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Mickey Walker (boxer)

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Mickey Walker
Born
Edward Patrick Walker

(1901-07-13)July 13, 1901
Elizabeth, New Jersey
DiedApril 28, 1981(1981-04-28) (aged 79)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesToy Bulldog
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights164
Wins131
Wins by KO60
Losses25
Draws6
No contests2

Edward Patrick "Mickey" Walker (July 13, 1903 (some sources indicate 1901) – April 28, 1981) was an American professional boxer who held both the world welterweight and world middleweight championships at different points in his career.[1][2] Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was also an avid golfer and would later be recognized as a renowned artist. Walker is widely considered one of the greatest fighters ever, with ESPN ranking him 17th on their list of the 50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time and boxing historian Bert Sugar placing him 11th in his Top 100 Fighters catalogue.[3][4] Statistical website BoxRec rates Walker as the 6th best boxer to have ended his career at middleweight, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at No. 4 among greatest middleweights of all time.[5] The International Boxing Research Organization ranked Walker as the No. 4 middleweight and the No. 16 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time.[6] Walker was inducted into the Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1957 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame as a first-class member in 1990.[7]

Professional career

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Portrait of Walker

Career beginnings

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Walker boxed professionally for the first time on February 10, 1919, fighting Dominic Orsini to a four-round no-decision in his hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Walker did not venture from Elizabeth until his eighteenth bout, when he went to fight at Newark. On April 29, 1919, he was defeated by knockout in round one by Phil Delmontt, suffering his first defeat.

In 1920, he boxed twelve times, winning two and participating in ten no-decisions. Once again, all his bouts were held in New Jersey, which was, at the time, one of the areas where scoring systems had not been instituted in boxing. Each fight that lasted the scheduled distance was automatically declared a no-decision, regardless of who the better boxer had been.

World welterweight champion

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Walker boxed sixteen times in 1921, winning six, losing one and having nine no-decisions. By then, Rhode Island had become one of the areas where decisions from points scoring had been legislated and this attracted Walker. He lost on a disqualification to Joe Stenafik his first time there, but earned his first decision win in twelve rounds against Kid Green the second time around. He also met world champion boxer Jack Britton in a no-decision in New Jersey and beat Nate Siegal in Boston.

In 1922, Walker went 3–4–4 before getting a world title shot. He lost to Jock Malone that year. However, on November 1, 1922, he fought for the world welterweight title against Britton, the reigning champion. Walker outpointed Britton over fifteen rounds to take the title.

Walker vs. Greb

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Walker had thirteen fights in 1923, winning 11, having one no-decision and one no contest. He defended the title twice, against Pete Latzo and Jimmy Jones. Nine bouts followed in 1924, Walker winning six and having three no decisions. He defeated Lew Tendler and Bobby Barrett in defense of his world title and had two of his three no-decisions that year against Jock Malone.

After winning two fights to start 1925, he went up in division to challenge world middleweight champion Harry Greb on July 2 but failed to win the middleweight crown at that time, losing a fifteen-round decision to the 160-pound (73 kg) division champion. He went back to the welterweight division, defending his title against Dave Shade and retaining it by decision. He won three bouts, lost one and had three no-decisions that year.

World middleweight champion

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Walker (right), posing with Tiger Flowers before their 1926 title bout

On May 20, 1926, Walker lost the world welterweight title in a rematch with Pete Latzo. It seemed Walker, now in his 20s, had physically matured out the welterweight division, though many might also point to his extra-curricular activities. Whatever the reasons, Walker then began concentrating on winning the world middleweight championship. On November 22, he finally was able to beat Jock Malone. On December 3, he claimed the world middleweight title with a controversial ten-round decision over world champion Tiger Flowers. He kept that title for five years, defending it three times. He beat Mike McTigue and former world champion Paul Berlenbach.

On March 28, 1929, he tried to become a member of the exclusive group of boxers who have been world champions in three different weight divisions, but lost a close ten-round decision to world light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran. On June 19, 1931, Walker decided to vacate his world middleweight title and move up to the heavyweight division.

Later career

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Walker's debut as a heavyweight on July 22 against former world heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey ended with a fifteen-round draw (tie). In 1932, he went 5–1, beating such fighters as King Levinsky and Paulino Uzcudun before facing former world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, who knocked Walker out in round eight.

He went down in weight again, to the light heavyweight division in 1933, when he lost a fifteen-round decision to Maxie Rosenbloom for the world title. The next year, Walker fought Rosenbloom again and was awarded a decision win. Unfortunately for Walker, Rosenbloom remained the champion, having taken Walker on in a non-title fight. Undaunted, Walker kept campaigning in that division until 1935, when he retired after losing to Eric Seelig by a seven-round technical knockout.

