Mickey Walker (boxer)


Edward Patrick "Mickey" Walker was an American professional boxer who held both the Undisputed World Welterweight and Undisputed World Middleweight Championships at different points in his career.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was also an avid golfer and would later be recognized as a renowned artist. Mickey Walker lived in Rumson, New Jersey, where he trained and was known as "". He married Maude Kelly in 1923, and they settled in Rumson with their two children. Walker was nicknamed "The Rumson Bulldog" by the press, which he reportedly liked. The Rumson Fair-Haven Regional High School later adopted the, a nod to their famous resident.
Walker is widely considered one of the greatest fighters ever, with ESPN ranking him 17th on their list of the 50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time and boxing historian Bert Sugar placing him 11th in his Top 100 Fighters catalogue. Statistical website BoxRec rates Walker as the 6th best boxer to have ended his career at middleweight, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at No. 4 among greatest middleweights of all time. The International Boxing Research Organization ranked Walker as the No. 4 middleweight and the No. 16 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time. Walker was inducted into the Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1957 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a first-class member in 1990.

Professional career

Career beginnings

Walker boxed professionally for the first time on February 10, 1919, fighting Dominic Orsini to a four-round no-decision in his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Walker did not venture from Elizabeth until his eighteenth bout, when he went to fight at Newark. On April 29, 1919, he was defeated by knockout in round one by Phil Delmontt, suffering his first defeat.
In 1920, he boxed twelve times, winning two and participating in ten no-decisions. Once again, all his bouts were held in New Jersey, which was, at the time, one of the areas where scoring systems had not been instituted in boxing. Each fight that lasted the scheduled distance was automatically declared a no-decision, regardless of who the better boxer had been.

World welterweight champion

Walker boxed sixteen times in 1921, winning six, losing one and having nine no-decisions. By then, Rhode Island had become one of the areas where decisions from points scoring had been legislated and this attracted Walker. He lost on a disqualification to Joe Stenafik his first time there, but earned his first decision win in twelve rounds against Kid Green the second time around. He also met world champion boxer Jack Britton in a no-decision in New Jersey and beat Nate Siegal in Boston.
In 1922, Walker went 3–4–4 before getting a world title shot. He lost to Jock Malone that year. However, on November 1, 1922, he fought for the world welterweight title against Britton, the reigning champion. Walker outpointed Britton over fifteen rounds to take the title.

Walker vs. Greb

Walker had thirteen fights in 1923, winning 11, having one no-decision and one no contest. He defended the title twice, against Pete Latzo and Jimmy Jones. Nine bouts followed in 1924, Walker winning six and having three no decisions. He defeated Lew Tendler and Bobby Barrett in defense of his world title and had two of his three no-decisions that year against Jock Malone.
After winning two fights to start 1925, he went up in division to challenge world middleweight champion Harry Greb on July 2 but failed to win the middleweight crown at that time, losing a fifteen-round decision to the division champion. He went back to the welterweight division, defending his title against Dave Shade and retaining it by decision. He won three bouts, lost one and had three no-decisions that year.

World middleweight champion

On May 20, 1926, Walker lost the world welterweight title in a rematch with Pete Latzo. It seemed Walker, now in his 20s, had physically matured out the welterweight division, though many might also point to his extra-curricular activities. Whatever the reasons, Walker then began concentrating on winning the world middleweight championship. On November 22, he finally was able to beat Jock Malone. On December 3, he claimed the world middleweight title with a controversial ten-round decision over world champion Tiger Flowers. He kept that title for five years, defending it three times. He beat Mike McTigue and former world champion Paul Berlenbach.
On March 28, 1929, he tried to become a member of the exclusive group of boxers who have been world champions in three different weight divisions, but lost a close ten-round decision to world light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran. On June 19, 1931, Walker decided to vacate his world middleweight title and move up to the heavyweight division.

Later career

Walker's debut as a heavyweight on July 22 against former world heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey ended with a fifteen-round draw. In 1932, he went 5–1, beating such fighters as King Levinsky and Paulino Uzcudun before facing former world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, who knocked Walker out in round eight.
He went down in weight again, to the light heavyweight division in 1933, when he lost a fifteen-round decision to Maxie Rosenbloom for the world title. The next year, Walker fought Rosenbloom again and was awarded a decision win. Unfortunately for Walker, Rosenbloom remained the champion, having taken Walker on in a non-title fight. Undaunted, Walker kept campaigning in that division until 1935, when he retired after losing to Eric Seelig by a seven-round technical knockout.

