Tiger Jack Fox

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Tiger Jack Fox
Statistics
Real nameJohn Linwood Fox
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
NationalityUnited States American
Born(1907-04-02)April 2, 1907
DiedApril 6, 1954(1954-04-06) (aged 47)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights180
Wins140
Wins by KO89
Losses23
Draws12
No contests5

John "Tiger" Linwood Fox (April 2, 1907 – April 6, 1954), or Tiger Jack Fox as he was better known, was a colorful, hard punching, American light heavyweight boxer. Fox fought from 1928 to 1950.[1][2][3]

Fox claimed he got his start in boxing when he was picked up, while hitchhiking in Georgia, by boxer Young Stribling. At that time, Stribling was travelling from town to town and engaging in boxing matches, basically meeting all comers. Stribling offered Fox a job as a sparring partner. Although he had no experience, Fox, out of work and hungry, accepted the offer.

His first sparring session with Stribling almost ended his boxing career. Stribling toyed with him, and eventually knocked him senseless with a right hand to the jaw. Fox claimed he didn't sleep that night, re-living the events of the day, and studying how to avoid a similar fate the next day. Fox concluded that if he stepped forward when Stribling threw his right, he would be inside the punch and in position to hit Stribling with his left.

The next day, the two sparred again. This time when Stribling threw his right, Fox was waiting and executed his manoeuvre to perfection. Surprised by Fox's left hook, Stribling's knees buckled. Fox then jumped in and hit him with another left hook, which sent Stribling to the canvas. Although he was fired on the spot, Fox thought that if he could knock Stribling down, he could hold his own with anyone.

Fox then made his way to Indianopolis, where he hung around a boxing gym until he was offered a fight. Fox accepted and was on his way. He relocated in Terre Haute, Indiana to train under bantamweight champion Bud Taylor and became the "Indiana colored heavyweight champion." He fought frequently for the next nine years without losing a bout. His first loss was by a split decision to light heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom. Fox claimed he engaged in over 300 fights, but many were not recorded. He claimed that he never fought a preliminary bout in his career, just main events.

Fox was defeated by Melio Bettina in his only crack at the light heavyweight championship, NYSAC version. In this elimination bout to name a champion, Fox was stopped in the 9th round. Two months before the fight he was stabbed near the heart in a Harlem hotel in a dispute over a woman.

Fox also fought and knocked out in two rounds former light-heavyweight champion Bob Olin, and he knocked out Lou Brouillard in seven. He was kayoed in three rounds by future lightheavyweight champion John Henry Lewis.

Two of Fox's more surprising victories came against future heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott. On May 12, 1937, Fox knocked out Walcott in the 8th round. In the following year Fox again defeated Walcott, this time by a ten-round decision.

Fox is second on the all-time list for first-round knockouts, and was named to the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.

Professional boxing record[]

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

Official record[]

Professional record summary
180 fights 138 wins 24 losses
By knockout 91 9
By decision 47 13
By disqualification 0 2
Draws 12
No contests 4
Newspaper decisions/draws 2