Retirement and death

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After retiring from boxing, Walker opened a New York City restaurant that became a popular landmark. He became an accomplished painter, with many of his works exhibited at New York and London art galleries. During his boxing career, he found golf to be a suitable distraction to his training regimen and he often dragged his manager, Doc Kearns, and his kids to golf courses to play golf.

Walker said on the January 13, 1955 "You Bet Your Life" show that he was married and had two daughters. He also said he "fought a draw for the heavyweight title."

Walker was found by police in 1974 lying on a street in Freehold, NJ and taken to a hospital, where he was admitted with doctors initially thinking he was just a drunk lying on the street. Tests revealed Walker was suffering from Parkinson's Syndrome, arteriosclerosis and anemia. He was admitted to Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital for treatment.[8] He died on April 28, 1981, in Freehold.


Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[9] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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164 fights 94 wins 19 losses
By knockout 60 6
By decision 33 11
By disqualification 1 2
Draws 4
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 45

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
164 Loss 94–19–4 (47) Erich Seelig TKO 7 (10) Dec 2, 1935 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
163 Win 94–18–4 (47) Mickey McAvoy KO 2 (8) Oct 25, 1935 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, Alabama, U.S.
162 Win 93–18–4 (47) Eddie Whalen TKO 3 (10) Sep 26, 1935 Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
161 Win 92–18–4 (47) Charley Weise PTS 6 Sep 20, 1935 Luna Park Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
160 Win 91–18–4 (47) Joe Gorman PTS 8 Sep 12, 1935 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
159 Win 90–18–4 (47) Thys Menger KO 2 (8) Aug 29, 1935 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
158 Win 89–18–4 (47) Lou Poster KO 2 (10) Aug 12, 1935 Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
157 Loss 88–18–4 (47) John Andersson PTS 6 Jul 29, 1935 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, U.S.
156 Loss 88–17–4 (47) Paul Pirrone KO 11 (12) Dec 3, 1934 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 88–16–4 (47) Tait Littman PTS 10 Nov 26, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Loss 87–16–4 (47) Paul Pirrone MD 10 Nov 12, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Draw 87–15–4 (47) Natie Brown PTS 10 Oct 24, 1934 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
152 Loss 87–15–3 (47) Young Corbett III PTS 10 Aug 14, 1934 Seals Stadium, San Francisco, U.S.
151 Win 87–14–3 (47) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 May 8, 1934 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
150 Draw 86–14–3 (47) Bob Godwin PTS 10 Apr 13, 1934 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
149 Win 86–14–2 (47) Maxie Maxwell TKO 5 (10) Apr 6, 1934 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
148 Win 85–14–2 (47) Tom Patrick PTS 10 Mar 29, 1934 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
147 Draw 84–14–2 (47) Bob Godwin PTS 10 Jan 29, 1934 Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
146 Win 84–14–1 (47) Les Kennedy KO 2 (10) Dec 4, 1933 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
145 Loss 83–14–1 (47) Maxie Rosenbloom UD 15 Nov 3, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
144 Loss 83–13–1 (47) Lou Brouillard PTS 10 Jul 6, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143 Win 83–12–1 (47) George Manley PTS 10 Apr 24, 1933 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142 Win 82–12–1 (47) Arthur De Kuh KO 1 (10) Dec 6, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
141 Loss 81–12–1 (47) Max Schmeling TKO 8 (15) Sep 26, 1932 Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 81–11–1 (47) Salvatore Ruggirello KO 1 (10) Jul 25, 1932 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139 Loss 80–11–1 (47) Johnny Risko UD 12 Jun 24, 1932 Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
138 Win 80–10–1 (47) Paulino Uzcudun PTS 10 May 26, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Win 79–10–1 (47) King Levinsky SD 10 Apr 29, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
136 Win 78–10–1 (47) Jimmy Mahoney TKO 2 (10) Mar 11, 1932 McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
135 Win 77–10–1 (47) Jackie Williams KO 2 (10) Mar 8, 1932 City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
134 Win 76–10–1 (47) Jack Gagnon KO 1 (10) Aug 17, 1931 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
133 Draw 75–10–1 (47) Jack Sharkey PTS 15 Jul 22, 1931 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
132 Win 75–10 (47) Bearcat Wright PTS 10 Apr 10, 1931 Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
131 Win 74–10 (47) Johnny Risko UD 10 Feb 25, 1931 Madison Square Garden Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
130 Win 73–10 (47) Joe Lohman TKO 6 (10) Jan 23, 1931 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
129 Win 72–10 (47) Herman Weiner KO 1 (10) Jan 19, 1931 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
128 Win 71–10 (47) Matt Adgie TKO 1 (10) Jan 12, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Win 70–10 (47) KO Christner KO 1 (10) Nov 28, 1930 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
126 Win 69–10 (47) Johnny Risko PTS 10 Nov 7, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
125 Win 68–10 (47) Homer Sheridan KO 1 (10) Oct 22, 1930 Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
124 Win 67–10 (47) Tiger Johnny Cline KO 2 (10) Oct 17, 1930 Gayety Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
123 Win 66–10 (47) Mike Mandell TKO 1 (10) Oct 13, 1930 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
122 Win 65–10 (47) Del Fontaine KO 4 (10) Oct 3, 1930 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