Retirement and death

After retiring from boxing, Walker opened a New York City restaurant that became a popular landmark. He became an accomplished painter, with many of his works exhibited at New York and London art galleries. During his boxing career, he found golf to be a suitable distraction to his training regimen and he often dragged his manager, Doc Kearns, and his kids to golf courses to play golf.
Walker said on the January 13, 1955 "You Bet Your Life" show that he was married and had two daughters. He also said he "fought a draw for the heavyweight title."
Walker was found by police in 1974 lying on a street in Freehold, NJ and taken to a hospital, where he was admitted with doctors initially thinking he was just a drunk lying on the street. Tests revealed Walker was suffering from Parkinson's Syndrome, arteriosclerosis and anemia. He was admitted to Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital for treatment. He died on April 28, 1981, in Freehold.

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
164Loss94–19–4 Erich SeeligTKO7 Dec 2, 1935St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
163Win94–18–4 Mickey McAvoyKO2 Oct 25, 1935Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, Alabama, U.S.
162Win93–18–4 Eddie WhalenTKO3 Sep 26, 1935Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
161Win92–18–4 Charley WeisePTS6Sep 20, 1935Luna Park Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
160Win91–18–4 Joe GormanPTS8Sep 12, 1935Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
159Win90–18–4 Thys MengerKO2 Aug 29, 1935Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
158Win89–18–4 Lou PosterKO2 Aug 12, 1935Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
157Loss88–18–4 John AnderssonPTS6Jul 29, 1935Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, U.S.
156Loss88–17–4 Paul PirroneKO11 Dec 3, 1934Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155Win88–16–4 Tait LittmanPTS10Nov 26, 1934Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154Loss87–16–4 Paul PirroneMD10Nov 12, 1934Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153Draw87–15–4 Natie BrownPTS10Oct 24, 1934Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
152Loss87–15–3 Young Corbett IIIPTS10Aug 14, 1934Seals Stadium, San Francisco, U.S.
151Win87–14–3 Maxie RosenbloomPTS10May 8, 1934Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
150Draw86–14–3 Bob GodwinPTS10Apr 13, 1934Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
149Win86–14–2 Maxie MaxwellTKO5 Apr 6, 1934Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
148Win85–14–2 Tom PatrickPTS10Mar 29, 1934Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
147Draw84–14–2 Bob GodwinPTS10Jan 29, 1934Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
146Win84–14–1 Les KennedyKO2 Dec 4, 1933Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
145Loss83–14–1 Maxie RosenbloomUD15Nov 3, 1933Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
144Loss83–13–1 Lou BrouillardPTS10Jul 6, 1933Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143Win83–12–1 George ManleyPTS10Apr 24, 1933Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142Win82–12–1 Arthur De KuhKO1 Dec 6, 1932Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
141Loss81–12–1 Max SchmelingTKO8 Sep 26, 1932Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
140Win81–11–1 Salvatore RuggirelloKO1 Jul 25, 1932Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139Loss80–11–1 Johnny RiskoUD12Jun 24, 1932Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
138Win80–10–1 Paulino UzcudunPTS10May 26, 1932Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137Win79–10–1 King LevinskySD10Apr 29, 1932Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
136Win78–10–1 Jimmy MahoneyTKO2 Mar 11, 1932McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
135Win77–10–1 Jackie WilliamsKO2 Mar 8, 1932City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
134Win76–10–1 Jack GagnonKO1 Aug 17, 1931Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
133Draw75–10–1 Jack SharkeyPTS15Jul 22, 1931Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
132Win75–10 Bearcat WrightPTS10Apr 10, 1931Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
131Win74–10 Johnny RiskoUD10Feb 25, 1931Madison Square Garden Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
130Win73–10 Joe LohmanTKO6 Jan 23, 1931Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
129Win72–10 Herman WeinerKO1 Jan 19, 1931104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
128Win71–10 Matt AdgieTKO1 Jan 12, 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127Win70–10 KO ChristnerKO1 Nov 28, 1930Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
126Win69–10 Johnny RiskoPTS10Nov 7, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
125Win68–10 Homer SheridanKO1 Oct 22, 1930Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
124Win67–10 Tiger Johnny ClineKO2 Oct 17, 1930Gayety Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
123Win66–10 Mike MandellTKO1 Oct 13, 1930Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
122Win65–10 Del FontaineKO4 Oct 3, 1930Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
121Win64–10 Paul SwiderskiKO3 Sep 24, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
