Obie Walker

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Obie Walker
Statistics
Real nameObie Dia Walker
Nickname(s)Bearcat Obie
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1911-09-19)September 19, 1911
Cochran, Georgia
DiedMay 23, 1989(1989-05-23) (aged 77)
Atlanta, Georgia
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights124;[1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins93
Wins by KO62
Losses20
Draws8

Obie Walker (September 19, 1911 - May 23, 1989), born Obie Dia Walker in Cochran, Georgia, was a professional boxer. Walker was the penultimate World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 9 October 1933, when he out-decisioned title holder George Godfrey in a 10-round fight at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 20 July 1935, when he lost the title on a decision in a 15-round bout to former colored heavyweight champ Larry Gains on 20 July 1935 in Tigers Rugby Stadium, Leicester, England.

A heavyweight contender of the 1930s, he was avoided by many boxers. Sportswriter Ed Danforth praised the "Bearcat" in the Atlanta Georgian in a column published on 5 July 1938:

"Walker became the toast of Paris. He knocked cold every topnotcher he met on the continent. Max Schmeling shrewdly dodged him, the best of the Englishmen too, sidestepped the squatty brown man who carried lighting bolts in both fists. Competent critics say he could have knocked out Schmeling, Joe Louis and Jim Braddock in one night within the space of 10 rounds."[2]

Though short, Walker was quick on his feet, could take a punch on the chin, and was a strong puncher. Among the top heavyweight contenders he defeated was Two-Ton Tony Galento, who fought Joe Louis for the heavyweight championship. It was Louis's long reign as champ that ended the World Colored Heavyweight Title.

In his career, Walker won 77 fights (53 by K.O.) and lost 16, with 5 draws. He was never K.O.'ed himself.[3]

Legacy and honors[]

In 2020 award-winning author Mark Allen Baker published the first comprehensive account of The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937, with McFarland & Company, a leading independent publisher of academic & nonfiction books. This history traces the advent and demise of the Championship, the stories of the talented professional athletes who won it, and the demarcation of the color line both in and out of the ring.

For decades the World Colored Heavyweight Championship was a useful tool to combat racial oppression-the existence of the title a leverage mechanism, or tool, used as a technique to counter a social element, “drawing the color line.”

Professional boxing record[]

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[4] unless otherwise stated.

Official record[]

Professional record summary
124 fights 92 wins 18 losses
By knockout 62 0
By decision 30 17
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 7
No contests 3
Newspaper decisions/draws 4

