Jack "Kid" Wolfe

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Jack "Kid" Wolfe
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Wolfe circa 1922
Statistics
Real nameJackson Kenneth Wolfe
Weight(s)Super bantamweight
Junior featherweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1895-06-11)June 11, 1895
Russian Empire
DiedApril 22, 1975(1975-04-22) (aged 79)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights138;[1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins81
Wins by KO11
Losses28
Draws26
No contests3

Jack "Kid" Wolfe, (June 11, 1895 – April 22, 1975) was an American professional boxer. He was the first World Champion in the Junior Featherweight division.[2] During his career he had no decision newspaper victories over reigning bantamweight champions Johnny Ertle, Joe Lynch, Kid Williams and Pete Herman, and fought future lightweight champion Sammie Mandell. Wolfe also fought the talented boxers Frankie Jerome, 1918 world bantamweight champion "Memphis" Pal Moore, Young Montreal, Pete Zivic, Dick Loadman, Al Shubert, John "K.O." Eggers, Terry Martin, Danny Frush and Eddie O'Dowd.[3][4]

Early life and career[]

Wolfe was born in Russia on June 11, 1895, according to his hometown paper, The Cleveland Leader. As a sideline, in his youth and early boxing days, Wolfe worked selling newspapers, like many great boxers of the era.[5] Turning professional in 1911, the 5' 2" Wolfe, who was managed by Tommy McGinty and the very capable Jimmy Dunn, fought mostly as a bantamweight in the Cleveland area. One of his local rivals was Cal Delaney, whom he met three times in close fights early in his career.[6]

By 1913, Wolfe started venturing out to New York City and other cities, to take on more nationally known battlers. A few of the men he met in New York City were Kid Herman, Willie Doyle, and Eddie O'Keefe. By late 1916, he was back fighting mostly in Cleveland and averaging one fight per month. Local promoters did not hesitate to put him on a card, as he was an active fighter who "gave it his all.[4]

On December 11, 1915, Wolfe defeated talented southpaw Johnny Eggers, in a five-round disqualification at the Fairmont Athletic Club in the Bronx. Wolfe had previously beaten Eggers in a newspaper decision of February 8, 1913 in New York City.[4]

Early career bouts with Al Shubert and Dick Loadman, 1917-18[]

In a well publicized match on January 22, 1917, Wolfe defeated Al Shubert in Baltimore in a fifteen-round points decision. In a close, but exciting match, many in the crowd believed Shubert, future holder of the New England Featherweight title, should have won by a shade. From the eleventh through the fifteenth, Wolfe had the cleaner punches, and they were sufficient to tip the judges' decision in his favor. Wolfe's switch from uppercuts to head shots with his right in the later rounds, opened Shubert to blows from his left and subsequent combinations. Wolfe succeeded best in the twelfth through fifteenth, where he secured his tight margin of victory. He was an underdog against the more aggressive Shubert and made a showing that extended his reputation West of the Buckeye State.[7][8]

On March 2, 1917, Wolfe defeated Dick Loadman in an important fifteen round points decision at the Monumental Theatre in Baltimore. Wolfe had the better of ten rounds, one was even, and Loadman led in only four. Jack boxed with great science, and the match was a speedy one throughout. Loadman was the harder hitter, but Wolfe used ducking and side-stepping to effectively dodge his blows, usually causing them to fall wide of their mark. In the first six rounds, Wolfe suffered a consistent body attack, but in the remaining rounds, showing greater endurance, he grew stronger, and more effectively took the fighting to Loadman. Jack used his right cross to counter many of Loadman's advances, and was particularly effective with his left jab. Loadman fought many of the best bantams of the era, but had a poor record against them. Many reporters ringside felt Wolfe had the skills to soon face Pete Herman, bantam champion, but it would be weeks before a match could be arranged. Loadman would lose to Wolfe again in both 1918 and 1919. In their October 7, 1918 bout in Cleveland, Wolfe won in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Pittsburgh Post. Showing versatility, Wolfe used uppercuts and short arm jolts to repel the infighting of Loadman, who had expected a long range attack by Wolfe. Wolfe was credited with six rounds.[9][10][11][4] In their January 6, 1919 bout, Wolfe defeated Loadman in a ten-round newspaper decision in Detroit. One reporter wrote, "it was Wolfe's fight all the way", though both boxers remained on their feet throughout. One source wrote that Loadman landed three blows to Dickman's one.[12][13]

On March 12, 1917, Wolfe defeated Italian featherweight Terry Martin in Baltimore in a fifteen-round bout. The fighting was fierce and described as "sensational". Martin was said to have given a valiant showing in the ring.[14] On May 30, 1921, Martin would win a close twelve round bout on a judge's decision in Rhode Island against Wolfe. Wolfe would lose to Martin again in a twelve-round newspaper decision in Jersey City on February 5, 1923. Martin took the lead from the opening rounds. In an awkward bout, Wolfe was wary of Martin and unable or unwilling to attack his defenses, while Martin scored far more punches than his opponent.[15] Martin would fight top talent in his career. Martin's skill and two inch height advantage was a concern to Wolfe, who was particularly wary and sometimes awkward against taller boxers with longer reach.

Two victories over a bantamweight champion, Johnny Ertle, 1918[]

On January 5, 1918, Wolfe scored a ten-round win by newspaper decision over reigning World Bantamweight champion Johnny Ertle in Cleveland, Ohio. Wolfe was the aggressor throughout the bout and most newspapers gave Wolfe six or seven of the ten rounds.[16] If the bout had been judged on points, as they are today, Wolfe would have taken the world bantamweight championship.[17] On December 7, 1917, Wolfe had previously defeated Ertle while he was reigning World Bantamweight Champion in a ten-round newspaper decision for a Soldier's benefit on December 7, 1917 in Wolfe's hometown of Cleveland. Ertle, who was content to fight from long range, was overcome by the short range attack of Wolfe, who in this rare instance had a three-inch reach advantage over his 4' 11" opponent.[18][19]

Leonard fought Gussie Lewis to a draw on March 18, 1918 in a semi-final six-round newspaper decision in Philadelphia, according to the Philadelphia Public Ledger.[4]

Three notable early career wins[]

Wolfe defeated British born featherweight Danny Frush at the Albaugh Theatre in Baltimore on March 27, 1918, in a fifteen-round points decision. Despite Frush's five inch advantage in height, and considerable reach advantage, Wolfe persevered and won the match.

