Mike McTigue


"Bold" Mike McTigue was an Irish-American professional boxer who reigned as the undisputed light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1923 to 1925. He was the first light-heavyweight champion to be recognized by The Ring, a title he held from 1924 to 1925. After his first reign ended following a loss to Paul Berlenbach, he was awarded the NYSAC world light-heavyweight title in 1927, but he lost it that same year to Tommy Loughran in his first defense.

Early years

Michael Francis McTigue was born in Lickaun, Kilnamona, in County Clare, Ireland, on 26 November 1892. He was recorded in the 1901 Census of County Clare.
McTigue emigrated to America in 1912 when he was 20.
He traveled as a steerage passenger of the British steamer Baltic, which arrived at the Port of New York on 21 September 1912. He was the brother of fellow boxer Jim McTigue.

Boxing career

World light heavyweight champion

Despite the Irish Civil War still ongoing, McTigue got a shot at the World Light Heavyweight Championship in 1923. The fight was held in La Scala Opera House in Prince's Street, Dublin on St. Patrick's Day against the French-Senegalese champion Battling Siki.
Nat Fleischer founder of The Ring, "It is doubtful whether a boxing contest was ever staged under such conditions... Spectators walked to the theater between rows of guards. Armored cars loomed around corners. Machine guns poked their noses from points of vantage. "After viewing newsreel footage of the fight in 1979, Robert Cantwell of Sports Illustrated concluded that Siki won more rounds and should have been declared the winner. George Kimball commented: "Under today’s scoring system, Siki might indeed have won more rounds than McTigue, but remember, Smith wasn’t handing in round-by-round totals, and his overall view was apt to be more shaped by the concluding rounds than those that had taken place more than an hour earlier."
McTigue won after 20 rounds to become the World Light Heavyweight Champion.
He would defend his title against future Hall of Famers Tommy Loughran, Young Stribling and Mickey Walker before losing the title by unanimous decision to the Olympic wrestler-turned-boxer Paul Berlenbach in 1925.
After his scheduled bout for August 11, 1927 versus reigning undisputed NBA, NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight champion, Jack Delaney was cancelled due to Delaney vacating his titles and moving up to the heavyweight division, on July 26, 1927, the New York Athletic State Commission awarded McTigue their light heavyweight championship. McTigue lost his title in his first defense of the NYSAC light heavyweight title to Tommy Loughran on October 7, 1927.

Noteworthy opposition

McTigue fought multiple bouts in his career against the likes of Paul Berlenbach, Jeff Smith, Harry Greb, Mickey Walker and Tommy Loughran. He also earned a close decision over Tiger Flowers. In 1927, he produced his greatest performance on American soil when he knocked out the great Berlenbach in the fourth round.

Retirement years and death

He was 38 years old when his boxing licence was revoked and had been fighting for 21 years. After his enforced retirement, McTigue ran a successful bar on Long Island until the late 1940s. He succumbed to poverty and ill health and was confined to various hospitals around New York for the last ten years of his life. He finally died at New York's Queen's General Hospital on August 12, 1966. He was survived by his widow and two daughters.
McTigue was honoured in his native parish when the porch of the church was named after him. Kilnamona's Community Centre was opened in 2001 and named in his honour.

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
174Loss77–26–9 Sep 22, 1930Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, U.S.