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted to the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
124 Loss 92–18–7 (7) Elza Thompson PTS 10 Mar 19, 1946 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, U.S.
123 Loss 92–17–7 (7) Elmer Ray UD 10 Jun 24, 1941 City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
122 Win 92–16–7 (7) Frank Lumpkin SD 10 May 1, 1940 Memorial Stadium, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
121 Loss 91–16–7 (7) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Apr 1, 1940 Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
120 Loss 91–15–7 (7) Elmer Ray PTS 12 Mar 7, 1940 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, U.S.
119 Loss 91–14–7 (7) Henry Taylor UD 10 Feb 1, 1940 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, U.S.
118 Loss 91–13–7 (7) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Dec 4, 1939 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
117 Win 91–12–7 (7) Jimmy Harvey KO 2 (8) Nov 7, 1939 Textile Hall, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
116 Win 90–12–7 (7) Leroy Haynes UD 10 Jun 19, 1939 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
115 Loss 89–12–7 (7) Elmer Ray NWS 10 Apr 13, 1939 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
114 Win 89–12–7 (6) Leroy Haynes PTS 15 Mar 16, 1939 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
113 Win 88–12–7 (6) Leroy Haynes SD 10 Mar 2, 1939 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
112 Loss 87–12–7 (6) Elmer Ray NWS 10 Feb 23, 1939 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
111 Win 87–12–7 (5) Tiger Jack Wright KO 12 (15), (2:25) Nov 30, 1938 City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, U.S. Billed for the Texas state colored heavyweight title
110 Win 86–12–7 (5) Jack Thompson KO 3 (8) Nov 16, 1938 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
109 Win 85–12–7 (5) Charlie Harvey KO 2 (8) Oct 27, 1938 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
108 Win 84–12–7 (5) Elmer Ray TKO 6 (10) Oct 3, 1938 Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
107 Win 83–12–7 (5) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Sep 15, 1938 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
106 Win 82–12–7 (5) Jack Ward TKO 3 (10) Aug 29, 1938 Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
105 Win 81–12–7 (5) Oscar Jenkins KO 10 (10) Jul 13, 1938 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. Jenkins died of injuries sustained from the fight.[5]
104 Loss 80–12–7 (5) Jim Howell PTS 10 Jun 30, 1938 Center Brick Warehouse, Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
103 Win 80–11–7 (5) Otto McCall PTS 10 Jun 10, 1938 Center Brick Warehouse, Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
102 Win 79–11–7 (5) Edward Winston Jr. KO 5 (10) May 19, 1938 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
101 Loss 78–11–7 (5) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Apr 27, 1938 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
100 Win 78–10–7 (5) Charley Douglas TKO 4 (10) Apr 6, 1938 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
99 Win 77–10–7 (5) Edward Winston Jr. TKO 5 (10) Mar 30, 1938 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
98 Draw 76–10–7 (5) Edward Winston Jr. PTS 10 Mar 23, 1938 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
97 Loss 76–10–6 (5) Jim Howell PTS 10 Mar 1, 1938 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
96 Loss 76–9–6 (5) Jack Trammell PTS 10 Jan 18, 1938 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
95 Win 76–8–6 (5) Al Caldwell KO 3 (10) Dec 2, 1937 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
94 Win 75–8–6 (5) Al Hart KO 2 (10) Nov 18, 1937 Spring Street Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
93 Win 74–8–6 (5) Simpson Tolliver KO 4 (10) Oct 11, 1937 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
92 Win 73–8–6 (5) Otto McCall RTD 4 (10) Sep 16, 1937 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
91 Win 72–8–6 (5) Jack Rose KO 1 (10) Aug 31, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
90 Win 71–8–6 (5) Jesse Caldwell KO 4 (10) Aug 24, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
89 Win 70–8–6 (5) Jesse Caldwell KO 3 (10) Jul 26, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
88 NC 69–8–6 (5) Elmer Ray NC 6 (10) Apr 20, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S. Bout called off after Ray refused
to continue from an accidental low blow
87 Win 69–8–6 (4) Elmer Ray TKO 6 (10) Mar 25, 1937 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