120Win63–10 Vincent ForgioneKO3 Aug 20, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
119Win62–10 Willie OsterKO3 Jul 30, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
118Win61–10 Charley BelangerPTS10May 23, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
117Win60–10 Paul SwiderskiNWS10May 16, 1930Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
116Win60–10 K.O. WhiteKO2 Mar 28, 1930Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
115Win59–10 Charley ArthursTKO4 Mar 24, 1930Flint, Michigan, U.S.
114Win58–10 Jimmy MahoneyKO2 Mar 17, 1930White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113Win57–10 Leo LomskiPTS10Feb 14, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
112Win56–10 Ace HudkinsPTS10Oct 29, 1929Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
111Win55–10 Leo LomskiPTS10Aug 19, 1929Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110Loss54–10 Tommy LoughranSD10Mar 28, 1929Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
109Win54–9 Cowboy Jack WillisPTS10Feb 22, 1929Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
108Win53–9 Armand EmanuelKO7 Aug 27, 1928Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
107Win52–9 Ace HudkinsSD10Jun 21, 1928Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
106Win51–9 Jock MaloneNWS10Jun 5, 1928Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles at stake;
105Win51–9 Tony MarulloPTS10May 28, 1928Olympic Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104Win50–9 George SmithKO4 May 21, 1928Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
103Win49–9 Cowboy Jack WillisPTS10Feb 22, 1928State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
102Win48–9 Paul BerlenbachPTS10Nov 25, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101Win47–9 Mike McTigueTKO1 Nov 1, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100Win46–9 Wilson YarboUD12Aug 24, 1927Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
99Win45–9 Tommy MilliganKO10 Jun 30, 1927Olympia, Kensington, London, EnglandRetained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
98Win44–9 Mickey WallaceTKO3 Feb 1, 1927Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
97Win43–9 Tiger FlowersPTS10Dec 3, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
96Win42–9 Jock MalonePTS10Nov 22, 1926Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
95Win41–9 Joe SimonichPTS10Nov 1, 1926Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94Win40–9 Shuffle CallahanTKO5 Oct 4, 1926Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
93Loss39–9 Joe DundeeTKO8 Jun 24, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
92Loss39–8 Pete LatzoUD10May 20, 1926Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
91Win39–7 Sailor FriedmanNWS12Nov 25, 1925Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles at stake;
90Win39–7 Dave ShadeSD15Sep 21, 1925Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
89Win38–7 Sailor FriedmanNWS10Aug 24, 1925East Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
88Loss38–7 Harry GrebUD15Jun 2, 1925Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
87Win38–6 Lefty CooperKO1 May 16, 1925Ewing Field, San Francisco, California, U.S.
86Win37–6 Bert ColimaDQ7 Feb 24, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
85Win36–6 Mike McTigueNWS12Jan 7, 19251st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles at stake;
84Win36–6 Jock MaloneNWS10Dec 8, 1924Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
83Win36–6 Jock MaloneNWS12Oct 29, 1924113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
82Win36–6 Bobby BarrettKO6 Oct 1, 1924Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
81Win35–6 Lew TendlerUD10Jun 2, 1924Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
80Win34–6 Johnny GillUD10Apr 21, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79Win33–6 Mike DempseyTKO5 Mar 10, 1924Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78Win32–6 Eddie BillingsTKO5 Mar 3, 1924Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
77Win31–6 Wildcat NelsonTKO4 Feb 15, 1924Naval Yard, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
76Win30–6 Moe HerscovitchKO6 Dec 21, 1923Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
7529–6 Jimmy JonesNC9 Oct 8, 1923Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NBA welterweight title at stake;
Both men apparently "not trying"
74Win29–6 Bobby GreenTKO8 Sep 20, 1923Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
73Win28–6 Nate SiegelKO10 Jul 16, 1923Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
72Win27–6 Cowboy PadgettTKO11 Jul 2, 1923Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71Win26–6 Cowboy PadgettNWS10May 16, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
70Win26–6 Morrie SchlaiferKO6 May 3, 1923Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
69Win25–6 Johnny RileyKO2 Apr 4, 1923South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68Win24–6 Pete LatzoNWS12Mar 22, 1923113th Regiment Armory, Newark, U.S.NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles at stake;
67Win24–6 Charley NashertPTS12Mar 14, 1923Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