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 Age Location Notes
180 Loss 138–24–12 (6) Fidel Arciniega KO 2 (10), 2:58 Dec 9, 1950 43 years, 251 days Radio Rondevoo, Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
179 Win 138–23–12 (6) Dave Delaney KO 2 (10), 2:55 Dec 16, 1949 42 years, 258 days Stock Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
178 Win 137–23–12 (6) Billy Carter KO 5 (10), 2:28 Nov 21, 1949 42 years, 233 days Stock Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
177 Win 136–23–12 (6) Ponce de Leon KO 5 (10) Aug 27, 1949 42 years, 147 days Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S.
176 Win 135–23–12 (6) Dave Delaney TKO 4 (10), 2:04 Jul 2, 1949 42 years, 91 days City Ballpark, Anchorage, Alaska Retained USA Alaska State heavyweight title
175 Win 134–23–12 (6) Freddie Beshore KO 7 (10), 2:37 Aug 9, 1948 41 years, 129 days City Ballpark, Anchorage, Alaska Won vacant USA Alaska State heavyweight title
174 Loss 133–23–12 (6) Freddie Beshore UD 10 Jun 8, 1948 41 years, 67 days Ferris Field, Spokane, Washington, U.S. For vacant Pacific Coast heavyweight title
173 Win 133–22–12 (6) Charley Eagle KO 5 (10), 1:48 Apr 30, 1948 41 years, 28 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
172 Win 132–22–12 (6) Paul Doyle KO 1 (10), 1:37 Mar 12, 1948 40 years, 345 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
171 Loss 131–22–12 (6) Jerry McSwain KO 6 (10), 2:39 Jul 30, 1948 41 years, 119 days Ferris Field, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
170 Win 131–21–12 (6) Bill Petersen KO 6 (10), 1:22 Jul 11, 1947 40 years, 100 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
169 Win 130–21–12 (6) Jack Flood TKO 3 (6), 1:55 Jan 27, 1947 39 years, 300 days Exhibition Gardens, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
168 Loss 129–21–12 (6) Walter Hafer PTS 10 Oct 9, 1946 39 years, 190 days Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
167 Win 129–20–12 (6) Al Ware UD 10 Sep 13, 1946 39 years, 164 days Derks Field, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
166 Win 128–20–12 (6) Arcade "Windmill" Pearce TKO 3 (10) Jul 22, 1946 39 years, 111 days White Park, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
165 Win 127–20–12 (6) Leroy Evans KO 8 (10) May 24, 1946 39 years, 52 days Ferris Field, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
164 Win 126–20–12 (6) Domingo Valin TKO 3 (10) May 3, 1946 39 years, 31 days Gonzaga Gymnasium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
163 Win 125–20–12 (6) Lowell Strong PTS 10 Mar 22, 1946 38 years, 354 days Gonzaga Gymnasium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
162 Loss 124–20–12 (6) Bobby Zander UD 12 Sep 3, 1945 38 years, 154 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
161 Win 124–19–12 (6) Harold Blackshear UD 10 Aug 22, 1945 38 years, 142 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
160 Win 123–19–12 (6) Ted Lowry SD 10 Jul 20, 1945 38 years, 109 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
159 Loss 122–19–12 (6) Bobby Zander TKO 7 (10), 1:07 Jun 22, 1945 38 years, 81 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
158 Win 122–18–12 (6) Al Ware TKO 9 (10) May 11, 1945 38 years, 39 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
157 Win 121–18–12 (6) Jay D. Turner PTS 10 Apr 6, 1945 38 years, 4 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
156 Win 120–18–12 (6) George Eckes KO 1 (10), 1:21 Mar 16, 1945 37 years, 348 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
155 Win 119–18–12 (6) Clayton Worlds PTS 10 Oct 14, 1944 37 years, 195 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
154 Win 118–18–12 (6) Jimmy Casino PTS 10 Jul 4, 1944 37 years, 93 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
153 Win 117–18–12 (6) Roy Hawkins TKO 4 (10) Jun 27, 1944 37 years, 86 days Civic Arena, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
152 Win 116–18–12 (6) Harold Blackshear PTS 10 Jun 23, 1944 37 years, 82 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
151 Win 115–18–12 (6) Bobby Millsap PTS 5 Feb 1, 1944 36 years, 305 days Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
150 Win 114–18–12 (6) Ben Shave KO 3 (10), 2:25 Apr 29, 1941 34 years, 27 days Armory, Salem, Oregon, U.S.
149 Win 113���18–12 (6) Yancey Henry PTS 10 Apr 18, 1941 34 years, 16 days Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
148 Draw 112–18–12 (6) Al Bray PTS 10 Jan 29, 1941 33 years, 302 days Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
147 Win 112–18–11 (6) Domingo Valin KO 2 (10) Dec 13, 1940 33 years, 255 days Fairview Arena, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
146 Win 111–18–11 (6) Arcade "Windmill" Pearce KO 5 (10), 1:15 Dec 4, 1940 33 years, 246 days Civic Center Auditorium, Helena, Montana, U.S.
145 Win 110–18–11 (6) Jack Kelly KO 2 (10) Sep 7, 1940 33 years, 158 days Armory, Marshfield, Oregon, U.S.
144 Win 109–18–11 (6) Pio Pico KO 9 (10) Jul 16, 1940 33 years, 105 days Airway Park, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
143 Win 108–18–11 (6) Al Delaney KO 9 (12) Jun 21, 1940 33 years, 80 days Moana Ball Park, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
142 Win 107–18–11 (6) Al Delaney PTS 10 May 20, 1940 33 years, 48 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
141 Win 106–18–11 (6) Ernie Collins TKO 4 (10) Apr 29, 1940 33 years, 27 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
140 Loss 105–18–11 (6) Al Delaney SD 10 Apr 24, 1940 33 years, 22 days Denman Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
139 Win 105–17–11 (6) Eddie Wenstob PTS 10 Feb 16, 1940 32 years, 320 days Denman Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
138 Win 104–17–11 (6) Arcade "Windmill" Pearce TKO 8 (10) Feb 12, 1940 32 years, 316 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
137 NC 103–17–11 (6) Clarence Brown NC 6 (8) Dec 1, 1939 32 years, 243 days White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. No contest for "not trying"
136 Win 103–17–11 (5) Elza Thompson UD 10 Nov 10, 1939 32 years, 222 days Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
135 Win 102–17–11 (5) Andy Miller UD 10 Oct 13, 1939 32 years, 194 days Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
134 Win 101–17–11 (5) Orlando Trotter KO 2 (10) Sep 15, 1939 32 years, 166 days White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133 Win 100–17–11 (5) Clarence Brown PTS 10 Sep 1, 1939 32 years, 152 days White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132 Win 99–17–11 (5) Eddie Simms UD 10 Aug 8, 1939 32 years, 128 days Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Win 98–17–11 (5) George Hughes KO 3 (10) Jul 31, 1939 32 years, 120 days Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Loss 97–17–11 (5) Dave Clark PTS 8 Jul 13, 1939 32 years, 102 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
129 Draw 97–16–11 (5) Al Gainer MD 10 Apr 11, 1939 32 years, 9 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
128 Win 97–16–10 (5) Terrance "Tiger" Warrington PTS 8 Mar 25, 1939 31 years, 357 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Loss 96–16–10 (5) Melio Bettina TKO 9 (15), 1:22 Feb 3, 1939 31 years, 307 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant NYSAC light heavyweight title
126 Win 96–15–10 (5) Al Gainer UD 15 Nov 29, 1938 31 years, 241 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Win 95–15–10 (5) Isidoro Gastanaga KO 1 (10), 1:35 Oct 22, 1938 31 years, 203 days Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
124 Win 94–15–10 (5) "Young" John Herrera KO 1 (10) Oct 8, 1938 31 years, 189 days Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