86 Draw 68–8–6 (4) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Mar 18, 1937 Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
85 Win 68–8–5 (4) Shorty Ahearn PTS 10 Mar 15, 1937 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
84 Win 67–8–5 (4) Jesse Caldwell TKO 4 (10) Mar 2, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
83 Win 66–8–5 (4) Black Eagle KO 1 (10) Feb 23, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
82 Win 65–8–5 (4) Speedy Jackson KO 3 (10) Feb 1, 1937 Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
81 Win 64–8–5 (4) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Jan 26, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
80 Draw 63–8–5 (4) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Jan 19, 1937 Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
79 Loss 63–8–4 (4) Willie Reddish PTS 4 Sep 22, 1936 Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Loss 63–7–4 (4) Jack London PTS 10 Jun 15, 1936 Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, England
77 Win 63–6–4 (4) Maurice Strickland PTS 10 Feb 9, 1936 The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
76 Win 62–6–4 (4) Norman Baines PTS 12 Jan 27, 1936 Colston Hall, Bristol, England
75 Win 61–6–4 (4) Don McCorkindale PTS 10 Nov 11, 1935 The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
74 Win 60–6–4 (4) Gustave Limousin KO 5 (10) Oct 5, 1935 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
73 Loss 59–6–4 (4) Larry Gains PTS 15 Jul 20, 1935 Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, England Lost world colored heavyweight title
72 Win 59–5–4 (4) George Cook PTS 10 May 8, 1935 White City, England
71 Win 58–5–4 (4) Rodolfo Valenti TKO 5 (8) Mar 26, 1935 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France
70 Win 57–5–4 (4) Albert Di Meglio KO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1935 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
69 Win 56–5–4 (4) Arthur Meurant TKO 1 (10), (0:45) Feb 15, 1935 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
68 Win 55–5–4 (4) Otto von Porat UD 10 Nov 17, 1934 Palais des Expositions, Geneva, Switzerland
67 Loss 54–5–4 (4) Gustave Limousin PTS 8 Oct 29, 1934 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
66 Win 54–4–4 (4) Hans Schönrath RTD 5 (8) Sep 13, 1934 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
65 Win 53–4–4 (4) Emil Scholz TKO 1 (8) Sep 3, 1934 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
64 Win 52–4–4 (4) Giuseppe Sanga KO 1 (8) Jul 25, 1934 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
63 Win 51–4–4 (4) Italo Colonello TKO 2 (8) Jul 11, 1934 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
62 Win 50–4–4 (4) Saverio Grizzo TKO 2 (10) Jun 2, 1934 Pavillon des Sports, Montreux, Switzerland
61 Win 49–4–4 (4) Saverio Grizzo KO 2 (10) Apr 7, 1934 Palais des Expositions, Geneva, Switzerland
60 Win 48–4–4 (4) Maurice Griselle RTD 7 (10) Mar 2, 1934 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
59 Win 47–4–4 (4) Casimir Beszterda KO 2 (10) Feb 19, 1934 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
58 Win 46–4–4 (4) Louis Verbeeren KO 1 (10) Feb 2, 1934 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
57 Loss 45–4–4 (4) Don "Red" Barry PTS 10 Nov 27, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Not to be confused with Don "Red" Barry
56 Win 45–3–4 (4) George Godfrey PTS 10 Oct 9, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won world colored heavyweight title
55 Win 44–3–4 (4) Salvatore Ruggirello TKO 3 (6) Sep 27, 1933 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 43–3–4 (4) Humberto Arce PTS 6 Sep 4, 1933 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
53 Win 42–3–4 (4) Sailor Jack Vernon KO 1 (8) Aug 22, 1933 Shellpot Park, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
52 NC 41–3–4 (4) Humberto Arce NC 9 (10) Aug 17, 1933 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. Fight stopped for "stalling"
51 Win 41–3–4 (3) Mickey Taylor TKO 2 (10) Jul 20, 1933 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
50 Win 40–3–4 (3) Leonard Dixon TKO 2 (6) Jun 29, 1933 Leiperville Arena, Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 39–3–4 (3) Tony Galento PTS 10 Apr 17, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 38–3–4 (3) Meyer K.O. Christner TKO 4 (10) Mar 13, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 37–3–4 (3) Joe Doctor KO 2 (8) Feb 13, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 36–3–4 (3) Larry Crabtree TKO 3 (6) Jan 30, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 35–3–4 (3) Humberto Arce PTS 8 Dec 12, 1932 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