121 Win 64–10 (47) Paul Swiderski KO 3 (10) Sep 24, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
120 Win 63–10 (47) Vincent Forgione KO 3 (10) Aug 20, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
119 Win 62–10 (47) Willie Oster KO 3 (10) Jul 30, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
118 Win 61–10 (47) Charley Belanger PTS 10 May 23, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
117 Win 60–10 (47) Paul Swiderski NWS 10 May 16, 1930 Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
116 Win 60–10 (46) K.O. White KO 2 (10) Mar 28, 1930 Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
115 Win 59–10 (46) Charley Arthurs TKO 4 (10) Mar 24, 1930 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
114 Win 58–10 (46) Jimmy Mahoney KO 2 (10) Mar 17, 1930 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113 Win 57–10 (46) Leo Lomski PTS 10 Feb 14, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
112 Win 56–10 (46) Ace Hudkins PTS 10 Oct 29, 1929 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
111 Win 55–10 (46) Leo Lomski PTS 10 Aug 19, 1929 Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Loss 54–10 (46) Tommy Loughran SD 10 Mar 28, 1929 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
109 Win 54–9 (46) Cowboy Jack Willis PTS 10 Feb 22, 1929 Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
108 Win 53–9 (46) Armand Emanuel KO 7 (10) Aug 27, 1928 Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
107 Win 52–9 (46) Ace Hudkins SD 10 Jun 21, 1928 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
106 Win 51–9 (46) Jock Malone NWS 10 Jun 5, 1928 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
105 Win 51–9 (45) Tony Marullo PTS 10 May 28, 1928 Olympic Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 50–9 (45) George Smith KO 4 (10) May 21, 1928 Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
103 Win 49–9 (45) Cowboy Jack Willis PTS 10 Feb 22, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
102 Win 48–9 (45) Paul Berlenbach PTS 10 Nov 25, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101 Win 47–9 (45) Mike McTigue TKO 1 (10) Nov 1, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100 Win 46–9 (45) Wilson Yarbo UD 12 Aug 24, 1927 Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
99 Win 45–9 (45) Tommy Milligan KO 10 (20) Jun 30, 1927 Olympia, Kensington, London, England Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
98 Win 44–9 (45) Mickey Wallace TKO 3 (10) Feb 1, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
97 Win 43–9 (45) Tiger Flowers PTS 10 Dec 3, 1926 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
96 Win 42–9 (45) Jock Malone PTS 10 Nov 22, 1926 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
95 Win 41–9 (45) Joe Simonich PTS 10 Nov 1, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 40–9 (45) Shuffle Callahan TKO 5 (10) Oct 4, 1926 Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
93 Loss 39–9 (45) Joe Dundee TKO 8 (10) Jun 24, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Loss 39–8 (45) Pete Latzo UD 10 May 20, 1926 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
91 Win 39–7 (45) Sailor Friedman NWS 12 Nov 25, 1925 Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
90 Win 39–7 (44) Dave Shade SD 15 Sep 21, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
89 Win 38–7 (44) Sailor Friedman NWS 10 Aug 24, 1925 East Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
88 Loss 38–7 (43) Harry Greb UD 15 Jun 2, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
87 Win 38–6 (43) Lefty Cooper KO 1 (10) May 16, 1925 Ewing Field, San Francisco, California, U.S.
86 Win 37–6 (43) Bert Colima DQ 7 (12) Feb 24, 1925 Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
85 Win 36–6 (43) Mike McTigue NWS 12 Jan 7, 1925 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
84 Win 36–6 (42) Jock Malone NWS 10 Dec 8, 1924 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
83 Win 36–6 (41) Jock Malone NWS 12 Oct 29, 1924 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
82 Win 36–6 (40) Bobby Barrett KO 6 (10) Oct 1, 1924 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
81 Win 35–6 (40) Lew Tendler UD 10 Jun 2, 1924 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
80 Win 34–6 (40) Johnny Gill UD 10 Apr 21, 1924 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 33–6 (40) Mike Dempsey TKO 5 (10) Mar 10, 1924 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Win 32–6 (40) Eddie Billings TKO 5 (10) Mar 3, 1924 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
77 Win 31–6 (40) Wildcat Nelson TKO 4 (12) Feb 15, 1924 Naval Yard, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
76 Win 30–6 (40) Moe Herscovitch KO 6 (10) Dec 21, 1923 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
75 NC 29–6 (40) Jimmy Jones NC 9 (12) Oct 8, 1923 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. NBA welterweight title at stake;
Both men apparently "not trying"
74 Win 29–6 (39) Bobby Green TKO 8 (10) Sep 20, 1923 Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
73 Win 28–6 (39) Nate Siegel KO 10 (12) Jul 16, 1923 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
72 Win 27–6 (39) Cowboy Padgett TKO 11 (12) Jul 2, 1923 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71 Win 26–6 (39) Cowboy Padgett NWS 10 May 16, 1923 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
70 Win 26–6 (38) Morrie Schlaifer KO 6 (10) May 3, 1923 Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
69 Win 25–6 (38) Johnny Riley KO 2 (10) Apr 4, 1923 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 24–6 (38) Pete Latzo NWS 12 Mar 22, 1923 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, U.S. NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
67 Win 24–6 (37) Charley Nashert PTS 12 Mar 14, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
66 Win 23–6 (37) Johnny Gill NWS 8 Mar 5, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 23–6 (36) Johnny Griffiths NWS 10 Feb 23, 1923 109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Win 23–6 (35) Steve Latzo KO 3 (8) Jan 15, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 22–6 (35) Phil Krug NWS 12 Dec 18, 1922 6th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62 Win 22–6 (34) Jack Britton UD 15 Nov 1, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles
