Mike Gibbons (boxer)


Michael J. Gibbons was an American boxer from 1908 to 1922. The brother of heavyweight Tommy Gibbons, he claimed Middleweight Champion of the World status in 1909 following Stanley Ketchel's murder. Although he never won the title, Gibbons is regarded as one of the all-time best welter and middleweight boxers by historians. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Gibbons as the #18 ranked middleweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #9. The International Boxing Research Organization rates Gibbons as the 17th best middleweight ever and boxing historian Bert Sugar placed him 92nd in his Top 100 Fighters catalogue. Gibbons retired due to deteriorating vision. Following his boxing career he entered business in his native St. Paul, and became a member of the Minnesota Athletic Commission. Gibbons was elected to the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1958, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997, and the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame in 2010.

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
132WinDanny FaganTKO5 May 16, 1922Board of Trade Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
131Loss64–3–4 Mike O'DowdPTS12May 6, 1922Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
130Win64–2–4 Charley NashertPTS15Apr 28, 1922City Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Minnesota, U.S.
129Win63–2–4 Battling OrtegaKO1 Apr 8, 1922Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
128Win62–2–4 Leo StokesNWS10Mar 14, 1922Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
127Win62–2–4 Stockyards Tommy MurphyNWS10Mar 9, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
126Win62–2–4 Mike O'DowdNWS10Dec 16, 1921Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
125Win62–2–4 Augie RatnerPTS12Dec 5, 1921Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
124Win61–2–4 Phil KrugNWS12Dec 1, 1921Newark Athletic Club, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
123Loss61–2–4 Tommy RobsonPTS10Nov 25, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
122Win61–1–4 Happy LittletonPTS15Oct 31, 1921Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
121Win60–1–4 Joe HerrickPTS10Oct 6, 1921City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
120Win59–1–4 Battling OrtegaTKO7 Sep 16, 1921Stratton Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
119Win58–1–4 Young FisherNWS10Sep 13, 1921Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
118Win58–1–4 Jeff SmithNWS12Aug 9, 1921Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
117Win58–1–4 Gus PlattsPTS10Aug 5, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
116Win57–1–4 Augie RatnerPTS10Aug 4, 1921Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
115Win56–1–4 Al SommersTKO11 Jul 4, 1921Race Track, Alan, Idaho, U.S.
114Win55–1–4 Eddie McGoortyKO5 Jun 17, 1921Nicollet Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
113Win54–1–4 Silent MartinTKO10 Jun 7, 1921Brooklyn Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
112Win53–1–4 Sailor WeldonTKO2 Jun 6, 1921Star Park, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
111Win52–1–4 Dave RosenbergUD12May 30, 1921Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
110Win51–1–4 Leo LeonardNWS10May 26, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109Win51–1–4 Paddy FlynnPTS15May 20, 1921Brooklyn Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Win50–1–4 Frankie MaguireKO6 May 9, 1921National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107Loss49–1–4 Chuck WigginsNWS10May 4, 1921Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
106Win49–1–4 Chuck WigginsNWS10Apr 21, 1921Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
105Loss49–1–4 Mike O'DowdNWS10Nov 21, 1919Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.World middleweight title at stake;
104Loss49–1–4 Jeff SmithNWS10Jul 4, 1919Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
103Loss49–1–4 Harry GrebNWS10Jun 23, 1919Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win49–1–4 George ChipNWS10Jun 11, 1919Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
101Win49–1–4 George K.O. BrownNWS8May 19, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
100Win49–1–4 Jakob "Soldier" BartfieldPTS4Apr 22, 1919Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.