173Loss77–25–9 Patsy PerroniNWS10Sep 1, 1930Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
172Draw77–25–9 Tige ArmenPTS10Jul 1, 1930United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
171Win77–25–8 George NeronPTS10Jun 20, 1930Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
170Loss76–25–8 Bob GodwinPTS10Apr 7, 1930Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
169Draw76–24–8 Tige ArmenPTS10Apr 2, 1930Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
168Loss76–24–7 Isidoro GastanagaKO1 Mar 8, 1930Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
167Win76–23–7 Ralph SchneiderKO? Feb 14, 1930Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
166Loss75–23–7 Bob GodwinPTS10Feb 7, 1930Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
165Loss75–22–7 Jeff CarrollPTS10Nov 26, 1929Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
164Win75–21–7 Emmett CurticeKO5 Nov 13, 1929Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
163Loss74–21–7 Jack GagnonTKO1 Oct 18, 1929Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
162Win74–20–7 Bobby LyonsKO5 Sep 25, 1929United States of America
161Win73–20–7 Jeff RichardsKO3 Sep 17, 1929Hopewell, Virginia, U.S.
160Win72–20–7 Battling BozoNWS10Sep 9, 1929Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
159Win72–20–7 Jimmy DeCapuaPTS10Sep 2, 1929Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
158Win71–20–7 Steve ThompsonKO3 Aug 8, 1929Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
157Loss70–20–7 George HoffmanKO2 May 27, 1929St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
156Win70–19–7 Paul HofmanPTS10May 13, 1929St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
155Loss69–19–7 Tuffy GriffithsTKO1 Sep 27, 1928Midway Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
154Loss69–18–7 Matt AdgieDQ4 Jul 9, 1928Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153Loss69–17–7 Armand EmanuelPTS10Jun 7, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
152Draw69–16–7 Cowboy Jack WillisPTS10May 8, 1928 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
151Draw69–16–6 Armand EmanuelPTS10Apr 23, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
150Loss69–16–5 Tony MarulloPTS10Mar 26, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
149Loss69–15–5 Leo LomskiPTS10Feb 3, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
148Draw69–14–5 Larry GainsPTS10Nov 11, 1927 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
147Loss69–14–4 Mickey WalkerTKO1 Nov 1, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
146Loss69–13–4 Tommy LoughranUD15Oct 7, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC light heavyweight title
145Win69–12–4 Pat McCarthyPTS10May 9, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
144Loss68–12–4 Jack SharkeyTKO12 Mar 3, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
143Win68–11–4 Paul BerlenbachTKO4 Jan 28, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
142Win67–11–4 Soldier KingKO4 Dec 10, 1926 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
141Win66–11–4 Billy VidabeckKO3 Nov 15, 1926 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
140Win65–11–4 Roy MitchellPTS10Sep 29, 1926 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
139Win64–11–4 Emilio SolomonKO11 Aug 31, 1926Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
138Win63–11–4 Johnny RiskoPTS10Jul 1, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137Win62–11–4 Lou ScozzaPTS12Jun 11, 1926Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
136Loss61–11–4 Jack DelaneyTKO4 Mar 15, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
135Win61–10–4 Tiger FlowersSD10Dec 23, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
134Win60–10–4 Tony MarulloUD12Aug 22, 1925Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133Draw59–10–4 Art WeigandPTS6Aug 17, 1925Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
132Win59–10–3 Frank CarpenterTKO7 Jul 17, 1925Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, U.S.