On January 20, 1919, Wolfe defeated fellow Russian-born Cincinnati-based Jewish boxer Sammy Sandow in a ten-round newspaper decision that was the main event at a boxing club in Cleveland. In a well publicized bout, the boxing was close.[20]

Early in his career on February 6, 1919, Wolfe defefated Artie Root at Grey's armory in Cleveland in a ten-round newspaper decision. The crowd of 10,000, was one of the largest ever jammed into the Armory. Wolfe managed to dodge Root's strong right, and took the lead in the last six rounds, building a slight margin. The win was a stepping stone for Wolfe's recognition as a bantam to watch.[21]

Victory over reigning bantamweight champion Pete Herman, March, 1919[]

Wolfe defeated reigning bantamweight champion Pete Herman, on the evening of March 4, 1919, in a no decision non-title fight in Cleveland, Ohio, before a home audience. Hundreds were turned away at the door of the packed house at Grey's Armory.[6] The Barre Daily Times gave Wolfe seven of the ten rounds, in a convincing victory. Wolfe was considered the aggressor throughout the bout, with Herman given only two rounds by a slight margin.[22] The going was fast and furious, and a record breaking crowd attended the match.[23]

Victory over world bantamweight claimant Jackie Sharkey, March, 1919[]

Wolfe beat 5' 3" Italian bantam Jackie Sharkey in a ten-round newspaper decision on March 24, 1919 at the Grand Theatre in Cleveland. According to the most newspapers, the bout was close, and Sharkey put up a valiant effort.[24] Sharkey was a well known boxer who fought many great bantams of the era, but did not frequently win against them, and once unsuccessfully competed for the Jr. Lightweight Title in July 1922 against Johnny Dundee. Sharkey claimed the World Bantamweight Title on August 15, 1919, in his bout with Pete Herman, though at the time there was some dispute over his claim, as boxing titles were not well regulated until years later.[4]

Wolfe defeated Oklahoman Earl Puryear on December 29, 1919 in a ten-round newspaper decision in Cleveland. Wolfe had defeated Puryear earlier that year on April 8, in a no decision ten round bout ruled a draw by the Warren Evening Mirror.[4] Puryear was a bantam with a good record who fought many great opponents including Johnny Buff, and champions Pete Herman and Kid Williams.

On April 20, 1920, Wolfe lost a newspaper decision to Charlie Beecher at the Arena in Syracuse, New York. Wolfe attempted to score at close range, as was his habit, but Beecher clinched frequently preventing him easy access. Few clean blows were scored by either boxer. Wolfe's few clean blows were left jabs to the face of Beecher. Beecher scored best to the body. The final four rounds presented most of the action. Some newspapers considered the bout a draw.[25]

On January 23, 1920, Wolfe defeated top rated bantamweight Joe Burman in a ten-round newspaper decision in Buffalo, New York. Wolfe, against an equally matched opponent, was able to connect with more punches and put more power into them than his rival in the close bout. As in many other accounts of Wolfe, his defense was described as awkward, but adequate for the task. Nonetheless, Burman scored with his left jab and right hook to the face of Wolfe on several occasions.[26] Wolfe had previous scored a draw and a win against Burman in newspaper decisions in their previous two bouts. In their December 19, 1919 bout in Akron, Ohio, Wolfe won in a ten-round newspaper decision. The fighting was close with both boxers wary of their opponent, and included frequent clinching. Midway through the bout, Burman attempted to fight at long range, dancing to gain an angle of advantage, but Wolfe clinched and continued infighting to neutralize the threat. With a two-inch disadvantage in height and reach, Wolfe was wise to prefer infighting rather than allowing Burman the advantage in long range attacks.[27]

Wolfe defeated Eddie Pinchot in an eight-round newspaper decision in Rochester on January 21, 1921 despite a significant disadvantage in reach and height. Wolfe used his wealth of experience and four pounds extra weight to gain the popular decision, landing a stinging blow to the eye of Pinchot with a right swing in the fourth. Throughout the bout, and especially in the last two rounds, Wolfe fought aggressively and landed stronger blows than Pinchot.[28][4]

Bouts with Pal Moore and Kid Williams, bantamweight champions[]

Bantam champ Memphis Pal Moore

On May 3, 1920 Wolfe lost to disputed 1918 World Bantamweight Champion Memphis Pal Moore in Memphis, Tennessee in an eight-round points decision.[4] Moore, an exceptional opponent, fought bantamweight champion Joe Lynch ten times, but was unable to win a title match during the no decision era. He never knocked out Lynch, as would be required in most states to take the title during Lynch's reign as bantamweight champion and was never granted a title match judged on points, which he could have won more easily.

Bantam champ Kid Williams

It wasn't until April 21, 1921, that Wolfe really tasted defeat, as Danny Kramer, a southpaw from Philadelphia, put the ten count on him with a right to the jaw in the fifth of twelve rounds in Cleveland. Both boxers weighed 120, within the Junior Featherweight limit. Up until that point, Wolfe had defeated many of the top bantamweights and featherweights in the world, including several world champions in non-title bouts, and seemed nearly invincible.[4][29]

On May 18, 1921, Wolfe defeated Kid Williams, former bantamweight champion from 1914–17, at the armory in Cleveland, Ohio in a twelve-round match. The bout was considered tame, as both accomplished bantamweights were cautious and aware of the power of their opponents.[30][4]

Wolfe won a newspaper decision over Frankie Kaiser on June 14, 1922 in Cincinnati. A few newspapers considered the bout a draw, however.[31][4]

Taking the junior featherweight world championship, September 1922[]

Wolfe circa 1927

On September 21, 1922, Wolfe was matched with Joe Lynch, reigning World Bantamweight Champion, in New York's Madison Square Garden for the new weight division, World Junior Featherweight Title, winning in a fifteen-round bout. The weight limit for the new division was 122 pounds. The match could not be for the World Bantamweight Championship, as Lynch was four pounds over the weight class limit.[32] It may have been Wolfe's most important victory as the fight was billed as a world championship, and Wolfe won his first and only title, though the New York State Athletic Commission did not recognize this weight class at the time. By the 1970s the Junior Featherweight Class was revived and recognized worldwide.[3][4]

The victory was a convincing win against one of Wolfe's most accomplished opponents, who according to New York City's The Evening World, was not adequately trained for the bout. The World did give credit to Wolfe's spirited attack, defense and wide points margin.[33] A large percentage of Lynch's blows missed Wolfe, who put up a complete defense against nearly all the blows thrown by his opponent despite a considerable four inch disadvantage in reach. Lynch persisted in his attempts at a knockout but Wolfe repeatedly proved capable in his defense.[34] Wolfe threw far more blows than Wolfe, but they lacked the steam to bring down his opponent. In their five previous meetings, Wolfe had won three of the five contests, proving he had the skill to compete with the world champion.[35] In their two most recent meetings in 1919, the fighting was close and several newspapers gave the decision to Lynch.[4]

On December 26, 1922, Wolfe lost to Jewish Canadian boxer Benny Gould, also a Russian immigrant, for the world or Canadian version of the Junior Featherweight Title in a ten-round mixed decision.[4] One judge voted for Wolfe but two dissented and voted for Gould. Wolfe once again lacked two inches in reach against the 5' 4", Gould, who was also six years younger and had been fighting professionally for only around three years compared to Wolfe's hard fought eleven.

