Loss54–7–12 Frankie BurnsNWS8Aug 2, 1918International League Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
104Win54–7–12 Earl PuryearPTS8May 20, 1918Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
103Win53–7–12 Eddie WimlerPTS12May 6, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
102Win52–7–12 Earl PuryearPTS8Apr 29, 1918Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
101Win51–7–12 Johnny ErtlePTS15Apr 10, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USWon world bantamweight title claim
100Draw50–7–12 Roy MooreNWS10Mar 22, 1918Peoria, Illinois, US
99Win50–7–12 Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Feb 27, 1918Peoria, Illinois, US
98Loss50–7–12 Mike DundeeNWS10Feb 21, 1918Illinois Theater, Rock Island, Illinois, US
97Win50–7–12 Jackie SharkeyPTS10Feb 18, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
96Loss49–7–12 Jabez WhiteNWS10Feb 13, 1918Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, US
95Win49–7–12 Dick LoadmanPTS15Feb 6, 1918Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
94Loss48–7–12 Roy MooreNWS10Jan 31, 1918Empire Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois, US
93Win48–7–12 Joe LynchPTS12Jan 11, 1918Rhode Island A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
92Win47–7–12 Earl PuryearNWS15Jan 1, 1918Crescent Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
91Loss47–7–12 Joe LynchPTS12Dec 21, 1917Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
90Win47–6–12 Artie SimonsPTS15Dec 10, 1917Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
89Draw46–6–12 Freddie EnckNWS10Nov 23, 1917Aurora, Illinois, US
88Win46–6–12 Johnny RitchieNWS10Nov 9, 1917Lakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
87Win46–6–12 Jackie SharkeyNWS10Oct 30, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
86Draw46–6–12 Joe LynchNWS10Oct 27, 1917Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
85Win46–6–12 Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 23, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
84Loss46–6–12 Jabez WhiteNWS10Sep 25, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
83Win46–6–12 Pekin Kid HermanPTS10Sep 10, 1917La Salle, Illinois, US
82Win45–6–12 Artie SimonsPTS8Sep 3, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
81Win44–6–12 Jackie SharkeyNWS10Aug 20, 1917Convention Hall, Saratoga, New York, US
80Win44–6–12 Jimmy MurphyPTS8Aug 13, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
79Draw43–6–12 Frankie BurnsPTS12Jul 24, 1917Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
78Win43–6–11 Roy MoorePTS8Jul 16, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
77Win42–6–11 Harry KabakoffTKO6 Jul 4, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
76Win41–6–11 Jack "Kid" WolfePTS8Jun 18, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
75Loss40–6–11 Jack "Kid" WolfeTKO4 Feb 20, 1917Cleveland, Ohio, US
74Win40–5–11 Artie SimonsPTS8Jan 29, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
73Win39–5–11 Johnny SolzbergNWS10Jan 5, 1917Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
72Loss39–5–11 Frankie BurnsNWS10Jan 1, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
71Loss39–5–11 Frankie BurnsNWS10Dec 25, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
70Win39–5–11 Billy FitzsimmonsPTS12Nov 29, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
69Win38–5–11 Freddie ReeseNWS10Nov 27, 1916Military A.C., New York City, New York, US
68Win38–5–11 Jackie SharkeyNWS10Nov 25, 1916Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
67Win38–5–11 Willie BrownPTS12Nov 22, 1916I. A. C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
66Win37–5–11 Battling LahnNWS10Nov 7, 1916Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
65Draw37–5–11 Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 19, 1916Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
64Win37–5–10 Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 5, 1916Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
63Win36–5–10 Dutch BrandtNWS10Sep 2, 1916Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
62Win36–5–10 Young Zulu KidNWS10Aug 5, 1916Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
61Win36–5–10 Kid GoodmanNWS10Jul 27, 1916Averne S.C., New York City, New York, US