131Loss58–10–3 Paul BerlenbachUD15May 30, 1925Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
130Loss58–9–3 Mickey WalkerNWS12Jan 7, 19251st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles at stake;
129Win58–9–3 Jimmy KingTKO4 Dec 26, 1924Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
128Win57–9–3 Frank CarpenterTKO7 Oct 29, 1924Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
127Loss56–9–3 Young StriblingNWS12Mar 21, 19241st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
126Draw56–9–3 Young StriblingPTS10Oct 4, 1923Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.Retained NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
125Win56–9–2 Tommy LoughranNWS12Aug 2, 1923Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake;
124Loss56–9–2 Tommy LoughranNWS8Jun 25, 1923Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake;
123Win56–9–2 Battling SikiPTS20Mar 17, 1923La Scala Theatre, Dublin, IrelandWon NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
122Win55–9–2 Harry ReeveTKO3 Jan 15, 1923Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
121Win54–9–2 Rocky KnightRTD4 Dec 28, 1922Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
120Win53–9–2 Johnny BashamKO3 Oct 26, 1922Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
119Win52–9–2 Tommy RobsonPTS12May 13, 1922Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
118Win51–9–2 Billy BeckettKO3 Apr 7, 19224th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
117Loss50–9–2 Tommy LoughranNWS10Mar 16, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116Draw50–9–2 Lou BogashPTS12Mar 11, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
115Win50–9–1 Young FisherPTS15Feb 22, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
114Loss49–9–1 Young FisherPTS15Jan 27, 1922Arena, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113Win49–8–1 Jeff SmithPTS15Dec 1, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
112Win48–8–1 Roddy MacDonaldKO10 Nov 10, 1921Arena, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaRetained Canada middleweight title
111Win47–8–1 Jack StoneTKO8 Nov 8, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
110Win46–8–1 Buck CrouseKO4 Nov 2, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
109Win45–8–1 KO JaffeTKO5 Oct 29, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Win44–8–1 Buck CrouseTKO6 Oct 21, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
107Win43–8–1 Gus PlattsPTS12Sep 26, 1921Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
106Loss42–8–1 Battling LevinskyNWS10Sep 14, 1921Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
105Win42–8–1 Panama Joe GansNWS12Sep 5, 1921Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
104Win42–8–1 George RobinsonKO4 Aug 22, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
103Win41–8–1 Johnny KleschTKO9 Jul 25, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win40–8–1 Al ThielTKO2 Jul 18, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
101Win39–8–1 Jack MckayKO1 Jun 28, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
100Draw38–8–1 Leo LeonardNWS10Jun 23, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99Win38–8–1 Tex KellyKO4 Jun 13, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
98Loss37–8–1 Harry KrohnDQ11 May 9, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
97Win37–7–1 Tommy MaddenKO1 Apr 25, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
9636–7–1 Vic McLaughlinND8Mar 21, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
9536–7–1 Vic McLaughlinND10Dec 16, 1920United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
94Win36–7–1 Jimmy O'HaganNWS10Dec 2, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
93Draw36–7–1 Jack BloomfieldNWS10Nov 11, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
92Win36–7–1 Jack BloomfieldNWS10Oct 20, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
91Win36–7–1 Alex CosticaPTS15Oct 4, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
90Win35–7–1 Alex CosticaKO5 Sep 20, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
89Loss34–7–1 Jeff SmithPTS15Aug 10, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
88Win34–6–1 Jackie ClarkPTS15Jul 17, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
87Win33–6–1 Leo GradyKO5 Jun 19, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
86Win32–6–1 Joe EaganPTS15May 13, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
85Win31–6–1 Jack LondonKO3 Apr 29, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
84Win30–6–1 Dan FergusonTKO8 Apr 22, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
83Win29–6–1 Eugene BrosseauKO5 Apr 8, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaWon Canada middleweight title
82Win28–6–1 Sailor Ed PetroskeyPTS4Mar 24, 1920Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
81Win27–6–1 Jackie ClarkPTS10Mar 9, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
80Win26–6–1 Roddy MacDonaldDQ11 Feb 17, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
79NC25–6–1 Eddie TremblayNC9 Jan 26, 1920Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.McTigue broke his hand in the second round
78Loss25–6–1 Harry GrebNWS10Dec 12, 1919Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.
7725–6–1 Silent MartinNC7 Nov 5, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Fight was declared "no contest" because
the fighters allegedly were not doing their best
76Win25–6–1 Dan FergusonKO3 Oct 31, 1919Driving Club, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
75Win24–6–1 Jackie ClarkNWS10Oct 23, 1919Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74Win24–6–1 Bill HurleyKO3 Oct 14, 1919Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
73Draw23–6–1 Jack McCarronNWS10Oct 2, 1919Lyric Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72Win23–6–1 Whitey WenzelNWS6May 19, 1919New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
71Win23–6–1 Zulu KidNWS10Apr 18, 1919Rorick's Glen Theatre, Elmira, New York, U.S.
