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Philadelphia Jack O'Brien

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien
O'Brien in 1911
Born
James Francis Hagan

(1878-01-17)January 17, 1878
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died
November 12, 1942(1942-11-12) (aged 64)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights192
Wins147
Wins by KO55
Losses16
Draws24
No contests5

Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was an American world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 when he defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the universal world title. Rather than defending his title, O'Brien instead abandoned it in order to fight at heavyweight. Nat Fleischer, founder and editor of The Ring Magazine, ranked O'Brien as the No. 2 All-Time Light Heavyweight, and famed boxing promoter Charley Rose ranked him as the No. 3 All-Time Light Heavyweight.

O'Brien was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1968, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.[1]

Biography

O'Brien in fighting pose

Born in Philadelphia, Hagan was the older brother to Young Jack O'Brien and the cousin of heavyweight boxer Jack Rowan.

To mark his sixtieth birthday in early 1938, he was profiled in a 5000-word article in The New Yorker by A J Liebling.[2]

O'Brien turned pro in the 1890s. He stood 5-10½ and weighed between 152 and 165 pounds. He was agile, quick and limber, a two-handed puncher who landed often but not a particularly hard hitter. His best punches were a left jab and a hard overhand right, and he was a good defensive fighter who blocked punches well and counterpunched accurately.

By 1900 he weighed 155 pounds, but with many good men fighting at this weight their talents were at a discount. O'Brien conceived the idea of going to England where, he heard, the competition was softer.[citation needed] He knocked out Dido Plum, the British middleweight champion, in six rounds, and George Crisp, the heavyweight titleholder, in eleven.[3]

O'Brien returned to Philadelphia in May 1902 and on December 20, 1905, won the world light heavyweight championship with a 13-round RTD over Bob Fitzsimmons in San Francisco, California, but abandoned the title without ever defending it. He challenged world heavyweight champion Tommy Burns on November 28, 1906, in Los Angeles, and got a 20-round draw. The referee was former world champion James J. Jeffries. O'Brien challenged Burns again in Los Angeles on May 8, 1907, and this time Burns won the 20-round decision. He fought the fearsome middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel in a 10-round No Decision on March 26, 1909, in which O'Brien was saved by the bell at the end of the 10th round. He fought heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in a six-round No Decision on May 19, but on June 9 he faced Ketchel again and was beaten in three rounds.

Hagan managed a gym on the seventh and top floors of the Rosemont building at 1658 Broadway, New York City, in the late 1920s/early 1930s.[4] World middleweight champion Harry Greb trained at O'Brien's gym, and the only existing films of Greb in action are workouts and sparring with O'Brien.

O'Brien was also the chief second to Jack Dempsey at the 1926 Dempsey-Tunney bout in Philadelphia.

Retiring in 1910, counting newspaper decisions stands at 192 fights 147–16–24 (5 no contests) with 55 knockouts.

Death

He died on November 12, 1942.[5]

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is a featured character in The Killings of Stanley Ketchel (2005), a novel by James Carlos Blake.

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[6] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

192 fights 92 wins 6 losses
By knockout 55 3
By decision 29 3
By disqualification 8 0
Draws 13
No contests 5
Newspaper decisions/draws 76

