Torpedo Billy Murphy
New Zealand boxer (1863–1939)
Billy Murphy
Murphy with National Police Gazette Belt
Born Thomas William Murphy
(1863-11-03 ) 3 November 1863Auckland, New Zealand
Died 26 July 1939(1939-07-26) (aged 75)Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand Other names Torpedo Billy Murphy Australian Billy Murphy Statistics Weight(s) Featherweight Height 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 221 Wins 90 Wins by KO 76 Losses 51 Draws 24 No contests 40
Thomas William Murphy (3 November 1863 – 26 July 1939) was a New Zealand boxer . An early World Featherweight Champion , he was the first world champion of any weightclass to come from New Zealand. In his early career, he took the New Zealand Lightweight Championship.
He was a prolific boxer who fought more than two hundred fights, with a few going as long as thirty and forty rounds. He was known more for a powerful punch than an exceptional defense.[ 1]
Early life and career
Murphy was born in Auckland and began boxing there before continuing his career in Australia . He called his deadly right, his "Torpedo" punch, which also referred to his ring name.
New Zealand Light champ, 1887
On 26 July 1887, he defeated Richard Long in a seventh round knockout at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand. The fight was billed as the Lightweight Championship of New Zealand. On 20 August 1887, he defeated John Scotty Fades at the Princess Theatre in a second round knockout at Dunedin, New Zealand, defending his title as Lightweight Champion of New Zealand. On 24 November 1887, he lost a New Zealand Lightweight Title bout with a sixth round disqualification against Ike Fake in Wellington, New Zealand.[ 2]
He defended the title successfully on 23 June and 1 July 1888 against Joe Molloy and Edward Jones in two fifth round knockouts. These bouts demonstrated the strong punch he had in his early career. In a fourth round knockout, he defeated Jim Saxon in another New Zealand Lightweight Title match on 1 September 1888. On 2 February 1889, he lost to Tommy Williams at the Princess Theatre in Dunedin, New Zealand, in a fourth round disqualification, in what was billed as another New Zealand Lightweight Championship.[ 2]
Coming to America, 1889
He arrived in San Francisco in June 1889 aboard the steamer Zelandia .[ 2]
In his first fight in America, he defeated Johnny Griffin, an exceptionally talented featherweight, in a third round knockout at the California Club in San Francisco on 12 July 1889.
In an important bout on 30 July 1889, he fought a twenty-seven round draw against English champion Frank Murphy in what was billed as a World 120 pound title match. The bout was fought at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco for a purse of $1,800.[ 2] [ 3] In a close fight, Frank Murphy was down twice in the fifteenth, but had the better of the seventeenth through nineteenth rounds. Frank Murphy was down again in the twenty-second round. The fight was stopped by Referee Cook with the help of the police in the twenty-seventh because neither men appeared to be able to continue the match. Upon examination in their dressing rooms after the match, Billy Murphy was found to have a fracture of the radius of his left arm, and Frank Murphy's wrist was swollen and bruised. Torpedo Billy paused in his boxing schedule for five months to recover.[ 4] From the twentieth through the final twenty-seventh round, both men appeared fatigued and did far less fighting than the first twenty rounds.[ 5]
World Feather Champion, 1890
Ike Weir, World Featherweight Champion
Murphey won the World Featherweight title on 13 January 1890 defeating Ike Weir in a fourteenth round knockout at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco, California. In the final round, possibly to show his dominance and contempt for his opponent, Weir did a backflip. Murphey immediately unloaded a serious right as Weir landed, known as the "torpedo punch", which resulted in a knockdown that ended the bout after a count of ten.[ 6] The purse for the fight was $2,250.
