Pete Latzo


Pete Latzo was an American boxer, who held the Undisputed World Welterweight Championship from 1926 to 1927.

Boxing career highlights

Latzo was born on August 1, 1902, in Colerain, Pennsylvania, near the heart of the coal-mining county. By several accounts, Latzo spent some of his early years mining, and working as a "breaker boy" whose primary job was to pick slate and other impurities from anthracite coal. His brother Steve preceded him as a boxer in local rings with some success, once losing to Mickey Walker by knockout. His older brother Joe also boxed briefly in and around Scranton. For a period, Latzo's brother Mike managed his career, though his primary managers were Paddy Mullins and Jimmy Johnston.
In their first welterweight title fight on March 22, 1923, Mickey Walker defeated Latzo in a twelve-round newspaper's decision before a crowd of 10,000 in Newark, New Jersey. Latzo took a tremendous beating, suffering particularly from shots to the body, and was knocked down for a count of three from a solid left to the jaw in the fourth round. Latzo continued to take severe punishment to the body in the sixth round but managed to stay on his feet. With both men exhausted, the fighting in the seventh through eleventh rounds was comparatively slow, and though the twelfth round saw more offensive action from both combatants, Latzo was stunned but not knocked down by a left to the chin shortly before the final bell.

Taking the world welterweight title, May, 1926

In an upset, Latzo defeated Mickey Walker to take the world welterweight championship before a crowd of 12,000 on May 20, 1926, in a ten-round unanimous decision in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The bout was marred somewhat by frequent clinching, holding and covering up, and it lacked haymakers and knockdowns, but Latzo executed his win after previously losing to Walker, a 3-1 favorite to win the match. The Associated Press gave Latzo five rounds, with three to Walker, and two even, and both judges ruled in his favor.
He defeated Willie Harmon on June 29, 1926, in a fifth-round knockout in Newark, New Jersey. If he had lost by knockout, Latzo's recently earned title would have been at risk. The combatants fought with neither having a strong advantage in the first four rounds. A strong left to the body that dazed Harmon followed by a solid right to the jaw during infighting in the fifth round ended the bout, though Harmon had been down very briefly in the first. Though he was a ring veteran, it was Harmon's first loss by knockout.
Latzo fought one of his last defenses of the welterweight title on July 9, 1926, against Georgie Levine, winning in a fourth round disqualification before a crowd of around 22,000 at New York's Polo Grounds. After gaining a significant margin on points, Latzo dropped to the canvas in pain. The referee upheld his claim of being hit by a low blow, 1:28 minutes into the fourth round, ending the bout.

Loss of the world welterweight championship, June, 1927

He lost the welterweight crown to Joe Dundee on June 3, 1927, in a fifteen-round majority decision before one of his largest audiences, a crowd of 30,000, at the New York City's Polo Grounds. In a fairly decisive win, the Associated Press gave Dundee ten of the fifteen rounds, building his largest points margin in the later rounds. Latzo started strong, looking best in the first, second, fourth, and twelfth, but took brutal body punishment, particularly to the kidneys, through much of the bout. By the tenth, gaining confidence and sensing victory, Dundee went to Latzo's head as well as his body with greater frequency. Several reporters attributed Latzo's lack of endurance in the later rounds to his difficulty making the 147 pound welterweight limit.
Latzo lost to Tiger Flowers, former world middleweight champion, on September 30, 1927, in a ten-round unanimous decision at Artillery Park in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The crowd of 10,000 saw Flowers take seven rounds, though Latzo performed well in the remaining three, and dominated much of the infighting, particularly in the fifth and sixth when he delivered several close range body rocking blows. Flowers' dominating the long range fighting was understandable as he had at least a four-inch reach advantage, which required Latzo to gain points inside.