61 Win 21–6 (34) Artie Bird KO 8 (?) Sep 14, 1922 New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Loss 20–6 (34) Wildcat Nelson DQ 2 (8) Aug 25, 1922 Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
59 Loss 20–5 (34) Jock Malone PTS 10 Aug 2, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58 Loss 20–4 (34) Georgie Ward NWS 12 Jun 29, 1922 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
57 Loss 20–4 (33) Lou Bogash PTS 12 Jun 26, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
56 Win 20–3 (33) Pal Reed TKO 4 (10) May 29, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
55 NC 19–3 (33) Harlem Eddie Kelly NC 3 (10) May 9, 1922 City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
54 Loss 19–3 (32) Jack Palmer DQ 5 (8) Mar 14, 1922 Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 19–2 (32) Soldier Bartfield NWS 12 Feb 23, 1922 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
52 Win 19–2 (31) Johnny Griffiths TKO 9 (10) Feb 10, 1922 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
51 Win 18–2 (31) Soldier Bartfield NWS 8 Jan 31, 1922 Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 18–2 (30) Georgie Ward NWS 12 Jan 23, 1922 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Win 18–2 (29) Soldier Bartfield NWS 8 Jan 10, 1922 Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 18–2 (28) Johnny Griffiths NWS 12 Jan 9, 1922 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
47 Win 18–2 (27) Nate Siegel PTS 10 Dec 30, 1921 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
46 Loss 17–2 (27) Dave Shade NWS 12 Dec 21, 1921 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
45 Win 17–2 (26) Dave Shade TKO 8 (12) Nov 21, 1921 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Win 16–2 (26) Wildcat Nelson NWS 12 Aug 25, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
43 Win 16–2 (25) Shamus O'Brien NWS 12 Aug 19, 1921 Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
42 Draw 16–2 (24) Jack Britton NWS 12 Jul 18, 1921 Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
41 Win 16–2 (23) Johnny Summers NWS 10 May 26, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
40 Win 16–2 (22) Marcel Thomas KO 4 (12) May 3, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
39 Win 15–2 (22) Kid Green PTS 12 Apr 20, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
38 Win 14–2 (22) Terry Brooks NWS 12 Apr 12, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 14–2 (21) Joe Stefanik KO 3 (12) Apr 6, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
36 Win 13–2 (21) Marty Summers NWS 12 Mar 29, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Loss 13–2 (20) Charley Pitts NWS 12 Mar 8, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Win 13–2 (19) Harlem Eddie Kelly KO 5 (12) Feb 23, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Win 12–2 (19) Marcel Thomas NWS 12 Feb 1, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 12–2 (18) Charley Beck KO 2 (12) Jan 5, 1921 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Win 11–2 (18) Jimmy Sullivan NWS 12 Nov 26, 1920 2nd Regiment Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 11–2 (17) Mickey Donley NWS 12 Nov 12, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
29 Loss 11–2 (16) Shamus O'Brien NWS 12 Oct 25, 1920 Union Square A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Draw 11–2 (15) Jimmy Sullivan NWS 12 Oct 8, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 11–2 (14) Banty Lewis KO 8 (12) Sep 21, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 10–2 (14) Shamus O'Brien NWS 12 Sep 14, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 10–2 (13) Tommy Speno NWS 12 May 18, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Loss 10–2 (12) Willie Gradwell NWS 8 Apr 30, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 10–2 (11) Willie Condon KO 3 (8) Apr 16, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 9–2 (11) Joe Gannon NWS 8 Feb 20, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
21 Win 9–2 (10) Benny Cohen NWS 8 Jan 20, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 9–2 (9) Tommy Speno NWS 8 Jan 2, 1920 Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Win 9–2 (8) Young Thompson TKO 5 (8) Dec 19, 1919 McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Loss 8–2 (8) Johnny Smith KO 2 (6) Dec 19, 1919 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 8–1 (8) Jimmy Vallon TKO 6 (8) Dec 12, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 7–1 (8) Harold Anthony NWS 8 Nov 13, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 7–1 (7) Young Dempsey TKO 7 (8) Oct 24, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 6–1 (7) Willie Herman NWS 6 Oct 3, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 6–1 (6) Mickey Sullivan KO 1 (6) Sep 12, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 5–1 (6) George Adams NWS 6 Jun 13, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 5–1 (5) Dominic Orsini KO 5 (6) May 31, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 4–1 (5) Young Frenchy KO 3 (6) May 16, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 3–1 (5) Kid Dempsey NWS 6 May 7, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Loss 3–1 (4) Phil Delmont TKO 1 (6) Apr 29, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 3–0 (4) Charley Hance NWS 6 Apr 21, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 3–0 (3) Johnny Saas KO 1 (6) Apr 14, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 2–0 (3) Eddie Summers NWS 6 Apr 7, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 2–0 (2) Young Frenchy NWS 6 Mar 17, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 2–0 (1) Sailor Kirch KO 1 (4) Mar 3, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 1–0 (1) Jimmy McCrann KO 2 (4) Feb 24, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 0–0 (1) Dominic Orsini NWS 4 Feb 10, 1919 Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.

