Young Corbett III
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Real name | Ralph Giordano |
Nickname(s) | "Young Corbett III" |
Weight(s) | Welterweight Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 7+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | May 27, 1905 Rionero in Vulture, Basilicata, Italy |
Died | July 15, 1993 (aged 88) Auberry, California, United States |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 155 |
Wins | 123 |
Wins by KO | 33 |
Losses | 12 |
Draws | 20 |
Ralph Giordano (born Raffaele Giordano, May 27, 1905 – July 15, 1993), better known as Young Corbett III, was an Italian-born American boxer. He was the World Welterweight Champion in 1933 and the NYSAC Middleweight champion in 1938.[1] A tough southpaw, he did not have strong punching power but was known for his great speed and determination.[2] Corbett is considered one of the greatest southpaws of all time[3][4] and one of the all-time great counterpunchers.[5] He was inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame in 1959,[6] the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1982,[7] and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.[8]
Biography[]
Early life[]
Born in Rionero in Vulture, in the Italian region of Basilicata,[9] from Vito Giordano and Gelsomina Capobianco, he moved with his family to the United States when he was still an infant and was erroneously registered as Raffaele Capabianca Giordano. After four years of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to Fresno, California, and began boxing in 1919 while still a 14-year-old "newsboy."[10] One day Corbett and a friend hopped a freight train headed for Sacramento searching for a match there but they arrived in Marysville by mistake, where they attended a boxing show that night. After convincing the promoter that he was a fighter, Corbett faced a more experienced boxer named Eddie Morris, who knocked him out in the third round. Corbett, however, earned $7.50 for his performance.[2]
After graduating from Edison High School in 1920, Corbett began to practice more seriously. He got his stage name when a ring announcer told him he would not present him as Ralph Giordano and dubbed him "Young Corbett III" because his fighting style reminded him of William J. Rothwell, known as Young Corbett II,[11] or, according to other sources, for his haircut similar to that of heavyweight champion James J. Corbett.[12]
Boxing career[]
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Corbett fought many great fighters of his era, suffering only 5 defeats in his first 75 recorded bouts.[2] He engaged in a four-fight series with future welterweight champion Young Jack Thompson, winning three and drawing once. He also scored wins over Jack Zivic, Sgt. Sammy Baker, welterweight champion Jackie Fields and future middleweight king Ceferino Garcia.
Before a crowd of 16,000 on February 22, 1933, Corbett captured the welterweight championship of the world by decisioning Jackie Fields over 10 rounds at San Francisco's Seals Stadium. He competed with a broken hand received from a sparring session three days before the fight,[12] and hurt his left thumb in the fifth round but continued to fight undaunted. Referee Jack Kennedy remembered Corbett as "vicious in those first five rounds. He ripped him like a tiger. Fields could not protect himself".[13]
Three months later, he was dethroned by Hall of Famer Jimmy McLarnin in a first round knockout.[14] Corbett then moved up to the middleweight division. He scored wins over future light heavy champ Gus Lesnevich (TKO 5), as well as Hall of Famers Mickey Walker, and Billy Conn. On February 22, 1938 he beat Fred Apostoli, winning the middleweight championship. On November 18 of that year, he challenged Apostoli again, but was stopped in 8 rounds.
Retirement and death[]
Corbett boxed until August 20, 1940, winning his last fight against Richard "Sheik" Rangel. He retired with a 123-11-17 (33 KOs) record.[15][16] He later operated a bar in Fresno. On October 2, 1945 Corbett survived a serious car accident on Highway 99 near Delano, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries. He died in Auberry, California at the age of 88, after about 20 years afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.[17] A statue of him, posed in a fighting stance and boxing gloves, was erected in Fresno. The sculpture was realized by Clement Renzi.
Personal life[]
Beside the boxing career, Corbett was a physical education instructor for the California Highway Patrol and a grape grower.[18] His cousin Al Manfredo (1912-1990) also was a boxer and later a boxing manager. Corbett is the great-grandfather of former American football safety Matt Giordano.