60Win36–5–10 Terry MartinPTS15Jun 28, 1916National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
59Loss35–5–10 Freddie BaumanNWS15May 23, 1916Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
58Win35–5–10 Battling ReddyPTS12May 17, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
57Win34–5–10 Terry MartinPTS12May 10, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
56Loss33–5–10 Benny McCoyNWS10May 1, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
55Loss33–5–10 Al ShubertPTS12Apr 17, 1916Elm Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54Win33–4–10 Mickey DunnNWS10Apr 14, 1916Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
53Draw33–4–10 Benny McCoyNWS10Apr 5, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
52Draw33–4–10 Jimmy PappasPTS10Mar 14, 1916Casino Skating Rink, Atlanta, Georgia, US
51Win33–4–9 Young Zulu KidPTS8Jan 13, 1916Memphis, Tennessee, US
50Win32–4–9 Archie McLeodNWS8Jan 4, 1916Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US
49Win32–4–9 Young GoldmanKO1 Dec 22, 1915Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
48Win31–4–9 Artie ArmstrongTKO2 Dec 6, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
47Win30–4–9 Battling ReddyNWS6Nov 25, 1915National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
46Win30–4–9 Pete HermanPTS8Nov 15, 1915Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
45Win29–4–9 Kid WilliamsNWS8Oct 28, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
44Win29–4–9 Jack DoylePTS8Oct 4, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
43Draw28–4–9 Jack DoylePTS8Sep 20, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
42Loss28–4–8 Sammy SandowPTS8Sep 6, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
41Win28–3–8 Johnny SummersKO6 Jul 30, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
40Draw27–3–8 Eddie CoulonPTS15Jul 24, 1915Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
39Win27–3–7 Henry KosterPTS15Jul 16, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
38Draw26–3–7 Jack DoylePTS15Jul 9, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
37Win26–3–6 Henry KosterPTS15Jul 2, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
36Win25–3–6 Bobby BurnsPTS8Jun 28, 1915Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
35Draw24–3–6 Bobby BurnsNWS10Jun 21, 1915Little Rock, Arkansas, US
34Draw24–3–6 Nate JacksonPTS15May 14, 1915Grand Opera House, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
33Loss24–3–5 Al ShubertPTS8May 4, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
32Win24–2–5 Jimmy PappasPTS8Apr 26, 1915Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
31Win23–2–5 Nate JacksonPTS20Apr 20, 1915Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
30Win22–2–5 Lester WintersPTS8Apr 13, 1915Nashville, Tennessee, US
29Win21–2–5 Leslie WintersPTS8Apr 12, 1915Orpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
28Win20–2–5 Johnny ErtlePTS8Apr 5, 1915Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
27Win19–2–5 Young Zulu KidPTS10Mar 25, 1915Tommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
26Win18–2–5 One Punch HoganPTS10Mar 22, 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
25Win17–2–5 Jack DoylePTS15Mar 8, 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
24Draw16–2–5 Jack DoylePTS10Mar 1, 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
23Win16–2–4 Jack DoylePTS10Dec 30, 1914Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
22Win15–2–4 One Punch HoganPTS8Nov 23, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
21Draw14–2–4 Nate JacksonPTS8Nov 9, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
20Win14–2–3 Red DolanPTS8Nov 2, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
19Draw13–2–3 Nate JacksonNWS10Oct 27, 1914Whittingham Park Theater, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
18Loss13–2–3Eddie CoulonPTS8Aug 31, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
17Win13–1–3Johnny FissePTS8Aug 10, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
16Win12–1–3Tim CallahanKO4 Aug 3, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
15Win11–1–3Kid RussellPTS10Jul 10, 1914Whitington Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
14Draw10–1–3Nate JacksonPTS8Jun 22, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