44 Win 34–3–4 (3) Frankie Simms TKO 6 (6) Nov 4, 1932 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
43 Win 33–3–4 (3) Red Tom KO 4 (10) Aug 22, 1932 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
42 Win 32–3–4 (3) Willie Bush PTS 12 Jul 25, 1932 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
41 Win 31–3–4 (3) Ed "Bearcat" Wright PTS 10 Apr 15, 1932 Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
40 Win 30–3–4 (3) Tiger Henderson KO 5 (10) Apr 12, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
39 Draw 29–3–4 (3) Ed "Bearcat" Wright PTS 10 Apr 5, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
38 Win 29–3–3 (3) Ed "Bearcat" Wright PTS 10 Mar 22, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
37 Win 28–3–3 (3) Willie Bush KO 7 (10) Mar 15, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
36 Draw 27–3–3 (3) Willie Bush PTS 10 Mar 2, 1932 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
35 Win 27–3–2 (3) Tiger Henderson KO 8 (10) Feb 26, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
34 Win 26–3–2 (3) Big Boy Burlap TKO 6 (10) Feb 17, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
33 Win 25–3–2 (3) Big Boy Burlap PTS 8 Jan 15, 1932 Thames Arena, New London, Connecticut, U.S.
32 Win 24–3–2 (3) Eddie Cox KO 1 (4), 2:17 Dec 21, 1931 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 23–3–2 (3) Ted Coolidge TKO 4 (8) Nov 20, 1931 Thames Arena, New London, Connecticut, U.S.
30 Win 22–3–2 (3) K.O. Brown KO ? (10) Sep 14, 1931 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
29 Win 21–3–2 (3) Seldom Heard KO 3 (10) Aug 31, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
28 NC 20–3–2 (3) Willie McGee NC 7 (10) Aug 12, 1931 Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
27 Win 20–3–2 (2) Roy Clark PTS 10 Jul 27, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
26 Win 19–3–2 (2) George Cheatham KO 1 (10) Jul 20, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
25 Draw 18–3–2 (2) Willie Bush PTS 10 Jun 22, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
24 Win 18–3–1 (2) Willie Bush PTS 10 May 20, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23 Loss 17–3–1 (2) Willie Bush PTS 10 Apr 30, 1931 Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
22 Win 17–2–1 (2) Al Walker PTS 10 Apr 24, 1931 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21 Win 16–2–1 (2) Al Walker TKO 7 (10) Apr 9, 1931 Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
20 Win 15–2–1 (2) Seldom Heard KO ? Mar 26, 1931 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Exact date unknown in March
19 Draw 14–2–1 (2) Seldom Heard PTS 10 Mar 18, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 14–2 (2) Al Walker PTS 10 Mar 11, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 13–2 (2) Bob Lawson PTS 10 Mar 6, 1931 Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
16 Win 12–2 (2) Willie McGee PTS 10 Feb 23, 1931 Punch Bowl, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
15 Loss 11–2 (2) Willie Bush DQ 2 (10) Feb 5, 1931 Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Walker DQ'd for hitting Bush after a knockdown
14 Win 11–1 (2) Bob Lawson PTS 10 Jan 28, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13 Draw 10–1 (2) Bob Lawson NWS 10 Dec 31, 1930 Troy, Alabama, U.S.
12 Win 10–1 (1) Willie McGee KO 7 (10) Dec 17, 1930 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11 Win 9–1 (1) Bob Lawson NWS 10 Dec 8, 1930 City Auditorium, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Edward Winston Jr. KO 4 (10) Nov 5, 1930 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Speedy Freeman RTD 3 (6) Jun 17, 1930 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Charlie King KO 6 (6) May 23, 1930 81 Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
7 Loss 6–1 Happy Hunter PTS 10 Feb 3, 1930 Atlanta Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Speedy Freeman TKO 2 (6) Dec 27, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Battling Bell KO 3 (?) Jul 1, 1929 Roby's Gymnasium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Sam Jones TKO 1 (4) Jun 7, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Battling Cornell PTS 4 Apr 2, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Battling Cornell TKO 5 (6) Mar 26, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Battling Cornell PTS 4 Feb 15, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Unofficial record[]