On February 1, 1923, Wolfe defeated Eddie O'Dowd in a twelve-round points decision in O'Dowd's hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Dowd was a capable bantam who fought top talent including Frankie Gennarro, Kid Chocolate, and Panama Joe Brown, but was not likely to have ever cracked the top five world ratings among bantamweights.

On April 21, 1923, Wolfe defeated one of his more talented opponents, Frankie Jerome, in a twelve-round bout at the Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York. Jerome claimed to have broken his hand in their April bout. Wolfe would draw with Jerome four months later in Columbus, Ohio.[36][4]

Losses to future lightweight champion Sammy Mandell, 1922-3[]

Lightweight Champ Sammy Mandell

On June 13, 1923, Wolfe lost to exceptional boxer Sammy Mandell in a twelve-round bout in Elmwood, Ohio. Wolfe used his right effectively in the bout but Mandell took the lead through most of the bout, and led comfortably by the end. Several newspapers gave Mandell every round.[37][38] Wolfe had previously lost to Mandell in Kenosha, Wisconsin in October 1922, in a ten-round newspaper decision. Mandell would later hold the World Lightweight Championship from 1926–30.

On July 30, 2923, Wolfe defeated exceptional bantamweight Pete Zivic in a brief, but very close six round points decision in Columbus, Ohio in which Zivic fought with great skill.[4]

Loss of Junior featherweight title, Carl Duane, August, 1923[]

On August 29, 1923, Wolfe met Carl Duane in Long Island in defense of his Junior Featherweight title. Wolfe lost the 15-round decision. Duane was said to have led in every round, except the sixth when Wolfe attacked with a series of lefts and rights. Both men remained on their feet throughout the match, though Wolfe slipped in the fifth. The fifth through seventh were action packed though Wolfe was at a disadvantage from the eighth round on, with Duane taking the lead.[39][40][4]

On January 14, 1924, Wolfe defeated talented and prolific Jewish bantamweight Young Montreal, born Morris Billingkoff, in Columbus, Ohio in a twelve-round match. A top bantamweight contender for ten years, Montreal would fight nine world champions a total of seventeen times.[41][4]

In something of a comeback attempt on March 12, 1924 against Leroy "Kid" Roy, former and future holder of the Canadian Featherweight Title, Wolfe lost in a ten-round points decision in Montreal. In his prime, Wolfe may have won the victory, but his years of ring experience had diminished his speed and technique.[4] At least in Canada, some reporters considered this bout for the world junior featherweight title, as Roy would take it two weeks later defeating Jewish boxer Benny Gould in Toronto.

Wolfe lost to fellow Cleveland bantamweight Carl Tremaine on July 28, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, in a first-round technical knockout. Wolfe had suffered an auto accident before the bout, and his face showed the results. After a brisk start to the bout, Tremaine landed a solid left on the face of Wolfe, and after a slight push, Wolfe sat down, and attempted to rise and was knocked down four more times, when the referee called the fight 2:58 into the first round.[42][43] Wolfe prematurely announced his retirement to the Dayton Daily News two days later, but would soon return to boxing after a one-year break.[44][45]

Wolfe attempted a comeback against Franklin Cheek in Milwaukee on December 18, 1931. He would lose in a six-round points decision and shortly after retire from boxing for the last time.[4]

He was one of the most popular fighters in Cleveland history, and ended his career of 131 fights with 74 wins, 29 losses and 28 draws. In his entire career, only around eleven of his wins were knockouts or technical knockouts, as he was never considered a particularly heavy hitter. He died on April 22, 1975 at the age of 79.[4]

Professional boxing record[]

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[1] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record[]

Professional record summary
138 fights 40 wins 15 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 25 13
By disqualification 4 0
Draws 12
No contests 3
Newspaper decisions/draws 68