13Win10–1–2Jimmy PappasPTS8May 25, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
12Loss9–1–2Eddie CoulonPTS10Apr 13, 1914Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
11Draw9–0–2Jimmy PappasPTS10Apr 3, 1914Lyric Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
10Draw9–0–1Johnny EggersPTS8Mar 27, 1914Matinee Hall, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
9Win9–0Young Kid McCauleyKO3 Feb 23, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
8Win8–0Frankie NurdinPTS10Feb 10, 1914United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
7Win7–0Johnny KeyesPTS8Feb 2, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
6Win6–0Shorty AndersonPTS8Nov 17, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
5Win5–0Eddie BurasKO1 Oct 13, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
4Win4–0Young BattlePTS8Jul 28, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
3Win3–0Young Joe O'HaraTKO2 Jul 21, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
2Win2–0Charley WorthamTKO4 Jul 4, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
1Win1–0Young HeimannTKO2 May 19, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
265WinLeroy DouganMD8Oct 6, 1930Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
264Win169–57–38Bobby AllenPTS8Sep 9, 1930Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
263Win168–57–38Jackie StewartPTS10Aug 4, 1930Shewbridge Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
262Loss167–57–38Willie PellegriniPTS8Jul 8, 1930Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
261Win167–56–38Bobby AllenPTS10May 14, 1930Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
260Win166–56–38Billy KnowlesPTS6Apr 17, 1930Viking Temple, Chicago, Illinois, US
259Win165–56–38Bobby AllenPTS10Mar 31, 1930Ashland Blvd. Auditorium, Chicago, Illinois, US
258Win164–56–38Jackie StewartPTS8Dec 23, 1929Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
257Win163–56–38Willie PellegriniPTS8Dec 2, 1929Rainbo Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
256Loss162–56–38Johnny NasserNWS10Oct 4, 1929Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
255Loss162–55–38Leroy DouganNWS10Oct 23, 1928Jack Shelton Arena, San Antonio, Texas, US
254Draw162–54–38Quina LeePTS12Oct 16, 1928Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
253Win162–54–37Kid JapNWS10Apr 16, 1928Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
252Win161–54–37Harry ForbesNWS10Jan 27, 1928Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
251Loss160–54–37Petey SarronPTS8Oct 17, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
250Loss160–53–37Leroy DouganUD10Sep 12, 1927American Legion Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
249Loss160–52–37Mickey CohenPTS10Aug 30, 1927Denver, Colorado, US
248Loss160–51–37Petey SarronNWS10Aug 1, 1927Birmingham A.C., Birmingham, Alabama, US
247Draw160–50–37Eddie WolfePTS8Jul 25, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
246Loss160–50–36Fidel LaBarbaPTS10Jul 12, 1927Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
245Loss160–49–36Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS8May 9, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
244Loss160–48–36Pinky MayPTS10Apr 22, 1927Savannah, Georgia, US
243Draw160–47–36Johnny FranksPTS8Apr 18, 1927Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
242Win160–47–35Kid JapPTS10Mar 1, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
241Loss159–47–35Tommy MiltonPTS10Feb 17, 1927Sokol Hall, Chicago, Illinois, US
240Win159–46–35Kid JapNWS10Feb 11, 1927Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
239Draw158–46–35Johnny FranksPTS8Jan 31, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
238Loss158–46–34Johnny FranksDQ3 Jan 17, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
237Draw158–45–34Leroy DouganPTS8Jan 10, 1927Memphis Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
236Loss158–45–33Midget Mike O'DowdNWS12Dec 27, 1926Broadway Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, US
235Win158–44–33Midget Mike MoranNWS12Dec 20, 1926Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
234Win157–44–33Midget Mike O'DowdPTS8Nov 29, 1926Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
233Win156–44–33Dick GriffinPTS10Nov 17, 1926Dallas, Texas, US
