Young Stribling


William Lawrence Stribling Jr., known as Young Stribling, was an American professional boxer who fought from Featherweight to Heavyweight. His 1931 fight against Max Schmelling for Schmeling's world heavyweight championship was named Ring Magazine fight of the year. Stribling was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1965, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.

Personal life

Born in Bainbridge, Georgia, on December 26, 1904. Stribling's mother claimed she wanted him to be a boxer from the time he was a baby. "When he was two years old, I started him on leg and arm exercises," she told an interviewer. Stribling was raised as a vegetarian.
"Strib" celebrated his 21st birthday by marrying Clara Kinney, a student at Brenau College. Clara's father was a prominent Macon businessman, and her mother was the first woman to serve on the city council. Clara's grandfather was a former president of Wesleyan College in Macon, the oldest female college in America. "Strib" and Clara had three children, the first was W. L. Stribling III, born in 1927.

Professional career

Stribling turned professional in 1921. Stribling fought 75 professional bouts while still in high school. He fought at very high frequency. From 1921 to 1929 he fought 258 times, over 28 times per year.
In a title match against light-heavyweight champion Mike McTigue the fight was declared a draw. Unhappy with the draw, the ring was surrounded by angry fans who demanded the fight be given to Stribling, which the referee did. Three hours after the fight though, he re-affirmed that it was a draw. "Unless I awarded the decision to Stribling I would never leave the arena alive," referee Harry Ertle said after the fight. The two would face again for a rematch 6 months later. Stribling convincingly outpointed McTigue, winning the match. However, in New Jersey boxing at the time a title couldn't change hands on a newspaper decision. Both fights occurred while Stribling was just 19 years old. After his bouts against McTigue, he was often referred to in newspapers as "the uncrowned light-heavyweight champion."
Paul Berlenbach took the light-heavyweight title from McTigue. Stribling had previously fought Berlenbach to a draw. In 1926 a match between the two took place. Berlenbach won the rematch decisively.
In 1928, now 24 years old, Stribling set the record for knockouts at 101. The New York Times added that "few of Stribling's recent victories were over well known fighters."
Stribling met the future heavyweight champion, Primo Carnera, in 1929 and lost on a foul. In a rematch, Carnera fouled Stribling. Each scoring a victory by disqualification. Commenting on the unsatisfactory conclusion of the two matches, sportswriter Robert Edgren commented "Stribling seems to be playing Carnera the way he has played a lot of palukas and stable mates at different towns in "the sticks" in this country. Always the return engagement."
After a string of impressive wins against Hans Schönrath, Otto Von Porat, and Phil Scott, none of which lasted more than 2 rounds. Stribling was given a shot at the heavyweight championship against Max Schmelling. It was a decisive victory for Schmelling. Stribling nearly made it to the final bell, with the referee stepping in with just 14 seconds remaining in the 15th and final round. The first and only KO or TKO loss in Stribling's 291 fight career. It was named Ring Magazine Fight of the Year for 1931.
He would fight for 2 more years and 21 more fights. Stribling was still among the top contenders when he died. His final bout came less than two weeks before his death. Defeating Maxie Rosenbloom by 10 round decision.

Death

He died at 6 A.M, EST on October 3, 1933, at 28 years old, after a motorcycle accident which occurred 2 days prior in Macon, Georgia while travelling to a hospital to visit his convalescing wife and newborn. Injuries involved pelvic fracture and severe left foot damage which lead to amputation. He was buried in Riverside Cemetery.

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
291Win224–13–14 Maxie RosenbloomUD10Sep 22, 1933Sam Houston Hall, Houston, Texas, U.S.
290Win223–13–14 Benny O'DellTKO2 Aug 29, 1933Baseball Park, Lindale, Georgia, U.S.
289Win222–13–14 George NeronPTS10Aug 2, 1933R.M.I. Park, Beckley, West Virginia, U.S.