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
192 Loss 92–6–13 (81) Ben Koch NWS 6 Jun 17, 1910 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
191 Loss 92–6–13 (80) Harry Ramsey NWS 6 Nov 27, 1910 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
190 Loss 92–6–13 (79) Sam Langford TKO 5 (10) Aug 15, 1911 Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
189 Win 92–5–13 (79) Mike Schreck NWS 10 May 2, 1910 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
188 Loss 92–5–13 (78) Al Kaufman NWS 6 Apr 21, 1910 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
187 Loss 92–5–13 (77) Al Kaufman NWS 6 Jan 19, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
186 Win 92–5–13 (76) Charley Stevenson NWS 6 Nov 29, 1909 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
185 Win 92–5–13 (75) Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 6 Jul 30, 1909 City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
184 Loss 92–5–13 (74) Stanley Ketchel TKO 3 (6) Jun 9, 1909 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
183 Draw 92–4–13 (74) Jack Johnson NWS 6 May 19, 1909 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. World heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
182 Loss 92–4–13 (73) Stanley Ketchel NWS 10 Mar 26, 1909 National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
181 Win 92–4–13 (72) Fred Cooley PTS 2 Jan 4, 1909 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
180 Win 91–4–13 (72) George Cole NWS 6 Nov 9, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
179 Win 91–4–13 (71) Tom Lenihan TKO 4 (6) Sep 25, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
178 Win 90–4–13 (71) Larry Temple NWS 6 Sep 7, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
177 Win 90–4–13 (70) Jack Rush KO 7 (?) Aug 29, 1908 Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
176 Win 89–4–13 (70) Jack Blackburn NWS 6 Jun 10, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
175 Win 89–4–13 (69) Jack Bonner NWS 6 Mar 2, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
174 Draw 89–4–13 (68) Bob Ward PTS 10 Feb 11, 1908 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
173 Win 89–4–12 (68) Bill Heveron KO 1 (6) Dec 13, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
172 Loss 88–4–12 (68) Tommy Burns PTS 20 May 8, 1907 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world heavyweight title
171 Win 88–3–12 (68) Abdul 'The Turk' Malgan DQ 5 (6) Feb 22, 1907 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
170 Draw 87–3–12 (68) Tommy Burns PTS 20 Nov 28, 1906 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world heavyweight title
169 Win 87–3–11 (68) Fred Cooley KO 3 (10) Oct 16, 1906 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
168 Win 86–3–11 (68) Jim Tremble KO 9 (10) Oct 16, 1906 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
167 Win 85–3–11 (68) Ted Beecham KO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1906 New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
166 Draw 84–3–11 (68) Sam Berger NWS 6 Jul 16, 1906 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
165 Win 84–3–11 (67) Bob Fitzsimmons RTD 13 (20) Dec 20, 1905 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Won world light-heavyweight title
164 Win 83–3–11 (67) Al Kaufman KO 17 (20) Oct 27, 1905 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
163 Win 82–3–11 (67) Bill Bates DQ 6 (?) Sep 9, 1905 Fairbanks, Alaska
162 Win 81–3–11 (67) Bill Bates PTS 10 Aug 31, 1905 Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
161 Draw 80–3–11 (67) Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 20 Jul 4, 1905 Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
160 Loss 80–3–10 (67) Hugo Kelly PTS 10 Apr 25, 1905 Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Lost world middleweight title claim
159 Win 80–2–10 (67) Young Peter Jackson PTS 10 Apr 7, 1905 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained world middleweight title claim
158 Win 79–2–10 (67) Young Peter Jackson DQ 2 (15) Mar 24, 1905 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained world middleweight title claim;
Jackson accidentally knocked out referee O'Hara as he
was breaking a clinch between the fighters
157 Win 78–2–10 (67) John Willie NWS 6 Feb 1, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Win 78–2–10 (66) Morris Harris NWS 6 Dec 19, 1904 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 78–2–10 (65) Larry Temple NWS 6 Dec 10, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Win 78–2–10 (64) Black Bill NWS 6 Nov 18, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Win 78–2–10 (63) Dixie Kid NWS 6 Nov 12, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152 Win 78–2–10 (62) John Willie NWS 6 Nov 9, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151 Win 78–2–10 (61) Jim Jeffords KO 3 (15) Oct 21, 1904 Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
150 Win 77–2–10 (61) Tommy Burns NWS 6 Oct 7, 1904 Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
149 Win 77–2–10 (60) Joe Butler KO 1 (6) Sep 29, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148 Win 76–2–10 (60) Billy Stift KO 2 (15) Sep 23, 1904 Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
147 Win 75–2–10 (60) Hugo Kelly NWS 6 Sep 13, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146 Loss 75–2–10 (59) Bob Fitzsimmons NWS 6 Jul 23, 1904 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Win 75–2–10 (58) George Cole NWS 6 May 25, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Draw 75–2–10 (57) Charles Kid McCoy NWS 6 May 14, 1904 2nd Regiment Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
143 Win 75–2–10 (56) Kid Carter TKO 3 (?) Apr 26, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Police intervened
142 Win 74–2–10 (56) Jack Twin Sullivan KO 3 (20) Apr 14, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world middleweight title claim
141 Win 73–2–10 (56) Hugo Kelly PTS 6 Mar 18, 1904 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
140 Win 72–2–10 (56) Mike Schreck PTS 15 Mar 10, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
139 Win 71–2–10 (56) Charles Mack TKO 3 (?) Feb 22, 1904 Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
138 Draw 70–2–10 (56) Tommy Ryan NWS 6 Jan 27, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137 Draw 70–2–10 (55) Hugo Kelly PTS 10 Dec 29, 1903 Vineyard's Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
136 Win 70–2–9 (55) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Dec 24, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135 Win 70–2–9 (54) Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 15 Dec 22, 1903 Criterion A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Claimed vacant world middleweight title