Unofficial record

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164 fights 131 wins 25 losses
By knockout 60 6
By decision 70 17
By disqualification 1 2
Draws 6
No contests 2

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
164 Loss 131–25–6 (2) Erich Seelig TKO 7 (10) Dec 2, 1935 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
163 Win 131–24–6 (2) Mickey McAvoy KO 2 (8) Oct 25, 1935 Kalurah Temple, Binghamton, Alabama, U.S.
162 Win 130–24–6 (2) Eddie Whalen TKO 3 (10) Sep 26, 1935 Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
161 Win 129–24–6 (2) Charley Weise PTS 6 Sep 20, 1935 Luna Park Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
160 Win 128–24–6 (2) Joe Gorman PTS 8 Sep 12, 1935 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
159 Win 127–24–6 (2) Thys Menger KO 2 (8) Aug 29, 1935 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
158 Win 126–24–6 (2) Lou Poster KO 2 (10) Aug 12, 1935 Arena Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
157 Loss 125–24–6 (2) John Andersson PTS 6 Jul 29, 1935 Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, U.S.
156 Loss 125–23–6 (2) Paul Pirrone KO 11 (12) Dec 3, 1934 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 125–22–6 (2) Tait Littman PTS 10 Nov 26, 1934 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Loss 124–22–6 (2) Paul Pirrone MD 10 Nov 12, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Draw 124–21–6 (2) Natie Brown PTS 10 Oct 24, 1934 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
152 Loss 124–21–5 (2) Young Corbett III PTS 10 Aug 14, 1934 Seals Stadium, San Francisco, U.S.
151 Win 124–20–5 (2) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 May 8, 1934 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
150 Draw 123–20–5 (2) Bob Godwin PTS 10 Apr 13, 1934 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
149 Win 123–20–4 (2) Maxie Maxwell TKO 5 (10) Apr 6, 1934 Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S.
148 Win 122–20–4 (2) Tom Patrick PTS 10 Mar 29, 1934 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
147 Draw 121–20–4 (2) Bob Godwin PTS 10 Jan 29, 1934 Dixie Theatre, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
146 Win 121–20–3 (2) Les Kennedy KO 2 (10) Dec 4, 1933 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
145 Loss 120–20–3 (2) Maxie Rosenbloom UD 15 Nov 3, 1933 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
144 Loss 120–19–3 (2) Lou Brouillard PTS 10 Jul 6, 1933 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143 Win 120–18–3 (2) George Manley PTS 10 Apr 24, 1933 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142 Win 119–18–3 (2) Arthur De Kuh KO 1 (10) Dec 6, 1932 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
141 Loss 118–18–3 (2) Max Schmeling TKO 8 (15) Sep 26, 1932 Madison Square Garden Bowl, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 118–17–3 (2) Salvatore Ruggirello KO 1 (10) Jul 25, 1932 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139 Loss 117–17–3 (2) Johnny Risko UD 12 Jun 24, 1932 Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
138 Win 117–16–3 (2) Paulino Uzcudun PTS 10 May 26, 1932 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Win 116–16–3 (2) King Levinsky SD 10 Apr 29, 1932 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
136 Win 115–16–3 (2) Jimmy Mahoney TKO 2 (10) Mar 11, 1932 McCullough's Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
135 Win 114–16–3 (2) Jackie Williams KO 2 (10) Mar 8, 1932 City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
134 Win 113–16–3 (2) Jack Gagnon KO 1 (10) Aug 17, 1931 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
133 Draw 112–16–3 (2) Jack Sharkey PTS 15 Jul 22, 1931 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S.
132 Win 112–16–2 (2) Bearcat Wright PTS 10 Apr 10, 1931 Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
131 Win 111–16–2 (2) Johnny Risko UD 10 Feb 25, 1931 Madison Square Garden Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
130 Win 110–16–2 (2) Joe Lohman TKO 6 (10) Jan 23, 1931 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
129 Win 109–16–2 (2) Herman Weiner KO 1 (10) Jan 19, 1931 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
128 Win 108–16–2 (2) Matt Adgie TKO 1 (10) Jan 12, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Win 107–16–2 (2) KO Christner KO 1 (10) Nov 28, 1930 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
126 Win 106–16–2 (2) Johnny Risko PTS 10 Nov 7, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
125 Win 105–16–2 (2) Homer Sheridan KO 1 (10) Oct 22, 1930 Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