70Win23–6–1 Battling OrtegaPTS12Jan 27, 1919Park Riding Academy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
69Win22–6–1 Dan LynchTKO7 Dec 9, 1918Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
68Loss21–6–1 Frank CarboneKO5 Jul 9, 1918Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
67Win21–5–1 Frank CarboneNWS6Jun 20, 1918Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
66Win21–5–1 Frank CarboneNWS8Jun 14, 1918Lyceum, Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
65Win21–5–1 Tex KellyNWS6Apr 27, 1918New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
64Loss21–5–1 Harry GrebNWS10Mar 11, 1918Moose Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
63Loss21–5–1 Jeff SmithNWS10Nov 1, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62Loss21–5–1 Augie RatnerNWS10Sep 29, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
61Win21–5–1 Montana Dan SullivanNWS10Sep 13, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60Win21–5–1 Frank CarboneNWS10Sep 1, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59Win21–5–1 Zulu KidNWS10Aug 18, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
58Draw21–5–1 Billy KramerNWS6Jun 18, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Win21–5–1 Jamaica KidNWS10May 25, 1917Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win21–5–1 Zulu KidNWS10May 12, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Not to be confused with Young Zulu Kid
55Loss21–5–1 Silent MartinNWS10May 1, 1917Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
54Loss21–5–1 Bob McAllisterNWS10Apr 3, 1917Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
53Loss21–5–1 Hugh RossPTS10Jan 31, 1917George Street Rink, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
52Win21–4–1 Johnny 'Kid' AlbertsNWS12Jan 22, 1917Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51Loss21–4–1 Ed KinleyNWS12Jan 22, 1917Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
50Draw21–4–1 Joe EaganPTS12Jan 8, 1917Tremont A.C., New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
49Win21–4 Frank CarbonePTS12Dec 19, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
48Win20–4 Al RogersPTS12Nov 29, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
47Win19–4 Tex KellyNWS10Nov 21, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
46Loss19–4 Tommy RobsonNWS10Nov 11, 1916Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
45Win19–4 Jack SmithNWS10Nov 3, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
44Win19–4 KO SweeneyNWS10Oct 25, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win19–4 Al ThielKO7 Oct 20, 1916Bank A.C., Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
42Win18–4 Billy BrownNWS10Oct 2, 1916Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
41Win18–4 Battling GansNWS10Sep 14, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
40Win18–4 Battling MunroeKO8 Sep 1, 1916New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39Win17–4 Willie LangfordNWS10Aug 21, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
38Win17–4 Willie LangfordDQ4 Aug 3, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
37Win16–4 Willie ApplebyKO7 Jul 24, 1916Tottenville S.C., Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Win15–4 Jack KelseyNWS10Jun 24, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
35Loss15–4 Happy HowardNWS10May 27, 1916Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win15–4 Hippolyte TynckeNWS10May 13, 1916St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York City, New York, U.S.