232Loss155–44–33Young NationalistaPTS10Aug 31, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
231Win155–43–33Mickey SatnickNWS10Aug 21, 1926Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
230Loss154–43–33Jimmy RussoDQ9 Aug 12, 1926Rockford, Illinois, US
229Win154–42–33Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Jul 26, 1926White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
228Draw153–42–33Davey AtlerPTS10Jun 11, 1926Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US
227Win153–42–32Kid LenchoNWS12Jun 1, 1926Block Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, US
226Win152–42–32Earl McArthurPTS10May 18, 1926Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US
225Loss151–42–32Happy AthertonNWS10Apr 19, 1926Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
224Win151–41–32Bobby HughesPTS10Mar 29, 1926Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
223Win150–41–32Joe LynchNWS10Mar 4, 1926Miami Field, Miami, Florida, US
222Draw149–41–32Joe LynchPTS10Feb 24, 1926Municipal Ball Park, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
221Loss149–41–31Henry LenardNWS10Jan 22, 1926Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
220Win149–40–31Louis AndrewsNWS8Dec 17, 1925Clarksdale, Tennessee, US
219Loss148–40–31Leroy DouganPTS8Dec 15, 1925Blytheville, Tennessee, US
218Win148–39–31Harold SmithPTS8Dec 11, 1925Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, US
217Loss147–39–31Henry LenardNWS10Sep 7, 1925Oshkosh, Wisconsin, US
216Win147–38–31Harold SmithNWS10Jul 17, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, US
215Loss146–38–31Pete SarmientoNWS10Jun 12, 1925Aurora Bowl, Aurora, Illinois, US
214Win146–37–31Leroy DouganPTS8May 26, 1925Blytheville, Arkansas, US
213Win145–37–31Bobby HughesPTS8May 25, 1925Memphis, Tennessee, US
212Loss144–37–31Johnny McCoyPTS12Mar 9, 1925Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
211Loss144–36–31Johnny McCoyUD12Feb 23, 1925Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, US
210Win144–35–31Tiger Jack BurnsPTS10Feb 4, 1925Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California, US
209Win143–35–31Jackie ShermanPTS10Jan 24, 1925Lyceum A.C., Los Angeles, California, US
208Draw142–35–31Jimmy McLarninPTS4Dec 9, 1924Arena, Vernon, California, US
207Win142–35–30Pascal CollettiPTS8Nov 17, 1924Memphis, Tennessee, US
206Win141–35–30Pascal CollettiPTS8Mar 10, 1924Memphis, Tennessee, US
205Win140–35–30Bobby HughesNWS10Mar 5, 1924El Dorado, Arkansas, US
204Win139–35–30Johnny McCoyPTS8Feb 18, 1924Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
203Draw138–35–30Johnny McCoyPTS10Dec 3, 1923Shreveport AC, Shreveport, Louisiana, US
202Win138–35–29Joe LynchNWS10Nov 27, 1923Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
201Draw137–35–29Lewis GaylorPTS12Nov 19, 1923Church Street Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
200Win137–35–28Tommy Kid MurphyNWS10Oct 1, 1923Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
199Win136–35–28Connie CurryNWS10Apr 27, 1923Des Moines, Iowa, US
198Loss135–35–28Frankie GenaroDQ6 Apr 23, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
197Win135–34–28Frankie JeromePTS10Mar 16, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
196Draw134–34–28Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Feb 13, 1923Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
195Win134–34–27Tommy MurrayPTS10Jan 26, 1923USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
194Draw133–34–27Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Jan 15, 1923East Chicago, Indiana, US
193Win133–34–26Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Dec 22, 1922USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
192Draw132–34–26Harold SmithNWS10Nov 29, 1922Midway Arena, Chicago, Illinois, US
191Win132–34–25Frankie JumattiPTS10Nov 14, 1922Private club, Chicago, Illinois, US
190Loss131–34–25Joe LynchNWS12Sep 4, 1922Floyd Fitzsimmons' Arena, Michigan City, Indiana, US
189Loss131–33–25Eddie O'DowdPTS12Aug 14, 1922Columbus, Ohio, US
188Draw131–32–25Jack "Kid" WolfePTS12Aug 7, 1922Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
187Draw131–32–24Sammy MandellNWS8Jul 4, 1922Russwood Park, Memphis, Tennessee, US