124 Win 104–16–2 (2) Tiger Johnny Cline KO 2 (10) Oct 17, 1930 Gayety Theater, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
123 Win 103–16–2 (2) Mike Mandell TKO 1 (10) Oct 13, 1930 Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
122 Win 102–16–2 (2) Del Fontaine KO 4 (10) Oct 3, 1930 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
121 Win 101–16–2 (2) Paul Swiderski KO 3 (10) Sep 24, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
120 Win 100–16–2 (2) Vincent Forgione KO 3 (10) Aug 20, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
119 Win 99–16–2 (2) Willie Oster KO 3 (10) Jul 30, 1930 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
118 Win 98–16–2 (2) Charley Belanger PTS 10 May 23, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
117 Win 97–16–2 (2) Paul Swiderski NWS 10 May 16, 1930 Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
116 Win 96–16–2 (2) K.O. White KO 2 (10) Mar 28, 1930 Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
115 Win 95–16–2 (2) Charley Arthurs TKO 4 (10) Mar 24, 1930 Flint, Michigan, U.S.
114 Win 94–16–2 (2) Jimmy Mahoney KO 2 (10) Mar 17, 1930 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113 Win 93–16–2 (2) Leo Lomski PTS 10 Feb 14, 1930 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
112 Win 92–16–2 (2) Ace Hudkins PTS 10 Oct 29, 1929 Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
111 Win 91–16–2 (2) Leo Lomski PTS 10 Aug 19, 1929 Municipal Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Loss 90–16–2 (2) Tommy Loughran SD 10 Mar 28, 1929 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
109 Win 90–15–2 (2) Cowboy Jack Willis PTS 10 Feb 22, 1929 Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
108 Win 89–15–2 (2) Armand Emanuel KO 7 (10) Aug 27, 1928 Recreation Park, San Francisco, California, U.S.
107 Win 88–15–2 (2) Ace Hudkins SD 10 Jun 21, 1928 Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
106 Win 87–15–2 (2) Jock Malone NWS 10 Jun 5, 1928 Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
105 Win 86–15–2 (2) Tony Marullo PTS 10 May 28, 1928 Olympic Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Win 85–15–2 (2) George Smith KO 4 (10) May 21, 1928 Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
103 Win 84–15–2 (2) Cowboy Jack Willis PTS 10 Feb 22, 1928 State Armory, San Francisco, California, U.S.
102 Win 83–15–2 (2) Paul Berlenbach PTS 10 Nov 25, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101 Win 82–15–2 (2) Mike McTigue TKO 1 (10) Nov 1, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100 Win 81–15–2 (2) Wilson Yarbo UD 12 Aug 24, 1927 Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
99 Win 80–15–2 (2) Tommy Milligan KO 10 (20) Jun 30, 1927 Olympia, Kensington, London, England Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
98 Win 79–15–2 (2) Mickey Wallace TKO 3 (10) Feb 1, 1927 Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, U.S.
97 Win 78–15–2 (2) Tiger Flowers PTS 10 Dec 3, 1926 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
96 Win 77–15–2 (2) Jock Malone PTS 10 Nov 22, 1926 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
95 Win 76–15–2 (2) Joe Simonich PTS 10 Nov 1, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 75–15–2 (2) Shuffle Callahan TKO 5 (10) Oct 4, 1926 Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
93 Loss 74–15–2 (2) Joe Dundee TKO 8 (10) Jun 24, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Loss 74–14–2 (2) Pete Latzo UD 10 May 20, 1926 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
91 Win 74–13–2 (2) Sailor Friedman NWS 12 Nov 25, 1925 Newark Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
90 Win 73–13–2 (2) Dave Shade SD 15 Sep 21, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
89 Win 72–13–2 (2) Sailor Friedman NWS 10 Aug 24, 1925 East Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
88 Loss 71–13–2 (2) Harry Greb UD 15 Jun 2, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring middleweight titles
87 Win 71–12–2 (2) Lefty Cooper KO 1 (10) May 16, 1925 Ewing Field, San Francisco, California, U.S.
86 Win 70–12–2 (2) Bert Colima DQ 7 (12) Feb 24, 1925 Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
85 Win 69–12–2 (2) Mike McTigue NWS 12 Jan 7, 1925 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
84 Win 68–12–2 (2) Jock Malone NWS 10 Dec 8, 1924 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
83 Win 67–12–2 (2) Jock Malone NWS 12 Oct 29, 1924 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
82 Win 66–12–2 (2) Bobby Barrett KO 6 (10) Oct 1, 1924 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