288Loss221–13–14 Pierre CharlesDQ8 Mar 6, 1933Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
287Win221–12–14 Don McCorkindalePTS12Dec 17, 1932Ellis Park Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
286Win220–12–14 George ThompsonKO6 Nov 7, 1932His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
285Win219–12–14 Tony GoraTKO6 Nov 3, 1932Exhibition Building, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
284NC218–12–14 Johnny FreemanNC8 Oct 29, 1932Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaThe bout was declared a no contest after both boxers
"continued to engage in hostilities after the bell" ending the 8th round
283Win218–12–14 Johnny FreemanPTS15Sep 22, 1932West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
282Win217–12–14 Jack RenaultRTD5 Aug 10, 1932Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
281Win216–12–14 Frankie WinePTS15Jul 25, 1932Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
280Win215–12–14 Ambrose PalmerTKO10 Jul 4, 1932Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
279Win214–12–14 Johnny FreemanNWS10May 30, 1932Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
278Win214–12–14 Big Sid TerrisKO5 May 23, 1932Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
277Win213–12–14 Joe DoctorPTS10May 16, 1932Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDoctor disqualified for "stalling"
276Win212–12–14 George NeronPTS10May 10, 1932Central Tobacco Warehouse, Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
275Loss211–12–14 Ernie SchaafPTS10Feb 26, 1932Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
274Win211–11–14 Pietro CorriNWS10Nov 23, 1931Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
273Win211–11–14 Pat FayKO3 Nov 11, 1931Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
272Win210–11–14 Red FitzsimmonsTKO4 Nov 3, 1931Shrine Mosque, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
271Win209–11–14 Salvatore RuggirelloKO2 Oct 19, 1931Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
270Loss208–11–14 Max SchmelingTKO15 Jul 3, 1931Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.For NBA and The Ring heavyweight titles
269Win208–10–14 Tuffy GriffithsUD10Dec 12, 1930Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
268Win207–10–14 Whitey GorslineTKO3 Nov 19, 1930Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
267Win206–10–14 Arthur De KuhPTS10Nov 11, 1930Spiller's Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
266Win205–10–14 KO ChristnerTKO3 Oct 31, 1930Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
265Win204–10–14 Phil ScottKO2 Jul 28, 1930Wimbledon Stadium, Wimbledon, London, England, U.K.
264Win203–10–14 Otto von PoratKO1 Jun 20, 1930Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
263Win202–10–14 Frankie WineNWS6Jun 5, 1930Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
262Win202–10–14 Hans SchönrathTKO2 May 8, 1930Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
261Win201–10–14 Pietro CorriPTS10Feb 21, 1930Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
260Win200–10–14 Joe PackoKO8 Feb 17, 1930Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
259Win199–10–14 Jack DeMaveKO1 Jan 22, 1930Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
258Win198–10–14 Primo CarneraDQ7 Dec 7, 1929Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, Paris, FranceCarnera struck Stribling from behind after the bell ended the seventh round.
The bout was probably fixed
257Loss197–10–14 Primo CarneraDQ4 Nov 18, 1929Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Both fighters down in the third. Carnera down from low blow in 4th.
This bout was probably fixed
256Win197–9–14 Maurice GrisellePTS10Nov 6, 1929Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris, France
255Win196–9–14 Johnny GibsonKO3 Sep 24, 1929Tobacco Warehouse, Cairo, Georgia, U.S.