Professional boxing record[]
155 fights | 123 wins | 12 losses |
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By knockout | 32 | 4 |
By decision | 89 | 8 |
By disqualification | 2 | 0 |
Draws | 20 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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155 | Win | 123–12–20 | Sheik Rangel | PTS | 10 | Aug 20, 1940 | Italian Entertainment Park, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
154 | Win | 122–12–20 | Harry Cahill | PTS | 10 | Apr 15, 1940 | Coliseum Bowl, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
153 | Win | 121–12–20 | Dale Sparr | PTS | 10 | Mar 13, 1940 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
152 | Win | 120–12–20 | Dick Foster | TKO | 7 (10) | Dec 14, 1939 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
151 | Loss | 119–12–20 | Fred Apostoli | TKO | 8 (15) | Nov 18, 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For vacant NYSAC middleweight title |
150 | Win | 119–11–20 | Glen Lee | PTS | 10 | Jul 19, 1938 | Ratcliffe Stadium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
149 | Win | 118–11–20 | Jackie Burke | PTS | 10 | May 25, 1938 | McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. | |
148 | Win | 117–11–20 | Fred Apostoli | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1938 | Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
147 | Win | 116–11–20 | Dick Foster | PTS | 10 | Dec 17, 1937 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
146 | Loss | 115–11–20 | Billy Conn | UD | 10 | Nov 8, 1937 | Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
145 | Win | 115–10–20 | Billy Conn | PTS | 10 | Aug 13, 1937 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
144 | Win | 114–10–20 | Joe Smallwood | PTS | 10 | Jul 21, 1937 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
143 | Win | 113–10–20 | Dale Sparr | PTS | 10 | Apr 2, 1937 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
142 | Win | 112–10–20 | Gus Lesnevich | TKO | 5 (10) | Mar 12, 1937 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
141 | Win | 111–10–20 | Joe Bernall | PTS | 10 | Sep 18, 1936 | Frank Chance Field, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
140 | Win | 110–10–20 | Mike Bazzonne | PTS | 10 | Jul 31, 1936 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
139 | Win | 109–10–20 | Frankie Britt | KO | 7 (10) | Jul 10, 1936 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
138 | Loss | 108–10–20 | Lou Brouillard | PTS | 10 | Jul 4, 1935 | Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
137 | Win | 108–9–20 | Bep van Klaveren | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1935 | Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
136 | Win | 107–9–20 | Bep van Klaveren | PTS | 10 | Jan 28, 1935 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
135 | Win | 106–9–20 | Mickey Walker | PTS | 10 | Aug 14, 1934 | Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
134 | Win | 105–9–20 | Young Terry | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 13, 1934 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
133 | Win | 104–9–20 | Babe Marino | PTS | 10 | Feb 5, 1934 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
132 | Loss | 103–9–20 | Jimmy McLarnin | TKO | 1 (10) | May 29, 1933 | Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
131 | Win | 103–8–20 | Jackie Fields | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1933 | Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles |
130 | Win | 102–8–20 | Joe Glick | PTS | 10 | Dec 19, 1932 | Exposition Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
129 | Win | 101–8–20 | Ceferino Garcia | TKO | 9 (10) | Oct 25, 1932 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
128 | Win | 100–8–20 | Babe Anderson | TKO | 9 (10) | Aug 19, 1932 | Stockton, California, U.S. | |
127 | Win | 99–8–20 | Vearl Whitehead | PTS | 10 | May 16, 1932 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
126 | Win | 98–8–20 | David Velaco | PTS | 10 | Apr 21, 1932 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
125 | Win | 97–8–20 | Ceferino Garcia | PTS | 10 | Apr 12, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
124 | Win | 96–8–20 | David Velasco | PTS | 10 | Mar 4, 1932 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
123 | Win | 95–8–20 | Gaston LeCadre | PTS | 10 | Aug 14, 1931 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
122 | Win | 94–8–20 | Meyer Grace | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1931 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