Professional record summary
124 fights 93 wins 20 losses
By knockout 62 0
By decision 31 19
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 8
No contests 3

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
124 Loss 93–20–8 (3) Elza Thompson PTS 10 Mar 19, 1946 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, U.S.
123 Loss 93–19–8 (3) Elmer Ray UD 10 Jun 24, 1941 City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
122 Win 93–18–8 (3) Frank Lumpkin SD 10 May 1, 1940 Memorial Stadium, Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
121 Loss 92–18–8 (3) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Apr 1, 1940 Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
120 Loss 92–17–8 (3) Elmer Ray PTS 12 Mar 7, 1940 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, U.S.
119 Loss 92–16–8 (3) Henry Taylor UD 10 Feb 1, 1940 Dorsey Park, Miami, Florida, U.S.
118 Loss 92–15–8 (3) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Dec 4, 1939 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
117 Win 92–14–8 (3) Jimmy Harvey KO 2 (8) Nov 7, 1939 Textile Hall, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
116 Win 91–14–8 (3) Leroy Haynes UD 10 Jun 19, 1939 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
115 Loss 90–14–8 (3) Elmer Ray NWS 10 Apr 13, 1939 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
114 Win 90–13–8 (3) Leroy Haynes PTS 15 Mar 16, 1939 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
113 Win 89–13–8 (3) Leroy Haynes SD 10 Mar 2, 1939 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
112 Loss 88–13–8 (3) Elmer Ray NWS 10 Feb 23, 1939 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
111 Win 88–12–8 (3) Tiger Jack Wright KO 12 (15), (2:25) Nov 30, 1938 City Auditorium, Galveston, Texas, U.S. Billed for the Texas state colored heavyweight title
110 Win 87–12–8 (3) Jack Thompson KO 3 (8) Nov 16, 1938 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
109 Win 86–12–8 (3) Charlie Harvey KO 2 (8) Oct 27, 1938 City Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
108 Win 85–12–8 (3) Elmer Ray TKO 6 (10) Oct 3, 1938 Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
107 Win 84–12–8 (3) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Sep 15, 1938 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
106 Win 83–12–8 (3) Jack Ward TKO 3 (10) Aug 29, 1938 Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
105 Win 82–12–8 (3) Oscar Jenkins KO 10 (10) Jul 13, 1938 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. Jenkins died of injuries sustained from the fight.[6]
104 Loss 81–12–8 (3) Jim Howell PTS 10 Jun 30, 1938 Center Brick Warehouse, Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
103 Win 81–11–8 (3) Otto McCall PTS 10 Jun 10, 1938 Center Brick Warehouse, Darlington, South Carolina, U.S.
102 Win 80–11–8 (3) Edward Winston Jr. KO 5 (10) May 19, 1938 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
101 Loss 79–11–8 (3) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Apr 27, 1938 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
100 Win 79–10–8 (3) Charley Douglas TKO 4 (10) Apr 6, 1938 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
99 Win 78–10–8 (3) Edward Winston Jr. TKO 5 (10) Mar 30, 1938 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
98 Draw 77–10–8 (3) Edward Winston Jr. PTS 10 Mar 23, 1938 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
97 Loss 77–10–7 (3) Jim Howell PTS 10 Mar 1, 1938 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
96 Loss 77–9–7 (3) Jack Trammell PTS 10 Jan 18, 1938 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
95 Win 77–8–7 (3) Al Caldwell KO 3 (10) Dec 2, 1937 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
94 Win 76–8–7 (3) Al Hart KO 2 (10) Nov 18, 1937 Spring Street Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
93 Win 75–8–7 (3) Simpson Tolliver KO 4 (10) Oct 11, 1937 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
92 Win 74–8–7 (3) Otto McCall RTD 4 (10) Sep 16, 1937 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
91 Win 73–8–7 (3) Jack Rose KO 1 (10) Aug 31, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
90 Win 72–8–7 (3) Jesse Caldwell KO 4 (10) Aug 24, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
89 Win 71–8–7 (3) Jesse Caldwell KO 3 (10) Jul 26, 1937 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
88 NC 70–8–7 (3) Elmer Ray NC 6 (10) Apr 20, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S. Bout called off after Ray refused
to continue from an accidental low blow
87 Win 70–8–7 (2) Elmer Ray TKO 6 (10) Mar 25, 1937 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
86 Draw 69–8–7 (2) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Mar 18, 1937 Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