254Win195–9–14 George CookTKO8 Sep 2, 1929Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
253Win194–9–14 Joe PackoNWS10Aug 30, 1929Coliseum, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
252Win194–9–14 Frankie WinePTS8Aug 29, 1929Sulphur Dell, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
251Win193–9–14 Joe SekyraNWS10Aug 19, 1929Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
250Win193–9–14 Harry FayKO5 Aug 12, 1929Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
249Loss192–9–14 Babe HuntDQ6 Jul 29, 1929McNulty Park, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A right hand punch to the groin disqualified Stribling
248Win192–8–14 George CookNWS10Jul 18, 1929Muehlebach Field, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
247Win192–8–14 Jack DeMavePTS8Jul 11, 1929Sterchi Park Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
246Win191–8–14 Tony FuenteKO2 Jul 4, 1929City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
245Win190–8–14 Jack LeeKO8 Jun 24, 1929Flint, Michigan, U.S.
244Win189–8–14 Babe HuntNWS10Jun 17, 1929Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
243Loss189–8–14 Jack SharkeyPTS10Feb 27, 1929Flamingo Park, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
242Win189–7–14 Ralph SmithTKO3 Jan 25, 1929Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
241Win188–7–14 Sully MontgomeryKO2 Jan 21, 1929Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
240Win187–7–14 Art MalayKO3 Jan 18, 1929Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
239Win186–7–14 Tommy StoneKO2 Jan 9, 1929Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
238Win185–7–14 Jack LeagueKO1 Jan 1, 1929Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
237Win184–7–14 Jack BlackstockKO2 Dec 21, 1928Imperial Theatre, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
236Win183–7–14 Andres CastanoKO2 Dec 20, 1928Macon, Georgia, U.S.
235Win182–7–14 Billy FreasTKO1 Dec 18, 1928Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
234Win181–7–14 Ray NeumanKO6 Nov 30, 1928Auditorium, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
233Win180–7–14 Big Sid TerrisKO3 Oct 30, 1928Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
232Win179–7–14 Frankie WineNWS10Sep 20, 1928Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
231Win179–7–14 Johnny SquiresTKO2 Sep 6, 1928Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
230Win178–7–14 Martin BurkeTKO1 Aug 13, 1928Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
229Win177–7–14 Jack Van RyanKO2 Aug 6, 1928Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
228Win176–7–14 Bill JordanKO1 Jul 24, 1928High Point, North Carolina, U.S.
227Win175–7–14 Tom KirbyPTS10Jul 20, 1928Englewood Celtic Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
226Win174–7–14 Bucky HarrisKO3 Jul 4, 1928Macon, Georgia, U.S.
225Win173–7–14 Wild Bill RoweKO2 Jul 2, 1928Burgoyne Isle, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
224Win172–7–14 Joe PackoKO7 Jun 12, 1928Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
223Win171–7–14 Harry FayPTS10Jun 7, 1928Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
222Win170–7–14 Ted CookKO3 Jun 5, 1928Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
221Win169–7–14 Joe KingKO2 Jun 1, 1928Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
220Win168–7–14 Johnny UrbanTKO5 May 30, 1928Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
219Win167–7–14 Tommy StoneKO1 May 25, 1928Albany, New York, U.S.
218Win166–7–14 Charley RammellKO2 May 22, 1928Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
217Win165–7–14 Marcello GubinelliKO1 May 18, 1928Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
216Win164–7–14 Pete AnkelosKO2 May 9, 1928Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
215Win163–7–14 Andres CastanoKO2 May 8, 1928Legion Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
214Win162–7–14 Russ RowseyTKO2 Apr 30, 1928Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
213Win161–7–14 Joe WhiteKO2 Apr 23, 1928Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
212Win160–7–14 Italian Jack HermanKO2 Apr 17, 1928Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
211Win159–7–14 George GemasKO3 Apr 11, 1928Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
210Win158–7–14 Jack BlackstockKO2 Apr 2, 1928Legion Coliseum, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
209Win157–7–14 Earl BlueTKO2 Mar 30, 1928Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
208Win156–7–14 Pat JoyceKO1 Mar 16, 1928New Baseball Stadium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
207Win155–7–14 George AveraKO2 Mar 12, 1928Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
206Win154–7–14 Chuck WigginsPTS12Mar 6, 1928Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
205Win153–7–14 Al FriedmanKO2 Feb 27, 1928Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
204Win152–7–14 Joe ClancyKO2 Feb 23, 1928Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
203Win151–7–14 Tom MaxtedKO2 Feb 7, 1928Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
202Win150–7–14 Marine TolliverKO2 Feb 6, 1928Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
201Win149–7–14 Chuck BurnsPTS10Jan 30, 1928Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
200Win148–7–14 Martin BurkeKO1 Jan 23, 1928Coliseum, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
199Win147–7–14 Chuck WigginsNWS10Jan 9, 1928Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
198Win147–7–14 Tom KirbyUD10Dec 15, 1927South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
197Win146–7–14 Lou ScozzaPTS10Dec 9, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
196Win145–7–14 Andy Kid PalmerTKO6 Nov 21, 1927Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
195Win144–7–14 Angus SnyderPTS6Nov 8, 1927Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S.