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted as a win, loss or draw.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
138 Loss 40–15–12 (71) Franklin Cheek PTS 6 Dec 18, 1924 29 years, 180 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
137 Draw 40–14–12 (71) Bobby Renderle NWS 10 Sep 9, 1924 29 years, 90 days Armory, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
136 Loss 40–14–12 (70) Carl Tremaine TKO 1 (10) Jul 28, 1924 29 years, 47 days Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.
135 Loss 40–13–12 (70) Leo "Kid" Roy PTS 10 Mar 12, 1924 28 years, 275 days St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
134 Win 40–12–12 (70) Young Montreal PTS 12 Jan 14, 1924 28 years, 217 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
133 Loss 39–12–12 (70) Carl Duane PTS 12 Aug 29, 1923 28 years, 79 days Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost world junior featherweight title
132 Draw 39–11–12 (70) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Aug 13, 1923 28 years, 63 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
131 Win 39–11–11 (70) Pete Zivic PTS 6 Jul 30, 1923 28 years, 49 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
130 Win 38–11–11 (70) Terry McHugh NWS 12 Jul 3, 1923 28 years, 22 days Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
129 Loss 38–11–11 (69) Sammy Mandell PTS 12 Jun 13, 1923 28 years, 2 days Elmwood Arena, Elmwood Place, Ohio, U.S.
128 Win 38–10–11 (69) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Apr 21, 1923 27 years, 314 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Loss 37–10–11 (69) Terry Martin NWS 12 Feb 5, 1923 27 years, 239 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
126 Win 37–10–11 (68) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 12 Feb 1, 1923 27 years, 235 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
125 Win 36–10–11 (68) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 12 Jan 30, 1923 27 years, 233 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
124 Loss 35–10–11 (68) Benny Gould MD 10 Dec 26, 1922 27 years, 198 days Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
123 Win 35–9–11 (68) Mickey Dillon PTS 12 Dec 8, 1922 27 years, 180 days Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Loss 34–9–11 (68) Sammy Mandell NWS 10 Oct 30, 1922 27 years, 141 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
121 Draw 34–9–11 (67) Midget Smith NWS 12 Oct 6, 1922 27 years, 117 days McKinney A.C., Canton, Ohio, U.S.
120 Win 34–9–11 (66) Joe Lynch UD 15 Sep 21, 1922 27 years, 102 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won inaugural world junior featherweight title
119 Win 33–9–11 (66) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Aug 14, 1922 27 years, 64 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Draw 32–9–11 (66) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 12 Aug 7, 1922 27 years, 57 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
117 Loss 32–9–10 (66) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Jul 10, 1922 27 years, 29 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Loss 32–8–10 (66) Johnny Kaiser NWS 10 Jul 3, 1922 27 years, 22 days Polo Park, East Saint Louis, Illinois, U.S.
115 Draw 32–8–10 (65) Johnny Kaiser NWS 10 Jun 14, 1922 27 years, 3 days Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
114 Draw 32–8–10 (64) Bernie Hahn NWS 10 Apr 21, 1922 26 years, 314 days Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
113 Win 32–8–10 (63) Eddie Smith KO 2 (10) Mar 20, 1922 26 years, 282 days Armory, Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
112 Win 31–8–10 (63) Alvie Miller NWS 10 Mar 1, 1922 26 years, 263 days Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
111 Win 31–8–10 (62) Artie O'Leary KO 2 (?) Sep 17, 1921 26 years, 98 days Dunn Field, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
110 Win 30–8–10 (62) Babe Asher NWS 12 Sep 5, 1921 26 years, 86 days Huron St. Open Air Arena, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
109 Draw 30–8–10 (61) Carl Tremaine PTS 12 Jul 11, 1921 26 years, 20 days Dunn Field, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
108 Loss 30–8–9 (61) Terry Martin PTS 12 May 30, 1921 25 years, 353 days Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.
107 Win 30–7–9 (61) Kid Williams PTS 12 May 18, 1921 25 years, 341 days Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
106 Loss 29–7–9 (61) Danny Kramer KO 5 (12) Apr 21, 1921 25 years, 314 days Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
105 Win 29–6–9 (61) Paddy Owens TKO 11 (12) Mar 14, 1921 25 years, 276 days Rochester, New York, U.S.
104 Win 28–6–9 (61) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Mar 10, 1921 25 years, 272 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 27–6–9 (61) Eddie Pinchot NWS 8 Jan 24, 1921 25 years, 227 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 27–6–9 (60) Terry McHugh NWS 6 Nov 25, 1920 25 years, 167 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Win 27–6–9 (59) Harry Coulin PTS 15 Sep 24, 1920 25 years, 105 days Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
100 Win 26–6–9 (59) Kid Dayton DQ 5 (12) Aug 27, 1920 25 years, 77 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Dayton was DQ'd when one of his
second's came into the ring claiming
he had been hit low
99 Win 25–6–9 (59) Joe Dailey NWS 10 May 21, 1920 24 years, 345 days Red Keystone Club, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 25–6–9 (58) K.O. Miller TKO 2 (4) May 20, 1920 24 years, 344 days Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
97 Loss 24–6–9 (58) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 8 May 3, 1920 24 years, 327 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
96 Win 24–5–9 (58) Harry Bramer PTS 8 Apr 26, 1920 24 years, 320 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
95 Loss 23–5–9 (58) Charlie Beecher NWS 10 Apr 20, 1920 24 years, 314 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
94 Draw 23–5–9 (57) Mike Dundee NWS 10 Mar 25, 1920 24 years, 288 days Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
93 Win 23–5–9 (56) Harry Bramer PTS 8 Mar 15, 1920 24 years, 278 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
92 Win 22–5–9 (56) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Feb 18, 1920 24 years, 252 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
91 Win 22–5–9 (55) Joe Burman NWS 10 Jan 23, 1920 24 years, 226 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
90 Draw 22–5–9 (54) Joe Burman PTS 10 Jan 19, 1920 24 years, 222 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
89 Win 22–5–8 (54) Earl Puryear NWS 10 Dec 29, 1919 24 years, 201 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
88 Win 22–5–8 (53) Joe Burman NWS 12 Dec 12, 1919 24 years, 184 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
87 Loss 22–5–8 (52) Joe Lynch NWS 6 Nov 24, 1919 24 years, 166 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Loss 22–5–8 (51) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Nov 5, 1919 24 years, 147 days Arcadia Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
85 ND 22–5–8 (50) Charlie Parker ND 12 Sep 23, 1919 24 years, 104 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
84 Win 22–5–8 (49) Jackie Sanders NWS 15 Jul 21, 1919 24 years, 40 days Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
83 Draw 22–5–8 (48) Patsy Johnson PTS 15 Jun 27, 1919 24 years, 16 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
82 Win 22–5–7 (48) Joe Burman NWS 10 May 1, 1919 23 years, 324 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
81 Draw 22–5–7 (47) Earl Puryear NWS 10 Apr 8, 1919 23 years, 301 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
80 Win 22–5–7 (46) Billy Hill TKO 4 (8) Apr 1, 1919 23 years, 294 days Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
79 Win 21–5–7 (46) Jackie Sharkey NWS 10 Mar 24, 1919 23 years, 286 days Grand Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 21–5–7 (45) Pete Herman NWS 10 Mar 4, 1919 23 years, 266 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
77 Win 21–5–7 (44) Eddie Lavery NWS 10 Feb 25, 1919 23 years, 259 days 146th Infantry Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
76 Win 21–5–7 (43) Mike La Duca NWS 8 Feb 17, 1919 23 years, 251 days Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
75 Win 21–5–7 (42) Artie Root NWS 10 Feb 6, 1919 23 years, 240 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
74 Win 21–5–7 (41) Sammy Sandow NWS 10 Jan 20, 1919 23 years, 223 days Marotta A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
73 Win 21–5–7 (40) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Jan 6, 1919 23 years, 209 days Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
72 Draw 21–5–7 (39) Sammy Sandow PTS 15 Jan 1, 1919 23 years, 204 days Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