85 Win 69–8–6 (2) Shorty Ahearn PTS 10 Mar 15, 1937 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
84 Win 68–8–6 (2) Jesse Caldwell TKO 4 (10) Mar 2, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
83 Win 67–8–6 (2) Black Eagle KO 1 (10) Feb 23, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
82 Win 66–8–6 (2) Speedy Jackson KO 3 (10) Feb 1, 1937 Johnson Street Arena, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
81 Win 65–8–6 (2) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Jan 26, 1937 N.W. Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
80 Draw 64–8–6 (2) Elmer Ray PTS 10 Jan 19, 1937 Second Avenue Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
79 Loss 64–8–5 (2) Willie Reddish PTS 4 Sep 22, 1936 Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Loss 64–7–5 (2) Jack London PTS 10 Jun 15, 1936 Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, England
77 Win 64–6–5 (2) Maurice Strickland PTS 10 Feb 9, 1936 The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
76 Win 63–6–5 (2) Norman Baines PTS 12 Jan 27, 1936 Colston Hall, Bristol, England
75 Win 62–6–5 (2) Don McCorkindale PTS 10 Nov 11, 1935 The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
74 Win 61–6–5 (2) Gustave Limousin KO 5 (10) Oct 5, 1935 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
73 Loss 60–6–5 (2) Larry Gains PTS 15 Jul 20, 1935 Welford Road Stadium, Leicester, England Lost world colored heavyweight title
72 Win 60–5–5 (2) George Cook PTS 10 May 8, 1935 White City, England
71 Win 59–5–5 (2) Rodolfo Valenti TKO 5 (8) Mar 26, 1935 Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France
70 Win 58–5–5 (2) Albert Di Meglio KO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1935 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
69 Win 57���5–5 (2) Arthur Meurant TKO 1 (10), (0:45) Feb 15, 1935 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
68 Win 56–5–5 (2) Otto von Porat UD 10 Nov 17, 1934 Palais des Expositions, Geneva, Switzerland
67 Loss 55–5–5 (2) Gustave Limousin PTS 8 Oct 29, 1934 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
66 Win 55–4–5 (2) Hans Schönrath RTD 5 (8) Sep 13, 1934 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
65 Win 54–4–5 (2) Emil Scholz TKO 1 (8) Sep 3, 1934 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
64 Win 53–4–5 (2) Giuseppe Sanga KO 1 (8) Jul 25, 1934 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
63 Win 52–4–5 (2) Italo Colonello TKO 2 (8) Jul 11, 1934 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
62 Win 51–4–5 (2) Saverio Grizzo TKO 2 (10) Jun 2, 1934 Pavillon des Sports, Montreux, Switzerland
61 Win 50–4–5 (2) Saverio Grizzo KO 2 (10) Apr 7, 1934 Palais des Expositions, Geneva, Switzerland
60 Win 49–4–5 (2) Maurice Griselle RTD 7 (10) Mar 2, 1934 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
59 Win 48–4–5 (2) Casimir Beszterda KO 2 (10) Feb 19, 1934 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
58 Win 47–4–5 (2) Louis Verbeeren KO 1 (10) Feb 2, 1934 Salle Wagram, Paris, France
57 Loss 46–4–5 (2) Don "Red" Barry PTS 10 Nov 27, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Not to be confused with Don "Red" Barry
56 Win 46–3–5 (2) George Godfrey PTS 10 Oct 9, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won world colored heavyweight title
55 Win 45–3–5 (2) Salvatore Ruggirello TKO 3 (6) Sep 27, 1933 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 44–3–5 (2) Humberto Arce PTS 6 Sep 4, 1933 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
53 Win 43–3–5 (2) Sailor Jack Vernon KO 1 (8) Aug 22, 1933 Shellpot Park, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
52 NC 42–3–5 (2) Humberto Arce NC 9 (10) Aug 17, 1933 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. Fight stopped for "stalling"
51 Win 42–3–5 (1) Mickey Taylor TKO 2 (10) Jul 20, 1933 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
50 Win 41–3–5 (1) Leonard Dixon TKO 2 (6) Jun 29, 1933 Leiperville Arena, Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 40–3–5 (1) Tony Galento PTS 10 Apr 17, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 39–3–5 (1) Meyer K.O. Christner TKO 4 (10) Mar 13, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 38–3–5 (1) Joe Doctor KO 2 (8) Feb 13, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 37–3–5 (1) Larry Crabtree TKO 3 (6) Jan 30, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 36–3–5 (1) Humberto Arce PTS 8 Dec 12, 1932 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
44 Win 35–3–5 (1) Frankie Simms TKO 6 (6) Nov 4, 1932 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
43 Win 34–3–5 (1) Red Tom KO 4 (10) Aug 22, 1932 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
42 Win 33–3–5 (1) Willie Bush PTS 12 Jul 25, 1932 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