194Win143–7–14 Harry DillonPTS10Nov 4, 1927Ice Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
193Win142–7–14 Mike ArnoldKO4 Oct 28, 1927Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
192141–7–14 Leo DeibelNC6 Sep 6, 1927Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.Diebel and Stribling were arrested by Inspector of Detectives,
Ben Banbaum on charges of participating in a sham/framed fight
191Win141–7–14 Ed SmithKO3 Aug 29, 1927Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
190Draw140–7–14 Chuck WigginsNWS10Aug 25, 1927Washington Park, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
189Win140–7–14 Otto von PoratNWS10Jul 21, 1927Municipal Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
188Win140–7–14 Chuck WigginsDQ6 Jul 4, 1927Macon, Georgia, U.S.
187Win139–7–14 Tiny Jim HermanPTS10May 19, 1927Golden Park, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
186Win138–7–14 Jimmy ByrneNWS12May 13, 1927Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
185Loss138–7–14 Tommy LoughranUD10May 3, 1927Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
184Win138–6–14 Benny RossPTS10Apr 18, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
183Win137–6–14 Jack MelroseKO2 Apr 7, 1927Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
182Win136–6–14 Red FitzsimmonsTKO4 Apr 4, 1927Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
181Win135–6–14 Art WeigandTKO7 Mar 23, 1927Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
180Win134–6–14 Maxie RosenbloomPTS10Mar 17, 1927Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
179Win133–6–14 Eddie CivilKO2 Mar 10, 1927Macon, Georgia, U.S.
178Win132–6–14 Leo GatesTKO5 Mar 3, 1927Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
177Win131–6–14 Eddie HuffmanPTS10Feb 7, 1927Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
176Win130–6–14 Joe LohmanKO7 Dec 20, 1926Macon, Georgia, U.S.
175Win129–6–14 Big Boy PetersonTKO5 Nov 26, 1926Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
174Win128–6–14 Ed SmithPTS10Nov 18, 1926Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
173Win127–6–14 Battling LevinskyNWS10Nov 11, 1926Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
172Win127–6–14 Soldier BuckKO4 Oct 18, 1926Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
171Win126–6–14 Lou RollingerTKO3 Oct 15, 1926Cattle Congress Hippodrome, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
170Win125–6–14 Frankie BushTKO6 Sep 30, 1926Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.This bout may have taken place on September 29, 1926
169Win124–6–14 Chuck BurnsPTS10Sep 21, 1926Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
168Win123–6–14 Buck AstonTKO9 Sep 17, 1926Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
167Loss122–6–14 Paul BerlenbachUD15Jun 10, 1926Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
166Win122–5–14 Ray NeumanPTS10May 24, 1926Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
165Win121–5–14 Johnny RiskoPTS10May 14, 1926Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
164Win120–5–14 Mike WallaceKO3 Apr 26, 1926Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
163Win119–5–14 Billy BrittonKO3 Apr 25, 1926Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
162Win118–5–14 Joe LohmanNWS10Apr 20, 1926Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
161Win118–5–14 Tommy MarvinKO3 Apr 13, 1926Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
160Win117–5–14 Chuck BurnsNWS10Apr 12, 1926Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
159Win117–5–14 Jimmy SlatteryPTS10Mar 25, 1926Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
158Win116–5–14 Tom BurnsNWS10Dec 4, 1925Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
157Win116–5–14 Billy BrittonTKO1 Nov 27, 1925Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
156Win115–5–14 George CookPTS10Nov 7, 1925Municipal Stadium, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
155Win114–5–14 Soldier BuckKO3 Nov 2, 1925Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
154Win113–5–14 Tom McKiernanKO2 Oct 22, 1925State Fair Grounds, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
153Win112–5–14 Eddie HuffmanPTS10Oct 10, 1925Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
152Win111–5–14 Peck WarrenKO6 Aug 31, 1925Dallas, Texas, U.S.