81 Win 65–12–2 (2) Lew Tendler UD 10 Jun 2, 1924 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles
80 Win 64–12–2 (2) Johnny Gill UD 10 Apr 21, 1924 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 63–12–2 (2) Mike Dempsey TKO 5 (10) Mar 10, 1924 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Win 62–12–2 (2) Eddie Billings TKO 5 (10) Mar 3, 1924 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
77 Win 61–12–2 (2) Wildcat Nelson TKO 4 (12) Feb 15, 1924 Naval Yard, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
76 Win 60–12–2 (2) Moe Herscovitch KO 6 (10) Dec 21, 1923 Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
75 NC 59–12–2 (2) Jimmy Jones NC 9 (12) Oct 8, 1923 Dreamland Park, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. NBA welterweight title at stake;
Both men apparently "not trying"
74 Win 59–12–2 (1) Bobby Green TKO 8 (10) Sep 20, 1923 Coliseum, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
73 Win 58–12–2 (1) Nate Siegel KO 10 (12) Jul 16, 1923 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
72 Win 57–12–2 (1) Cowboy Padgett TKO 11 (12) Jul 2, 1923 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
71 Win 56–12–2 (1) Cowboy Padgett NWS 10 May 16, 1923 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
70 Win 55–12–2 (1) Morrie Schlaifer KO 6 (10) May 3, 1923 Dexter Park Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
69 Win 54–12–2 (1) Johnny Riley KO 2 (10) Apr 4, 1923 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 53–12–2 (1) Pete Latzo NWS 12 Mar 22, 1923 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, U.S. NYSAC, NBA welterweight titles at stake;
(via KO only)
67 Win 52–12–2 (1) Charley Nashert PTS 12 Mar 14, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
66 Win 51–12–2 (1) Johnny Gill NWS 8 Mar 5, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 50–12–2 (1) Johnny Griffiths NWS 10 Feb 23, 1923 109th Infantry Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Win 49–12–2 (1) Steve Latzo KO 3 (8) Jan 15, 1923 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 48–12–2 (1) Phil Krug NWS 12 Dec 18, 1922 6th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
62 Win 47–12–2 (1) Jack Britton UD 15 Nov 1, 1922 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC and NBA welterweight titles
61 Win 46–12–2 (1) Artie Bird KO 8 (?) Sep 14, 1922 New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Loss 45–12–2 (1) Wildcat Nelson DQ 2 (8) Aug 25, 1922 Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
59 Loss 45–11–2 (1) Jock Malone PTS 10 Aug 2, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58 Loss 45–10–2 (1) Georgie Ward NWS 12 Jun 29, 1922 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
57 Loss 45–9–2 (1) Lou Bogash PTS 12 Jun 26, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
56 Win 45–8–2 (1) Pal Reed TKO 4 (10) May 29, 1922 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
55 NC 44–8–2 (1) Harlem Eddie Kelly NC 3 (10) May 9, 1922 City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
54 Loss 44–8–2 Jack Palmer DQ 5 (8) Mar 14, 1922 Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 44–7–2 Soldier Bartfield NWS 12 Feb 23, 1922 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
52 Win 43–7–2 Johnny Griffiths TKO 9 (10) Feb 10, 1922 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
51 Win 42–7–2 Soldier Bartfield NWS 8 Jan 31, 1922 Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 41–7–2 Georgie Ward NWS 12 Jan 23, 1922 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Win 40–7–2 Soldier Bartfield NWS 8 Jan 10, 1922 Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 39–7–2 Johnny Griffiths NWS 12 Jan 9, 1922 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
47 Win 38–7–2 Nate Siegel PTS 10 Dec 30, 1921 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
46 Loss 37–7–2 Dave Shade NWS 12 Dec 21, 1921 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
45 Win 37–6–2 Dave Shade TKO 8 (12) Nov 21, 1921 Broad A.C., Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Win 36–6–2 Wildcat Nelson NWS 12 Aug 25, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
43 Win 35–6–2 Shamus O'Brien NWS 12 Aug 19, 1921 Ocean Park Casino, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
42 Draw 34–6–2 Jack Britton NWS 12 Jul 18, 1921 Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
41 Win 34–6–1 Johnny Summers NWS 10 May 26, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
40 Win 33–6–1 Marcel Thomas KO 4 (12) May 3, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
39 Win 32–6–1 Kid Green PTS 12 Apr 20, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