71 Win 21–5–6 (39) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Oct 7, 1918 23 years, 118 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
70 NC 21–5–6 (38) Mickey McCafferty NC ? Sep 21, 1918 23 years, 102 days Fairgounds, Elyria, Ohio, U.S. Number of rounds unknown
69 Win 21–5–6 (37) Eddie Dundee NWS 3 Jun 26, 1918 23 years, 15 days Service Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 21–5–6 (36) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Apr 16, 1918 22 years, 309 days Cleveland Theatre (Moose Club), Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
67 Win 21–5–6 (35) Danny Frush PTS 15 Mar 27, 1918 22 years, 289 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
66 Draw 20–5–6 (35) Gussie Lewis NWS 10 Mar 18, 1918 22 years, 280 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 20–5–6 (34) Willie Devore NWS 10 Mar 7, 1918 22 years, 269 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
64 Win 20–5–6 (33) Johnny Ertle NWS 10 Jan 25, 1918 22 years, 228 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. World bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
63 Win 20–5–6 (32) Benny Coster NWS 10 Dec 28, 1917 22 years, 200 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
62 Win 20–5–6 (31) Johnny Ertle NWS 10 Dec 7, 1917 22 years, 179 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. World bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
61 Win 20–5–6 (30) Sammy Sandow NWS 15 Oct 22, 1917 22 years, 133 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
60 Win 20–5–6 (29) Mickey Byrne DQ 3 (?) Oct 11, 1917 22 years, 122 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Byrne was disqualified for butting
59 Win 19–5–6 (29) Willie Devore NWS 8 Sep 28, 1917 22 years, 109 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
58 Win 19–5–6 (28) Willie Devore NWS 10 Sep 3, 1917 22 years, 84 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
57 Loss 19–5–6 (27) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 8 Jun 18, 1917 22 years, 7 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
56 Draw 19–4–6 (27) Andy Chaney PTS 15 May 21, 1917 21 years, 344 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
55 Win 19–4–5 (27) Eddie Wimler NWS 6 Mar 31, 1917 21 years, 293 days Southside Market House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 19–4–5 (26) Terry Martin PTS 15 Mar 12, 1917 21 years, 274 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
53 Draw 18–4–5 (26) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Mar 2, 1917 21 years, 264 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
52 Win 18–4–5 (25) Memphis Pal Moore TKO 4 (10) Feb 20, 1917 21 years, 254 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Moore broke his arm
51 Win 17–4–5 (25) Dick Loadman PTS 15 Feb 5, 1917 21 years, 239 days Momumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
50 Win 16–4–5 (25) Al Shubert PTS 15 Jan 22, 1917 21 years, 225 days Momumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
49 Win 15–4–5 (25) Chick Hayes NWS 10 Jan 4, 1917 21 years, 207 days Marotta A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
48 Win 15–4–5 (24) Battling Lahn NWS 10 Nov 10, 1916 21 years, 152 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
47 Win 15–4–5 (23) Battling Lahn NWS 10 Oct 7, 1916 21 years, 118 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
46 Draw 15–4–5 (22) Luke Ginley PTS 10 Sep 4, 1916 21 years, 85 days Cedar Point Arena, Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
45 Win 15–4–4 (22) Frankie Brown NWS 10 Aug 28, 1916 21 years, 78 days Airdome A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
44 Loss 15–4–4 (21) Young Joey Mendo NWS 10 Aug 7, 1916 21 years, 57 days Airdome A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
43 Loss 15–4–4 (20) Young Joey Mendo NWS 6 Jul 31, 1916 21 years, 50 days Airdome A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
42 Win 15–4–4 (19) Mickey Byrne NWS 10 May 25, 1916 20 years, 349 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
41 Win 15–4–4 (18) Luke Ginley PTS 8 Apr 25, 1916 20 years, 319 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
40 Win 14–4–4 (18) Johnny Eggers DQ 5 (?) Dec 11, 1915 20 years, 183 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39 Loss 13–4–4 (18) Al Shubert PTS 12 Oct 28, 1915 20 years, 139 days Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
38 Draw 13–3–4 (18) Battling Lahn PTS 12 Oct 12, 1915 20 years, 123 days Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
37 Loss 13–3–3 (18) Al Shubert PTS 12 Jun 23, 1915 20 years, 12 days Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
36 ND 13–2–3 (18) Jim Mace ND 10 May 15, 1915 19 years, 338 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Loss 13–2–3 (17) Eddie O'Keefe NWS 10 Apr 21, 1915 19 years, 314 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Loss 13–2–3 (16) Al Schubert PTS 12 Mar 4, 1915 19 years, 266 days Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
33 Loss 13–1–3 (16) Al Schubert PTS 12 Feb 18, 1915 19 years, 252 days Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
32 Win 13–0–3 (16) Joe Daley NWS 6 Feb 13, 1915 19 years, 247 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Loss 13–0–3 (15) Willie Doyle NWS 10 Jan 18, 1915 19 years, 221 days Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Loss 13–0–3 (14) Kid Herman NWS 10 Dec 11, 1914 19 years, 183 days Federal A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
29 Win 13–0–3 (13) Jake Schiffer NWS 10 Feb 2, 1914 18 years, 236 days Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
28 Draw 13–0–3 (12) Alvie Miller NWS 10 Nov 17, 1913 18 years, 159 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
27 Draw 13–0–3 (11) Alvie Miller NWS 8 Sep 1, 1913 18 years, 82 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
26 Draw 13–0–3 (10) Alvie Miller PTS 12 Apr 28, 1913 17 years, 321 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
25 Win 13–0–2 (10) Johnny Eggers NWS 10 Feb 8, 1913 17 years, 242 days Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 13–0–2 (9) Danny Dunn PTS 12 Dec 10, 1912 17 years, 182 days Marotta A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
23 Win 12–0–2 (9) Kid Murphy PTS 12 Oct 17, 1912 17 years, 128 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
22 Win 11–0–2 (9) Kid Murphy PTS 10 Sep 27, 1912 17 years, 108 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
21 Draw 10–0–2 (9) Porter Root PTS 10 May 31, 1912 16 years, 355 days Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
20 Win 10–0–1 (9) Kid Tepper TKO 8 (8) May 20, 1912 16 years, 344 days Tuxedo Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
19 Win 9–0–1 (9) Julius Hess TKO 3 (?) Apr 18, 1912 16 years, 312 days Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
18 Win 8–0–1 (9) Rip Starke TKO 7 (10) Mar 11, 1912 16 years, 274 days Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
17 Win 7–0–1 (9) George St. Pierre KO 6 (?) Feb 27, 1912 16 years, 261 days Elk's Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
16 Win 6–0–1 (9) Johnny Eggers NWS 10 Feb 22, 1912 16 years, 256 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Draw 6–0–1 (8) Porter Root PTS 10 Feb 12, 1912 16 years, 246 days Moose Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
14 Draw 6–0 (8) Rip Starke NWS 6 Jan 30, 1912 16 years, 233 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
13 Win 6–0 (7) Frankie Mason PTS 10 Jan 26, 1912 16 years, 229 days Social Seven Club, Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
12 Win 5–0 (7) Julius Hess PTS 10 Jan 9, 1912 16 years, 212 days Tuxedo Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
11 Win 4–0 (7) Jimmy Lynn NWS 10 Dec 23, 1911 16 years, 195 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10 Win 4–0 (6) Tom Linn PTS 6 Dec 18, 1911 16 years, 190 days Corney's Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
9 Draw 3–0 (6) Cal Delaney NWS 10 Dec 12, 1911 16 years, 184 days Broadway A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 3–0 (5) Jimmy Hector PTS 10 Nov 16, 1911 16 years, 158 days Moose Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 2–0 (5) Kid Coffey NWS 10 Oct 17, 1911 16 years, 128 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
6 Loss 2–0 (4) Cal Delaney NWS 10 Oct 10, 1911 16 years, 121 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
5 Win 2–0 (3) Kid Schwertle TKO 3 (?) Sep 12, 1911 16 years, 93 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
4 Draw 1–0 (3) Julius Hess NWS 10 Jun 6, 1911 15 years, 360 days Columbia Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 1–0 (2) Johnny Griffiths DQ 5 (10) May 26, 1911 15 years, 349 days Star Theatre, New Philadelphia, Ohio, U.S. Griffiths was disqualified for hitting low
2 Win 0–0 (2) Frankie Mason NWS 10 May 1, 1911 15 years, 324 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Exact date unknown
1 Draw 0–0 (1) Cal Delaney NWS 6 Apr 18, 1911 15 years, 311 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