123 Win 93–15–10 (5) Yustin Sirutis PTS 10 Sep 8, 1938 31 years, 159 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
122 Win 92–15–10 (5) Fred Lenhart KO 3 (10), 1:46 Jun 24, 1938 31 years, 83 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
121 Win 91–15–10 (5) Yustin Sirutis PTS 8 Jun 9, 1938 31 years, 68 days Velodrome, Nutley, New Jersey, U.S.
120 Win 90–15–10 (5) Willie Reddish PTS 8 May 25, 1938 31 years, 53 days Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Win 89–15–10 (5) Eddie Blunt TKO 2 (8), 2:34 May 13, 1938 31 years, 41 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Win 88–15–10 (5) Jersey Joe Walcott PTS 10 May 10, 1938 31 years, 38 days Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
117 Win 87–15–10 (5) Jack Trammell PTS 10 Apr 11, 1938 31 years, 9 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116 Draw 86–15–10 (5) Tony Shucco SD 10 Mar 24, 1938 30 years, 356 days Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
115 Win 86–15–9 (5) Johnny Whiters TKO 4 (6) Mar 11, 1938 30 years, 343 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Draw 85–15–9 (5) Jim Howell PTS 10 Mar 5, 1938 30 years, 337 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
113 Win 85–15–8 (5) Gene Mickens TKO 1 (10), 2:11 Feb 26, 1938 30 years, 330 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 84–15–8 (5) Lou Brouillard TKO 7 (10) Feb 18, 1938 30 years, 322 days Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
111 Win 83–15–8 (5) Hank Hankinson KO 1 (10), 2:30 Jan 28, 1938 30 years, 301 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
110 Win 82–15–8 (5) Mickey McAvoy KO 1 (10), 1:17 Jan 7, 1938 30 years, 280 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
109 Loss 81–15–8 (5) Al Gainer UD 15 Nov 22, 1937 30 years, 234 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Win 81–14–8 (5) Leo "Red" Bruce KO 2 (10) Oct 11, 1937 30 years, 192 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Draw 80–14–8 (5) Yustin Sirutis PTS 10 Oct 2, 1937 30 years, 183 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
106 Win 80–14–7 (5) Joe Finazzo TKO 1 (10), 2:31 Sep 11, 1937 30 years, 162 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
105 Win 79–14–7 (5) Steve Dudas PTS 6 Aug 30, 1937 30 years, 150 days Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 78–14–7 (5) Eddie Malcolm KO 2 (10) Aug 20, 1937 30 years, 140 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
103 Win 77–14–7 (5) Leo "Red" Bruce TKO 1 (10), 2:41 Jul 28, 1937 30 years, 117 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 76–14–7 (5) Deacon Leo Kelly TKO 6 (15), 1:16 Jul 15, 1937 30 years, 104 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Win 75–14–7 (5) Jersey Joe Walcott KO 8 (10), 2:24 May 22, 1937 30 years, 50 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Win 74–14–7 (5) Leo "Red" Bruce PTS 8 May 14, 1937 30 years, 42 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
99 Win 73–14–7 (5) Phil Johnson KO 3 (10), 1:08 May 1, 1937 30 years, 29 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Win 72–14–7 (5) Lou Poster TKO 6 (10), 1:11 Apr 10, 1937 30 years, 8 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
97 Win 71–14–7 (5) Jack Trammell KO 4 (12) Apr 6, 1937 30 years, 4 days Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
96 Win 70–14–7 (5) Jack Trammell PTS 10 Mar 20, 1937 29 years, 352 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 69–14–7 (5) Lorenzo Pack PTS 10 Mar 13, 1937 29 years, 345 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
94 Win 68–14–7 (5) Tex Irwin TKO 2 (8), 0:29 Feb 19, 1937 29 years, 323 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Win 67–14–7 (5) Bob Olin TKO 2 (10) Jan 15, 1937 29 years, 288 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
92 Win 66–14–7 (5) Ford Smith KO 3 (10) Dec 11, 1936 29 years, 253 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
91 Win 65–14–7 (5) Tuffy Dial KO 5 (10), 1:40 Jan 31, 1936 28 years, 304 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
90 Win 64–14–7 (5) Sonny Buxton TKO 3 (10), 0:35 Jan 31, 1936 28 years, 304 days White City Park, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
89 Loss 63–14–7 (5) John Henry Lewis KO 3 (10) Jan 10, 1936 28 years, 283 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
88 Win 63–13–7 (5) Maxie Rosenbloom MD 10 Oct 11, 1935 28 years, 192 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S. Won inaugural USA Washington State light heavyweight title
87 Draw 62–13–7 (5) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Sep 6, 1935 28 years, 157 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
86 Win 62–13–6 (5) Frank Rowsey TKO 6 (10), 1:20 Aug 9, 1935 28 years, 129 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
85 Win 61–13–6 (5) Charley Massera UD 10 Jun 7, 1935 28 years, 66 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
84 Loss 60–13–6 (5) Young Firpo DQ 10 (10) May 10, 1935 28 years, 38 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
83 Win 60–12–6 (5) Don "Red" Barry TKO 6 (10) Mar 15, 1935 27 years, 347 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
82 Win 59–12–6 (5) Jack Petric KO 2 (10) Feb 22, 1935 27 years, 326 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
81 Win 58–12–6 (5) Bud Zellar TKO 2 (10) Jan 18, 1935 27 years, 291 days Armory, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
80 Win 57–12–6 (5) Dutch Weimer TKO 6 (8) Jan 11, 1935 27 years, 284 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
79 Loss 56–12–6 (5) Don "Red" Barry PTS 10 Nov 14, 1934 27 years, 226 days Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. Not to be confused with Don "Red" Barry
78 NC 56–11–6 (5) Mickey McFarland NC 4 (10) Oct 16, 1934 27 years, 197 days Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S. Referee left the ring in disgust
for Fox's "lack of effort"
77 Win 56–11–6 (4) Alex Marino KO 1 (6) Oct 2, 1934 27 years, 183 days Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
76 Win 55–11–6 (4) Jack Roper KO 1 (10), 2:15 Sep 19, 1934 27 years, 170 days Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
75 Loss 54–11–6 (4) Young Firpo PTS 10 Aug 28, 1934 27 years, 148 days Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S. For Pacific Coast light heavyweight title
74 Loss 54–10–6 (4) Fred Lenhart MD 10 Jul 31, 1934 27 years, 120 days Natatorium Park, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
73 Win 54–9–6 (4) Frank Limas KO 1 (10), 0:50 Jul 25, 1934 27 years, 114 days Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
72 Win 53–9–6 (4) Chief Abe Abrams TKO 1 (8) Jul 24, 1934 27 years, 113 days Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
71 Win 52–9–6 (4) Sig Ecklund TKO 8 (10) Jun 12, 1934 27 years, 71 days Labor Temple, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
70 Win 51–9–6 (4) Jack Howard PTS 10 May 5, 1934 27 years, 33 days Uintah High School Gym, Vernal, Utah, U.S.
69 Draw 50–9–6 (4) Leon Chevalier PTS 10 Apr 20, 1934 27 years, 18 days Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
68 Win 50–9–5 (4) Houston Ash PTS 10 Jan 29, 1934 26 years, 302 days Preston, Idaho, U.S.
67 Win 49–9–5 (4) Jack Riley KO 1 (10) Jan 25, 1934 26 years, 298 days American Legion, Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
66 Win 48–9–5 (4) Orel "Battling" Lamoreaux KO 3 (10) Jan 15, 1934 26 years, 288 days Preston, Idaho, U.S.
65 Win 47–9–5 (4) Roy McCafferty KO 3 (6) Jan 13, 1934 26 years, 286 days Grantsville, Utah, U.S.
64 Win 46–9–5 (4) Bill Longson KO 3 (10) Dec 29, 1933 26 years, 271 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
63 Win 45–9–5 (4) Meyer K.O. Christner KO 5 (10) Dec 18, 1933 26 years, 260 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