134 Win 69–2–9 (54) Diamond Dick Torpey PTS 6 Dec 18, 1903 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133 Win 68–2–9 (54) Mike Schreck PTS 6 Dec 12, 1903 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132 Win 67–2–9 (54) Jack Williams KO 3 (6) Dec 5, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Win 66–2–9 (54) Jack Twin Sullivan NWS 6 Nov 18, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Win 66–2–9 (53) Bill Heveron KO 4 (15) Oct 26, 1903 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
129 Win 65–2–9 (53) Jack Mullen RTD 8 (10) Oct 12, 1903 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
128 Win 64–2–9 (53) Charlie Haghey KO 3 (20) Sep 21, 1903 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
127 Win 63–2–9 (53) Paddy Sheehan NWS 6 Jul 21, 1903 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 63–2–9 (52) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Jul 11, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
125 Win 63–2–9 (51) Kid Carter NWS 6 Jul 1, 1903 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
124 Win 63–2–9 (50) Jack Bonner NWS 10 Jun 24, 1903 Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Win 63–2–9 (49) Jack Williams NWS 6 May 26, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Win 63–2–9 (48) George Byers NWS 6 May 23, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Win 63–2–9 (47) George Feeley KO 3 (6) May 14, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Loss 62–2–9 (47) Marvin Hart NWS 6 May 5, 1903 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Draw 62–2–9 (46) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS 10 Apr 20, 1903 Health & Physical Culture A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Pre-arranged draw if lasting the distance
118 Win 62–2–8 (46) Joe Choynski NWS 6 Mar 30, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 62–2–8 (45) Billy Payne TKO 2 (6) Mar 19, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116 Win 61–2–8 (45) Jim Jeffords PTS 10 Mar 9, 1903 Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 Win 60–2–8 (45) Jack Butler NWS 6 Mar 5, 1903 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
114 Win 60–2–8 (44) Al Weinig TKO 4 (6) Feb 26, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113 Win 59–2–8 (44) Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 8, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 59–2–8 (43) Al Weinig KO 12 (20) Jan 1, 1903 International A.C., Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
111 Win 58–2–8 (43) Jimmy Watts KO 4 (6) Dec 18, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 57–2–8 (43) Charlie McKeever NWS 6 Dec 15, 1902 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 57–2–8 (42) Marvin Hart NWS 6 Nov 19, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Win 57–2–8 (41) Peter Maher NWS 6 Oct 30, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Win 57–2–8 (40) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Oct 23, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Win 57–2–8 (39) Peter Maher NWS 6 Oct 3, 1902 Ariel A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
105 Win 57–2–8 (38) Joe Choynski PTS 6 Sep 29, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104 Win 56–2–8 (38) Billy Stift PTS 6 Sep 12, 1902 Apollo Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
103 Win 55–2–8 (38) Jack Lewis KO 1 (?) Jul 29, 1902 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
102 Win 54–2–8 (38) Jim Driscoll PTS 6 Jun 30, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101 Win 53–2–8 (38) Jack Beauscholte PTS 6 Jun 30, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100 Win 52–2–8 (38) Yank Kenny KO 3 (6) Jun 20, 1902 Globe Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 ND 51–2–8 (38) Jack Bonner ND 6 Jun 16, 1902 Turn Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
98 Win 51–2–8 (37) George Cole NWS 6 Jun 12, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 51–2–8 (36) Al Neill KO 3 (6) Jun 6, 1902 Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois U.S.
96 Win 50–2–8 (36) Charlie McKeever KO 1 (6) Jun 2, 1902 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 49–2–8 (36) Jack Bonner NWS 6 May 23, 1902 Golden Gate A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 49–2–8 (35) Tom Lenihan TKO 2 (3) May 10, 1902 Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 48–2–8 (35) Jack Williams NWS 3 May 10, 1902 Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 48–2–8 (34) George Cole TKO 4 (6) May 3, 1902 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 47–2–8 (34) Young Peter Jackson NWS 6 Apr 28, 1902 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Win 47–2–8 (33) Barbados Joe Walcott NWS 6 Apr 11, 1902 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 47–2–8 (32) Charlie McKeever NWS 6 Apr 1, 1902 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 47–2–8 (31) Jack McCann KO 2 (6) Mar 26, 1902 Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 46–2–8 (31) Mahoney TKO 3 (?) Mar 26, 1902 Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Win 45–2–8 (31) Rufus Graham NWS 6 Mar 20, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 45–2–8 (30) Ed Denfass TKO 5 (6) Mar 19, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 44–2–8 (30) Charlie McKeever NWS 6 Mar 10, 1902 Washington A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83 Win 44–2–8 (29) Andy Walsh TKO 3 (6) Mar 3, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 43–2–8 (29) Yank Kenny DQ 4 (6) Feb 1, 1902 The Circus, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
81 Win 42–2–8 (29) Charlie McKeever DQ 3 (15) Jan 27, 1902 Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England Retained English middleweight title
80 Win 41–2–8 (29) Pat McDonald TKO 2 (6) Jan 20, 1902 Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
79 Win 40–2–8 (29) J Kearny KO 1 (6) Jan 20, 1902 Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
78 Win 39–2–8 (29) Yank Kenny TKO 4 (15) Dec 12, 1901 Adelphi Theatre, Liverpool, Merseyside, England Retained English middleweight title
77 Win 38–2–8 (29) Frank Craig DQ 7 (10) Nov 18, 1901 National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
76 Win 37–2–8 (29) Jack Scales KO 1 (20) Nov 7, 1901 Liverpool Gymnastic Club, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
75 Win 36–2–8 (29) Harry Smith KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1901 Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
74 Win 35–2–8 (29) Andrew Cock Robin KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1901 Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
73 Win 34–2–8 (29) Jack McDonald KO 1 (?) Sep 23, 1901 Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
72 Win 33–2–8 (29) Jasper White KO 2 (?) Sep 23, 1901 Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
71 Win 32–2–8 (29) Mick Lynch KO 3 (12) Sep 7, 1901 West Hartlepool Gymnasium, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
70 Win 31–2–8 (29) Dido Plumb KO 6 (15) Aug 19, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England Won English middleweight title