186Win131–32–23Charles 'Bud' TaylorNWS10Jun 23, 1922Mullen-Sager Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
185Win130–32–23Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Jun 6, 1922Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
184Win129–32–23Dick GriffinPTS10May 30, 1922Capital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, US
183Win128–32–23Babe AsherPTS12May 26, 1922Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, US
182Win127–32–23Tim O'DowdPTS10May 15, 1922Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, US
181Win126–32–23Kid PanchoPTS8May 1, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, US
180Loss125–32–23Cowboy Eddie AndersonNWS10Apr 20, 1922Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, US
179Win125–31–23Herbie SchaefferNWS10Mar 30, 1922Peoria, Illinois, US
178Win124–31–23Tommy RyanNWS12Mar 17, 1922Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
177Win123–31–23Frankie JumattiPTS8Mar 6, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, US
176Win122–31–23Earl McArthurNWS10Jan 26, 1922Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, US
175Win121–31–23Young Jack DempseyNWS8Jan 12, 1922Jackson, Tennessee, US
174Win120–31–23Carl TremainePTS8Jan 9, 1922Memphis, Tennessee, US
173Win119–31–23Joey SchwartzNWS10Dec 19, 1921Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
172Win118–31–23Johnny BuffNWS10Dec 15, 1921Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
171Loss117–31–23Johnny KaiserPTS12Nov 22, 1921Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
170Win117–30–23Earl PuryearPTS10Nov 4, 1921USS. Commodore, Lake Michigan, US
169Win116–30–23Frankie JumattiNWS12Oct 28, 1921City Auditorium, Houston, Texas, US
168Win115–30–23Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 10, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, US
167Win114–30–23Frankie GarciaPTS8Oct 3, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, US
166Win113–30–23Midget SmithNWS10Sep 23, 1921Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
165Loss112–30–23Sammy MandellNWS10Aug 26, 1921Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
164Loss112–29–23Frankie MonroeNWS4Jun 1, 1921Pavilion, Seattle, Washington, US
163Loss112–28–23Billy MascottPTS10May 27, 1921Armory, Portland, Oregon, US
162Draw112–27–23Solly EpsteinNWS10May 20, 1921Terre Haute, Indiana, US
161Win112–27–22Joe LynchNWS12May 6, 1921Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
160Win111–27–22Jimmy KellyNWS10Apr 7, 1921Coliseum, Kenosha, Wisconsin, US
159Draw110–27–22Tommy RyanNWS10Mar 30, 1921Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
158Win110–27–21Terry McHughNWS10Mar 28, 1921Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
157Win109–27–21Mickey DelmontPTS8Mar 21, 1921Memphis, Tennessee, US
156Draw108–27–21Johnny GannonPTS10Mar 16, 1921Camp Grant arena, Rockford, Illinois, US
155Loss108–27–20Bobby DysonPTS10Mar 7, 1921New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
154Loss108–26–20Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 25, 1921Olympic Winter Garden, Cleveland, Ohio, US
153Win108–25–20Carl TremaineNWS10Feb 7, 1921Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US
152Win107–25–20Jimmy KellyNWS10Jan 31, 1921Sager's Arena, Aurora, Illinois, US
151Win106–25–20Young MontrealUD15Jan 26, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
150Win105–25–20Bobby HughesPTS8Dec 13, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
149Loss104–25–20Dick GriffinNWS10Dec 10, 1920Fort Worth, Texas, US
148Win104–24–20Dick GriffinPTS15Nov 11, 1920Shreveport, Louisiana, US
147Win103–24–20Red WatsonPTS8Nov 1, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
146Draw102–24–20Joe LynchNWS8Oct 26, 1920Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
145Win102–24–19Earl PuryearPTS10Oct 20, 1920Providence, Rhode Island, US
144Win101–24–19Johnny RitchieNWS12Oct 15, 1920Jefferson Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky, US
143Loss100–24–19Young MontrealPTS12Sep 6, 1920Woonsocket, Rhode Island, US
142Win100–23–19Patsy WallaceNWS12Jul 15, 1920Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
141Loss99–23–19Carl TremaineNWS12Jun 16, 1920Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
140Win99–22–19Jimmy MurphyPTS8Jun 7, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