33Win15–4 Young CarpentierNWS10Mar 29, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Loss15–4 Augie RatnerNWS10Mar 18, 1916Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win15–4 Eddie McGlynnNWS10Mar 6, 1916Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
30Win15–4 Al ThielNWS10Feb 28, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
29Win15–4 Michael HickeyNWS10Feb 21, 1916Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
28Win15–4 Billy CarterKO1 Jan 29, 1916Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
27Loss14–4 John KraynackDQ5 Jan 12, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
26Win14–3 John KraynackPTS12Dec 22, 1915Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
25Win13–3 Reuben JaffeKO7 Dec 10, 1915New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24Win12–3 Charley McGreeveyKO1 Nov 27, 1915Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23Loss11–3 Eddie MaherDQ2 Nov 8, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win11–2 Al ThielKO7 Oct 11, 1915Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win10–2 Reuben JaffeKO6 Sep 13, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win9–2 Walter McGirrNWS10Aug 23, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win9–2 Johnny BakerNWS10Aug 9, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win9–2 Dan TuckerKO3 Jul 16, 1915New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
17Draw8–2 Freddie KieblerNWS10Jun 12, 1915Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
16Win8–2 Happy HowardNWS10May 21, 1915St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win8–2 Paddy SullivanTKO3 May 17, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win7–2 George NovickTKO3 Apr 12, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13Loss6–2 Tex KellyNWS10Apr 10, 1915Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Loss6–2 Tommy TeagueDQ6 Mar 20, 1915Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Loss6–1 Joe SteinNWS10Jan 30, 1915Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win6–1 George LeahyKO3 Jan 16, 1915Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Loss5–1 Mike FarrellNWS10Jan 5, 1915Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win5–1 Jack EmmanonKO2 Dec 12, 1914Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win4–1 Rube HowardKO5 Nov 1, 1914New York, U.S.
6Loss3–1 Walter McGirrDQ5 Oct 17, 1914Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win3–0 Paddy ConwayNWS10Aug 24, 1914Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win3–0 Rube HowardNWS10Jul 13, 1914Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Mike GreelKO3 May 16, 1914New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Joe MarinoKO1 Mar 28, 1914New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Happy DavisKO3 Mar 7, 1914Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
174Loss111–45–14 Garfield JohnsonTKO4 Sep 22, 1930Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, U.S.
173Loss111–44–14 Patsy PerroniNWS10Sep 1, 1930Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
172Draw111–43–14 Tige ArmenPTS10Jul 1, 1930United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
171Win111–43–13 George NeronPTS10Jun 20, 1930Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
170Loss110–43–13 Bob GodwinPTS10Apr 7, 1930Biscayne Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
169Draw110–42–13 Tige ArmenPTS10Apr 2, 1930Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
168Loss110–42–12 Isidoro GastanagaKO1 Mar 8, 1930Arena Polar, Havana, Cuba
167Win110–41–12 Ralph SchneiderKO? Feb 14, 1930Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
166Loss109–41–12 Bob GodwinPTS10Feb 7, 1930Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
165Loss109–40–12 Jeff CarrollPTS10Nov 26, 1929Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
164Win109–39–12 Emmett CurticeKO5 Nov 13, 1929Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
163Loss108–39–12 Jack GagnonTKO1 Oct 18, 1929Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
162Win108–38–12 Bobby LyonsKO5 Sep 25, 1929United States of America
161Win107–38–12 Jeff RichardsKO3 Sep 17, 1929Hopewell, Virginia, U.S.
160Win106–38–12 Battling BozoNWS10Sep 9, 1929Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
159Win105–38–12 Jimmy DeCapuaPTS10Sep 2, 1929Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
158Win104–38–12 Steve ThompsonKO3 Aug 8, 1929Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.