62 Loss 44–9–5 (4) Bill Longson DQ 3 (10) Dec 8, 1933 26 years, 250 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
61 Win 44–8–5 (4) Cecil Myart PTS 6 Oct 23, 1933 26 years, 204 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
60 Win 43–8–5 (4) Jack Casper TKO 3 (10) Oct 20, 1933 26 years, 201 days Southside Arena, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
59 Win 42–8–5 (4) Del Baxter TKO 2 (6) Oct 2, 1933 26 years, 183 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
58 Win 41–8–5 (4) Ed Prante KO 1 (10) Sep 25, 1933 26 years, 176 days Hippodrome Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
57 Win 40–8–5 (4) Humberto Arce PTS 10 Aug 3, 1933 26 years, 123 days Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
56 Win 39–8–5 (4) Al Walker KO 3 (10) Jun 12, 1933 26 years, 71 days Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
55 Win 38–8–5 (4) Joe Doctor KO 3 (10) Jun 5, 1933 26 years, 64 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
54 Loss 37–8–5 (4) Art Lasky KO 5 (8) May 3, 1933 26 years, 31 days Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
53 Win 37–7–5 (4) Babe Hunt UD 10 May 1, 1933 26 years, 29 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 36–7–5 (4) Lou Scozza PTS 8 Apr 21, 1933 26 years, 19 days Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 35–7–5 (4) Buster Hall KO 1 (10) Apr 13, 1933 26 years, 11 days Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
50 Win 34–7–5 (4) Johnny Mack KO 4 (10) Feb 10, 1933 25 years, 314 days Vincennes, Indiana, U.S.
49 Loss 33–7–5 (4) George Godfrey PTS 10 Jan 31, 1933 25 years, 304 days Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For world colored heavyweight title
48 Win 33–6–5 (4) Humberto Arce TKO 4 (10) Jan 23, 1933 25 years, 296 days Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
47 Win 32–6–5 (4) Frankie Simms PTS 10 Jan 2, 1933 25 years, 275 days Memorial Hall, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
46 Win 31–6–5 (4) Larry Johnson PTS 10 Dec 27, 1932 25 years, 269 days Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
45 Win 30–6–5 (4) Seal Harris PTS 10 Dec 6, 1932 25 years, 248 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
44 Loss 29–6–5 (4) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Oct 17, 1932 25 years, 198 days Memorial Hall, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
43 Win 29–5–5 (4) Meyer K.O. Christner PTS 10 Oct 10, 1932 25 years, 191 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
42 Win 28–5–5 (4) Rosy Rosales PTS 10 Sep 5, 1932 25 years, 156 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
41 Win 27–5–5 (4) Larry Johnson KO 12 (12) Aug 22, 1932 25 years, 142 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Billed for the American Negro heavyweight title
40 Win 26–5–5 (4) Pret Ferrar PTS 10 Aug 1, 1932 25 years, 121 days Riviera Theatre, Niles, Michigan, U.S.
39 Draw 25–5–5 (4) Battling Bozo PTS 10 Jul 25, 1932 25 years, 114 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
38 Win 25–5–4 (4) Joe Sekyra UD 10 Jul 7, 1932 25 years, 96 days Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Retained USA Indiana State heavyweight title
37 Win 24–5–4 (4) Jack Roper RTD 6 (10) Jun 20, 1932 25 years, 79 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
36 Win 23–5–4 (4) Jack Redman KO 1 (10) May 27, 1932 25 years, 55 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Won USA Indiana State heavyweight title
35 Win 22–5–4 (4) Tommy Gibson TKO 9 (10) May 5, 1932 25 years, 33 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
34 Win 21–5–4 (4) Bennett "Buck" Everett KO 1 (10) May 2, 1932 25 years, 30 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
33 Loss 20–5–4 (4) Bennett "Buck" Everett PTS 10 Apr 14, 1932 25 years, 12 days Elks Temple, Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
32 Win 20–4–4 (4) Jim Carr KO 3 (6) Apr 4, 1932 25 years, 2 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
31 Win 19–4–4 (4) George Dixon KO 3 (10) Feb 29, 1932 24 years, 333 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
30 Win 18–4–4 (4) George Dixon UD 10 Dec 4, 1931 24 years, 246 days Memorial Home, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
29 Win 17–4–4 (4) Tommy Gibson PTS 10 Aug 4, 1931 24 years, 124 days Brooklyn, Illinois, U.S.
28 Loss 16–4–4 (4) Bearcat Wright KO 8 (10) Jun 1, 1931 24 years, 60 days Liberty Park, Sedalia, Missouri, U.S.
27 Win 16–3–4 (4) George Dixon NWS 10 May 11, 1931 24 years, 39 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
26 Win 16–3–4 (3) Brad Simmons NWS 10 Apr 6, 1931 24 years, 4 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
25 Win 16–3–4 (2) Kid Marlock KO 3 (10) Apr 3, 1931 24 years, 1 day Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
24 Win 15–3–4 (2) Cowboy Billy Owens KO 3 (10) Mar 23, 1931 23 years, 355 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
23 Draw 14–3–4 (2) Brad Simmons PTS 10 Jan 30, 1931 23 years, 303 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
22 Win 14–3–3 (2) Cowboy Billy Owens PTS 8 Dec 15, 1930 23 years, 257 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
21 Win 13–3–3 (2) Cowboy Billy Owens TKO 5 (10) Dec 12, 1930 23 years, 254 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
20 NC 12–3–3 (2) Kid Crossman NC 1 (10) Nov 17, 1930 23 years, 229 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S. Crossman suspected of taking a dive
so fight was declared a no contest
19 Win 12–3–3 (1) Buster Hall PTS 10 Nov 11, 1930 23 years, 223 days Clay Center, Kansas, U.S.
18 Win 11–3–3 (1) Tex Moore KO 4 (?) Oct 21, 1930 23 years, 202 days United States of America
17 Win 10–3–3 (1) Kid Crossman KO 1 (6), 1:50 Oct 13, 1930 23 years, 194 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
16 Win 9–3–3 (1) John Darby TKO 3 (4) Sep 30, 1930 23 years, 181 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
15 Draw 8–3–3 (1) Del Massey PTS 3 Sep 20, 1930 23 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
14 Win 8–3–2 (1) Brad Simmons PTS 10 Jul 28, 1930 23 years, 117 days White City Park, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
13 Win 7–3–2 (1) Del Massey RTD 4 (5) Jul 8, 1930 23 years, 97 days White City Park, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
12 Win 6–3–2 (1) George Anderson KO 2 (?) Jun 9, 1930 23 years, 68 days Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
11 Win 5–3–2 (1) Jack Coleman KO 8 (?) May 1, 1930 23 Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S. Exact date unknown
10 Draw 4–3–2 (1) Buster Hall PTS 10 Apr 1, 1930 22 years, 364 days Location unknown, Oklahoma or Kansas, U.S.
9 Win 4–3–1 (1) Cowboy Billy Owens KO 5 (?) Mar 23, 1930 22 years, 355 days Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
8 Win 3–3–1 (1) Howard Jefferson KO 4 (?) Jul 4, 1929 22 years, 93 days Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.
7 NC 2–3–1 (1) Jack Magrina NC ? (6) Dec 7, 1928 21 years, 249 days Bakersfield, California, U.S. Result not reported
6 Loss 2–3–1 Rosy Rosales KO 3 (6) May 15, 1928 21 years, 43 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
5 Loss 2–2–1 Bull Yingling PTS 10 Apr 25, 1928 21 years, 23 days Elks Lodge, McCook, Nebraska, U.S.
4 Draw 2–1–1 Mike Arnold PTS 4 Apr 24, 1928 21 years, 22 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Arnold Cook KO 1 (?) Mar 30, 1928 20 years, 363 days Alamosa, Colorado, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Jesse Stringham TKO 6 (10) Mar 12, 1928 20 years, 345 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Harold Brick Stevens TKO 1 (6) Mar 5, 1928 20 years, 338 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Earliest documented bout for Fox, but probably not even close to his first