69 Win 30–2–8 (29) Jack Scales PTS 6 Aug 3, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
68 Win 29–2–8 (29) Harry Neumier KO 6 (20) Jun 25, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
67 Win 28–2–8 (29) George Chrisp KO 11 (20) May 20, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
66 Win 27–2–8 (29) Lachie Thomson KO 2 (20) Mar 20, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
65 Win 26–2–8 (29) Harry Smith TKO 4 (15) Feb 25, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
64 Win 25–2–8 (29) Jimmy Handler TKO 6 (6) Nov 12, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 ND 24–2–8 (29) Billy Payne ND 6 Nov 6, 1900 Star Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 24–2–8 (28) Jimmy Handler NWS 6 Oct 29, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Win 24–2–8 (27) Tommy West NWS 6 Oct 15, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 24–2–8 (26) George Cole DQ 10 (20) Oct 8, 1900 Trenton A.C., Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
59 Win 23–2–8 (26) Jack Bonner NWS 6 Oct 1, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 23–2–8 (25) Andy Walsh NWS 6 Sep 21, 1900 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Draw 23–2–8 (24) Jim Adams PTS 6 Jul 3, 1900 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
56 NC 23–2–7 (24) Jim Adams NC 5 (25) Jun 18, 1900 Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
55 Win 23–2–7 (23) Jack Lewis KO 7 (?) Jun 14, 1900 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
54 Win 22–2–7 (23) Charley Bell KO 2 (?) Jun 7, 1900 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
53 Win 21–2–7 (23) Jack Mahoney PTS 6 May 25, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 20–2–7 (23) Bob Long PTS 6 Apr 13, 1900 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Loss 19–2–7 (23) Young Peter Jackson KO 13 (20) Feb 14, 1900 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
50 Draw 19–1–7 (23) Al Neill PTS 15 Jan 5, 1900 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
49 Win 19–1–6 (23) Tom Tracey PTS 6 Sep 15, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
48 Win 18–1–6 (23) Billy Murray KO 3 (?) Aug 29, 1899 Auditorium for fistic carnival, Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
47 Win 17–1–6 (23) Tom McCune KO 12 (?) Aug 4, 1899 Jack Leonard's Club, Clinton, Iowa, U.S.
46 Win 16–1–6 (23) Shorty Ahearn PTS 6 Jul 21, 1899 Dearborn A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Win 15–1–6 (23) Walter Nolan KO 4 (?) Jun 30, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 14–1–6 (23) Kid Baxter PTS 6 Jun 23, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
43 Win 13–1–6 (23) Tony Drew KO 7 (20) May 15, 1899 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
42 Win 12–1–6 (23) George Cole PTS 20 Mar 20, 1899 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
41 Draw 11–1–6 (23) Billy Payne NWS 4 Mar 11, 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 11–1–6 (22) Dick Kelly NWS 4 Mar 11, 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Win 11–1–6 (21) Billy Payne NWS 8 Feb 23, 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Draw 11–1–6 (20) Jack Collier NWS 6 Jan 28, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Win 11–1–6 (19) George Cole NWS 6 Jan 21, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 11–1–6 (18) Fred Stricker NWS 4 Jan 7, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 11–1–6 (17) Tom Cavanaugh NWS 4 Jan 7, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 11–1–6 (16) Hugh McWinters PTS 20 Dec 17, 1898 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
33 Draw 10–1–6 (16) Harry Warren NWS 6 Dec 9, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Win 10–1–6 (15) Kid Carter DQ 11 (20) Nov 26, 1898 Greenwood A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 9–1–6 (15) Billy Payne NWS 6 Aug 12, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Win 9–1–6 (14) Young Smyrna NWS 6 Apr 15, 1898 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 9–1–6 (13) Dick Kelly PTS 4 Apr 10, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Exact date unknown
28 Win 8–1–6 (13) Billy Payne NWS 6 Apr 1, 1898 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Draw 8–1–6 (12) Billy Payne NWS 6 Mar 25, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 8–1–6 (11) Jack McCann PTS 3 Feb 14, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Draw 7–1–6 (11) Wilmington Jack Daly NWS 6 Feb 4, 1898 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 7–1–6 (10) Young Smyrna PTS 6 Jan 31, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 6–1–6 (10) Izzy Strauss NWS 6 Jan 29, 1898 East Side A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 6–1–6 (9) Paddy Sheehan NWS 6 Jan 18, 1898 Maennerchor Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 6–1–6 (8) Barney Connors PTS 8 Jan 10, 1898 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Exact date unknown
20 Win 5–1–6 (8) Izzy Strauss NWS 6 Dec 31, 1897 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 5–1–6 (7) Joe Dougherty KO 3 (?) Oct 12, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Draw 4–1–6 (7) Martin Judge PTS 6 Jul 26, 1897 Library Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 4–1–5 (7) Jack Hanlon PTS 6 Jun 27, 1897 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 3–1–5 (7) Martin Judge PTS 6 Jun 25, 1897 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Draw 2–1–5 (7) Paddy Sheehan PTS 4 Jun 9, 1897 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Draw 2–1–4 (7) Barney Connors PTS 15 Jun 7, 1897 Empire Club, Highlandtown, Maryland, U.S.
13 Win 2–1–3 (7) Charles Bull McCarthy PTS 6 Jun 3, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Loss 1–1–3 (7) Charles Bull McCarthy NWS 6 May 24, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 ND 1–1–3 (6) Young Smyrna ND 4 May 4, 1897 Harmoula Hall, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Loss 1–1–3 (5) Billy Payne PTS 10 Apr 6, 1897 Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Loss 1–0–3 (5) Leslie Pearce NWS 6 Mar 22, 1897 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Draw 1–0–3 (4) Billy Payne NWS 6 Mar 15, 1897 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 1–0–3 (3) Dan McConnell NWS 6 Feb 15, 1897 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 1–0–3 (2) Izzy Strauss NWS 6 Feb 8, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Draw 1–0–3 (1) Martin Judge PTS 6 Jan 28, 1897 Tuxedo A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 ND 1–0–2 (1) Bobby Dobbs ND 4 Jan 11, 1897 Washita Hall, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S. Local newspapers made no mention of an official result
3 Draw 1–0–2 Bobby Dobbs PTS 4 Dec 23, 1896 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 1–0–1 George Russell PTS 6 Dec 19, 1896 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0–1 Izzy Strauss PTS 6 Dec 14, 1896 Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