41 Win 32–3–5 (1) Ed "Bearcat" Wright PTS 10 Apr 15, 1932 Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
40 Win 31–3–5 (1) Tiger Henderson KO 5 (10) Apr 12, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
39 Draw 30–3–5 (1) Ed "Bearcat" Wright PTS 10 Apr 5, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
38 Win 30–3–4 (1) Ed "Bearcat" Wright PTS 10 Mar 22, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
37 Win 29–3–4 (1) Willie Bush KO 7 (10) Mar 15, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
36 Draw 28–3–4 (1) Willie Bush PTS 10 Mar 2, 1932 Lincoln Park Arena, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
35 Win 28–3–3 (1) Tiger Henderson KO 8 (10) Feb 26, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
34 Win 27–3–3 (1) Big Boy Burlap TKO 6 (10) Feb 17, 1932 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
33 Win 26–3–3 (1) Big Boy Burlap PTS 8 Jan 15, 1932 Thames Arena, New London, Connecticut, U.S.
32 Win 25–3–3 (1) Eddie Cox KO 1 (4), 2:17 Dec 21, 1931 New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 24–3–3 (1) Ted Coolidge TKO 4 (8) Nov 20, 1931 Thames Arena, New London, Connecticut, U.S.
30 Win 23–3–3 (1) K.O. Brown KO ? (10) Sep 14, 1931 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
29 Win 22–3–3 (1) Seldom Heard KO 3 (10) Aug 31, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
28 NC 21–3–3 (1) Willie McGee NC 7 (10) Aug 12, 1931 Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
27 Win 21–3–3 Roy Clark PTS 10 Jul 27, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
26 Win 20–3–3 George Cheatham KO 1 (10) Jul 20, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
25 Draw 19–3–3 Willie Bush PTS 10 Jun 22, 1931 Roby's Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
24 Win 19–3–2 Willie Bush PTS 10 May 20, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23 Loss 18–3–2 Willie Bush PTS 10 Apr 30, 1931 Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
22 Win 18–2–2 Al Walker PTS 10 Apr 24, 1931 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
21 Win 17–2–2 Al Walker TKO 7 (10) Apr 9, 1931 Tinker Field, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
20 Win 16–2–2 Seldom Heard KO ? Mar 26, 1931 West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Exact date unknown in March
19 Draw 15–2–2 Seldom Heard PTS 10 Mar 18, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 15–2–1 Al Walker PTS 10 Mar 11, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 14–2–1 Bob Lawson PTS 10 Mar 6, 1931 Legion Arena, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S.
16 Win 13–2–1 Willie McGee PTS 10 Feb 23, 1931 Punch Bowl, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
15 Loss 12–2–1 Willie Bush DQ 2 (10) Feb 5, 1931 Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Walker DQ'd for hitting Bush after a knockdown
14 Win 12–1–1 Bob Lawson PTS 10 Jan 28, 1931 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13 Draw 11–1–1 Bob Lawson NWS 10 Dec 31, 1930 Troy, Alabama, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Willie McGee KO 7 (10) Dec 17, 1930 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Bob Lawson NWS 10 Dec 8, 1930 City Auditorium, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Edward Winston Jr. KO 4 (10) Nov 5, 1930 City Park Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Speedy Freeman RTD 3 (6) Jun 17, 1930 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Charlie King KO 6 (6) May 23, 1930 81 Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
7 Loss 6–1 Happy Hunter PTS 10 Feb 3, 1930 Atlanta Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Speedy Freeman TKO 2 (6) Dec 27, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Battling Bell KO 3 (?) Jul 1, 1929 Roby's Gymnasium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Sam Jones TKO 1 (4) Jun 7, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Battling Cornell PTS 4 Apr 2, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Battling Cornell TKO 5 (6) Mar 26, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Macon, Georgia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Battling Cornell PTS 4 Feb 15, 1929 Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

References[]

  1. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  2. ^ "Obie Walker Biography". BoxRec. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Obie Walker Record". BoxRec. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Obie Walker".
  5. ^ "Oscar Jenkins - BoxRec".
  6. ^ "Oscar Jenkins - BoxRec".
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
George Godfrey
 World Colored Heavyweight Champion
October 9, 1933 – July 20, 1935 		Succeeded by
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