Unofficial record[]

Professional record summary
180 fights 140 wins 24 losses
By knockout 91 9
By decision 49 13
By disqualification 0 2
Draws 12
No contests 4

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Date Age Location Notes
180 Loss 140–24–12 (4) Fidel Arciniega KO 2 (10), 2:58 Dec 9, 1950 43 years, 251 days Radio Rondevoo, Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
179 Win 140–23–12 (4) Dave Delaney KO 2 (10), 2:55 Dec 16, 1949 42 years, 258 days Stock Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
178 Win 139–23–12 (4) Billy Carter KO 5 (10), 2:28 Nov 21, 1949 42 years, 233 days Stock Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
177 Win 138–23–12 (4) Ponce de Leon KO 5 (10) Aug 27, 1949 42 years, 147 days Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, Idaho, U.S.
176 Win 137–23–12 (4) Dave Delaney TKO 4 (10), 2:04 Jul 2, 1949 42 years, 91 days City Ballpark, Anchorage, Alaska Retained USA Alaska State heavyweight title
175 Win 136–23–12 (4) Freddie Beshore KO 7 (10), 2:37 Aug 9, 1948 41 years, 129 days City Ballpark, Anchorage, Alaska Won vacant USA Alaska State heavyweight title
174 Loss 135–23–12 (4) Freddie Beshore UD 10 Jun 8, 1948 41 years, 67 days Ferris Field, Spokane, Washington, U.S. For vacant Pacific Coast heavyweight title
173 Win 135–22–12 (4) Charley Eagle KO 5 (10), 1:48 Apr 30, 1948 41 years, 28 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
172 Win 134–22–12 (4) Paul Doyle KO 1 (10), 1:37 Mar 12, 1948 40 years, 345 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
171 Loss 133–22–12 (4) Jerry McSwain KO 6 (10), 2:39 Jul 30, 1948 41 years, 119 days Ferris Field, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
170 Win 133–21–12 (4) Bill Petersen KO 6 (10), 1:22 Jul 11, 1947 40 years, 100 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
169 Win 132–21–12 (4) Jack Flood TKO 3 (6), 1:55 Jan 27, 1947 39 years, 300 days Exhibition Gardens, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
168 Loss 131–21–12 (4) Walter Hafer PTS 10 Oct 9, 1946 39 years, 190 days Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
167 Win 131–20–12 (4) Al Ware UD 10 Sep 13, 1946 39 years, 164 days Derks Field, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
166 Win 130–20–12 (4) Arcade "Windmill" Pearce TKO 3 (10) Jul 22, 1946 39 years, 111 days White Park, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
165 Win 129–20–12 (4) Leroy Evans KO 8 (10) May 24, 1946 39 years, 52 days Ferris Field, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
164 Win 128–20–12 (4) Domingo Valin TKO 3 (10) May 3, 1946 39 years, 31 days Gonzaga Gymnasium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
163 Win 127–20–12 (4) Lowell Strong PTS 10 Mar 22, 1946 38 years, 354 days Gonzaga Gymnasium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
162 Loss 126–20–12 (4) Bobby Zander UD 12 Sep 3, 1945 38 years, 154 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
161 Win 126–19–12 (4) Harold Blackshear UD 10 Aug 22, 1945 38 years, 142 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
160 Win 125–19–12 (4) Ted Lowry SD 10 Jul 20, 1945 38 years, 109 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
159 Loss 124–19–12 (4) Bobby Zander TKO 7 (10), 1:07 Jun 22, 1945 38 years, 81 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
158 Win 124–18–12 (4) Al Ware TKO 9 (10) May 11, 1945 38 years, 39 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
157 Win 123–18–12 (4) Jay D. Turner PTS 10 Apr 6, 1945 38 years, 4 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
156 Win 122–18–12 (4) George Eckes KO 1 (10), 1:21 Mar 16, 1945 37 years, 348 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
155 Win 121–18–12 (4) Clayton Worlds PTS 10 Oct 14, 1944 37 years, 195 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
154 Win 120–18–12 (4) Jimmy Casino PTS 10 Jul 4, 1944 37 years, 93 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
153 Win 119–18–12 (4) Roy Hawkins TKO 4 (10) Jun 27, 1944 37 years, 86 days Civic Arena, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
152 Win 118–18–12 (4) Harold Blackshear PTS 10 Jun 23, 1944 37 years, 82 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
151 Win 117–18–12 (4) Bobby Millsap PTS 5 Feb 1, 1944 36 years, 305 days Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
150 Win 116–18–12 (4) Ben Shave KO 3 (10), 2:25 Apr 29, 1941 34 years, 27 days Armory, Salem, Oregon, U.S.
149 Win 115–18–12 (4) Yancey Henry PTS 10 Apr 18, 1941 34 years, 16 days Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
148 Draw 114–18–12 (4) Al Bray PTS 10 Jan 29, 1941 33 years, 302 days Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
147 Win 114–18–11 (4) Domingo Valin KO 2 (10) Dec 13, 1940 33 years, 255 days Fairview Arena, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
146 Win 113–18–11 (4) Arcade "Windmill" Pearce KO 5 (10), 1:15 Dec 4, 1940 33 years, 246 days Civic Center Auditorium, Helena, Montana, U.S.
145 Win 112–18–11 (4) Jack Kelly KO 2 (10) Sep 7, 1940 33 years, 158 days Armory, Marshfield, Oregon, U.S.
144 Win 111–18–11 (4) Pio Pico KO 9 (10) Jul 16, 1940 33 years, 105 days Airway Park, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
143 Win 110–18–11 (4) Al Delaney KO 9 (12) Jun 21, 1940 33 years, 80 days Moana Ball Park, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
142 Win 109–18–11 (4) Al Delaney PTS 10 May 20, 1940 33 years, 48 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
141 Win 108–18–11 (4) Ernie Collins TKO 4 (10) Apr 29, 1940 33 years, 27 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
140 Loss 107–18–11 (4) Al Delaney SD 10 Apr 24, 1940 33 years, 22 days Denman Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
139 Win 107–17–11 (4) Eddie Wenstob PTS 10 Feb 16, 1940 32 years, 320 days Denman Auditorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
138 Win 106–17–11 (4) Arcade "Windmill" Pearce TKO 8 (10) Feb 12, 1940 32 years, 316 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