He defeated future world light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom on February 6, 1928, in a ten-round points decision in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Latzo pulled ahead in the two final rounds in a close bout that ended in a decision unpopular with the crowd. One judge gave the decision to Rosenbloom, one called it a draw, and the referee decided in favor of Latzo. On November 21, 1927, Latzo had lost to Rosenbloom in a ten-round split decision at the Arena in Philadelphia. In a close and very fast bout, Rosenbloom scored well at long range with his straight left and left hook, but at close range, Latzo scored consistently as well. In the ninth, Rosenbloom delivered a strong blow with his left to Latzo's jaw, and may have won by a shade in the tenth when the fighting was furious. The bout was a vicious encounter throughout and Rosenbloom bled from a cut over his eye from the seventh round til the finish.
After losing the welter crown Latzo invaded the heavier ranks. For the duration of his career he fought middleweights, light heavyweights, and even a few quality heavyweights. Latzo fought many notable fighters in his career, including future heavyweight champion Jim Braddock, and middleweight champion Tiger Flowers. He is an inductee of the .

Challenging for the world light heavyweight title, June–July 1928

Latzo challenged reigning champion Tommy Loughran for the NYSAC world light heavyweight title on June 1, 1928, at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, but lost in a fifteen-round unanimous decision. The Associated Press gave eight rounds to Loughran, with only four to Latzo, and one even. Latzo shone in the early rounds catching Loughran on the ropes with occasional blows to both head and body, but failed to faze the light heavyweight champion in the later rounds.
Latzo challenged Loughran again for the light heavyweight title on July 16, 1928, at Artillery Park in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, but lost in a ten rounds unanimous decision. In a closer bout than their previous meeting, the Associated Press gave Loughran five rounds, Latzo four, and one even. In the third and fourth, Latzo battered through Loughran's guard and may have come close to flooring him in the fourth, but his attack faltered in the remaining rounds. A rally in the ninth and tenth appeared to win the rounds for Latzo, but Loughran had continued to pile up points in the second half of the bout, and maintained enough of a margin to take the decision.
Latzo was defeated by future world heavyweight champion Jim Braddock before a crowd of 4,000, on October 17, 1928, at New Jersey's Newark Armory in a ten-round points decision. Braddock scored repeatedly with his left hook to the face and body, racking up points, and making it difficult for Latzo to mount much of an offense. The club doctor, determined that Latzo had broken his jaw, likely in the fourth round when he had received a series of left hooks. Latzo was down briefly in the ninth, and he was rocked by a hard right to the chin in the fifth. Though Latzo was the pre-fight betting favorite, The Record of Hackensack, New Jersey, gave Braddock six rounds, with the first even and Latzo taking only the second, third, and fourth. To recover from his jaw injury, according to several online boxing sites, Latzo did not fight competitively in 1929, except for a single bout in January.
Latzo defeated Larry Johnson in a close ten round points decision before 12,000 at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 1930. Though the fighting was close, Johnson was unable to score often with his powerful right, and many ringside believed Latzo, scoring often with body shots, took at least one more round than his opponent. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported that Johnson deserved the decision as Latzo's only advantage was his defense against Johnson, who had scored a string of consecutive knockouts before the match. Latzo was required to crouch and let Johnson lead in most of the bout, as he was wary of Johnson's dangerous right, and had a disadvantage in reach of several inches.
Latzo fought Jimmy Slattery, former world light heavyweight champion, in a seven-round No Contest on May 27, 1930, at Boston Garden. The purses of both boxers were withheld and they were ordered to leave the ring by the referee when it appeared they were exerting too little effort to merit continuing.
In one of his last bouts on June 5, 1934, Latzo lost to Pennsylvania's state middleweight champion Teddy Yarosz in a fourth-round technical knockout in Millvale. With a blow to the chin, Yarosz briefly dropped Latzo in the fourth for a one count which caused the referee to step in and end the bout. Latzo protested the call to end the bout, but Yarosz had dominated much of the match, and had stunned him badly in the third. Yarosz would take the world middleweight championship only three months later.