99Win48–1–4 Leo Florian HauckNWS8Mar 25, 1919Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
98Win48–1–4 Len RowlandsNWS10Mar 12, 1919Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
97Win48–1–4 Jakob "Soldier" BartfieldNWS10Mar 4, 1919Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
96Win48–1–4 Billy KramerTKO3 Feb 27, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95Win47–1–4 George ChipNWS10Jan 31, 1919Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
94Win47–1–4 Frank MantellKO3 Oct 12, 1917Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim
93Win46–1–4 Jimmy HowardKO4 Sep 14, 1917Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
92Win45–1–4 Jack DillonNWS10Sep 3, 1917Fair Grounds, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
91Win45–1–4 George ChipNWS12Jul 4, 1917Wright Field, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
90Win45–1–4 Al SommersPTS6May 8, 1917Broadway Theater, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
89Win44–1–4 Ray CampbellPTS4May 4, 1917Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
88Win43–1–4 Harry GrebNWS6Feb 10, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87Win43–1–4 Clay TurnerNWS4Dec 8, 1916Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
86Win43–1–4 Jack DillonNWS10Nov 10, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
85Win43–1–4 Ted "Kid" LewisNWS10May 18, 1916Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
84Win43–1–4 Jeff SmithNWS10Mar 17, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
83Win43–1–4 Young AhearnKO1 Jan 18, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Won world middleweight title claim
82Loss42–1–4 Packey McFarlandNWS10Sep 11, 1915Brighton Beach Motordrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
81Loss42–1–4 Jakob "Soldier" BartfieldNWS10May 31, 1915Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
80Win42–1–4 Leo Florian HauckNWS10May 26, 1915St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
79Win42–1–4 Eddie McGoortyNWS10Mar 2, 1915Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
78Win42–1–4 Jimmy ClabbyNWS10Jan 21, 1915Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
77Win42–1–4 Willie K.O. BrennanNWS10Dec 14, 1914Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
76Win42–1–4 Bob MohaDQ2 Dec 4, 1914Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
75Win41–1–4 Young Mike DonovanTKO6 Nov 9, 1914Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win40–1–4 Billy MaxwellNWS10Oct 27, 1914Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
73Win40–1–4 Bill MacKinnonNWS10Sep 21, 1914Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
72Win40–1–4 George K.O. BrownNWS10Sep 7, 1914Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
71Win40–1–4 George K.O. BrownPTS12Jun 9, 1914Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
70Win39–1–4 Vic HansenTKO6 May 29, 191415th Street Garage, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
69Win38–1–4 Johnny "Kid" AlbertsNWS10May 26, 1914Alhambra Rink, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
68Win38–1–4 Johnny HowardNWS10May 5, 1914Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
67Win38–1–4 Gus ChristieNWS10Mar 24, 1914Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
66Win38–1–4 Al McCoyNWS10Feb 23, 1914Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
65Win38–1–4 Perry "Kid" GravesNWS6Feb 16, 1914Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Win38–1–4 Bob McAllisterKO7 Jan 12, 1914Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
63Win37–1–4 Joe HirstNWS6Dec 15, 1913Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62Win37–1–4 Wildcat FernsTKO2 Dec 10, 1913Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
61Win36–1–4 Marty RowanTKO2 Nov 14, 1913Twyford A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
60Win35–1–4 Emmett "Kid" WagnerKO9 Oct 30, 1913Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59Win34–1–4 Spike KellyNWS10Oct 9, 1913Kenosha A.C., Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.American welterweight title at stake;
58Win34–1–4 Young AhearnKO4 Jun 13, 1913Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
57Win33–1–4 Joe WhitePTS12Jun 3, 1913Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
56Win32–1–4 Jimmy PerryTKO2 May 29, 1913Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55Win31–1–4 Jack McCarronNWS10May 16, 1913Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
54Win31–1–4 Gus ChristiePTS12May 13, 1913Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
53Loss30–1–4 Eddie McGoortyNWS10Dec 4, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
52Loss30–1–4 Jack McCarronNWS6Nov 20, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Win30–1–4 Tommy MaloneyNWS10Sep 23, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
50Win30–1–4 Young McCartneyKO2 Sep 14, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49Win29–1–4 Sid BurnsRTD5 Jul 1, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48Win28–1–4 Joe SteinNWS10Jun 25, 1912St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
47Win28–1–4 Tommy ConnorsNWS10Jun 10, 1912Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
46Win28–1–4 Willie K.O. BrennanPTS10May 31, 1912Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
45Win27–1–4 Paddy LavinTKO8 May 14, 1912Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
44Win26–1–4 Jeff SmithNWS10Apr 11, 1912New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win26–1–4 Jack DenningNWS10Mar 26, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
42Win26–1–4 Willie LewisKO2 Feb 23, 1912Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
41Win25–1–4 Tommy HowellNWS6Feb 17, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win25–1–4 Freddie HicksNWS10Feb 13, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39Win25–1–4 Mike CashmanTKO4 Feb 7, 1912Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
38Draw24–1–4 Jack DenningNWS10Jan 23, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
37Draw24–1–4 Young ErneNWS6Dec 16, 1911National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win24–1–4 Frank PerronKO9 Dec 12, 1911Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
35Win23–1–4 Walter CoffeyNWS10Dec 5, 1911Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win23–1–4 Willie LewisNWS10Nov 28, 1911Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
33Win23–1–4 Billy ShermanTKO4 Nov 10, 1911New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
32Draw22–1–4 Hilliard LangNWS15Oct 17, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
31Draw22–1–4 Jimmy ClabbyNWS15Sep 29, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
30Loss22–1–4 Jimmy ClabbyNWS10Sep 1, 1911Terminal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29Win22–1–4 Hilliard LangTKO10 Aug 24, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
28Win21–1–4 Young Kid BroadKO13 Jul 4, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
27Win20–1–4 Joe WilsonKO8 Jun 16, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
26Win19–1–4 Gus ChristieNWS10May 5, 1911Terminal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25Win19–1–4 Gus ChristieNWS8Apr 17, 1911Public Service Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
24Win19–1–4Freddie HicksPTS8Mar 26, 1911Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
23Win18–1–4Art GodfreyKO14 Mar 15, 1911Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win17–1–4Kid GrantlyKO5 Jan 8, 1911Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
21Win16–1–4Al HoppeKO3 Dec 2, 1910Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S.