151Win110–5–14 Jack LeagueKO4 Aug 27, 1925Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
150Win109–5–14 Red FitzsimmonsKO3 Aug 25, 1925Fort Bliss Arena, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
149Win108–5–14 Sergeant Jack LynchTKO9 Aug 21, 1925Capital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
148Win107–5–14 Jimmy DelaneyPTS10Aug 18, 1925Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
147Win106–5–14 Johnny LeeKO2 Aug 4, 1925Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
146Win105–5–14 Harvey PerkinsPTS10Jul 28, 1925Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
145Win104–5–14 Jack MatlockTKO3 Jul 17, 1925Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
144Win103–5–14 Billy FreasKO7 Jul 9, 1925Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
143Win102–5–14 Johnny RiskoNWS10Jul 2, 1925East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
142Win102–5–14 Bud GormanMD10Jun 29, 1925Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
141Win101–5–14 George CookPTS10Jun 15, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
140Win100–5–14 Frankie SimmsKO3 Jun 8, 1925Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
139Win99–5–14 Buck BradyKO3 Jun 2, 1925Grand Theater, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
138Win98–5–14 Chief MetoquahNWS10May 25, 1925Convention Hall, Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S.
137Win98–5–14 Hugh WalkerNWS10May 19, 1925Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
136Win98–5–14 Quintin Romero RojasTKO4 May 7, 1925Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
135Win97–5–14 Hugh WalkerPTS10Apr 7, 1925Warren Park, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
134Win96–5–14 Tommy LoughranPTS10Mar 28, 1925Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
133Win95–5–14 Harry FayPTS10Mar 9, 1925Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132Win94–5–14 Dan O'DowdNWS10Mar 3, 1925Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
131Loss94–5–14 Jimmy DelaneyNWS10Feb 27, 1925Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
130Win94–5–14 Ted JamiesonKO6 Feb 20, 1925Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
129Win93–5–14 Joe BurkeKO3 Feb 2, 1925Springer Opera House, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
128Win92–5–14 Jimmy DelaneyNWS10Jan 21, 1925Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
127Win92–5–14 Mike WallacePTS10Jan 14, 1925Waterfront Park, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
126Draw91–5–14 Hugh WalkerNWS10Jan 12, 1925Biscayne Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
125Win91–5–14 Johnny KleschPTS12Dec 15, 1924Lakeside Park Pavillion, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
124Win90–5–14 Joe LohmanNWS10Dec 12, 1924Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
123Win90–5–14 Harry FayPTS10Nov 27, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
122Win89–5–14 Fay KeiserKO4 Nov 11, 1924Textile Hall, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
121Win88–5–14 Vic McLaughlinNWS10Sep 27, 1924Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
120Loss88–5–14 Ad StoneNWS12Sep 24, 1924113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
119Win88–5–14 Tommy RobsonPTS10Sep 16, 1924Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
118Win87–5–14 Mike NestorKO2 Sep 13, 1924Portland, Maine, U.S.