Inspiration for Joe Palooka

Cartoonist Ham Fisher met Latzo outside a pool hall and, impressed by his personality, sportsmanship, and physique, was inspired to create his popular character Joe Palooka. In the 1930s the strip appeared in more than 600 newspapers, had a readership around 50 million, and inspired several movies.

Life after boxing

Latzo left Scranton to reside in Marven Gardens, a suburb of Atlantic City, in Margate, NJ, near the end of his boxing career around 1928.
He found work as a welder during his boxing retirement, and pursued welding as a career until his death. He was a visible figure at many of the affairs of the #9 events around the state of New Jersey. He was married to the former Catherine McHale, with whom he had a daughter.
He died at the age of sixty-six in Atlantic City Hospital after gall bladder surgery in July 1968, having suffered from gall bladder ailments since his boxing retirement. His gall bladder issues may well have been a result of his boxing history as he was frequently the victim of brutal body blows to the stomach and both sides of his abdomen. He had had major surgery of some form in 1937 when he fist retired from boxing, and a boxing benefit was held for him in December of that year. His funeral was held at Scranton, Pennsylvania's Holy Rosary Church on July 11, and he was buried in the city's Cathedral Cemetery, where his wife Catherine was laid to rest two years later.

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 to the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
149LossJoe MandaranoMD8Jun 22, 1934Hobbs' Arena, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148Loss63–28–3 Teddy YaroszTKO4 Jun 5, 1934Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147Loss63–27–3 Billy KetchellPTS10Apr 27, 1934Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146Loss63–26–3 Harry FullerUD6Jan 29, 1934Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145Loss63–25–3 Harry FullerMD6Jan 15, 1934Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144Loss63–24–3 Joe BanovicPTS10Feb 26, 1932Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
143Loss63–23–3 George ManleyUD10Sep 4, 1931City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
142Loss63–22–3 Jimmy BrittUD10Aug 18, 1931Liberty High School Stadium, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
141Loss63–21–3 Sam WeissSD10Jul 22, 1931Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
140Loss63–20–3 Al EttorePTS10Jun 29, 1931Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
139Loss63–19–3 Battling BozoNWS10Jun 22, 1931City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
138Loss63–19–3 Battling BozoPTS10Jun 9, 1931Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
137Loss63–18–3 Charley BelangerPTS10May 18, 1931 Arena Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
136Win63–17–3 Matt AdgiePTS10Apr 27, 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135Win62–17–3 Rattle KichlinePTS10Mar 26, 1931Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
134Win61–17–3 Sam WeissUD10Mar 12, 1931Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
133Win60–17–3 Sam WeissMD10Feb 26, 1931Armory, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132Loss59–17–3 Johnny PilcPTS10Feb 2, 1931Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
131Loss59–16–3 Joe BanovicUD10Jan 22, 1931Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130Loss59–15–3 Tait LittmanPTS10Oct 13, 1930Riverview Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
129Win59–14–3 Jimmy HermanUD10Sep 15, 1930Lakewood Park, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128Loss58–14–3 Frank CawleyUD10Jul 31, 1930Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127Win58–13–3 Larry JohnsonDQ6 Jun 18, 1930Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
12657–13–3 Jimmy SlatteryNC7 May 27, 1930Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
125Win57–13–3 Larry JohnsonSD10Feb 21, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124Loss56–13–3 Billy JonesPTS10Jan 27, 1930Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123Win56–12–3 Eddie ClarkKO6 Jan 16, 1930Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
122Loss55–12–3 James J. BraddockPTS10Oct 17, 1928Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
121Win55–11–3 Charley BelangerPTS10Oct 5, 1928Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
120Loss54–11–3 Leo LomskiPTS10Sep 7, 1928Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