192 fights 147 wins 16 losses
By knockout 55 3
By decision 84 13
By disqualification 8 0
Draws 24
No contests 5

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
192 Loss 147–16–24 (5) Ben Koch NWS 6 Jun 17, 1910 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
191 Loss 147–15–24 (5) Harry Ramsey NWS 6 Nov 27, 1910 American A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
190 Loss 147–14–24 (5) Sam Langford TKO 5 (10) Aug 15, 1910 Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
189 Win 147–13–24 (5) Mike Schreck NWS 10 May 2, 1910 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
188 Loss 146–13–24 (5) Al Kaufman NWS 6 Apr 21, 1910 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
187 Loss 146–12–24 (5) Al Kaufman NWS 6 Jan 19, 1910 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
186 Win 146–11–24 (5) Charley Stevenson NWS 6 Nov 29, 1909 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
185 Win 145–11–24 (5) Fireman Jim Flynn NWS 6 Jul 30, 1909 City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
184 Loss 144–11–24 (5) Stanley Ketchel TKO 3 (6) Jun 9, 1909 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
183 Draw 144–10–24 (5) Jack Johnson NWS 6 May 19, 1909 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. World heavyweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
182 Loss 144–10–23 (5) Stanley Ketchel NWS 10 Mar 26, 1909 National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
181 Win 144–9–23 (5) Fred Cooley PTS 2 Jan 4, 1909 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
180 Win 143–9–23 (5) George Cole NWS 6 Nov 9, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
179 Win 142–9–23 (5) Tom Lenihan TKO 4 (6) Sep 25, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
178 Win 141–9–23 (5) Larry Temple NWS 6 Sep 7, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
177 Win 140–9–23 (5) Jack Rush KO 7 (?) Aug 29, 1908 Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
176 Win 139–9–23 (5) Jack Blackburn NWS 6 Jun 10, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
175 Win 138–9–23 (5) Jack Bonner NWS 6 Mar 2, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
174 Draw 137–9–23 (5) Bob Ward PTS 10 Feb 11, 1908 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
173 Win 137–9–22 (5) Bill Heveron KO 1 (6) Dec 13, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
172 Loss 136–9–22 (5) Tommy Burns PTS 20 May 8, 1907 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world heavyweight title
171 Win 136–8–22 (5) Abdul 'The Turk' Malgan DQ 5 (6) Feb 22, 1907 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
170 Draw 135–8–22 (5) Tommy Burns PTS 20 Nov 28, 1906 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world heavyweight title
169 Win 135–8–21 (5) Fred Cooley KO 3 (10) Oct 16, 1906 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
168 Win 134–8–21 (5) Jim Tremble KO 9 (10) Oct 16, 1906 Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
167 Win 133–8–21 (5) Ted Beecham KO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1906 New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
166 Draw 132–8–21 (5) Sam Berger NWS 6 Jul 16, 1906 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
165 Win 132–8–20 (5) Bob Fitzsimmons RTD 13 (20) Dec 20, 1905 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Won world light-heavyweight title
164 Win 131–8–20 (5) Al Kaufman KO 17 (20) Oct 27, 1905 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
163 Win 130–8–20 (5) Bill Bates DQ 6 (?) Sep 9, 1905 Fairbanks, Alaska
162 Win 129–8–20 (5) Bill Bates PTS 10 Aug 31, 1905 Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
161 Draw 128–8–20 (5) Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 20 Jul 4, 1905 Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
160 Loss 128–8–19 (5) Hugo Kelly PTS 10 Apr 25, 1905 Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Lost world middleweight title claim
159 Win 128–7–19 (5) Young Peter Jackson PTS 10 Apr 7, 1905 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained world middleweight title claim
158 Win 127–7–19 (5) Young Peter Jackson DQ 2 (15) Mar 24, 1905 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Retained world and American middleweight title claims;
Jackson accidentally knocked out referee O'Hara as he
was breaking a clinch between the fighters
157 Win 126–7–19 (5) John Willie NWS 6 Feb 1, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Win 125–7–19 (5) Morris Harris NWS 6 Dec 19, 1904 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 124–7–19 (5) Larry Temple NWS 6 Dec 10, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Win 123–7–19 (5) Black Bill NWS 6 Nov 18, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Win 122–7–19 (5) Dixie Kid NWS 6 Nov 12, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152 Win 121–7–19 (5) John Willie NWS 6 Nov 9, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151 Win 120–7–19 (5) Jim Jeffords KO 3 (15) Oct 21, 1904 Eureka A.C., Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
150 Win 119–7–19 (5) Tommy Burns NWS 6 Oct 7, 1904 Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
149 Win 118–7–19 (5) Joe Butler KO 1 (6) Sep 29, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148 Win 117–7–19 (5) Billy Stift KO 2 (15) Sep 23, 1904 Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
147 Win 116–7–19 (5) Hugo Kelly NWS 6 Sep 13, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