139Win98–22–19Jabez WhiteNWS12May 31, 1920Portland, Maine, US
138Loss97–22–19Joe LynchNWS12May 24, 19204th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
137Loss97–21–19Carl TremaineNWS10May 11, 1920Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US
136Win97–20–19Jack "Kid" WolfePTS8May 3, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
135Win96–20–19Roy MoorePTS12Apr 15, 1920Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
134Win95–20–19Frankie DalyPTS12Apr 13, 1920Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
133Win94–20–19Harry BramerPTS8Apr 5, 1920Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
132Win93–20–19Johnny BuffNWS8Mar 19, 19204th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
131Win92–20–19Jackie SharkeyNWS12Feb 23, 1920Portland, Maine, US
130Draw91–20–19Earl PuryearPTS12Feb 20, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129Loss91–20–18Roy MoorePTS12Feb 6, 1920Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
128Win91–19–18Eugène CriquiTKO14 Dec 26, 1919Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
127Win90–19–18Jabez WhitePTS8Nov 17, 1919Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
126Loss89–19–18Mike ErtleNWS10Nov 10, 1919Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
125Win89–18–18Bernie HahnPTS8Oct 21, 1919Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
124Win88–18–18Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 15, 1919Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
123Loss87–18–18Jimmy WildePTS20Jul 17, 1919Olympia, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
122Loss87–17–18Jackie SharkeyNWS10Jun 4, 1919John Wagner's Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
121Win87–16–18Benny ChavezPTS8May 24, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
120Win86–16–18Sammy SandowNWS8Apr 14, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
119Win85–16–18Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Apr 10, 1919Lakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
118Win84–16–18Willie DevoreNWS12Apr 1, 1919Akron, Ohio, US
117Win83–16–18Pete HermanNWS8Mar 24, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
116Win82–16–18Frankie MasonPTS10Mar 11, 1919Oliver Theater, South Bend, Indiana, US
115Win81–16–18Patsy ScanlonNWS10Mar 10, 1919Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
114Win80–16–18Kid ReganNWS8Mar 4, 1919Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
113Win79–16–18Johnny RitchiePTS8Feb 17, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, US
112Win78–16–18Jim WalshPTS8Feb 14, 1919Orpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
111Win77–16–18Earl PuryearNWS10Feb 10, 1919Fairyland Rink, Peoria, Illinois, USWorld bantamweight title claim at stake;
110Win76–16–18Dick LoadmanNWS10Feb 3, 1919Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
109Win75–16–18Battling Harry LeonardNWS6Feb 1, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
108Win74–16–18Young McGovernPTS12Jan 31, 1919Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
107Win73–16–18Willie DevoreNWS10Sep 21, 1918Fairgounds, Elyria, Ohio, US
106Win72–16–18Jackie SharkeyNWS8Aug 5, 1918Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, US
105Loss71–16–18Frankie BurnsNWS8Aug 2, 1918International League Ballpark, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
104Win71–15–18Earl PuryearPTS8May 20, 1918Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
103Win70–15–18Eddie WimlerPTS12May 6, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
102Win69–15–18Earl PuryearPTS8Apr 29, 1918Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, USRetained world bantamweight title claim
101Win68–15–18Johnny ErtlePTS15Apr 10, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, USWon world bantamweight title claim
100Draw67–15–18Roy MooreNWS10Mar 22, 1918Peoria, Illinois, US
99Win67–15–17Pekin Kid HermanNWS10Feb 27, 1918Peoria, Illinois, US
98Loss66–15–17Mike DundeeNWS10Feb 21, 1918Illinois Theater, Rock Island, Illinois, US
97Win66–14–17Jackie SharkeyPTS10Feb 18, 1918Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
96Loss65–14–17Jabez WhiteNWS10Feb 13, 1918Eagles Club, Cleveland, Ohio, US