157Loss103–38–12 George HoffmanKO2 May 27, 1929St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
156Win103–37–12 Paul HofmanPTS10May 13, 1929St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
155Loss102–37–12 Tuffy GriffithsTKO1 Sep 27, 1928Midway Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
154Loss102–36–12 Matt AdgieDQ4 Jul 9, 1928Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153Loss102–35–12 Armand EmanuelPTS10Jun 7, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
152Draw102–34–12 Cowboy Jack WillisPTS10May 8, 1928 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
151Draw102–34–11 Armand EmanuelPTS10Apr 23, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
150Loss102–34–10 Tony MarulloPTS10Mar 26, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
149Loss102–33–10 Leo LomskiPTS10Feb 3, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
148Draw102–32–10 Larry GainsPTS10Nov 11, 1927 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
147Loss102–32–9 Mickey WalkerTKO1 Nov 1, 1927Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
146Loss102–31–9 Tommy LoughranUD15Oct 7, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC light heavyweight title
145Win102–30–9 Pat McCarthyPTS10May 9, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
144Loss101–30–9 Jack SharkeyTKO12 Mar 3, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
143Win101–29–9 Paul BerlenbachTKO4 Jan 28, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
142Win100–29–9 Soldier KingKO4 Dec 10, 1926 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
141Win99–29–9 Billy VidabeckKO3 Nov 15, 1926 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
140Win98–29–9 Roy MitchellPTS10Sep 29, 1926 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
139Win97–29–9 Emilio SolomonKO11 Aug 31, 1926Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
138Win96–29–9 Johnny RiskoPTS10Jul 1, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137Win95–29–9 Lou ScozzaPTS12Jun 11, 1926Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
136Loss94–29–9 Jack DelaneyTKO4 Mar 15, 1926Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
135Win94–28–9 Tiger FlowersSD10Dec 23, 1925Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
134Win93–28–9 Tony MarulloUD12Aug 22, 1925Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
133Draw92–28–9 Art WeigandPTS6Aug 17, 1925Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
132Win92–28–8 Frank CarpenterTKO7 Jul 17, 1925Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, U.S.
131Loss91–28–8 Paul BerlenbachUD15May 30, 1925Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
130Loss91–27–8 Mickey WalkerNWS12Jan 7, 19251st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles at stake;
129Win91–26–8 Jimmy KingTKO4 Dec 26, 1924Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
128Win90–26–8 Frank CarpenterTKO7 Oct 29, 1924Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
127Loss89–26–8 Young StriblingNWS12Mar 21, 19241st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
126Draw89–25–8 Young StriblingPTS10Oct 4, 1923Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.Retained NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
125Win89–25–7 Tommy LoughranNWS12Aug 2, 1923Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake;
124Loss88–25–7 Tommy LoughranNWS8Jun 25, 1923Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles at stake;
123Win88–24–7 Battling SikiPTS20Mar 17, 1923La Scala Theatre, Dublin, IrelandWon NYSAC and NBA light heavyweight titles
122Win87–24–7 Harry ReeveTKO3 Jan 15, 1923Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
121Win86–24–7 Rocky KnightRTD4 Dec 28, 1922Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
120Win85–24–7 Johnny BashamKO3 Oct 26, 1922Drill Hall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
119Win84–24–7 Tommy RobsonPTS12May 13, 1922Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
118Win83–24–7 Billy BeckettKO3 Apr 7, 19224th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
117Loss82–24–7 Tommy LoughranNWS10Mar 16, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116Draw82–23–7 Lou BogashPTS12Mar 11, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
115Win82–23–6 Young FisherPTS15Feb 22, 1922Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
114Loss81–23–6 Young FisherPTS15Jan 27, 1922Arena, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113Win81–22–6 Jeff SmithPTS15Dec 1, 1921Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
112Win80–22–6 Roddy MacDonaldKO10 Nov 10, 1921Arena, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaRetained Canada middleweight title
111Win79–22–6 Jack StoneTKO8 Nov 8, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
110Win78–22–6 Buck CrouseKO4 Nov 2, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
109Win77–22–6 KO JaffeTKO5 Oct 29, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Win76–22–6 Buck CrouseTKO6 Oct 21, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
107Win75–22–6 Gus PlattsPTS12Sep 26, 1921Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
106Loss74–22–6 Battling LevinskyNWS10Sep 14, 1921Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
105Win74–21–6 Panama Joe GansNWS12Sep 5, 1921Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
104Win73–21–6 George RobinsonKO4 Aug 22, 1921St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
103Win72–21–6 Johnny KleschTKO9 Jul 25, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win71–21–6 Al ThielTKO2 Jul 18, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
101Win70–21–6 Jack MckayKO1 Jun 28, 1921Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
100Draw69–21–6 Leo LeonardNWS10Jun 23, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99Win69–21–5 Tex KellyKO4 Jun 13, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
98Loss68–21–5 Harry KrohnDQ11 May 9, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
97Win68–20–5 Tommy MaddenKO1 Apr 25, 1921Auditorium, Freeport, New York, U.S.