121 | Win | 93–8–20 | Tommy Herman | PTS | 10 | May 1, 1931 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
120 | Win | 92–8–20 | Paul Pirrone | PTS | 10 | Mar 20, 1931 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
119 | Win | 91–8–20 | Paulie Walker | PTS | 10 | Feb 20, 1931 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
118 | Draw | 90–8–20 | Paulie Walker | PTS | 10 | Jan 13, 1931 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
117 | Win | 90–8–19 | Farmer Joe Cooper | KO | 1 (10) | Nov 5, 1930 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
116 | Win | 89–8–19 | Sammy Jackson | PTS | 10 | Sep 30, 1930 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
115 | Win | 88–8–19 | Jack Thompson | PTS | 10 | Jul 4, 1930 | Ewing Field, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
114 | Win | 87–8–19 | Andy DiVodi | KO | 6 (10) | May 16, 1930 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
113 | Win | 86–8–19 | Alf Ross | PTS | 10 | Apr 25, 1930 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
112 | Win | 85–8–19 | Jackie Fields | PTS | 10 | Feb 22, 1930 | Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
111 | Win | 84–8–19 | Babe Anderson | PTS | 10 | Jan 1, 1930 | Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, U.S. | |
110 | Win | 83–8–19 | Tommy Elks | PTS | 10 | Dec 13, 1929 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
109 | Win | 82–8–19 | Bucky Lawless | KO | 1 (10) | Aug 30, 1929 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
108 | Win | 81–8–19 | Clyde Chastain | PTS | 10 | Jun 21, 1929 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
107 | Win | 80–8–19 | Al Van Ryan | PTS | 10 | Jun 7, 1929 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
106 | Win | 79–8–19 | Pete Meyers | PTS | 10 | Apr 22, 1929 | State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
105 | Win | 78–8–19 | Fred Mahan | PTS | 10 | Mar 15, 1929 | State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
104 | Win | 77–8–19 | Al Gracio | TKO | 8 (10) | Feb 11, 1929 | State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
103 | Draw | 76–8–19 | Pete Meyers | PTS | 10 | Jan 11, 1929 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
102 | Loss | 76–8–18 | Sergent Sammy Baker | PTS | 12 | Sep 26, 1928 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
101 | Win | 76–7–18 | Sergent Sammy Baker | PTS | 12 | Sep 13, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
100 | Win | 75–7–18 | Nick Testo | KO | 5 (10) | Aug 17, 1928 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
99 | Win | 74–7–18 | Jack Zivic | PTS | 10 | Jun 18, 1928 | State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
98 | Win | 73–7–18 | Tony Azevedo | PTS | 10 | Apr 20, 1928 | Ballpark, Hanford, California, U.S. | |
97 | Win | 72–7–18 | Eddie Roberts | KO | 9 (10) | Mar 12, 1928 | State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
96 | Win | 71–7–18 | Jack Thompson | PTS | 10 | Feb 13, 1928 | State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
95 | Win | 70–7–18 | Young Sam Langford | PTS | 10 | Dec 21, 1927 | National Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
94 | Win | 69–7–18 | Gilberto Attell | KO | 5 (10) | Dec 14, 1927 | National Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
93 | Win | 68–7–18 | Sailor Ashmore | KO | 5 (10) | Nov 22, 1927 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
92 | Win | 67–7–18 | Dave Cook | KO | 2 (10) | Nov 1, 1927 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
91 | Win | 66–7–18 | Charlie Feraci | PTS | 10 | Oct 21, 1927 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
90 | Win | 65–7–18 | Joe Vargas | PTS | 10 | Sep 20, 1927 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
89 | Win | 64–7–18 | Freddie Mack | PTS | 10 | Aug 5, 1927 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
88 | Draw | 63–7–18 | Tommy White | PTS | 10 | Jul 29, 1927 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
87 | Draw | 63–7–17 | Jack Thompson | PTS | 10 | Jun 24, 1927 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
86 | Win | 63–7–16 | Jack Silver | PTS | 10 | Jun 7, 1927 | Fresno, California, U.S. | |
85 | Win | 62–7–16 | Frankie Tierney | PTS | 10 | May 25, 1927 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
84 | Win | 61–7–16 | Young Harry Willis | DQ | 10 (10) | Apr 13, 1927 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
83 | Draw | 60–7–16 | Billy Murphy | PTS | 10 | Mar 23, 1927 | Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
82 | Win | 60–7–15 | Larry Murphy | PTS | 10 | Mar 1, 1927 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