137 NC 105–17–11 (4) Clarence Brown NC 6 (8) Dec 1, 1939 32 years, 243 days White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. No contest for "not trying"
136 Win 105–17–11 (3) Elza Thompson UD 10 Nov 10, 1939 32 years, 222 days Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
135 Win 104–17–11 (3) Andy Miller UD 10 Oct 13, 1939 32 years, 194 days Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
134 Win 103–17–11 (3) Orlando Trotter KO 2 (10) Sep 15, 1939 32 years, 166 days White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133 Win 102–17–11 (3) Clarence Brown PTS 10 Sep 1, 1939 32 years, 152 days White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132 Win 101–17–11 (3) Eddie Simms UD 10 Aug 8, 1939 32 years, 128 days Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Win 100–17–11 (3) George Hughes KO 3 (10) Jul 31, 1939 32 years, 120 days Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Loss 99–17–11 (3) Dave Clark PTS 8 Jul 13, 1939 32 years, 102 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
129 Draw 99–16–11 (3) Al Gainer MD 10 Apr 11, 1939 32 years, 9 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
128 Win 99–16–10 (3) Terrance "Tiger" Warrington PTS 8 Mar 25, 1939 31 years, 357 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Loss 98–16–10 (3) Melio Bettina TKO 9 (15), 1:22 Feb 3, 1939 31 years, 307 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant NYSAC light heavyweight title
126 Win 98–15–10 (3) Al Gainer UD 15 Nov 29, 1938 31 years, 241 days New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Win 97–15–10 (3) Isidoro Gastanaga KO 1 (10), 1:35 Oct 22, 1938 31 years, 203 days Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
124 Win 96–15–10 (3) "Young" John Herrera KO 1 (10) Oct 8, 1938 31 years, 189 days Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
123 Win 95–15–10 (3) Yustin Sirutis PTS 10 Sep 8, 1938 31 years, 159 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
122 Win 94–15–10 (3) Fred Lenhart KO 3 (10), 1:46 Jun 24, 1938 31 years, 83 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
121 Win 93–15–10 (3) Yustin Sirutis PTS 8 Jun 9, 1938 31 years, 68 days Velodrome, Nutley, New Jersey, U.S.
120 Win 92–15–10 (3) Willie Reddish PTS 8 May 25, 1938 31 years, 53 days Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Win 91–15–10 (3) Eddie Blunt TKO 2 (8), 2:34 May 13, 1938 31 years, 41 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Win 90–15–10 (3) Jersey Joe Walcott PTS 10 May 10, 1938 31 years, 38 days Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
117 Win 89–15–10 (3) Jack Trammell PTS 10 Apr 11, 1938 31 years, 9 days Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116 Draw 88–15–10 (3) Tony Shucco SD 10 Mar 24, 1938 30 years, 356 days Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
115 Win 88–15–9 (3) Johnny Whiters TKO 4 (6) Mar 11, 1938 30 years, 343 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Draw 87–15–9 (3) Jim Howell PTS 10 Mar 5, 1938 30 years, 337 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
113 Win 87–15–8 (3) Gene Mickens TKO 1 (10), 2:11 Feb 26, 1938 30 years, 330 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 86–15–8 (3) Lou Brouillard TKO 7 (10) Feb 18, 1938 30 years, 322 days Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
111 Win 85–15–8 (3) Hank Hankinson KO 1 (10), 2:30 Jan 28, 1938 30 years, 301 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
110 Win 84–15–8 (3) Mickey McAvoy KO 1 (10), 1:17 Jan 7, 1938 30 years, 280 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
109 Loss 83–15–8 (3) Al Gainer UD 15 Nov 22, 1937 30 years, 234 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Win 83–14–8 (3) Leo "Red" Bruce KO 2 (10) Oct 11, 1937 30 years, 192 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Draw 82–14–8 (3) Yustin Sirutis PTS 10 Oct 2, 1937 30 years, 183 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
106 Win 82–14–7 (3) Joe Finazzo TKO 1 (10), 2:31 Sep 11, 1937 30 years, 162 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
105 Win 81–14–7 (3) Steve Dudas PTS 6 Aug 30, 1937 30 years, 150 days Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 80–14–7 (3) Eddie Malcolm KO 2 (10) Aug 20, 1937 30 years, 140 days Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
103 Win 79–14–7 (3) Leo "Red" Bruce TKO 1 (10), 2:41 Jul 28, 1937 30 years, 117 days Dyckman Oval, New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Win 78–14–7 (3) Deacon Leo Kelly TKO 6 (15), 1:16 Jul 15, 1937 30 years, 104 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Win 77–14–7 (3) Jersey Joe Walcott KO 8 (10), 2:24 May 22, 1937 30 years, 50 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Win 76–14–7 (3) Leo "Red" Bruce PTS 8 May 14, 1937 30 years, 42 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
99 Win 75–14–7 (3) Phil Johnson KO 3 (10), 1:08 May 1, 1937 30 years, 29 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Win 74–14–7 (3) Lou Poster TKO 6 (10), 1:11 Apr 10, 1937 30 years, 8 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
97 Win 73–14–7 (3) Jack Trammell KO 4 (12) Apr 6, 1937 30 years, 4 days Rayen-Wood Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
96 Win 72–14–7 (3) Jack Trammell PTS 10 Mar 20, 1937 29 years, 352 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 71–14–7 (3) Lorenzo Pack PTS 10 Mar 13, 1937 29 years, 345 days Rockland Palace, New York City, New York, U.S.
94 Win 70–14–7 (3) Tex Irwin TKO 2 (8), 0:29 Feb 19, 1937 29 years, 323 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Win 69–14–7 (3) Bob Olin TKO 2 (10) Jan 15, 1937 29 years, 288 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
92 Win 68–14–7 (3) Ford Smith KO 3 (10) Dec 11, 1936 29 years, 253 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
91 Win 67–14–7 (3) Tuffy Dial KO 5 (10), 1:40 Jan 31, 1936 28 years, 304 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