96ND67–20–5 Vic McLaughlinND8Mar 21, 1921United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
9567–20–5 Vic McLaughlinND10Dec 16, 1920United States of AmericaExact date and location unknown
94Win67–20–5 Jimmy O'HaganNWS10Dec 2, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
93Draw66–20–5 Jack BloomfieldNWS10Nov 11, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
92Win66–20–4 Jack BloomfieldNWS10Oct 20, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
91Win65–20–4 Alex CosticaPTS15Oct 4, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
90Win64–20–4 Alex CosticaKO5 Sep 20, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
89Loss63–20–4 Jeff SmithPTS15Aug 10, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
88Win63–19–4 Jackie ClarkPTS15Jul 17, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
87Win62–19–4 Leo GradyKO5 Jun 19, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
86Win61–19–4 Joe EaganPTS15May 13, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
85Win60–19–4 Jack LondonKO3 Apr 29, 1920Mount Royal Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
84Win59–19–4 Dan FergusonTKO8 Apr 22, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
83Win58–19–4 Eugene BrosseauKO5 Apr 8, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaWon Canada middleweight title
82Win57–19–4 Sailor Ed PetroskeyPTS4Mar 24, 1920Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
81Win56–19–4 Jackie ClarkPTS10Mar 9, 1920Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
80Win55–19–4 Roddy MacDonaldDQ11 Feb 17, 1920Armouries, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
79NC54–19–4 Eddie TremblayNC9 Jan 26, 1920Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.McTigue broke his hand in the second round
78Loss54–19–4 Harry GrebNWS10Dec 12, 1919Ideal Park Pavilion, Endicott, New York, U.S.
7754–18–4 Silent MartinNC7 Nov 5, 1919Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.Fight was declared "no contest" because
the fighters allegedly were not doing their best
76Win54–18–4Dan FergusonKO3 Oct 31, 1919Driving Club, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
75Win53–18–4Jackie ClarkNWS10Oct 23, 1919Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74Win52–18–4Bill HurleyKO3 Oct 14, 1919Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
73Draw51–18–4Jack McCarronNWS10Oct 2, 1919Lyric Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72Win51–18–3Whitey WenzelNWS6May 19, 1919New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
71Win50–18–3Zulu KidNWS10Apr 18, 1919Rorick's Glen Theatre, Elmira, New York, U.S.
70Win49–18–3Battling OrtegaPTS12Jan 27, 1919Park Riding Academy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
69Win48–18–3Dan LynchTKO7 Dec 9, 1918Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
68Loss47–18–3Frank CarboneKO5 Jul 9, 1918Spring A.C., West Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
67Win47–17–3Frank CarboneNWS6Jun 20, 1918Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
66Win46–17–3Frank CarboneNWS8Jun 14, 1918Lyceum, Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S.
65Win45–17–3Tex KellyNWS6Apr 27, 1918New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
64Loss44–17–3Harry GrebNWS10Mar 11, 1918Moose Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
63Loss44–16–3Jeff SmithNWS10Nov 1, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62Loss44–15–3Augie RatnerNWS10Sep 29, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
61Win44–14–3Montana Dan SullivanNWS10Sep 13, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60Win43–14–3Frank CarboneNWS10Sep 1, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
59Win42–14–3Zulu KidNWS10Aug 18, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
58Draw41–14–3Billy KramerNWS6Jun 18, 1917National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57Win41–14–2Jamaica KidNWS10May 25, 1917Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win40–14–2Zulu KidNWS10May 12, 1917Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.Not to be confused with Young Zulu Kid
55Loss39–14–2Silent MartinNWS10May 1, 1917Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
54Loss39–13–2Bob McAllisterNWS10Apr 3, 1917Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
53Loss39–12–2Hugh RossPTS10Jan 31, 1917George Street Rink, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
52Win39–11–2Johnny 'Kid' AlbertsNWS12Jan 22, 1917Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51Loss38–11–2Ed KinleyNWS12Jan 22, 1917Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
50Draw38–10–2Joe EaganPTS12Jan 8, 1917Tremont A.C., New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.