146 Loss 115–7–19 (5) Bob Fitzsimmons NWS 6 Jul 23, 1904 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Win 115–6–19 (5) George Cole NWS 6 May 25, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Draw 114–6–19 (5) Charles Kid McCoy NWS 6 May 14, 1904 2nd Regiment Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
143 Win 114–6–18 (5) Kid Carter TKO 3 (?) Apr 26, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Police intervened
142 Win 113–6–18 (5) Jack Twin Sullivan KO 3 (20) Apr 14, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world middleweight title claim
141 Win 112–6–18 (5) Hugo Kelly PTS 6 Mar 18, 1904 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
140 Win 111–6–18 (5) Mike Schreck PTS 15 Mar 10, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
139 Win 110–6–18 (5) Charles Mack TKO 3 (?) Feb 22, 1904 Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
138 Draw 109–6–18 (5) Tommy Ryan NWS 6 Jan 27, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137 Draw 109–6–17 (5) Hugo Kelly PTS 10 Dec 29, 1903 Vineyard's Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
136 Win 109–6–16 (5) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Dec 24, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
135 Win 108–6–16 (5) Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 15 Dec 22, 1903 Criterion A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Claimed vacant world middleweight title
134 Win 107–6–16 (5) Diamond Dick Torpey PTS 6 Dec 18, 1903 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
133 Win 106–6–16 (5) Mike Schreck PTS 6 Dec 12, 1903 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
132 Win 105–6–16 (5) Jack Williams KO 3 (6) Dec 5, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Win 104–6–16 (5) Jack Twin Sullivan NWS 6 Nov 18, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Win 103–6–16 (5) Bill Heveron KO 4 (15) Oct 26, 1903 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
129 Win 102–6–16 (5) Jack Mullen RTD 8 (10) Oct 12, 1903 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
128 Win 101–6–16 (5) Charlie Haghey KO 3 (20) Sep 21, 1903 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
127 Win 100–6–16 (5) Paddy Sheehan NWS 6 Jul 21, 1903 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 99–6–16 (5) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Jul 11, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
125 Win 98–6–16 (5) Kid Carter NWS 6 Jul 1, 1903 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
124 Win 97–6–16 (5) Jack Bonner NWS 10 Jun 24, 1903 Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Win 96–6–16 (5) Jack Williams NWS 6 May 26, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Win 95–6–16 (5) George Byers NWS 6 May 23, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Win 94–6–16 (5) George Feeley KO 3 (6) May 14, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Loss 93–6–16 (5) Marvin Hart NWS 6 May 5, 1903 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Draw 93–5–16 (5) Barbados Joe Walcott PTS 10 Apr 20, 1903 Health & Physical Culture A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Pre-arranged draw if lasting the distance
118 Win 93–5–15 (5) Joe Choynski NWS 6 Mar 30, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 92–5–15 (5) Billy Payne TKO 2 (6) Mar 19, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116 Win 91–5–15 (5) Jim Jeffords PTS 10 Mar 9, 1903 Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 Win 90–5–15 (5) Jack Butler NWS 6 Mar 5, 1903 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
114 Win 89–5–15 (5) Al Weinig TKO 4 (6) Feb 26, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113 Win 88–5–15 (5) Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 8, 1903 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 87–5–15 (5) Al Weinig KO 12 (20) Jan 1, 1903 International A.C., Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
111 Win 86–5–15 (5) Jimmy Watts KO 4 (6) Dec 18, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 85–5–15 (5) Charlie McKeever NWS 6 Dec 15, 1902 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 84–5–15 (5) Marvin Hart NWS 6 Nov 19, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Win 83–5–15 (5) Peter Maher NWS 6 Oct 30, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Win 82–5–15 (5) Jim Jeffords NWS 6 Oct 23, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Win 81–5–15 (5) Peter Maher NWS 6 Oct 3, 1902 Ariel A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
105 Win 80–5–15 (5) Joe Choynski PTS 6 Sep 29, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104 Win 79–5–15 (5) Billy Stift PTS 6 Sep 12, 1902 Apollo Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
103 Win 78–5–15 (5) Jack Lewis KO 1 (?) Jul 29, 1902 Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
102 Win 77–5–15 (5) Jim Driscoll PTS 6 Jun 30, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
101 Win 76–5–15 (5) Jack Beauscholte PTS 6 Jun 30, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
100 Win 75–5–15 (5) Yank Kenny KO 3 (6) Jun 20, 1902 Globe Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 ND 74–5–15 (5) Jack Bonner ND 6 Jun 16, 1902 Turn Hall, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
98 Win 74–5–15 (4) George Cole NWS 6 Jun 12, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 73–5–15 (4) Al Neill KO 3 (6) Jun 6, 1902 Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois U.S.