90 Win 66–14–7 (3) Sonny Buxton TKO 3 (10), 0:35 Jan 31, 1936 28 years, 304 days White City Park, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
89 Loss 65–14–7 (3) John Henry Lewis KO 3 (10) Jan 10, 1936 28 years, 283 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
88 Win 65–13–7 (3) Maxie Rosenbloom MD 10 Oct 11, 1935 28 years, 192 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S. Won inaugural USA Washington State light heavyweight title
87 Draw 64–13–7 (3) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Sep 6, 1935 28 years, 157 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
86 Win 64–13–6 (3) Frank Rowsey TKO 6 (10), 1:20 Aug 9, 1935 28 years, 129 days Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
85 Win 63–13–6 (3) Charley Massera UD 10 Jun 7, 1935 28 years, 66 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
84 Loss 62–13–6 (3) Young Firpo DQ 10 (10) May 10, 1935 28 years, 38 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
83 Win 62–12–6 (3) Don "Red" Barry TKO 6 (10) Mar 15, 1935 27 years, 347 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
82 Win 61–12–6 (3) Jack Petric KO 2 (10) Feb 22, 1935 27 years, 326 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
81 Win 60–12–6 (3) Bud Zellar TKO 2 (10) Jan 18, 1935 27 years, 291 days Armory, Boise, Idaho, U.S.
80 Win 59–12–6 (3) Dutch Weimer TKO 6 (8) Jan 11, 1935 27 years, 284 days Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
79 Loss 58–12–6 (3) Don "Red" Barry PTS 10 Nov 14, 1934 27 years, 226 days Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. Not to be confused with Don "Red" Barry
78 NC 58–11–6 (3) Mickey McFarland NC 4 (10) Oct 16, 1934 27 years, 197 days Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S. Referee left the ring in disgust
for Fox's "lack of effort"
77 Win 58–11–6 (2) Alex Marino KO 1 (6) Oct 2, 1934 27 years, 183 days Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
76 Win 57–11–6 (2) Jack Roper KO 1 (10), 2:15 Sep 19, 1934 27 years, 170 days Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
75 Loss 56–11–6 (2) Young Firpo PTS 10 Aug 28, 1934 27 years, 148 days Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S. For Pacific Coast light heavyweight title
74 Loss 56–10–6 (2) Fred Lenhart MD 10 Jul 31, 1934 27 years, 120 days Natatorium Park, Spokane, Washington, U.S.
73 Win 56–9–6 (2) Frank Limas KO 1 (10), 0:50 Jul 25, 1934 27 years, 114 days Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
72 Win 55–9–6 (2) Chief Abe Abrams TKO 1 (8) Jul 24, 1934 27 years, 113 days Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
71 Win 54–9–6 (2) Sig Ecklund TKO 8 (10) Jun 12, 1934 27 years, 71 days Labor Temple, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
70 Win 53–9–6 (2) Jack Howard PTS 10 May 5, 1934 27 years, 33 days Uintah High School Gym, Vernal, Utah, U.S.
69 Draw 52–9–6 (2) Leon Chevalier PTS 10 Apr 20, 1934 27 years, 18 days Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
68 Win 52–9–5 (2) Houston Ash PTS 10 Jan 29, 1934 26 years, 302 days Preston, Idaho, U.S.
67 Win 51–9–5 (2) Jack Riley KO 1 (10) Jan 25, 1934 26 years, 298 days American Legion, Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
66 Win 50–9–5 (2) Orel "Battling" Lamoreaux KO 3 (10) Jan 15, 1934 26 years, 288 days Preston, Idaho, U.S.
65 Win 49–9–5 (2) Roy McCafferty KO 3 (6) Jan 13, 1934 26 years, 286 days Grantsville, Utah, U.S.
64 Win 48–9–5 (2) Bill Longson KO 3 (10) Dec 29, 1933 26 years, 271 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
63 Win 47–9–5 (2) Meyer K.O. Christner KO 5 (10) Dec 18, 1933 26 years, 260 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
62 Loss 46–9–5 (2) Bill Longson DQ 3 (10) Dec 8, 1933 26 years, 250 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
61 Win 46–8–5 (2) Cecil Myart PTS 6 Oct 23, 1933 26 years, 204 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
60 Win 45–8–5 (2) Jack Casper TKO 3 (10) Oct 20, 1933 26 years, 201 days Southside Arena, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
59 Win 44–8–5 (2) Del Baxter TKO 2 (6) Oct 2, 1933 26 years, 183 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
58 Win 43–8–5 (2) Ed Prante KO 1 (10) Sep 25, 1933 26 years, 176 days Hippodrome Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
57 Win 42–8–5 (2) Humberto Arce PTS 10 Aug 3, 1933 26 years, 123 days Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
56 Win 41–8–5 (2) Al Walker KO 3 (10) Jun 12, 1933 26 years, 71 days Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
55 Win 40–8–5 (2) Joe Doctor KO 3 (10) Jun 5, 1933 26 years, 64 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
54 Loss 39–8–5 (2) Art Lasky KO 5 (8) May 3, 1933 26 years, 31 days Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
53 Win 39–7–5 (2) Babe Hunt UD 10 May 1, 1933 26 years, 29 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 38–7–5 (2) Lou Scozza PTS 8 Apr 21, 1933 26 years, 19 days Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Win 37–7–5 (2) Buster Hall KO 1 (10) Apr 13, 1933 26 years, 11 days Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
50 Win 36–7–5 (2) Johnny Mack KO 4 (10) Feb 10, 1933 25 years, 314 days Vincennes, Indiana, U.S.
49 Loss 35–7–5 (2) George Godfrey PTS 10 Jan 31, 1933 25 years, 304 days Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For world colored heavyweight title
48 Win 35–6–5 (2) Humberto Arce TKO 4 (10) Jan 23, 1933 25 years, 296 days Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
47 Win 34–6–5 (2) Frankie Simms PTS 10 Jan 2, 1933 25 years, 275 days Memorial Hall, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
46 Win 33–6–5 (2) Larry Johnson PTS 10 Dec 27, 1932 25 years, 269 days Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
45 Win 32–6–5 (2) Seal Harris PTS 10 Dec 6, 1932 25 years, 248 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
44 Loss 31–6–5 (2) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Oct 17, 1932 25 years, 198 days Memorial Hall, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