49Win38–10–1Frank CarbonePTS12Dec 19, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
48Win37–10–1Al RogersPTS12Nov 29, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
47Win36–10–1Tex KellyNWS10Nov 21, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
46Loss35–10–1Tommy RobsonNWS10Nov 11, 1916Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
45Win35–9–1Jack SmithNWS10Nov 3, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
44Win34–9–1KO SweeneyNWS10Oct 25, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Win33–9–1Al ThielKO7 Oct 20, 1916Bank A.C., Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
42Win32–9–1Billy BrownNWS10Oct 2, 1916Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
41Win31–9–1Battling GansNWS10Sep 14, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
40Win30–9–1Battling MunroeKO8 Sep 1, 1916New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39Win29–9–1Willie LangfordNWS10Aug 21, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
38Win28–9–1Willie LangfordDQ4 Aug 3, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
37Win27–9–1Willie ApplebyKO7 Jul 24, 1916Tottenville S.C., Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
36Win26–9–1Jack KelseyNWS10Jun 24, 1916Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
35Loss25–9–1Happy HowardNWS10May 27, 1916Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win25–8–1Hippolyte TynckeNWS10May 13, 1916St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York City, New York, U.S.
33Win24–8–1Young CarpentierNWS10Mar 29, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
32Loss23–8–1Augie RatnerNWS10Mar 18, 1916Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
31Win23–7–1Eddie McGlynnNWS10Mar 6, 1916Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
30Win22–7–1Al ThielNWS10Feb 28, 1916Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
29Win21–7–1Michael HickeyNWS10Feb 21, 1916Harlem S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
28Win20–7–1Billy CarterKO1 Jan 29, 1916Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
27Loss19–7–1John KraynackDQ5 Jan 12, 1916Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
26Win19–6–1John KraynackPTS12Dec 22, 1915Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
25Win18–6–1Reuben JaffeKO7 Dec 10, 1915New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24Win17–6–1Charley McGreeveyKO1 Nov 27, 1915Sharkey A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23Loss16–6–1Eddie MaherDQ2 Nov 8, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win16–5–1Al ThielKO7 Oct 11, 1915Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win15–5–1Reuben JaffeKO6 Sep 13, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win14–5–1Walter McGirrNWS10Aug 23, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win13–5–1Johnny BakerNWS10Aug 9, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win12–5–1Dan TuckerKO3 Jul 16, 1915New Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
17Draw11–5–1Freddie KieblerNWS10Jun 12, 1915Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
16Win11–5Happy HowardNWS10May 21, 1915St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win10–5Paddy SullivanTKO3 May 17, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14Win9–5George NovickTKO3 Apr 12, 1915Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13Loss8–5Tex KellyNWS10Apr 10, 1915Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Loss8–4Tommy TeagueDQ6 Mar 20, 1915Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Loss8–3Joe SteinNWS10Jan 30, 1915Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win8–2George LeahyKO3 Jan 16, 1915Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Loss7–2Mike FarrellNWS10Jan 5, 1915Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win7–1Jack EmmanonKO2 Dec 12, 1914Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win6–1Rube HowardKO5 Nov 1, 1914New York, U.S.
6Loss5–1Walter McGirrDQ5 Oct 17, 1914Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Paddy ConwayNWS10Aug 24, 1914Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Rube HowardNWS10Jul 13, 1914Olympic A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Mike GreelKO3 May 16, 1914New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Joe MarinoKO1 Mar 28, 1914New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Happy DavisKO3 Mar 7, 1914Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

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