81 | Win | 59–7–15 | Phil Salvadore | TKO | 4 (10) | Jan 18, 1927 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
80 | Win | 58–7–15 | Dick Hoppe | PTS | 10 | Dec 3, 1926 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
79 | Win | 57–7–15 | Jack Sparr | TKO | 3 (10) | Nov 3, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
78 | Win | 56–7–15 | Joe Chaney | PTS | 6 | Oct 12, 1926 | Tulare, California, U.S. | |
77 | Win | 55–7–15 | Jerry Young Carpentero | TKO | 5 (10) | Oct 5, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
76 | Win | 54–7–15 | Charlie Feraci | PTS | 10 | Sep 24, 1926 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
75 | Win | 53–7–15 | Sailor Ashmore | KO | 5 (10) | Sep 10, 1926 | Taft, California, U.S. | |
74 | Win | 52–7–15 | Joe Layman | PTS | 10 | Aug 27, 1926 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
73 | Win | 51–7–15 | Billy Alger | PTS | 10 | Aug 6, 1926 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
72 | Win | 50–7–15 | Leo Claro | KO | 3 (10) | Jul 26, 1926 | Taft, California, U.S. | |
71 | Win | 49–7–15 | Young Papke | PTS | 10 | Jul 13, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
70 | Draw | 48–7–15 | Billy Alger | PTS | 10 | Jul 5, 1926 | Pismo Beach, California, U.S. | |
69 | Win | 48–7–14 | Jack Sparr | PTS | 10 | Jun 29, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
68 | Win | 47–7–14 | Joe Schlocker | PTS | 10 | Jun 15, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
67 | Win | 46–7–14 | Young Burmay | KO | 3 (6) | May 25, 1926 | Taft, California, U.S. | |
66 | Win | 45–7–14 | Young Jack Thompson | PTS | 6 | May 18, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
65 | Win | 44–7–14 | Danny McCoy | KO | 4 (6) | May 10, 1926 | Taft, California, U.S. | |
64 | Win | 43–7–14 | Freeman Black | TKO | 4 (6) | Feb 23, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
63 | Draw | 42–7–14 | Dick Hoppe | PTS | 8 | Feb 19, 1926 | Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
62 | Win | 42–7–13 | John Battling Ward | PTS | 10 | Jan 25, 1926 | Taft Arena, Taft, California, U.S. | |
61 | Win | 41–7–13 | Jimmy Carter | KO | 5 (6) | Jan 12, 1926 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
60 | Win | 40–7–13 | Jack Garcia | TKO | 5 (6) | Oct 26, 1925 | Taft Arena, Taft, California, U.S. | |
59 | Win | 39–7–13 | Joe Powell | PTS | 8 | Jul 7, 1925 | Policemen's Ballpark, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
58 | Win | 38–7–13 | Frankie Thomas | PTS | 6 | Jun 23, 1925 | Policemen's Ballpark, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
57 | Draw | 37–7–13 | Young Sam Langford | PTS | 10 | Jun 19, 1925 | Kern A.C., Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
56 | Win | 37–7–12 | Billy Rayes | PTS | 6 | May 22, 1925 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
55 | Win | 36–7–12 | Joe Chaney | PTS | 6 | May 19, 1925 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
54 | Win | 35–7–12 | Kid Kopecks | DQ | 6 (8) | Apr 27, 1925 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
53 | Loss | 34–7–12 | Jack McCarthy | PTS | 10 | Mar 24, 1925 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
52 | Win | 34–6–12 | Gilbert Gallant | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 11, 1925 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
51 | Draw | 33–6–12 | Julius Jessick | PTS | 4 | Feb 6, 1925 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
50 | Win | 33–6–11 | Indian Mike Doyle | PTS | 4 | Dec 16, 1924 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
49 | Draw | 32–6–11 | Julius Jessick | PTS | 4 | Nov 18, 1924 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
48 | Win | 32–6–10 | Joe Chaney | PTS | 4 | Nov 11, 1924 | Tulare, California, U.S. | |
47 | Win | 31–6–10 | Sailor Smith | PTS | 4 | Oct 30, 1924 | Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, U.S. | |
46 | Win | 30–6–10 | Pete Francis | PTS | 4 | Sep 25, 1924 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
45 | Loss | 29–6–10 | KO Kelly | PTS | 4 | May 27, 1924 | Arena, Vernon, California, U.S. | |
44 | Loss | 29–5–10 | Ad Cadena | PTS | 4 | May 8, 1924 | Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, U.S. | |
43 | Draw | 29–4–10 | Jack Sparr | PTS | 4 | May 2, 1924 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
42 | Draw | 29–4–9 | Eddie Doody | PTS | 4 | Apr 25, 1924 | Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
41 | Draw | 29–4–8 | Sam Robideau | PTS | 4 | Apr 24, 1924 | Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, U.S. | |
40 | Win | 29–4–7 | Battling Teco | PTS | 4 | Apr 18, 1924 | Bakersfield Stadium, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