20Draw15–1–4Jack DoylePTS10Nov 13, 1910Cooke's Gym, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
19Draw15–1–3Jack DoylePTS15Sep 23, 1910Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
18Win15–1–2Jack ParresKO3 Jul 4, 1910Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
17Draw14–1–2Herbert CatherwoodPTS10May 4, 1910Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Kid GrantlyKO9 Jan 10, 1910Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Jack DoylePTS10Nov 1, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
14Loss12–1–1Jimmy ClabbyPTS10Sep 11, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Jimmy BartosPTS6Aug 21, 1909Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
12Win11–0–1Theodore ThompsonPTS6Jun 4, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Roy MoorePTS10Apr 12, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Art GodfreyKO1 Mar 1, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
9Win8–0–1George BrownKO1 Jan 5, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
8Win7–0–1Theodore ThompsonPTS6Nov 10, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
7Win6–0–1Con HollandPTS6Jun 24, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
6Win5–0–1Jimmy BartosPTS6Jun 1, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
5Win4–0–1Mike BrownPTS6Apr 30, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
4Win3–0–1Otto HerwigPTS10Apr 1, 1908Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
3Draw2–0–1Herbert CatherwoodPTS15Mar 2, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
2Win2–0Roy MooreKO3 Jan 11, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
1Win1–0Newsboy BrownPTS6Dec 1, 1907Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Exact date uncertain;
Professional debut

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateAgeLocationNotes
132WinDanny FaganTKO5 May 16, 1922Board of Trade Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
131Loss111–12–8Mike O'DowdPTS12May 6, 1922Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
130Win111–11–8Charley NashertPTS15Apr 28, 1922City Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Minnesota, U.S.
129Win110–11–8Battling OrtegaKO1 Apr 8, 1922Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
128Win109–11–8Leo StokesNWS10Mar 14, 1922Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
127Win108–11–8Stockyards Tommy MurphyNWS10Mar 9, 1922Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
126Win107–11–8Mike O'DowdNWS10Dec 16, 1921Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
125Win106–11–8Augie RatnerPTS12Dec 5, 1921Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
124Win105–11–8Phil KrugNWS12Dec 1, 1921Newark Athletic Club, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
123Loss104–11–8Tommy RobsonPTS10Nov 25, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
122Win104–10–8Happy LittletonPTS15Oct 31, 1921Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
121Win103–10–8Joe HerrickPTS10Oct 6, 1921City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
120Win102–10–8Battling OrtegaTKO7 Sep 16, 1921Stratton Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
119Win101–10–8Young FisherNWS10Sep 13, 1921Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
118Win100–10–8Jeff SmithNWS12Aug 9, 1921Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
117Win99–10–8Gus PlattsPTS10Aug 5, 1921Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
116Win98–10–8Augie RatnerPTS10Aug 4, 1921Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
115Win97–10–8Al SommersTKO11 Jul 4, 1921Race Track, Alan, Idaho, U.S.