119Win54–10–3 Matt AdgieUD10Aug 20, 1928Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118Loss53–10–3 Tommy LoughranUD10Jul 16, 1928Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
117Win53–9–3 Leo LomskiDQ6 Jun 13, 1928Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
116Loss52–9–3 Tommy LoughranUD15Jun 1, 1928Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
115Win52–8–3 Bing ConleyPTS10May 14, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
114Win51–8–3 Tony MarulloPTS10Apr 23, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
113Win50–8–3 Paul SwiderskiPTS10Feb 23, 1928Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
112Win49–8–3 Maxie RosenbloomPTS10Feb 6, 1928South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111Loss48–8–3 Maxie RosenbloomSD10Nov 21, 1927Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110Loss48–7–3 Frankie SchoellUD10Oct 28, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
109Win48–6–3 George WarnerTKO2 Oct 10, 1927Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108Loss47–6–3 Tiger FlowersUD10Sep 30, 1927Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107Win47–5–3 Dick EvansNWS10Sep 19, 1927Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
106Draw47–5–3 Jack McVeyPTS12Aug 30, 1927Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
105Win47–5–2 Johnny SaxonTKO4 Aug 27, 1927Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
104Win46–5–2 Allentown Joe GansDQ8 Aug 23, 1927Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103Loss45–5–2 Joe DundeeMD15Jun 3, 1927Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
102Win45–4–2 Jack RappaportTKO3 May 9, 1927Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101Loss44–4–2 Joe SimonichUD10Mar 10, 1927Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100Loss44–3–2 Clyde HullNWS10Feb 21, 1927Gardner Park Arena, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
99Win44–3–2 Billy PiltzNWS10Feb 18, 1927Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
98Win44–3–2 Jimmy JonesPTS10Jan 24, 1927Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97Win43–3–2 Sergeant Sammy BakerUD10Jan 14, 1927South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96Win42–3–2 Joe SimonichNWS12Dec 8, 1926113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
95Win42–3–2 Ted NelsonTKO4 Jul 16, 1926North End Baseball Park, Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
94Win41–3–2 Georgie LevineDQ4 Jul 9, 1926Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
93Win40–3–2 Willie HarmonKO5 Jun 29, 1926Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
92Win39–3–2 Mickey WalkerUD10May 20, 1926Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
91Win38–3–2 Georgie RussellTKO9 Mar 23, 1926South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90Win37–3–2 Morrie SchlaiferUD10Feb 15, 1926Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89Win36–3–2 Joe CarloTKO1 Jan 25, 1926Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88Win35–3–2 Italian Joe GansPTS10Jan 4, 1926Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win34–3–2 Bermondsey Billy WellsNWS12Dec 21, 1925Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
86Win34–3–2 Bobby BarrettPTS10Oct 12, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85Win33–3–2 Italian Joe GansPTS10Sep 14, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84Loss32–3–2 Morrie SchlaiferKO3 Jun 23, 1925Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83Win32–2–2 Georgie LevinePTS10Jun 16, 1925Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
82Win31–2–2 Willie HarmonUD10May 11, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81Win30–2–2 Manny OwensTKO4 Apr 27, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80Win29–2–2 Jack RappaportPTS10Mar 6, 1925Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
79Loss28–2–2 Bermondsey Billy WellsPTS10Jan 28, 1925Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
78Win28–1–2 Eddie BurnbrookKO2 Jan 19, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77Win27–1–2 Pat HaleyKO2 Jan 1, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76Win26–1–2 Tillie HermanPTS4Dec 12, 1924Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
75Win25–1–2 Morrie SchlaiferPTS10Nov 21, 1924Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
74Loss24–1–2 Willie HarmonNWS12Sep 8, 1924Bank Street Open-Air Arena, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