Unofficial record[]

Professional record summary
138 fights 81 wins 28 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 66 26
By disqualification 4 0
Draws 26
No contests 3

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
138 Loss 81–28–26 (3) Franklin Cheek PTS 6 Dec 18, 1924 29 years, 180 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
137 Draw 81–27–26 (3) Bobby Renderle NWS 10 Sep 9, 1924 29 years, 90 days Armory, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
136 Loss 81–27–25 (3) Carl Tremaine TKO 1 (10) Jul 28, 1924 29 years, 47 days Olympic Arena, Brooklyn, Ohio, U.S.
135 Loss 81–26–25 (3) Leo "Kid" Roy PTS 10 Mar 12, 1924 28 years, 275 days St. Denis Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
134 Win 81–25–25 (3) Young Montreal PTS 12 Jan 14, 1924 28 years, 217 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
133 Loss 80–25–25 (3) Carl Duane PTS 12 Aug 29, 1923 28 years, 79 days Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost world junior featherweight title
132 Draw 80–24–25 (3) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Aug 13, 1923 28 years, 63 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
131 Win 80–24–24 (3) Pete Zivic PTS 6 Jul 30, 1923 28 years, 49 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
130 Win 79–24–24 (3) Terry McHugh NWS 12 Jul 3, 1923 28 years, 22 days Oak Hill Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
129 Loss 78–24–24 (3) Sammy Mandell PTS 12 Jun 13, 1923 28 years, 2 days Elmwood Arena, Elmwood Place, Ohio, U.S.
128 Win 78–23–24 (3) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Apr 21, 1923 27 years, 314 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Loss 77–23–24 (3) Terry Martin NWS 12 Feb 5, 1923 27 years, 239 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
126 Win 77–22–24 (3) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 12 Feb 1, 1923 27 years, 235 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
125 Win 76–22–24 (3) Eddie O'Dowd PTS 12 Jan 30, 1923 27 years, 233 days Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
124 Loss 75–22–24 (3) Benny Gould MD 10 Dec 26, 1922 27 years, 198 days Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
123 Win 75–21–24 (3) Mickey Dillon PTS 12 Dec 8, 1922 27 years, 180 days Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Loss 74–21–24 (3) Sammy Mandell NWS 10 Oct 30, 1922 27 years, 141 days Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
121 Draw 74–20–24 (3) Midget Smith NWS 12 Oct 6, 1922 27 years, 117 days McKinney A.C., Canton, Ohio, U.S.
120 Win 74–20–23 (3) Joe Lynch UD 15 Sep 21, 1922 27 years, 102 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won inaugural world junior featherweight title
119 Win 73–20–23 (3) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Aug 14, 1922 27 years, 64 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Draw 72–20–23 (3) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 12 Aug 7, 1922 27 years, 57 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
117 Loss 72–20–22 (3) Frankie Jerome PTS 12 Jul 10, 1922 27 years, 29 days Velodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Loss 72–19–22 (3) Johnny Kaiser NWS 10 Jul 3, 1922 27 years, 22 days Polo Park, East Saint Louis, Illinois, U.S.
115 Draw 72–18–22 (3) Johnny Kaiser NWS 10 Jun 14, 1922 27 years, 3 days Redland Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
114 Draw 72–18–21 (3) Bernie Hahn NWS 10 Apr 21, 1922 26 years, 314 days Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
113 Win 72–18–20 (3) Eddie Smith KO 2 (10) Mar 20, 1922 26 years, 282 days Armory, Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
112 Win 71–18–20 (3) Alvie Miller NWS 10 Mar 1, 1922 26 years, 263 days Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
111 Win 70–18–20 (3) Artie O'Leary KO 2 (?) Sep 17, 1921 26 years, 98 days Dunn Field, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
110 Win 69–18–20 (3) Babe Asher NWS 12 Sep 5, 1921 26 years, 86 days Huron St. Open Air Arena, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
109 Draw 68–18–20 (3) Carl Tremaine PTS 12 Jul 11, 1921 26 years, 20 days Dunn Field, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
108 Loss 68–18–19 (3) Terry Martin PTS 12 May 30, 1921 25 years, 353 days Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.
107 Win 68–17–19 (3) Kid Williams PTS 12 May 18, 1921 25 years, 341 days Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
106 Loss 67–17–19 (3) Danny Kramer KO 5 (12) Apr 21, 1921 25 years, 314 days Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
105 Win 67–16–19 (3) Paddy Owens TKO 11 (12) Mar 14, 1921 25 years, 276 days Rochester, New York, U.S.
104 Win 66–16–19 (3) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Mar 10, 1921 25 years, 272 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Win 65–16–19 (3) Eddie Pinchot NWS 8 Jan 24, 1921 25 years, 227 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 64–16–19 (3) Terry McHugh NWS 6 Nov 25, 1920 25 years, 167 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Win 63–16–19 (3) Harry Coulin PTS 15 Sep 24, 1920 25 years, 105 days Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
100 Win 62–16–19 (3) Kid Dayton DQ 5 (12) Aug 27, 1920 25 years, 77 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Dayton was DQ'd when one of his
second's came into the ring claiming
he had been hit low
99 Win 61–16–19 (3) Joe Dailey NWS 10 May 21, 1920 24 years, 345 days Red Keystone Club, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 60–16–19 (3) K.O. Miller TKO 2 (4) May 20, 1920 24 years, 344 days Barberton, Ohio, U.S.
97 Loss 59–16–19 (3) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 8 May 3, 1920 24 years, 327 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
96 Win 59–15–19 (3) Harry Bramer PTS 8 Apr 26, 1920 24 years, 320 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
95 Loss 58–15–19 (3) Charlie Beecher NWS 10 Apr 20, 1920 24 years, 314 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
94 Draw 58–14–19 (3) Mike Dundee NWS 10 Mar 25, 1920 24 years, 288 days Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
93 Win 58–14–18 (3) Harry Bramer PTS 8 Mar 15, 1920 24 years, 278 days Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
92 Win 57–14–18 (3) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Feb 18, 1920 24 years, 252 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
91 Win 56–14–18 (3) Joe Burman NWS 10 Jan 23, 1920 24 years, 226 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
90 Draw 55–14–18 (3) Joe Burman PTS 10 Jan 19, 1920 24 years, 222 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
89 Win 55–14–17 (3) Earl Puryear NWS 10 Dec 29, 1919 24 years, 201 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
88 Win 54–14–17 (3) Joe Burman NWS 12 Dec 12, 1919 24 years, 184 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
87 Loss 53–14–17 (3) Joe Lynch NWS 6 Nov 24, 1919 24 years, 166 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Loss 53–13–17 (3) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Nov 5, 1919 24 years, 147 days Arcadia Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
85 ND 53–12–17 (3) Charlie Parker ND 12 Sep 23, 1919 24 years, 104 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
84 Win 53–12–17 (2) Jackie Sanders NWS 15 Jul 21, 1919 24 years, 40 days Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
83 Draw 52–12–17 (2) Patsy Johnson PTS 15 Jun 27, 1919 24 years, 16 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
82 Win 52–12–16 (2) Joe Burman NWS 10 May 1, 1919 23 years, 324 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
81 Draw 51–12–16 (2) Earl Puryear NWS 10 Apr 8, 1919 23 years, 301 days Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
80 Win 51–12–15 (2) Billy Hill TKO 4 (8) Apr 1, 1919 23 years, 294 days Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
79 Win 50–12–15 (2) Jackie Sharkey NWS 10 Mar 24, 1919 23 years, 286 days Grand Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 49–12–15 (2) Pete Herman NWS 10 Mar 4, 1919 23 years, 266 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
77 Win 48–12–15 (2) Eddie Lavery NWS 10 Feb 25, 1919 23 years, 259 days 146th Infantry Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
76 Win 47–12–15 (2) Mike La Duca NWS 8 Feb 17, 1919 23 years, 251 days Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
75 Win 46–12–15 (2) Artie Root NWS 10 Feb 6, 1919 23 years, 240 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
74 Win 45–12–15 (2) Sammy Sandow NWS 10 Jan 20, 1919 23 years, 223 days Marotta A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
73 Win 44–12–15 (2) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Jan 6, 1919 23 years, 209 days Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
72 Draw 43–12–15 (2) Sammy Sandow PTS 15 Jan 1, 1919 23 years, 204 days Gymnastic Club, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