117Win86–5–14 Glenn ClicknerKO2 Sep 9, 1924Fairmont Arena, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
116Win85–5–14 Frankie SimmsNWS8Sep 5, 1924Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
115Win85–5–14 Irish SizemoreKO3 Sep 4, 1924Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
114Win84–5–14 Young Bob FitzsimmonsPTS10Sep 1, 1924Central City Park, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
113Draw83–5–14 Paul BerlenbachPTS6Aug 27, 1924Velodrome, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
112Win83–5–13 Jack StoneKO4 Aug 18, 1924Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
111Win82–5–13 Leo LeonardKO3 Aug 12, 1924Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
110Win81–5–13 Tommy LoughranPTS6Jun 26, 1924Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
109Win80–5–13 Ray NeumanPTS12May 28, 1924Nutmeg Stadium, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
108Win79–5–13 Dan O'DowdPTS10May 20, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
107Win78–5–13 Billy ConleyNWS12May 8, 1924Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
106Win78–5–13 Tom BurnsPTS10May 2, 1924Coliseum, Toronto, Quebec, Canada
105Win77–5–13 Mike BurkePTS6Apr 29, 1924Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
104Win76–5–13 Walter Young RolloKO2 Apr 25, 1924Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
103Win75–5–13 Tex McEwanTKO7 Apr 14, 1924Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102Win74–5–13 Gunner Joe QuinnTKO9 Apr 11, 1924Armory G, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
101Win73–5–13 Mike McTigueNWS12Mar 31, 19241st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
100Win73–5–13 Jack PerryKO2 Feb 28, 1924Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
99Loss72–5–13 Jimmy SlatteryPTS6Feb 25, 1924Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
98Win72–4–13 Walter RossKO2 Feb 15, 1924Municipal Auditorium, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
97Win71–4–13 Jack SchoendorfNWS10Feb 11, 1924Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
96Win71–4–13 Vic McLaughlinPTS10Feb 4, 1924Springer Opera House, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
95Win70–4–13 Billy ShadePTS10Jan 29, 1924Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
94Win69–4–13 Harry FayNWS10Jan 21, 1924Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
93Loss69–4–13 Norman GenetDQ6 Jan 14, 1924West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
92Win69–3–13 Mike NestorKO5 Jan 10, 1924Cycledrome, Miami, Florida, U.S.
91Win68–3–13 Kid NumbersKO4 Jan 3, 1924Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S.
90Win67–3–13 Dave RosenbergNWS12Jan 1, 19241st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
89Win67–3–13 Harry KrohnNWS12Dec 21, 1923Cycledrome, Miami, Florida, U.S.
88Win67–3–13 Billy McGowanNWS8Dec 18, 1923Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
87Win67–3–13 Eddie McDonaldTKO5 Dec 15, 1923Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
86Win66–3–13 Joe EaganPTS10Nov 26, 1923Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
85Win65–3–13 Steve ChoynskiKO5 Oct 18, 1923Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
84Win64–3–13 Tom BurnsNWS10Oct 15, 1923Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
83Draw64–3–13 Mike McTiguePTS10Oct 4, 1923Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
82Win64–3–12 Jimmy ConwayTKO8 Sep 19, 1923Rome, Georgia, U.S.
81Win63–3–12 Sailor MartinNWS10Sep 10, 1923Cycledrome, Miami, Florida, U.S.
80Win63–3–12 Happy HowardPTS15Jun 25, 1923Pierre Avenue Arena, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
79Draw62–3–12 Vic McLaughlinPTS10Jun 18, 1923Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
78Win62–3–11 Jack McCarronPTS10Jun 14, 1923City Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
77Win61–3–11 Jimmy DarcyPTS10Jun 4, 1923Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
76Win60–3–11 Al NelsonKO2 May 17, 1923Spiller's Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
75Win59–3–11 Al NelsonKO3 May 17, 1923Spiller's Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Won Southern middleweight title
74Loss58–3–11 Frank CarbonePTS10May 4, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Lost Southern middleweight title
73Win58–2–11 Kid SubyTKO7 Apr 26, 1923Legion Hall, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.Won vacant middleweight championship of the south
72Draw57–2–11 Colin McLachlinNWS10Apr 23, 1923Fair Building, Miami, Florida, U.S.