73Win24–1–2 Frankie VenchellMD10Aug 29, 1924Exeter Ball Park, Exeter, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72Win23–1–2 Frankie QuillTKO2 Aug 11, 1924Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71Win22–1–2 Phil KaplanMD10Jun 27, 1924109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70Draw21–1–2 Dave ShadeUD10May 19, 1924South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69Win21–1–1 Harry GalfundUD10Apr 24, 1924109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68Win20–1–1 Georgie WardPTS10Apr 5, 1924108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67Win19–1–1 Bermondsey Billy WellsUD10Feb 26, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
66Loss18–1–1 Frankie SchoellUD10Jan 14, 1924Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win18–0–1 Georgie WardUD10Jan 10, 1924Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Win17–0–1 Wally HinckleKO2 Dec 17, 1923Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63Draw16–0–1 Phil KaplanPTS12Jun 13, 1923Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62Win16–0 Young George ErneKO6 Jun 5, 1923109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61Draw15–0 Jimmy JonesNWS12Apr 2, 1923Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
60Loss15–0 Mickey WalkerNWS12Mar 22, 1923113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles at stake;
59Loss15–0 Frankie SchoellNWS10Feb 19, 1923South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58Win15–0 Johnny KarrNWS12Feb 15, 1923Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
57Win15–0 Johnny NicholsUD12Feb 9, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win14–0 Paul DoyleUD10Feb 6, 1923Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
55Win13–0 Georgie WardNWS12Jan 16, 1923Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
54Win13–0 Sailor FriedmanNWS8Dec 11, 1922Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53Win13–0 Tim DroneyNWS10Nov 30, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52Win13–0 Georgie WardNWS10Nov 9, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Loss13–0 Eddie ShevlinNWS10Oct 16, 1922South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Win13–0 Frankie SchoellNWS10Oct 3, 1922Crystal Palace, Rocky Glen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49Win13–0 Bermondsey Billy WellsNWS10Aug 10, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Loss13–0 Paul DoyleNWS10Jul 25, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47Win13–0 Dave ShadeNWS10May 17, 1922South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46Win13–0 Marty SummersNWS10May 4, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45Win13–0 Al BrownNWS10Apr 6, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44Win13–0 Jack PalmerNWS10Mar 31, 1922Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43Win13–0 Jack PalmerPTS8Feb 3, 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Loss12–0 Frankie SchoellNWS10Jan 26, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41Win12–0 Al NortonNWS10Jan 12, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win12–0 Jack PalmerNWS10Dec 23, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39Win12–0 Tim DroneyNWS10Nov 3, 1921South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38Win12–0 Jimmy SullivanTKO7 Oct 31, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37Win11–0 Barney AdairNWS10Oct 28, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win11–0 Tim DroneyNWS10Oct 15, 1921South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35Win11–0 Nick MoonKO6 Oct 13, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Win10–0 Harry TurnerKO2 Sep 9, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33Win9–0 Johnny HermanNWS10Sep 2, 1921Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32Win9–0 Tim DroneyNWS10Aug 4, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31Win9–0 Jake SchifferKO1 Jun 29, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win8–0 Bud LoganNWS8Jun 6, 1921Federal League Baseball Park, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
29Win8–0 Sammy BerneNWS10May 10, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28Win8–0 Benny CohenNWS?May 4, 1921Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win8–0 George ReynoldsNWS10Apr 14, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26Win8–0 Westside Jimmy DuffyUD12Apr 4, 1921Victory Hall, Johnson City, New York, U.S.