71 Win 43–12–14 (2) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Oct 7, 1918 23 years, 118 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
70 NC 42–12–14 (2) Mickey McCafferty NC ? Sep 21, 1918 23 years, 102 days Fairgounds, Elyria, Ohio, U.S. Number of rounds unknown
69 Win 42–12–14 (1) Eddie Dundee NWS 3 Jun 26, 1918 23 years, 15 days Service Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 41–12–14 (1) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Apr 16, 1918 22 years, 309 days Cleveland Theatre (Moose Club), Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
67 Win 41–11–14 (1) Danny Frush PTS 15 Mar 27, 1918 22 years, 289 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
66 Draw 40–11–14 (1) Gussie Lewis NWS 10 Mar 18, 1918 22 years, 280 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 40–11–13 (1) Willie Devore NWS 10 Mar 7, 1918 22 years, 269 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
64 Win 39–11–13 (1) Johnny Ertle NWS 10 Jan 25, 1918 22 years, 228 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. World bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
63 Win 38–11–13 (1) Benny Coster NWS 10 Dec 28, 1917 22 years, 200 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
62 Win 37–11–13 (1) Johnny Ertle NWS 10 Dec 7, 1917 22 years, 179 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. World bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
61 Win 36–11–13 (1) Sammy Sandow NWS 15 Oct 22, 1917 22 years, 133 days Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
60 Win 35–11–13 (1) Mickey Byrne DQ 3 (?) Oct 11, 1917 22 years, 122 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Byrne was disqualified for butting
59 Win 34–11–13 (1) Willie Devore NWS 8 Sep 28, 1917 22 years, 109 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
58 Win 33–11–13 (1) Willie Devore NWS 10 Sep 3, 1917 22 years, 84 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
57 Loss 32–11–13 (1) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 8 Jun 18, 1917 22 years, 7 days Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
56 Draw 32–10–13 (1) Andy Chaney PTS 15 May 21, 1917 21 years, 344 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
55 Win 32–10–12 (1) Eddie Wimler NWS 6 Mar 31, 1917 21 years, 293 days Southside Market House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 31–10–12 (1) Terry Martin PTS 15 Mar 12, 1917 21 years, 274 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
53 Draw 30–10–12 (1) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Mar 2, 1917 21 years, 264 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
52 Win 30–10–11 (1) Memphis Pal Moore TKO 4 (10) Feb 20, 1917 21 years, 254 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Moore broke his arm
51 Win 29–10–11 (1) Dick Loadman PTS 15 Feb 5, 1917 21 years, 239 days Momumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
50 Win 28–10–11 (1) Al Shubert PTS 15 Jan 22, 1917 21 years, 225 days Momumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
49 Win 27–10–11 (1) Chick Hayes NWS 10 Jan 4, 1917 21 years, 207 days Marotta A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
48 Win 26–10–11 (1) Battling Lahn NWS 10 Nov 10, 1916 21 years, 152 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
47 Win 25–10–11 (1) Battling Lahn NWS 10 Oct 7, 1916 21 years, 118 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
46 Draw 24–10–11 (1) Luke Ginley PTS 10 Sep 4, 1916 21 years, 85 days Cedar Point Arena, Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
45 Win 24–10–10 (1) Frankie Brown NWS 10 Aug 28, 1916 21 years, 78 days Airdome A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
44 Loss 23–10–10 (1) Young Joey Mendo NWS 10 Aug 7, 1916 21 years, 57 days Airdome A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
43 Loss 23–9–10 (1) Young Joey Mendo NWS 6 Jul 31, 1916 21 years, 50 days Airdome A.C., Rochester, New York, U.S.
42 Win 23–8–10 (1) Mickey Byrne NWS 10 May 25, 1916 20 years, 349 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
41 Win 22–8–10 (1) Luke Ginley PTS 8 Apr 25, 1916 20 years, 319 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
40 Win 21–8–10 (1) Johnny Eggers DQ 5 (?) Dec 11, 1915 20 years, 183 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
39 Loss 20–8–10 (1) Al Shubert PTS 12 Oct 28, 1915 20 years, 139 days Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
38 Draw 20–7–10 (1) Battling Lahn PTS 12 Oct 12, 1915 20 years, 123 days Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
37 Loss 20–7–9 (1) Al Shubert PTS 12 Jun 23, 1915 20 years, 12 days Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
36 ND 20–6–9 (1) Jim Mace ND 10 May 15, 1915 19 years, 338 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Loss 20–6–9 Eddie O'Keefe NWS 10 Apr 21, 1915 19 years, 314 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Loss 20–5–9 Al Schubert PTS 12 Mar 4, 1915 19 years, 266 days Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
33 Loss 20–4–9 Al Schubert PTS 12 Feb 18, 1915 19 years, 252 days Unity Cycle Club, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
32 Win 20–3–9 Joe Daley NWS 6 Feb 13, 1915 19 years, 247 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Loss 19–3–9 Willie Doyle NWS 10 Jan 18, 1915 19 years, 221 days Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Loss 19–2–9 Kid Herman NWS 10 Dec 11, 1914 19 years, 183 days Federal A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
29 Win 19–1–9 Jake Schiffer NWS 10 Feb 2, 1914 18 years, 236 days Grand Opera House, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
28 Draw 18–1–9 Alvie Miller NWS 10 Nov 17, 1913 18 years, 159 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
27 Draw 18–1–8 Alvie Miller NWS 8 Sep 1, 1913 18 years, 82 days League Park, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
26 Draw 18–1–7 Alvie Miller PTS 12 Apr 28, 1913 17 years, 321 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
25 Win 18–1–6 Johnny Eggers NWS 10 Feb 8, 1913 17 years, 242 days Queensboro A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 17–1–6 Danny Dunn PTS 12 Dec 10, 1912 17 years, 182 days Marotta A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
23 Win 16–1–6 Kid Murphy PTS 12 Oct 17, 1912 17 years, 128 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
22 Win 15–1–6 Kid Murphy PTS 10 Sep 27, 1912 17 years, 108 days Cleveland A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
21 Draw 14–1–6 Porter Root PTS 10 May 31, 1912 16 years, 355 days Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
20 Win 14–1–5 Kid Tepper TKO 8 (8) May 20, 1912 16 years, 344 days Tuxedo Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
19 Win 13–1–5 Julius Hess TKO 3 (?) Apr 18, 1912 16 years, 312 days Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
18 Win 12–1–5 Rip Starke TKO 7 (10) Mar 11, 1912 16 years, 274 days Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
17 Win 11–1–5 George St. Pierre KO 6 (?) Feb 27, 1912 16 years, 261 days Elk's Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
16 Win 10–1–5 Johnny Eggers NWS 10 Feb 22, 1912 16 years, 256 days National S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Draw 9–1–5 Porter Root PTS 10 Feb 12, 1912 16 years, 246 days Moose Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
14 Draw 9–1–4 Rip Starke NWS 6 Jan 30, 1912 16 years, 233 days Akron, Ohio, U.S.
13 Win 9–1–3 Frankie Mason PTS 10 Jan 26, 1912 16 years, 229 days Social Seven Club, Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
12 Win 8–1–3 Julius Hess PTS 10 Jan 9, 1912 16 years, 212 days Tuxedo Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
11 Win 7–1–3 Jimmy Lynn NWS 10 Dec 23, 1911 16 years, 195 days Gray's Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10 Win 6–1–3 Tom Linn PTS 6 Dec 18, 1911 16 years, 190 days Corney's Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
9 Draw 5–1–3 Cal Delaney NWS 10 Dec 12, 1911 16 years, 184 days Broadway A.C., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 5–1–2 Jimmy Hector PTS 10 Nov 16, 1911 16 years, 158 days Moose Club, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 4–1–2 Kid Coffey NWS 10 Oct 17, 1911 16 years, 128 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
6 Loss 3–1–2 Cal Delaney NWS 10 Oct 10, 1911 16 years, 121 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
5 Win 3–0–2 Kid Schwertle TKO 3 (?) Sep 12, 1911 16 years, 93 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
4 Draw 2–0–2 Julius Hess NWS 10 Jun 6, 1911 15 years, 360 days Columbia Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 2–0–1 Johnny Griffiths DQ 5 (10) May 26, 1911 15 years, 349 days Star Theatre, New Philadelphia, Ohio, U.S. Griffiths was disqualified for hitting low
2 Win 1–0–1 Frankie Mason NWS 10 May 1, 1911 15 years, 324 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Exact date unknown
1 Draw 0–0–1 Cal Delaney NWS 6 Apr 18, 1911 15 years, 311 days Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.