96 Win 72–5–15 (4) Charlie McKeever KO 1 (6) Jun 2, 1902 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 71–5–15 (4) Jack Bonner NWS 6 May 23, 1902 Golden Gate A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 70–5–15 (4) Tom Lenihan TKO 2 (3) May 10, 1902 Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 69–5–15 (4) Jack Williams NWS 3 May 10, 1902 Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 68–5–15 (4) George Cole TKO 4 (6) May 3, 1902 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 67–5–15 (4) Young Peter Jackson NWS 6 Apr 28, 1902 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Win 66–5–15 (4) Barbados Joe Walcott NWS 6 Apr 11, 1902 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 65–5–15 (4) Charlie McKeever NWS 6 Apr 1, 1902 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 64–5–15 (4) Jack McCann KO 2 (6) Mar 26, 1902 Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 63–5–15 (4) Mahoney TKO 3 (?) Mar 26, 1902 Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
86 Win 62–5–15 (4) Rufus Graham NWS 6 Mar 20, 1902 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 61–5–15 (4) Ed Denfass TKO 5 (6) Mar 19, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 60–5–15 (4) Charlie McKeever NWS 6 Mar 10, 1902 Washington A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83 Win 59–5–15 (4) Andy Walsh TKO 3 (6) Mar 3, 1902 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 58–5–15 (4) Yank Kenny DQ 4 (6) Feb 1, 1902 The Circus, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
81 Win 57–5–15 (4) Charlie McKeever DQ 3 (15) Jan 27, 1902 Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England Retained English middleweight title
80 Win 56–5–15 (4) Pat McDonald TKO 2 (6) Jan 20, 1902 Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
79 Win 55–5–15 (4) J Kearny KO 1 (6) Jan 20, 1902 Gymnasium, Charing Cross, Glasgow, Scotland
78 Win 54–5–15 (4) Yank Kenny TKO 4 (15) Dec 12, 1901 Adelphi Theatre, Liverpool, Merseyside, England Retained English middleweight title
77 Win 53–5–15 (4) Frank Craig DQ 7 (10) Nov 18, 1901 National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
76 Win 52–5–15 (4) Jack Scales KO 1 (20) Nov 7, 1901 Liverpool Gymnastic Club, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
75 Win 51–5–15 (4) Harry Smith KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1901 Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
74 Win 50–5–15 (4) Andrew Cock Robin KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1901 Leeds and County Athletic Club, Leeds, Yorkshire, England
73 Win 49–5–15 (4) Jack McDonald KO 1 (?) Sep 23, 1901 Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
72 Win 48–5–15 (4) Jasper White KO 2 (?) Sep 23, 1901 Coronation Hall, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
71 Win 47–5–15 (4) Mick Lynch KO 3 (12) Sep 7, 1901 West Hartlepool Gymnasium, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England
70 Win 46–5–15 (4) Dido Plumb KO 6 (15) Aug 19, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England Won English middleweight title
69 Win 45–5–15 (4) Jack Scales PTS 6 Aug 3, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
68 Win 44–5–15 (4) Harry Neumier KO 6 (20) Jun 25, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
67 Win 43–5–15 (4) George Chrisp KO 11 (20) May 20, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
66 Win 42–5–15 (4) Lachie Thomson KO 2 (20) Mar 20, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
65 Win 41–5–15 (4) Harry Smith TKO 4 (15) Feb 25, 1901 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
64 Win 40–5–15 (4) Jimmy Handler TKO 6 (6) Nov 12, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 ND 39–5–15 (4) Billy Payne ND 6 Nov 6, 1900 Star Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Win 39–5–15 (3) Jimmy Handler NWS 6 Oct 29, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Win 38–5–15 (3) Tommy West NWS 6 Oct 15, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 37–5–15 (3) George Cole DQ 10 (20) Oct 8, 1900 Trenton A.C., Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
59 Win 36–5–15 (3) Jack Bonner NWS 6 Oct 1, 1900 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 35–5–15 (3) Andy Walsh NWS 6 Sep 21, 1900 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Draw 34–5–15 (3) Jim Adams PTS 6 Jul 3, 1900 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
56 NC 34–5–14 (3) Jim Adams NC 5 (25) Jun 18, 1900 Baseball Park, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
55 Win 34–5–14 (2) Jack Lewis KO 7 (?) Jun 14, 1900 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
54 Win 33–5–14 (2) Charley Bell KO 2 (?) Jun 7, 1900 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
53 Win 32–5–14 (2) Jack Mahoney PTS 6 May 25, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Win 31–5–14 (2) Bob Long PTS 6 Apr 13, 1900 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Loss 30–5–14 (2) Young Peter Jackson KO 13 (20) Feb 14, 1900 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
50 Draw 30–4–14 (2) Al Neill PTS 15 Jan 5, 1900 Woodward's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
49 Win 30–4–13 (2) Tom Tracey PTS 6 Sep 15, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
48 Win 29–4–13 (2) Billy Murray KO 3 (?) Aug 29, 1899 Auditorium for fistic carnival, Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
47 Win 28–4–13 (2) Tom McCune KO 12 (?) Aug 4, 1899 Jack Leonard's Club, Clinton, Iowa, U.S.