66Win23–6 Johnny GillNWS8Mar 5, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win23–6 Johnny GriffithsNWS10Feb 23, 1923109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Win23–6 Steve LatzoKO3 Jan 15, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63Win22–6 Phil KrugNWS12Dec 18, 19226th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62Win22–6 Jack BrittonUD15Nov 1, 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles
61Win21–6 Artie BirdKO8 Sep 14, 1922New York City, New York, U.S.
60Loss20–6 Wildcat NelsonDQ2 Aug 25, 1922Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
59Loss20–5 Jock MalonePTS10Aug 2, 1922Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58Loss20–4 Georgie WardNWS12Jun 29, 1922Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
57Loss20–4 Lou BogashPTS12Jun 26, 1922Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
56Win20–3 Pal ReedTKO4 May 29, 1922Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
5519–3 Harlem Eddie KellyNC3 May 9, 1922City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
54Loss19–3 Jack PalmerDQ5 Mar 14, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53Win19–2 Soldier BartfieldNWS12Feb 23, 1922Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
52Win19–2 Johnny GriffithsTKO9 Feb 10, 1922Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
51Win18–2 Soldier BartfieldNWS8Jan 31, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Win18–2 Georgie WardNWS12Jan 23, 19221st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
49Win18–2 Soldier BartfieldNWS8Jan 10, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Win18–2 Johnny GriffithsNWS12Jan 9, 19224th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
47Win18–2 Nate SiegelPTS10Dec 30, 1921Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
46Loss17–2 Dave ShadeNWS12Dec 21, 1921Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
45Win17–2 Dave ShadeTKO8 Nov 21, 1921Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44Win16–2 Wildcat NelsonNWS12Aug 25, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
43Win16–2 Shamus O'BrienNWS12Aug 19, 1921Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
42Draw16–2 Jack BrittonNWS12Jul 18, 1921Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
41Win16–2 Johnny SummersNWS10May 26, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
40Win16–2 Marcel ThomasKO4 May 3, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
39Win15–2 Kid GreenPTS12Apr 20, 1921Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
38Win14–2 Terry BrooksNWS12Apr 12, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
37Win14–2 Joe StefanikKO3 Apr 6, 1921Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
36Win13–2 Marty SummersNWS12Mar 29, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
35Loss13–2 Charley PittsNWS12Mar 8, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win13–2 Harlem Eddie KellyKO5 Feb 23, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
33Win12–2 Marcel ThomasNWS12Feb 1, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
32Win12–2 Charley BeckKO2 Jan 5, 1921Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
31Win11–2 Jimmy SullivanNWS12Nov 26, 19202nd Regiment Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win11–2 Mickey DonleyNWS12Nov 12, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
29Loss11–2 Shamus O'BrienNWS12Oct 25, 1920Union Square A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
28Draw11–2 Jimmy SullivanNWS12Oct 8, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win11–2 Banty LewisKO8 Sep 21, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
26Loss10–2 Shamus O'BrienNWS12Sep 14, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
25Win10–2 Tommy SpenoNWS12May 18, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
24Loss10–2 Willie GradwellNWS8Apr 30, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win10–2 Willie CondonKO3 Apr 16, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win9–2 Joe GannonNWS8Feb 20, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win9–2 Benny CohenNWS8Jan 20, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win9–2 Tommy SpenoNWS8Jan 2, 1920Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win9–2 Young ThompsonTKO5 Dec 19, 1919McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
18Loss8–2 Johnny SmithKO2 Dec 19, 1919Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win8–1 Jimmy VallonTKO6 Dec 12, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win7–1 Harold AnthonyNWS8Nov 13, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win7–1 Young DempseyTKO7 Oct 24, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win6–1 Willie HermanNWS6Oct 3, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win6–1 Mickey SullivanKO1 Sep 12, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win5–1 George AdamsNWS6Jun 13, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win5–1 Dominic OrsiniKO5 May 31, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win4–1 Young FrenchyKO3 May 16, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win3–1 Kid DempseyNWS6May 7, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