See also[]

  • List of super bantamweight boxing champions

Achievements[]

Achievements
Inaugural Champion World Super bantamweight Champion
September 21, 1922 – August 29, 1923 		Succeeded by

References[]

  1. ^ a b https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/50656
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  8. ^ "Western Bantam Beats Al Shubert", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 10, 23 January 1917
  9. ^ Loadman expected long range attack in "Dick Loadman Loses Bout to Jack Wolfe", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 8 October 1918
  10. ^ Jaffe, Lewis, "Wolfe Might Win Title on Points", Evening Public Ledger, pg. 11, 6 February 1917
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  13. ^ Three blows to one in "Wolfe outpoints Dick Loadman, Detroit", Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Michigan, pg. 10, 7 January 1919
  14. ^ "Has Tough Luck Against Wolf", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 13 March 1917
  15. ^ Newman, Harry, "Terry Martin Defeats Wolfe", Daily News, New York, New York, pg. 44, 6 February 1923
  16. ^ Seven of ten in "Jack Wolfe Wins", The Lima News, Lima, Ohio, pg. 6, 26 January 1918
  17. ^ "Wolfe Wins Fast Bout", The Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio, pg. 12, 26 Jan 1918
  18. ^ "Kewpie Lost", The Buffalo Enquirer, Buffalo, New York, pg. 10, 8 December 1917
  19. ^ Wolfe's reach was an advantage in Wolfe Wins From Ertle, The Lima News, Lima, Ohio, pg. 6, 8 December 1917
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  21. ^ "Wolfe is Winner", The Marion Star, Marion, Ohio, pg. 20, 7 February 1919
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  36. ^ "Eddie Coulson to Oppose Anderson", The Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa, pg. 22, 24 April 1922
  37. ^ Won every round in "Sam Mandell Easily Whips Joe Wolfe", The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, pg. 7, 14 June 1923
  38. ^ "Decision; Captured by Mandell", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 17, 14 June 1923
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  41. ^ Montreal fought many champions in Silver, Mike (2016). Stars of the Ring, Published by Rowman and Littlefield, Los Angeles, pps. 207-8.
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  43. ^ "Carl Tremaine Stops Wolfe in Opening Round", The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Ohio, pg. 8, 29 July 1924
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  45. ^ Suffered auto accident in "Jack Wolfe Through", Paladium Item, Richmond, Indiana, pg. 10, 29, July 1924

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