39 | Win | 28–4–7 | Benny Berris | PTS | 4 | Apr 8, 1924 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
38 | Draw | 27–4–7 | Joe Chaney | PTS | 4 | Mar 17, 1924 | I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S. | |
37 | Draw | 27–4–6 | J Roberts | PTS | 4 | Mar 6, 1924 | Pasenda, California, U.S. | |
36 | Draw | 27–4–5 | Benny Berris | PTS | 4 | Mar 4, 1924 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
35 | Win | 27–4–4 | Joe Bell | PTS | 4 | Jan 30, 1924 | Merced A.C., Merced, California, U.S. | |
34 | Loss | 26–4–4 | Trench King | PTS | 4 | Dec 29, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
33 | Win | 26–3–4 | Eddie Haden | PTS | 4 | Nov 20, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
32 | Win | 25–3–4 | Clarence Sanchez | PTS | 4 | Nov 11, 1923 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
31 | Win | 24–3–4 | Tommy O'Leary | PTS | 4 | Nov 9, 1923 | L Street Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
30 | Win | 23–3–4 | Georgie Lee | PTS | 4 | Oct 31, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
29 | Win | 22–3–4 | Frankie Vierra | PTS | 4 | Oct 16, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
28 | Win | 21–3–4 | Young Predella | PTS | 4 | Sep 18, 1923 | Baseball Park, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
27 | Draw | 20–3–4 | Kid Ritchie | PTS | 4 | Sep 14, 1923 | Fairgrounds, Tulare, California, U.S. | |
26 | Win | 20–3–3 | Clarence Sanchez | KO | 3 (4) | Jul 12, 1923 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
25 | Win | 19–3–3 | Eddie Mahoney | PTS | 4 | Jun 28, 1923 | Visalia, California, U.S. | |
24 | Win | 18–3–3 | Lee Weber | PTS | 4 | May 22, 1923 | I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S. | |
23 | Win | 17–3–3 | Kid Hudson | KO | 2 (4) | May 10, 1923 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
22 | Win | 16–3–3 | Joe Simas | PTS | 4 | Apr 26, 1923 | Tulare, California, U.S. | |
21 | Win | 15–3–3 | Clarence Sanchez | PTS | 4 | Apr 19, 1923 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
20 | Win | 14–3–3 | Bud Riley | SD | 4 | Apr 6, 1923 | Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
19 | Win | 13–3–3 | Pat Ryan | KO | 1 (4) | Feb 16, 1923 | I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S. | |
18 | Win | 12–3–3 | Lee Weber | PTS | 4 | Feb 9, 1923 | Hanford, California, U.S. | |
17 | Win | 11–3–3 | Jimmy Brady | PTS | 4 | Feb 6, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
16 | Win | 10–3–3 | Billy Cole | KO | 2 (4) | Jan 23, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
15 | Win | 9–3–3 | Billy Jordan | TKO | 2 (4) | Jan 9, 1923 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 8–3–3 | Eddie O'Connel | PTS | 4 | Oct 24, 1922 | I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 7–3–3 | Kid Swan | KO | 2 (4) | Jan 20, 1922 | I.D.E.S. Hall, Tulare, California, U.S. | |
12 | Draw | 6–3–3 | Kid Hardy | PTS | 4 | Dec 15, 1921 | Tulare, California, U.S. | |
11 | Loss | 6–3–2 | Eddie McGovern | PTS | 4 | Sep 27, 1921 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 6–2–2 | Young Peters | PTS | 4 | Jan 10, 1921 | Porterville, California, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 5–2–2 | Terry McGovern | PTS | 4 | Sep 28, 1920 | Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 4–2–2 | Kid Chris | KO | 2 (4) | Jul 23, 1920 | Fresno, California, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 3–2–2 | Kid Chris | PTS | 4 | Jul 2, 1920 | Fresno, California, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 2–2–2 | Terry Hogan | PTS | 4 | Jul 1, 1920 | Fresno, California, U.S. | |
5 | Draw | 1–2–2 | Terry Hogan | PTS | 4 | Jun 18, 1920 | Fresno, California, U.S. | |
4 | Loss | 1–2–1 | Eddie Morris | KO | 3 (4) | Feb 5, 1920 | Marysville, California, U.S. | |
3 | Loss | 1–1–1 | Jack O'Keefe | KO | 3 (4) | Jan 13, 1920 | Floral A.C., San Mateo, California, U.S. | |
2 | Draw | 1–0–1 | Kid Jeffries | PTS | 4 | Oct 3, 1919 | Fresno, California, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Young McGovern | PTS | 4 | Sep 28, 1919 | Fresno, California, U.S. |
See also[]
- List of welterweight boxing champions
- List of middleweight boxing champions
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Bibliography[]
- James B. Roberts, Alexander G. Skutt, The Boxing Register: International Boxing Hall of Fame Official Record Book, McBooks Press, 2006
- David L. Hudson Jr., Combat Sports: An Encyclopedia of Wrestling, Fighting, and Mixed Martial Arts, ABC-CLIO, 2009
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