71Win57–2–11 Happy HowardPTS10Apr 19, 1923Macon, Georgia, U.S.
70Win56–2–11 Battling KuhnKO9 Mar 29, 1923Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
69Win55–2–11 Leo LeonardPTS10Mar 20, 1923Municipal Auditorium, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
68Draw54–2–11 Jackie ClarkPTS10Mar 9, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
67Win54–2–10 Johnny KleschPTS10Mar 1, 1923Georgia A.C., Macon, Georgia, U.S.
66Win53–2–10 Billy McGowanPTS10Feb 27, 1923Rome, Georgia, U.S.
65Win52–2–10 Battling KuhnPTS10Feb 8, 1923Macon, Georgia, U.S.
64Win51–2–10 Harry KrohnPTS10Jan 30, 1923Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
63Win50–2–10 Tony MarulloTKO9 Jan 26, 1923Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
62Win49–2–10 George ShadePTS10Jan 18, 1923Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
61Win48–2–10 Jack MiddletonKO1 Jan 1, 1923Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
60Win47–2–10 Jack DenhamKO7 Dec 29, 1922Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
59Win46–2–10 Jack TurnerPTS8Dec 26, 1922National Sanatorium, Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
58Win45–2–10 Jimmy KingPTS10Dec 7, 1922Macon, Georgia, U.S.
57Win44–2–10 Billy McGowanPTS10Dec 1, 1922Quitman, Georgia, U.S.Retained welterweight championship of the south
56Win43–2–10 Tony MarulloPTS12Nov 18, 1922Fronton Jai-Alai, Havana, Cuba
55Win42–2–10 Jack DenhamPTS10Nov 9, 1922City Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
54Win41–2–10 Tiger ToroPTS6Oct 20, 1922Sanatorium, Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
53Win40–2–10 Young WallaceKO10 Oct 14, 1922Havana, Cuba
52Win39–2–10 James Red HerringPTS10Oct 4, 1922Central City Park, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
51Win38–2–10 Jojo JohnsonKO4 Sep 29, 1922Thomasville, Georgia, U.S.
50Win37–2–10 Eddie HanlonKO1 Sep 14, 1922Americus, Georgia, U.S.
49Draw36–2–10 James Red HerringPTS10Sep 4, 1922Central City Park, Macon, Georgia, U.S.Retained Southern welterweight title
48Win36–2–9 Battling Joe KennedyKO3 Aug 17, 1922Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S.
47Win35–2–9 Kid SubyPTS10Aug 9, 1922Driving Park, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
46Win34–2–9 Jimmy ConwayPTS10Aug 4, 1922Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
45Win33–2–9 Jack TurnerKO8 Jul 27, 1922Macon, Georgia, U.S.
44Win32–2–9 Jake AbelPTS10Jul 4, 1922Central City Park, Macon, Georgia, U.S.Won welterweight championship of the south
43Loss31–2–9 Battling BuddNWS10Jun 12, 1922Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
42Win31–2–9Johnny FlynnPTS8Jun 6, 1922Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
41Win30–2–9Larry AveraPTS10Jun 2, 1922Rylander Theater, Americus, Georgia, U.S.
40Win29–2–9Joe MarksPTS10May 24, 1922City Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
39Draw28–2–9Battling BuddPTS10May 18, 1922Municipal Auditorium, Albany, Georgia, U.S.
38Draw28–2–8Battling BuddPTS10May 3, 1922City Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
37Draw28–2–7Larry AveraPTS10Apr 25, 1922Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
36Win28–2–6Battling KellyPTS8Apr 21, 1922Armory, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
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