95Win65–13–17Dick LoadmanPTS15Feb 6, 1918Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
94Loss64–13–17Roy MooreNWS10Jan 31, 1918Empire Theatre, Rock Island, Illinois, US
93Win64–12–17Joe LynchPTS12Jan 11, 1918Rhode Island A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
92Win63–12–17Earl PuryearNWS15Jan 1, 1918Crescent Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
91Loss62–12–17Joe LynchPTS12Dec 21, 1917Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
90Win62–11–17Artie SimonsPTS15Dec 10, 1917Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
89Draw61–11–17Freddie EnckNWS10Nov 23, 1917Aurora, Illinois, US
88Win61–11–16Johnny RitchieNWS10Nov 9, 1917Lakeside Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
87Win60–11–16Jackie SharkeyNWS10Oct 30, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
86Draw59–11–16Joe LynchNWS10Oct 27, 1917Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
85Win59–11–15Jabez WhiteNWS10Oct 23, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
84Loss58–11–15Jabez WhiteNWS10Sep 25, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
83Win58–10–15Pekin Kid HermanPTS10Sep 10, 1917La Salle, Illinois, US
82Win57–10–15Artie SimonsPTS8Sep 3, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
81Win56–10–15Jackie SharkeyNWS10Aug 20, 1917Convention Hall, Saratoga, New York, US
80Win55–10–15Jimmy MurphyPTS8Aug 13, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
79Draw54–10–15Frankie BurnsPTS12Jul 24, 1917Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
78Win54–10–14Roy MoorePTS8Jul 16, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
77Win53–10–14Harry KabakoffTKO6 Jul 4, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
76Win52–10–14Jack "Kid" WolfePTS8Jun 18, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
75Loss51–10–14Jack "Kid" WolfeTKO4 Feb 20, 1917Cleveland, Ohio, US
74Win51–9–14Artie SimonsPTS8Jan 29, 1917Memphis, Tennessee, US
73Win50–9–14Johnny SolzbergNWS10Jan 5, 1917Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
72Loss49–9–14Frankie BurnsNWS10Jan 1, 1917German Hall, Albany, New York, US
71Loss49–8–14Frankie BurnsNWS10Dec 25, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
70Win49–7–14Billy FitzsimmonsPTS12Nov 29, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
69Win48–7–14Freddie ReeseNWS10Nov 27, 1916Military A.C., New York City, New York, US
68Win47–7–14Jackie SharkeyNWS10Nov 25, 1916Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
67Win46–7–14Willie BrownPTS12Nov 22, 1916I. A. C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
66Win45–7–14Battling LahnNWS10Nov 7, 1916Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
65Draw44–7–14Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 19, 1916Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
64Win44–7–13Frankie BrittPTS12Sep 5, 1916Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
63Win43–7–13Dutch BrandtNWS10Sep 2, 1916Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
62Win42–7–13Young Zulu KidNWS10Aug 5, 1916Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
61Win41–7–13Kid GoodmanNWS10Jul 27, 1916Averne S.C., New York City, New York, US
60Win40–7–13Terry MartinPTS15Jun 28, 1916National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, US
59Loss39–7–13Freddie BaumanNWS15May 23, 1916Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
58Win39–6–13Battling ReddyPTS12May 17, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
57Win38–6–13Terry MartinPTS12May 10, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, US
56Loss37–6–13Benny McCoyNWS10May 1, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
55Loss37–5–13Al ShubertPTS12Apr 17, 1916Elm Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54Win37–4–13Mickey DunnNWS10Apr 14, 1916Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, US
53Draw36–4–13Benny McCoyNWS10Apr 5, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
52Draw36–4–12Jimmy PappasPTS10Mar 14, 1916Casino Skating Rink, Atlanta, Georgia, US
51Win36–4–11Young Zulu KidPTS8Jan 13, 1916Memphis, Tennessee, US
50Win35–4–11Archie McLeodNWS8Jan 4, 1916Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US
49Win34–4–11Young GoldmanKO1 Dec 22, 1915Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
48Win33–4–11Artie ArmstrongTKO2 Dec 6, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