25Win7–0 Al DeweyNWS10Jan 17, 1921South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Win7–0 Ren CarlinTKO7 Dec 25, 1920Freeland Opera House, Freeland, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win6–0 Jimmy ShevlinNWS10Dec 15, 1920South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Loss6–0 Frankie VenchellNWS10Nov 15, 1920South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win6–0 Willie RitchieNWS10Oct 14, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Win6–0 George ReynoldsNWS10Sep 17, 1920Lapchack's Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win6–0 Johnny MahoneyNWS10Aug 17, 1920Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Loss6–0 Al MurphyNWS10Jun 25, 1920Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Loss6–0 Willie RitchieNWS10May 26, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win6–0 George ReynoldsNWS10Apr 15, 1920Boone Hall, St. Clair, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win6–0 Joe O'NeillNWS10Mar 11, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win6–0 Al ReynoldsNWS10Mar 8, 1920Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win6–0 Al ReynoldsNWS8Feb 23, 1920Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Loss6–0 Joe O'NeillNWS10Feb 13, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Win6–0 Frankie McCarthyTKO6 Jan 29, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win5–0 Mickey MalloyKO3 Jan 1, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win4–0 Joe SugarsNWS6Dec 29, 1919Armory, Plymouth, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Loss4–0 Joe SugarsNWS6Oct 17, 1919Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Loss4–0 Billy GannonNWS6Sep 27, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win4–0 Willie DeHautKO2 May 8, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win3–0 K O GrantKO2 Apr 7, 1919Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win2–0 Eddie MilhelmKO2 Mar 31, 1919Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3Win1–0 Jake HenryNWS6Mar 13, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win1–0 Silent CawleyNWS6Feb 27, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Red FergusonTKO3 Feb 13, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
149LossJoe MandaranoMD8Jun 22, 1934Hobbs' Arena, Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148Loss101–42–4 Teddy YaroszTKO4 Jun 5, 1934Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147Loss101–41–4 Billy KetchellPTS10Apr 27, 1934Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146Loss101–40–4 Harry FullerUD6Jan 29, 1934Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145Loss101–39–4 Harry FullerMD6Jan 15, 1934Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144Loss101–38–4 Joe BanovicPTS10Feb 26, 1932Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
143Loss101–37–4 George ManleyUD10Sep 4, 1931City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
142Loss101–36–4 Jimmy BrittUD10Aug 18, 1931Liberty High School Stadium, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
141Loss101–35–4 Sam WeissSD10Jul 22, 1931Twin City Arena, Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
140Loss101–34–4 Al EttorePTS10Jun 29, 1931Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
139Loss101–33–4 Battling BozoNWS10Jun 22, 1931City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
138Loss101–32–4 Battling BozoPTS10Jun 9, 1931Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
137Loss101–31–4 Charley BelangerPTS10May 18, 1931 Arena Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
136Win101–30–4 Matt AdgiePTS10Apr 27, 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135Win100–30–4 Rattle KichlinePTS10Mar 26, 1931Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
134Win99–30–4 Sam WeissUD10Mar 12, 1931Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
133Win98–30–4 Sam WeissMD10Feb 26, 1931Armory, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132Loss97–30–4 Johnny PilcPTS10Feb 2, 1931Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
131Loss97–29–4 Joe BanovicUD10Jan 22, 1931Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130Loss97–28–4 Tait LittmanPTS10Oct 13, 1930Riverview Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
129Win97–27–4 Jimmy HermanUD10Sep 15, 1930Lakewood Park, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128Loss96–27–4 Frank CawleyUD10Jul 31, 1930Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127Win96–26–4 Larry JohnsonDQ6 Jun 18, 1930Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
12695–26–4 Jimmy SlatteryNC7 May 27, 1930Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
125Win95–26–4Larry JohnsonSD10Feb 21, 1930Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124Loss94–26–4Billy JonesPTS10Jan 27, 1930Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123Win94–25–4Eddie ClarkKO6 Jan 16, 1930Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