43 Win 31–5–5 (2) Meyer K.O. Christner PTS 10 Oct 10, 1932 25 years, 191 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
42 Win 30–5–5 (2) Rosy Rosales PTS 10 Sep 5, 1932 25 years, 156 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
41 Win 29–5–5 (2) Larry Johnson KO 12 (12) Aug 22, 1932 25 years, 142 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Billed for the American Negro heavyweight title
40 Win 28–5–5 (2) Pret Ferrar PTS 10 Aug 1, 1932 25 years, 121 days Riviera Theatre, Niles, Michigan, U.S.
39 Draw 27–5–5 (2) Battling Bozo PTS 10 Jul 25, 1932 25 years, 114 days Taylor Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
38 Win 27–5–4 (2) Joe Sekyra UD 10 Jul 7, 1932 25 years, 96 days Perry Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Retained USA Indiana State heavyweight title
37 Win 26–5–4 (2) Jack Roper RTD 6 (10) Jun 20, 1932 25 years, 79 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
36 Win 25–5–4 (2) Jack Redman KO 1 (10) May 27, 1932 25 years, 55 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Won USA Indiana State heavyweight title
35 Win 24–5–4 (2) Tommy Gibson TKO 9 (10) May 5, 1932 25 years, 33 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
34 Win 23–5–4 (2) Bennett "Buck" Everett KO 1 (10) May 2, 1932 25 years, 30 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
33 Loss 22–5–4 (2) Bennett "Buck" Everett PTS 10 Apr 14, 1932 25 years, 12 days Elks Temple, Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
32 Win 22–4–4 (2) Jim Carr KO 3 (6) Apr 4, 1932 25 years, 2 days Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
31 Win 21–4–4 (2) George Dixon KO 3 (10) Feb 29, 1932 24 years, 333 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
30 Win 20–4–4 (2) George Dixon UD 10 Dec 4, 1931 24 years, 246 days Memorial Home, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
29 Win 19–4–4 (2) Tommy Gibson PTS 10 Aug 4, 1931 24 years, 124 days Brooklyn, Illinois, U.S.
28 Loss 18–4–4 (2) Bearcat Wright KO 8 (10) Jun 1, 1931 24 years, 60 days Liberty Park, Sedalia, Missouri, U.S.
27 Win 18–3–4 (2) George Dixon NWS 10 May 11, 1931 24 years, 39 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
26 Win 17–3–4 (2) Brad Simmons NWS 10 Apr 6, 1931 24 years, 4 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
25 Win 16–3–4 (2) Kid Marlock KO 3 (10) Apr 3, 1931 24 years, 1 day Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
24 Win 15–3–4 (2) Cowboy Billy Owens KO 3 (10) Mar 23, 1931 23 years, 355 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
23 Draw 14–3–4 (2) Brad Simmons PTS 10 Jan 30, 1931 23 years, 303 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
22 Win 14–3–3 (2) Cowboy Billy Owens PTS 8 Dec 15, 1930 23 years, 257 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
21 Win 13–3–3 (2) Cowboy Billy Owens TKO 5 (10) Dec 12, 1930 23 years, 254 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
20 NC 12–3–3 (2) Kid Crossman NC 1 (10) Nov 17, 1930 23 years, 229 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S. Crossman suspected of taking a dive
so fight was declared a no contest
19 Win 12–3–3 (1) Buster Hall PTS 10 Nov 11, 1930 23 years, 223 days Clay Center, Kansas, U.S.
18 Win 11–3–3 (1) Tex Moore KO 4 (?) Oct 21, 1930 23 years, 202 days United States of America
17 Win 10–3–3 (1) Kid Crossman KO 1 (6), 1:50 Oct 13, 1930 23 years, 194 days Convention Hall, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
16 Win 9–3–3 (1) John Darby TKO 3 (4) Sep 30, 1930 23 years, 181 days Legion Hall, Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
15 Draw 8–3–3 (1) Del Massey PTS 3 Sep 20, 1930 23 United States of America Exact date and location unknown
14 Win 8–3–2 (1) Brad Simmons PTS 10 Jul 28, 1930 23 years, 117 days White City Park, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
13 Win 7–3–2 (1) Del Massey RTD 4 (5) Jul 8, 1930 23 years, 97 days White City Park, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
12 Win 6–3–2 (1) George Anderson KO 2 (?) Jun 9, 1930 23 years, 68 days Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
11 Win 5–3–2 (1) Jack Coleman KO 8 (?) May 1, 1930 23 Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S. Exact date unknown
10 Draw 4–3–2 (1) Buster Hall PTS 10 Apr 1, 1930 22 years, 364 days Location unknown, Oklahoma or Kansas, U.S.
9 Win 4–3–1 (1) Cowboy Billy Owens KO 5 (?) Mar 23, 1930 22 years, 355 days Picher, Oklahoma, U.S.
8 Win 3–3–1 (1) Howard Jefferson KO 4 (?) Jul 4, 1929 22 years, 93 days Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.
7 NC 2–3–1 (1) Jack Magrina NC ? (6) Dec 7, 1928 21 years, 249 days Bakersfield, California, U.S. Result not reported
6 Loss 2–3–1 Rosy Rosales KO 3 (6) May 15, 1928 21 years, 43 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
5 Loss 2–2–1 Bull Yingling PTS 10 Apr 25, 1928 21 years, 23 days Elks Lodge, McCook, Nebraska, U.S.
4 Draw 2–1–1 Mike Arnold PTS 4 Apr 24, 1928 21 years, 22 days Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Arnold Cook KO 1 (?) Mar 30, 1928 20 years, 363 days Alamosa, Colorado, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Jesse Stringham TKO 6 (10) Mar 12, 1928 20 years, 345 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Harold Brick Stevens TKO 1 (6) Mar 5, 1928 20 years, 338 days McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Earliest documented bout for Fox, but probably not even close to his first

References[]

  1. ^ Kevin Smith (1 October 2002). Boston's Boxing Heritage: Prizefighting from 1882 to 1955. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-0-7385-1136-8.
  2. ^ James Curl (7 January 2013). Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing Biography. McFarland. pp. 33–. ISBN 978-0-7864-8963-3.
  3. ^ Nat Fleischer; Sam Andre; Don Rafael (2001). An Illustrated History of Boxing. Kensington Publishing Corporation. pp. 199–. ISBN 978-0-8065-2201-2.
  4. ^ https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/34979?offset=0

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