8Loss3–1 Phil DelmontTKO1 Apr 29, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win3–0 Charley HanceNWS6Apr 21, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win3–0 Johnny SaasKO1 Apr 14, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win2–0 Eddie SummersNWS6Apr 7, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win2–0 Young FrenchyNWS6Mar 17, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win2–0 Sailor KirchKO1 Mar 3, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win1–0 Jimmy McCrannKO2 Feb 24, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win0–0 Dominic OrsiniNWS4Feb 10, 1919Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
164Loss131–25–6 Erich SeeligTKO7 Dec 2, 1935St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
163Win131–24–6 Mickey McAvoyKO2 Oct 25, 1935Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, Alabama, U.S.
162Win130–24–6 Eddie WhalenTKO3 Sep 26, 1935Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
161Win129–24–6 Charley WeisePTS6Sep 20, 1935Luna Park Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
160Win128–24–6 Joe GormanPTS8Sep 12, 1935Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
159Win127–24–6 Thys MengerKO2 Aug 29, 1935Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
158Win126–24–6 Lou PosterKO2 Aug 12, 1935Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
157Loss125–24–6 John AnderssonPTS6Jul 29, 1935Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, U.S.
156Loss125–23–6 Paul PirroneKO11 Dec 3, 1934Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155Win125–22–6 Tait LittmanPTS10Nov 26, 1934Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154Loss124–22–6 Paul PirroneMD10Nov 12, 1934Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153Draw124–21–6 Natie BrownPTS10Oct 24, 1934Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
152Loss124–21–5 Young Corbett IIIPTS10Aug 14, 1934Seals Stadium, San Francisco, U.S.
151Win124–20–5 Maxie RosenbloomPTS10May 8, 1934Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
150Draw123–20–5 Bob GodwinPTS10Apr 13, 1934Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
149Win123–20–4 Maxie MaxwellTKO5 Apr 6, 1934Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
148Win122–20–4 Tom PatrickPTS10Mar 29, 1934Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
147Draw121–20–4 Bob GodwinPTS10Jan 29, 1934Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
146Win121–20–3 Les KennedyKO2 Dec 4, 1933Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
145Loss120–20–3 Maxie RosenbloomUD15Nov 3, 1933Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
144Loss120–19–3 Lou BrouillardPTS10Jul 6, 1933Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143Win120–18–3 George ManleyPTS10Apr 24, 1933Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142Win119–18–3 Arthur De KuhKO1 Dec 6, 1932Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
141Loss118–18–3 Max SchmelingTKO8 Sep 26, 1932Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
140Win118–17–3 Salvatore RuggirelloKO1 Jul 25, 1932Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139Loss117–17–3 Johnny RiskoUD12Jun 24, 1932Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
138Win117–16–3 Paulino UzcudunPTS10May 26, 1932Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137Win116–16–3 King LevinskySD10Apr 29, 1932Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
136Win115–16–3 Jimmy MahoneyTKO2 Mar 11, 1932McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
135Win114–16–3 Jackie WilliamsKO2 Mar 8, 1932City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
134Win113–16–3 Jack GagnonKO1 Aug 17, 1931Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
133Draw112–16–3 Jack SharkeyPTS15Jul 22, 1931Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
132Win112–16–2 Bearcat WrightPTS10Apr 10, 1931Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
131Win111–16–2 Johnny RiskoUD10Feb 25, 1931Madison Square Garden Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
130Win110–16–2 Joe LohmanTKO6 Jan 23, 1931Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
129Win109–16–2 Herman WeinerKO1 Jan 19, 1931104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
128Win108–16–2 Matt AdgieTKO1 Jan 12, 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127Win107–16–2 KO ChristnerKO1 Nov 28, 1930Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
126Win106–16–2 Johnny RiskoPTS10Nov 7, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
125Win105–16–2 Homer SheridanKO1 Oct 22, 1930Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
124Win104–16–2 Tiger Johnny ClineKO2 Oct 17, 1930Gayety Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
123Win103–16–2 Mike MandellTKO1 Oct 13, 1930Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
122Win102–16–2 Del FontaineKO4 Oct 3, 1930Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
121Win101–16–2 Paul SwiderskiKO3 Sep 24, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
120Win100–16–2 Vincent ForgioneKO3 Aug 20, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
119Win99–16–2 Willie OsterKO3 Jul 30, 1930Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
118Win98–16–2 Charley BelangerPTS10May 23, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
117Win97–16–2 Paul SwiderskiNWS10May 16, 1930Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
116Win96–16–2 K.O. WhiteKO2 Mar 28, 1930Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
115Win95–16–2 Charley ArthursTKO4 Mar 24, 1930Flint, Michigan, U.S.