122Loss93–25–4James J. BraddockPTS10Oct 17, 1928Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
121Win93–24–4Charley BelangerPTS10Oct 5, 1928Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
120Loss92–24–4Leo LomskiPTS10Sep 7, 1928Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
119Win92–23–4Matt AdgieUD10Aug 20, 1928Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118Loss91–23–4Tommy LoughranUD10Jul 16, 1928Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
117Win91–22–4Leo LomskiDQ6 Jun 13, 1928Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
116Loss90–22–4Tommy LoughranUD15Jun 1, 1928Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
115Win90–21–4Bing ConleyPTS10May 14, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
114Win89–21–4Tony MarulloPTS10Apr 23, 1928St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
113Win88–21–4Paul SwiderskiPTS10Feb 23, 1928Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
112Win87–21–4Maxie RosenbloomPTS10Feb 6, 1928South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111Loss86–21–4Maxie RosenbloomSD10Nov 21, 1927Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110Loss86–20–4Frankie SchoellUD10Oct 28, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
109Win86–19–4George WarnerTKO2 Oct 10, 1927Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108Loss85–19–4Tiger FlowersUD10Sep 30, 1927Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107Win85–18–4Dick EvansNWS10Sep 19, 1927Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
106Draw84–18–4Jack McVeyPTS12Aug 30, 1927Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
105Win84–18–3Johnny SaxonTKO4 Aug 27, 1927Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
104Win83–18–3Allentown Joe GansDQ8 Aug 23, 1927Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103Loss82–18–3Joe DundeeMD15Jun 3, 1927Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
102Win82–17–3Jack RappaportTKO3 May 9, 1927Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101Loss81–17–3Joe SimonichUD10Mar 10, 1927Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100Loss81–16–3Clyde HullNWS10Feb 21, 1927Gardner Park Arena, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
99Win81–15–3Billy PiltzNWS10Feb 18, 1927Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
98Win80–15–3Jimmy JonesPTS10Jan 24, 1927Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97Win79–15–3Sergeant Sammy BakerUD10Jan 14, 1927South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96Win78–15–3Joe SimonichNWS12Dec 8, 1926113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
95Win77–15–3Ted NelsonTKO4 Jul 16, 1926North End Baseball Park, Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
94Win76–15–3Georgie LevineDQ4 Jul 9, 1926Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
93Win75–15–3Willie HarmonKO5 Jun 29, 1926Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
92Win74–15–3Mickey WalkerUD10May 20, 1926Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
91Win73–15–3Georgie RussellTKO9 Mar 23, 1926South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90Win72–15–3Morrie SchlaiferUD10Feb 15, 1926Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89Win71–15–3Joe CarloTKO1 Jan 25, 1926Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88Win70–15–3Italian Joe GansPTS10Jan 4, 1926Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
87Win69–15–3Bermondsey Billy WellsNWS12Dec 21, 1925Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
86Win68–15–3Bobby BarrettPTS10Oct 12, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85Win67–15–3Italian Joe GansPTS10Sep 14, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84Loss66–15–3Morrie SchlaiferKO3 Jun 23, 1925Artillery Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83Win66–14–3Georgie LevinePTS10Jun 16, 1925Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
82Win65–14–3Willie HarmonUD10May 11, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81Win64–14–3Manny OwensTKO4 Apr 27, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80Win63–14–3Jack RappaportPTS10Mar 6, 1925Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
79Loss62–14–3Bermondsey Billy WellsPTS10Jan 28, 1925Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
78Win62–13–3Eddie BurnbrookKO2 Jan 19, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77Win61–13–3Pat HaleyKO2 Jan 1, 1925Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76Win60–13–3Tillie HermanPTS4Dec 12, 1924Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
75Win59–13–3Morrie SchlaiferPTS10Nov 21, 1924Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
74Loss58–13–3Willie HarmonNWS12Sep 8, 1924Bank Street Open-Air Arena, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
73Win58–12–3Frankie VenchellMD10Aug 29, 1924Exeter Ball Park, Exeter, Pennsylvania, U.S.