46 Win 27–4–13 (2) Shorty Ahearn PTS 6 Jul 21, 1899 Dearborn A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Win 26–4–13 (2) Walter Nolan KO 4 (?) Jun 30, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 25–4–13 (2) Kid Baxter PTS 6 Jun 23, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
43 Win 24–4–13 (2) Tony Drew KO 7 (20) May 15, 1899 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
42 Win 23–4–13 (2) George Cole PTS 20 Mar 20, 1899 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
41 Draw 22–4–13 (2) Billy Payne NWS 4 Mar 11, 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 22–4–12 (2) Dick Kelly NWS 4 Mar 11, 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Win 21–4–12 (2) Billy Payne NWS 8 Feb 23, 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Draw 20–4–12 (2) Jack Collier NWS 6 Jan 28, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Win 20–4–11 (2) George Cole NWS 6 Jan 21, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 19–4–11 (2) Fred Stricker NWS 4 Jan 7, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 18–4–11 (2) Tom Cavanaugh NWS 4 Jan 7, 1899 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 18–4–10 (2) Hugh McWinters PTS 20 Dec 17, 1898 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
33 Draw 17–4–10 (2) Harry Warren NWS 6 Dec 9, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Win 17–4–9 (2) Kid Carter DQ 11 (20) Nov 26, 1898 Greenwood A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Win 16–4–9 (2) Billy Payne NWS 6 Aug 12, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Win 15–4–9 (2) Young Smyrna NWS 6 Apr 15, 1898 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 14–4–9 (2) Dick Kelly PTS 4 Apr 10, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Exact date unknown
28 Win 13–4–9 (2) Billy Payne NWS 6 Apr 1, 1898 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Draw 12–4–9 (2) Billy Payne NWS 6 Mar 25, 1898 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 12–4–8 (2) Jack McCann PTS 3 Feb 14, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Draw 11–4–8 (2) Wilmington Jack Daly NWS 6 Feb 4, 1898 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 11–4–7 (2) Young Smyrna PTS 6 Jan 31, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 10–4–7 (2) Izzy Strauss NWS 6 Jan 29, 1898 East Side A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 10–3–7 (2) Paddy Sheehan NWS 6 Jan 18, 1898 Maennerchor Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 9–3–7 (2) Barney Connors PTS 8 Jan 10, 1898 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Exact date unknown
20 Win 8–3–7 (2) Izzy Strauss NWS 6 Dec 31, 1897 Arena A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 7–3–7 (2) Joe Dougherty KO 3 (?) Oct 12, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Draw 6–3–7 (2) Martin Judge PTS 6 Jul 26, 1897 Library Hall, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 6–3–6 (2) Jack Hanlon PTS 6 Jun 27, 1897 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 5–3–6 (2) Martin Judge PTS 6 Jun 25, 1897 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Draw 4–3–6 (2) Paddy Sheehan PTS 4 Jun 9, 1897 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Draw 4–3–5 (2) Barney Connors PTS 15 Jun 7, 1897 Empire Club, Highlandtown, Maryland, U.S.
13 Win 4–3–4 (2) Charles Bull McCarthy PTS 6 Jun 3, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Loss 3–3–4 (2) Charles Bull McCarthy NWS 6 May 24, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 ND 3–2–4 (2) Young Smyrna ND 4 May 4, 1897 Harmoula Hall, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Loss 3–2–4 (1) Billy Payne PTS 10 Apr 6, 1897 Olympic A.C., Athens, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Loss 3–1–4 (1) Leslie Pearce NWS 6 Mar 22, 1897 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Draw 3–0–4 (1) Billy Payne NWS 6 Mar 15, 1897 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 3–0–3 (1) Dan McConnell NWS 6 Feb 15, 1897 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 2–0–3 (1) Izzy Strauss NWS 6 Feb 8, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Draw 1–0–3 (1) Martin Judge PTS 6 Jan 28, 1897 Tuxedo A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 ND 1–0–2 (1) Bobby Dobbs ND 4 Jan 11, 1897 Washita Hall, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S. Local newspapers made no mention of an official result
3 Draw 1–0–2 Bobby Dobbs PTS 4 Dec 23, 1896 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 1–0–1 George Russell PTS 6 Dec 19, 1896 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0–1 Izzy Strauss PTS 6 Dec 14, 1896 Caledonian A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ Cyber Boxing Zone http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/obrien.htm.
  2. ^ The New Yorker, 8 January 1938 Reprinted as “Old Silvertongue” in Back Where I Came From, an anthology of Liebling's writing about New York
  3. ^ Liebling, A J (1966). Back where I came from. London: Fourth Estate. p. 116. ISBN 1872180965.
  4. ^ See the Dec. 24, 1931 New York Times, and David Remnick, King of the World, p. 108 ("[Wiliam] Faversham had some slight acquaintance with boxing; when he was working on Broadway he kept in shape working out at Philadelphia Jack O'Brien's gym, where he sparred with another actor, Spencer Tracy.")
  5. ^ "Jack O'Brien, Ex-Ring Star, is Dead at 64. Undefeated World Light Heavyweight Champion". Chicago Tribune. November 13, 1942. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  6. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
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