114Win94–16–2 Jimmy MahoneyKO2 Mar 17, 1930White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113Win93–16–2 Leo LomskiPTS10Feb 14, 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
112Win92–16–2 Ace HudkinsPTS10Oct 29, 1929Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
111Win91–16–2 Leo LomskiPTS10Aug 19, 1929Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110Loss90–16–2 Tommy LoughranSD10Mar 28, 1929Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
109Win90–15–2 Cowboy Jack WillisPTS10Feb 22, 1929Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
108Win89–15–2 Armand EmanuelKO7 Aug 27, 1928Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
107Win88–15–2 Ace HudkinsSD10Jun 21, 1928Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
106Win87–15–2 Jock MaloneNWS10Jun 5, 1928Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles at stake;
105Win86–15–2 Tony MarulloPTS10May 28, 1928Olympic Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104Win85–15–2 George SmithKO4 May 21, 1928Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
103Win84–15–2 Cowboy Jack WillisPTS10Feb 22, 1928State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
102Win83–15–2 Paul BerlenbachPTS10Nov 25, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101Win82–15–2 Mike McTigueTKO1 Nov 1, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100Win81–15–2 Wilson YarboUD12Aug 24, 1927Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
99Win80–15–2 Tommy MilliganKO10 Jun 30, 1927Olympia, Kensington, London, EnglandRetained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
98Win79–15–2 Mickey WallaceTKO3 Feb 1, 1927Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
97Win78–15–2 Tiger FlowersPTS10Dec 3, 1926Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
96Win77–15–2 Jock MalonePTS10Nov 22, 1926Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
95Win76–15–2 Joe SimonichPTS10Nov 1, 1926Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94Win75–15–2 Shuffle CallahanTKO5 Oct 4, 1926Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
93Loss74–15–2 Joe DundeeTKO8 Jun 24, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
92Loss74–14–2 Pete LatzoUD10May 20, 1926Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
91Win74–13–2 Sailor FriedmanNWS12Nov 25, 1925Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles at stake;
90Win73–13–2 Dave ShadeSD15Sep 21, 1925Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
89Win72–13–2 Sailor FriedmanNWS10Aug 24, 1925East Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
88Loss71–13–2 Harry GrebUD15Jun 2, 1925Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
87Win71–12–2 Lefty CooperKO1 May 16, 1925Ewing Field, San Francisco, California, U.S.
86Win70–12–2 Bert ColimaDQ7 Feb 24, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
85Win69–12–2 Mike McTigueNWS12Jan 7, 19251st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles at stake;
84Win68–12–2 Jock MaloneNWS10Dec 8, 1924Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
83Win67–12–2 Jock MaloneNWS12Oct 29, 1924113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
82Win66–12–2 Bobby BarrettKO6 Oct 1, 1924Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
81Win65–12–2 Lew TendlerUD10Jun 2, 1924Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
80Win64–12–2 Johnny GillUD10Apr 21, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79Win63–12–2 Mike DempseyTKO5 Mar 10, 1924Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78Win62–12–2 Eddie BillingsTKO5 Mar 3, 1924Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
77Win61–12–2 Wildcat NelsonTKO4 Feb 15, 1924Naval Yard, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
76Win60–12–2 Moe HerscovitchKO6 Dec 21, 1923Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
75NC59–12–2 Jimmy JonesNC9 Oct 8, 1923Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NBA welterweight title at stake;
Both men apparently "not trying"
74Win59–12–2 Bobby GreenTKO8 Sep 20, 1923Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
73Win58–12–2 Nate SiegelKO10 Jul 16, 1923Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
72Win57–12–2 Cowboy PadgettTKO11 Jul 2, 1923Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71Win56–12–2 Cowboy PadgettNWS10May 16, 1923Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
70Win55–12–2 Morrie SchlaiferKO6 May 3, 1923Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
69Win54–12–2 Johnny RileyKO2 Apr 4, 1923South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68Win53–12–2 Pete LatzoNWS12Mar 22, 1923113th Regiment Armory, Newark, U.S.NYSAC, NBA welterweight titles at stake;
67Win52–12–2 Charley NashertPTS12Mar 14, 1923Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
66Win51–12–2 Johnny GillNWS8Mar 5, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win50–12–2 Johnny GriffithsNWS10Feb 23, 1923109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Win49–12–2 Steve LatzoKO3 Jan 15, 1923Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63Win48–12–2 Phil KrugNWS12Dec 18, 19226th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62Win47–12–2 Jack BrittonUD15Nov 1, 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles
61Win46–12–2 Artie BirdKO8 Sep 14, 1922New York City, New York, U.S.
60Loss45–12–2 Wildcat NelsonDQ2 Aug 25, 1922Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