72Win57–12–3Frankie QuillTKO2 Aug 11, 1924Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71Win56–12–3Phil KaplanMD10Jun 27, 1924109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
70Draw55–12–3Dave ShadeUD10May 19, 1924South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69Win55–12–2Harry GalfundUD10Apr 24, 1924109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68Win54–12–2Georgie WardPTS10Apr 5, 1924108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67Win53–12–2Bermondsey Billy WellsUD10Feb 26, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
66Loss52–12–2Frankie SchoellUD10Jan 14, 1924Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win52–11–2Georgie WardUD10Jan 10, 1924Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Win51–11–2Wally HinckleKO2 Dec 17, 1923Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63Draw50–11–2Phil KaplanPTS12Jun 13, 1923Coney Island Velodrome, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
62Win50–11–1Young George ErneKO6 Jun 5, 1923109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61Draw49–11–1Jimmy JonesNWS12Apr 2, 1923Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
60Loss49–11Mickey WalkerNWS12Mar 22, 1923113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles at stake;
59Loss49–10Frankie SchoellNWS10Feb 19, 1923South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58Win49–9Johnny KarrNWS12Feb 15, 1923Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
57Win48–9Johnny NicholsUD12Feb 9, 1923Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
56Win47–9Paul DoyleUD10Feb 6, 1923Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
55Win46–9Georgie WardNWS12Jan 16, 1923Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
54Win45–9Sailor FriedmanNWS8Dec 11, 1922Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53Win44–9Tim DroneyNWS10Nov 30, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52Win43–9Georgie WardNWS10Nov 9, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Loss42–9Eddie ShevlinNWS10Oct 16, 1922South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50Win42–8Frankie SchoellNWS10Oct 3, 1922Crystal Palace, Rocky Glen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49Win41–8Bermondsey Billy WellsNWS10Aug 10, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Loss40–8Paul DoyleNWS10Jul 25, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47Win40–7Dave ShadeNWS10May 17, 1922South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46Win39–7Marty SummersNWS10May 4, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45Win38–7Al BrownNWS10Apr 6, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44Win37–7Jack PalmerNWS10Mar 31, 1922Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43Win36–7Jack PalmerPTS8Feb 3, 1922Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
42Loss35–7Frankie SchoellNWS10Jan 26, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41Win35–6Al NortonNWS10Jan 12, 1922Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40Win34–6Jack PalmerNWS10Dec 23, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39Win33–6Tim DroneyNWS10Nov 3, 1921South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38Win32–6Jimmy SullivanTKO7 Oct 31, 1921Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37Win31–6Barney AdairNWS10Oct 28, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win30–6Tim DroneyNWS10Oct 15, 1921South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35Win29–6Nick MoonKO6 Oct 13, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Win28–6Harry TurnerKO2 Sep 9, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33Win27–6Johnny HermanNWS10Sep 2, 1921Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32Win26–6Tim DroneyNWS10Aug 4, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31Win25–6Jake SchifferKO1 Jun 29, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win24–6Bud LoganNWS8Jun 6, 1921Federal League Baseball Park, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
29Win23–6Sammy BerneNWS10May 10, 1921Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28Win22–6Benny CohenNWS?May 4, 1921Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win21–6George ReynoldsNWS10Apr 14, 1921Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26Win20–6Westside Jimmy DuffyUD12Apr 4, 1921Victory Hall, Johnson City, New York, U.S.
25Win19–6Al DeweyNWS10Jan 17, 1921South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Win18–6Ren CarlinTKO7 Dec 25, 1920Freeland Opera House, Freeland, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win17–6Jimmy ShevlinNWS10Dec 15, 1920South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Loss16–6Frankie VenchellNWS10Nov 15, 1920South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win16–5Willie RitchieNWS10Oct 14, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20Win15–5George ReynoldsNWS10Sep 17, 1920Lapchack's Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win14–5Johnny MahoneyNWS10Aug 17, 1920Feeley Hall, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Loss13–5Al MurphyNWS10Jun 25, 1920Athletic Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Loss13–4Willie RitchieNWS10May 26, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win13–3George ReynoldsNWS10Apr 15, 1920Boone Hall, St. Clair, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win12–3Joe O'NeillNWS10Mar 11, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win11–3Al ReynoldsNWS10Mar 8, 1920Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win10–3Al ReynoldsNWS8Feb 23, 1920Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Loss9–3Joe O'NeillNWS10Feb 13, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Win9–2Frankie McCarthyTKO6 Jan 29, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win8–2Mickey MalloyKO3 Jan 1, 1920Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win7–2Joe SugarsNWS6Dec 29, 1919Armory, Plymouth, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Loss6–2Joe SugarsNWS6Oct 17, 1919Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Loss6–1Billy GannonNWS6Sep 27, 1919National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win6–0Willie DeHautKO2 May 8, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win5–0K O GrantKO2 Apr 7, 1919Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Eddie MilhelmKO2 Mar 31, 1919Nesbitt Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3Win3–0Jake HenryNWS6Mar 13, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Silent CawleyNWS6Feb 27, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Red FergusonTKO3 Feb 13, 1919Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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