38 Win 31–6–1 Terry Brooks NWS 12 Apr 12, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 30–6–1 Joe Stefanik KO 3 (12) Apr 6, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
36 Win 29–6–1 Marty Summers NWS 12 Mar 29, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Loss 28–6–1 Charley Pitts NWS 12 Mar 8, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Win 28–5–1 Harlem Eddie Kelly KO 5 (12) Feb 23, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Win 27–5–1 Marcel Thomas NWS 12 Feb 1, 1921 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 26–5–1 Charley Beck KO 2 (12) Jan 5, 1921 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Win 25–5–1 Jimmy Sullivan NWS 12 Nov 26, 1920 2nd Regiment Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 24–5–1 Mickey Donley NWS 12 Nov 12, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
29 Loss 23–5–1 Shamus O'Brien NWS 12 Oct 25, 1920 Union Square A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Draw 23–4–1 Jimmy Sullivan NWS 12 Oct 8, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 23–4 Banty Lewis KO 8 (12) Sep 21, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 22–4 Shamus O'Brien NWS 12 Sep 14, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 22–3 Tommy Speno NWS 12 May 18, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Loss 21–3 Willie Gradwell NWS 8 Apr 30, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 21–2 Willie Condon KO 3 (8) Apr 16, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 20–2 Joe Gannon NWS 8 Feb 20, 1920 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
21 Win 19–2 Benny Cohen NWS 8 Jan 20, 1920 Coliseum, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 Tommy Speno NWS 8 Jan 2, 1920 Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Young Thompson TKO 5 (8) Dec 19, 1919 McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Loss 16–2 Johnny Smith KO 2 (6) Dec 19, 1919 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Jimmy Vallon TKO 6 (8) Dec 12, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Harold Anthony NWS 8 Nov 13, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Young Dempsey TKO 7 (8) Oct 24, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Willie Herman NWS 6 Oct 3, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Mickey Sullivan KO 1 (6) Sep 12, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 George Adams NWS 6 Jun 13, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Dominic Orsini KO 5 (6) May 31, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Young Frenchy KO 3 (6) May 16, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Kid Dempsey NWS 6 May 7, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Loss 7–1 Phil Delmont TKO 1 (6) Apr 29, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Charley Hance NWS 6 Apr 21, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Johnny Saas KO 1 (6) Apr 14, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Eddie Summers NWS 6 Apr 7, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Young Frenchy NWS 6 Mar 17, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Sailor Kirch KO 1 (4) Mar 3, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Jimmy McCrann KO 2 (4) Feb 24, 1919 Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Dominic Orsini NWS 4 Feb 10, 1919 Foresters A.C., Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.

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References

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  1. ^ "The Lineal Welterweight Champs". Cyber Boxing Zone.
  2. ^ "The Lineal Middleweight Champs". Cyber Boxing Zone.
  3. ^ "50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time". ESPN. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "Bert Sugar's All-Time Greatest Fighters". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  5. ^ "All-Time Middleweight Rankings". BoxRec. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "All-Time Middleweight Rankings". International Boxing Research Organization. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
  7. ^ Cyber Boxing Encyclopedia – Mickey Walker CyberBoxingZone.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014
  8. ^ "Mickey Walker Still Fighting", Asbury Park Press, February 6, 1976, Page 78
  9. ^ "Please login".
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Achievements
Preceded by World Welterweight Champion
November 1, 1922 – May 20, 1926 		Succeeded by
Preceded by World Middleweight Champion
December 3, 1926 – October 29, 1929
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Tony Zale


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