114Win96–10–8Eddie McGoortyKO5 Jun 17, 1921Nicollet Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
113Win95–10–8Silent MartinTKO10 Jun 7, 1921Brooklyn Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
112Win94–10–8Sailor WeldonTKO2 Jun 6, 1921Star Park, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
111Win93–10–8Dave RosenbergUD12May 30, 1921Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
110Win92–10–8Leo LeonardNWS10May 26, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109Win91–10–8Paddy FlynnPTS15May 20, 1921Brooklyn Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Win90–10–8Frankie MaguireKO6 May 9, 1921National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107Loss89–10–8Chuck WigginsNWS10May 4, 1921Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
106Win89–9–8Chuck WigginsNWS10Apr 21, 1921Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
105Loss88–9–8Mike O'DowdNWS10Nov 21, 1919Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.World middleweight title at stake;
104Loss88–8–8Jeff SmithNWS10Jul 4, 1919Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
103Loss88–7–8Harry GrebNWS10Jun 23, 1919Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win88–6–8George ChipNWS10Jun 11, 1919Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
101Win87–6–8George K.O. BrownNWS8May 19, 1919New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
100Win86–6–8Jakob "Soldier" BartfieldPTS4Apr 22, 1919Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.
99Win85–6–8Leo Florian HauckNWS8Mar 25, 1919Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
98Win84–6–8Len RowlandsNWS10Mar 12, 1919Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
97Win83–6–8Jakob "Soldier" BartfieldNWS10Mar 4, 1919Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
96Win82–6–8Billy KramerTKO3 Feb 27, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95Win81–6–8George ChipNWS10Jan 31, 1919Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
94Win80–6–8Frank MantellKO3 Oct 12, 1917Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Retained world middleweight title claim
93Win79–6–8Jimmy HowardKO4 Sep 14, 1917Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
92Win78–6–8Jack DillonNWS10Sep 3, 1917Fair Grounds, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
91Win77–6–8George ChipNWS12Jul 4, 1917Wright Field, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
90Win76–6–8Al SommersPTS6May 8, 1917Broadway Theater, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
89Win75–6–8Ray CampbellPTS4May 4, 1917Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
88Win74–6–8Harry GrebNWS6Feb 10, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87Win73–6–8Clay TurnerNWS4Dec 8, 1916Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
86Win72–6–8Jack DillonNWS10Nov 10, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
85Win71–6–8Ted "Kid" LewisNWS10May 18, 1916Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
84Win70–6–8Jeff SmithNWS10Mar 17, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.World middleweight title claim at stake;
83Win69–6–8Young AhearnKO1 Jan 18, 1916Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Won world middleweight title claim
82Loss68–6–8Packey McFarlandNWS10Sep 11, 1915Brighton Beach Motordrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
81Loss68–5–8Jakob "Soldier" BartfieldNWS10May 31, 1915Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
80Win68–4–8Leo Florian HauckNWS10May 26, 1915St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
79Win67–4–8Eddie McGoortyNWS10Mar 2, 1915Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
78Win66–4–8Jimmy ClabbyNWS10Jan 21, 1915Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
77Win65–4–8Willie K.O. BrennanNWS10Dec 14, 1914Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
76Win64–4–8Bob MohaDQ2 Dec 4, 1914Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
75Win63–4–8Young Mike DonovanTKO6 Nov 9, 1914Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
74Win62–4–8Billy MaxwellNWS10Oct 27, 1914Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
73Win61–4–8Bill MacKinnonNWS10Sep 21, 1914Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
72Win60–4–8George K.O. BrownNWS10Sep 7, 1914Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
71Win59–4–8George K.O. BrownPTS12Jun 9, 1914Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
70Win58–4–8Vic HansenTKO6 May 29, 191415th Street Garage, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
69Win57–4–8Johnny "Kid" AlbertsNWS10May 26, 1914Alhambra Rink, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
68Win56–4–8Johnny HowardNWS10May 5, 1914Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
67Win55–4–8Gus ChristieNWS10Mar 24, 1914Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
66Win54–4–8Al McCoyNWS10Feb 23, 1914Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
65Win53–4–8Perry "Kid" GravesNWS6Feb 16, 1914Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Win52–4–8Bob McAllisterKO7 Jan 12, 1914Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
63Win51–4–8Joe HirstNWS6Dec 15, 1913Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62Win50–4–8Wildcat FernsTKO2 Dec 10, 1913Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
61Win49–4–8Marty RowanTKO2 Nov 14, 1913Twyford A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
60Win48–4–8Emmett "Kid" WagnerKO9 Oct 30, 1913Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59Win47–4–8Spike KellyNWS10Oct 9, 1913Kenosha A.C., Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.American welterweight title at stake;