47Win32–4–11Battling ReddyNWS6Nov 25, 1915National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
46Win31–4–11Pete HermanPTS8Nov 15, 1915Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
45Win30–4–11Kid WilliamsNWS8Oct 28, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
44Win29–4–11Jack DoylePTS8Oct 4, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
43Draw28–4–11Jack DoylePTS8Sep 20, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
42Loss28–4–10Sammy SandowPTS8Sep 6, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
41Win28–3–10Johnny SummersKO6 Jul 30, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
40Draw27–3–10Eddie CoulonPTS15Jul 24, 1915Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
39Win27–3–9Henry KosterPTS15Jul 16, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
38Draw26–3–9Jack DoylePTS15Jul 9, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
37Win26–3–8Henry KosterPTS15Jul 2, 1915Dauphine Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
36Win25–3–8Bobby BurnsPTS8Jun 28, 1915Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
35Draw24–3–8Bobby BurnsNWS10Jun 21, 1915Little Rock, Arkansas, US
34Draw24–3–7Nate JacksonPTS15May 14, 1915Grand Opera House, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
33Loss24–3–6Al ShubertPTS8May 4, 1915Memphis, Tennessee, US
32Win24–2–6Jimmy PappasPTS8Apr 26, 1915Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
31Win23–2–6Nate JacksonPTS20Apr 20, 1915Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
30Win22–2–6Lester WintersPTS8Apr 13, 1915Nashville, Tennessee, US
29Win21–2–6Leslie WintersPTS8Apr 12, 1915Orpheum Theater, Nashville, Tennessee, US
28Win20–2–6Johnny ErtlePTS8Apr 5, 1915Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
27Win19–2–6Young Zulu KidPTS10Mar 25, 1915Tommy Burns Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
26Win18–2–6One Punch HoganPTS10Mar 22, 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
25Win17–2–6Jack DoylePTS15Mar 8, 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
24Draw16–2–6Jack DoylePTS10Mar 1, 1915Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
23Win16–2–5Jack DoylePTS10Dec 30, 1914Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
22Win15–2–5One Punch HoganPTS8Nov 23, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
21Draw14–2–5Nate JacksonPTS8Nov 9, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
20Win14–2–4Red DolanPTS8Nov 2, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
19Draw13–2–4Nate JacksonNWS10Oct 27, 1914Whittingham Park Theater, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
18Loss13–2–3Eddie CoulonPTS8Aug 31, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
17Win13–1–3Johnny FissePTS8Aug 10, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
16Win12–1–3Tim CallahanKO4 Aug 3, 1914Memphis, Tennessee, US
15Win11–1–3Kid RussellPTS10Jul 10, 1914Whitington Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
14Draw10–1–3Nate JacksonPTS8Jun 22, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
13Win10–1–2Jimmy PappasPTS8May 25, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
12Loss9–1–2Eddie CoulonPTS10Apr 13, 1914Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, US
11Draw9–0–2Jimmy PappasPTS10Apr 3, 1914Lyric Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
10Draw9–0–1Johnny EggersPTS8Mar 27, 1914Matinee Hall, Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
9Win9–0Young Kid McCauleyKO3 Feb 23, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
8Win8–0Frankie NurdinPTS10Feb 10, 1914United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
7Win7–0Johnny KeyesPTS8Feb 2, 1914Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
6Win6–0Shorty AndersonPTS8Nov 17, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
5Win5–0Eddie BurasKO1 Oct 13, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
4Win4–0Young BattlePTS8Jul 28, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
3Win3–0Young Joe O'HaraTKO2 Jul 21, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
2Win2–0Charley WorthamTKO4 Jul 4, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
1Win1–0Young HeimannTKO2 May 19, 1913Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US