59Loss45–11–2 Jock MalonePTS10Aug 2, 1922Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58Loss45–10–2 Georgie WardNWS12Jun 29, 1922Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
57Loss45–9–2 Lou BogashPTS12Jun 26, 1922Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
56Win45–8–2 Pal ReedTKO4 May 29, 1922Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
5544–8–2 Harlem Eddie KellyNC3 May 9, 1922City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
54Loss44–8–2Jack PalmerDQ5 Mar 14, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53Win44–7–2Soldier BartfieldNWS12Feb 23, 1922Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
52Win43–7–2Johnny GriffithsTKO9 Feb 10, 1922Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
51Win42–7–2Soldier BartfieldNWS8Jan 31, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Win41–7–2Georgie WardNWS12Jan 23, 19221st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
49Win40–7–2Soldier BartfieldNWS8Jan 10, 1922Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Win39–7–2Johnny GriffithsNWS12Jan 9, 19224th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
47Win38–7–2Nate SiegelPTS10Dec 30, 1921Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
46Loss37–7–2Dave ShadeNWS12Dec 21, 1921Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
45Win37–6–2Dave ShadeTKO8 Nov 21, 1921Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44Win36–6–2Wildcat NelsonNWS12Aug 25, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
43Win35–6–2Shamus O'BrienNWS12Aug 19, 1921Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
42Draw34–6–2Jack BrittonNWS12Jul 18, 1921Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
41Win34–6–1Johnny SummersNWS10May 26, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
40Win33–6–1Marcel ThomasKO4 May 3, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
39Win32–6–1Kid GreenPTS12Apr 20, 1921Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
38Win31–6–1Terry BrooksNWS12Apr 12, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
37Win30–6–1Joe StefanikKO3 Apr 6, 1921Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
36Win29–6–1Marty SummersNWS12Mar 29, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
35Loss28–6–1Charley PittsNWS12Mar 8, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
34Win28–5–1Harlem Eddie KellyKO5 Feb 23, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
33Win27–5–1Marcel ThomasNWS12Feb 1, 1921Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
32Win26–5–1Charley BeckKO2 Jan 5, 1921Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
31Win25–5–1Jimmy SullivanNWS12Nov 26, 19202nd Regiment Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win24–5–1Mickey DonleyNWS12Nov 12, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
29Loss23–5–1Shamus O'BrienNWS12Oct 25, 1920Union Square A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
28Draw23–4–1Jimmy SullivanNWS12Oct 8, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win23–4Banty LewisKO8 Sep 21, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
26Loss22–4Shamus O'BrienNWS12Sep 14, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
25Win22–3Tommy SpenoNWS12May 18, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
24Loss21–3Willie GradwellNWS8Apr 30, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win21–2Willie CondonKO3 Apr 16, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win20–2Joe GannonNWS8Feb 20, 1920Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win19–2Benny CohenNWS8Jan 20, 1920Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win18–2Tommy SpenoNWS8Jan 2, 1920Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win17–2Young ThompsonTKO5 Dec 19, 1919McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
18Loss16–2Johnny SmithKO2 Dec 19, 1919Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win16–1Jimmy VallonTKO6 Dec 12, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win15–1Harold AnthonyNWS8Nov 13, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win14–1Young DempseyTKO7 Oct 24, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win13–1Willie HermanNWS6Oct 3, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win12–1Mickey SullivanKO1 Sep 12, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win11–1George AdamsNWS6Jun 13, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win10–1Dominic OrsiniKO5 May 31, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win9–1Young FrenchyKO3 May 16, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win8–1Kid DempseyNWS6May 7, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
8Loss7–1Phil DelmontTKO1 Apr 29, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win7–0Charley HanceNWS6Apr 21, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Johnny SaasKO1 Apr 14, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Eddie SummersNWS6Apr 7, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Young FrenchyNWS6Mar 17, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Sailor KirchKO1 Mar 3, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Jimmy McCrannKO2 Feb 24, 1919Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Dominic OrsiniNWS4Feb 10, 1919Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.

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