58Win46–4–8Young AhearnKO4 Jun 13, 1913Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
57Win45–4–8Joe WhitePTS12Jun 3, 1913Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
56Win44–4–8Jimmy PerryTKO2 May 29, 1913Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55Win43–4–8Jack McCarronNWS10May 16, 1913Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
54Win42–4–8Gus ChristiePTS12May 13, 1913Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
53Loss41–4–8Eddie McGoortyNWS10Dec 4, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
52Loss41–3–8Jack McCarronNWS6Nov 20, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Win41–2–8Tommy MaloneyNWS10Sep 23, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
50Win40–2–8Young McCartneyKO2 Sep 14, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49Win39–2–8Sid BurnsRTD5 Jul 1, 1912Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48Win38–2–8Joe SteinNWS10Jun 25, 1912St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
47Win37–2–8Tommy ConnorsNWS10Jun 10, 1912Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
46Win36–2–8Willie K.O. BrennanPTS10May 31, 1912Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
45Win35–2–8Paddy LavinTKO8 May 14, 1912Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
44Win34–2–8Jeff SmithNWS10Apr 11, 1912New Amsterdam Opera House, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win33–2–8Jack DenningNWS10Mar 26, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
42Win32–2–8Willie LewisKO2 Feb 23, 1912Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
41Win31–2–8Tommy HowellNWS6Feb 17, 1912National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win30–2–8Freddie HicksNWS10Feb 13, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39Win29–2–8Mike CashmanTKO4 Feb 7, 1912Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
38Draw28–2–8Jack DenningNWS10Jan 23, 1912Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
37Draw28–2–7Young ErneNWS6Dec 16, 1911National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win28–2–6Frank PerronKO9 Dec 12, 1911Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
35Win27–2–6Walter CoffeyNWS10Dec 5, 1911Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win26–2–6Willie LewisNWS10Nov 28, 1911Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
33Win25–2–6Billy ShermanTKO4 Nov 10, 1911New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
32Draw24–2–6Hilliard LangNWS15Oct 17, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
31Draw24–2–5Jimmy ClabbyNWS15Sep 29, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
30Loss24–2–4Jimmy ClabbyNWS10Sep 1, 1911Terminal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
29Win24–1–4Hilliard LangTKO10 Aug 24, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
28Win23–1–4Young Kid BroadKO13 Jul 4, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
27Win22–1–4Joe WilsonKO8 Jun 16, 1911Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
26Win21–1–4Gus ChristieNWS10May 5, 1911Terminal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25Win20–1–4Gus ChristieNWS8Apr 17, 1911Public Service Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
24Win19–1–4Freddie HicksPTS8Mar 26, 1911Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
23Win18–1–4Art GodfreyKO14 Mar 15, 1911Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win17–1–4Kid GrantlyKO5 Jan 8, 1911Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
21Win16–1–4Al HoppeKO3 Dec 2, 1910Hibbing, Minnesota, U.S.
20Draw15–1–4Jack DoylePTS10Nov 13, 1910Cooke's Gym, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
19Draw15–1–3Jack DoylePTS15Sep 23, 1910Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
18Win15–1–2Jack ParresKO3 Jul 4, 1910Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
17Draw14–1–2Herbert CatherwoodPTS10May 4, 1910Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
16Win14–1–1Kid GrantlyKO9 Jan 10, 1910Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
15Win13–1–1Jack DoylePTS10Nov 1, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
14Loss12–1–1Jimmy ClabbyPTS10Sep 11, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Jimmy BartosPTS6Aug 21, 1909Hudson, Wisconsin, U.S.
12Win11–0–1Theodore ThompsonPTS6Jun 4, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
11Win10–0–1Roy MoorePTS10Apr 12, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
10Win9–0–1Art GodfreyKO1 Mar 1, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
9Win8–0–1George BrownKO1 Jan 5, 1909Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
8Win7–0–1Theodore ThompsonPTS6Nov 10, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
7Win6–0–1Con HollandPTS6Jun 24, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
6Win5–0–1Jimmy BartosPTS6Jun 1, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
5Win4–0–1Mike BrownPTS6Apr 30, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
4Win3–0–1Otto HerwigPTS10Apr 1, 1908Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
3Draw2–0–1Herbert CatherwoodPTS15Mar 2, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
2Win2–0Roy MooreKO3 Jan 11, 1908Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
1Win1–0Newsboy BrownPTS6Dec 1, 1907Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Exact date uncertain;
Professional debut

Publications

  • Gibbons, Mike How To Train: Complete Instructions on Preparing for Boxing, St. Paul, Minnesota, Gibbons Athletic Association
  • Gibbons, Mike How To Box: Complete Instructions on Scientific Boxing, St. Paul, Minnesota, Gibbons Athletic Association