According to one source, Weir, who led through much of the bout, was down repeatedly in the thirteenth round when Murphy rallied.[ 7] In a rematch, on 2 November 1893, Murphy lost to Weir in a sixth round knockout, which was one of the high points of Weir's late career. In the fourth round, Weir knocked Murphy entirely out of the ring. Weir successfully used his clever ducking and bobbing as a defense in the fight, avoiding Murphy's powerful right which had plagued him in their earlier title bout.[ 8]
Losing World Feather title, 1890
After the match with Weir, he defeated Tommy Warren, Tommy White, and Eddie Greaney before returning to Australia in September 1890. Murphy was considered to have forfeited his title because he left the United States to return to New Zealand. However, Australia and New Zealand continued to recognise his title until he lost to Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo in Sydney on 2 September 1890. The bout was recognised as a Featherweight World Title match by Great Britain and Australia. Griffo was knocked down twice in the first three rounds. The fight ended in the fifteenth when a right to Murphy's jaw led him to throw off his gloves and concede the fight.[ 9]
He would lose to Young Griffo again on 22 July 1891 at the Sydney Amateur Athletic Club in another World Featherweight Title match. The bout would end in a twenty-second round disqualification against Murphy.[ 3]
Boxing after return to the United States
He returned to the United States in 1892 to continue boxing. On 6 February 1892, he was knocked out by Johnny Griffith in a 122 pound Featherweight Title match in Brooklyn, New York. Both boxers complained of injuries to their hands, not uncommon considering the thin gloves used in most bouts.[ 2]
On 31 May 1892, he fought Johnny Murphy in San Francisco in a forty round no contest bout that was billed as a 122 pound World Championship. On 28 December 1892, in San Francisco, he had a rematch with Tommy White, whom he had defeated two years earlier, that ended in an epic thirty-four round no contest. The bout was for a $2,500 purse. In the fifteenth, White lost his momentum and was dropped by Murphy in the following round. From the seventeenth, to the twenty-ninth little fighting was done, both boxers to exhausted or disinclined to give or receive much punishment. The referee said he would allow four more rounds, but stopped the fight on the thirty-fourth as there was too little boxing taking place. No blows were landed in the last eleven rounds, and some in the crowd suspected the fight was fixed. All betting was declared off by the third round by the referee.[ 10]
In an unusual match on 16 December 1893, in Paterson, New Jersey, with George Dixon , Murphy was disqualified in the third round for a blow to the referee. Dixon had the best of the first round. Trying to break the fighters from clinching in the third round, Murphy hit Referee James Stoddard with a right in the face either accidentally or distracted by the heat of the moment, and infuriated, Stoddard retaliated with two quick blows that landed Murphy under the ropes. The house became wild, but the police managed to keep order. Some papers described the fight as a knockout, though the referee, not Dixon put Murphy on the mat.[ 11]
Losses to champions Dixon, Santry, Forbes, and Harris
He fought George Dixon on 22 January 1897 at the Broadway Athletic Club in Brooklyn, losing in a six round knockout. The fight was billed as a 120 pound World Featherweight Title match. Manager Sam Fitzpatrick had predicted that Dixon would have the edge in the bout.[ 2] [ 12] As the bout was with a former World Champion, it attracted considerable interest, and Dixon led the betting by odds of 2 to 1. Murphy held his own for the first three rounds, but looked fatigued by the last three, while Dixon remained fresh and unfazed by the blows of Murphy. Murphy was knocked down and out in the sixth by a strong left to the stomach.[ 13]
On 26 November 1898, he was knocked out by a rising Chicago star, Eddie Santry , who would take the World Featherweight Championship, according to most sources, the following year against English boxer Ben Jordan. Murphy's knockout loss to Santry took place in the fourth round at the Commercial Athletic Club in St. Louis, Missouri.
On 29 April 1899, he lost in a four round knockout to future World Bantamweight Champion Harry Forbes at the Chicago Athletic Association in Chicago, Illinois. On 19 May 1899, he lost to 1901 World Bantamweight Champion Harry Harris in a fourth round knockout at the Star Theatre in Chicago.
Return to Australia in 1904
In 1904, he returned to Australia and continued his boxing career, fighting around fifteen additional bouts. His last battle was with Jimmy Ross in Auckland in 1906.
He died at his home in Auckland, New Zealand, on 26 July 1939 at the age of 75.[ 3]
Recognition
Murphy was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec ,[ 14] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
221 fights
90 wins
51 losses
By knockout
76
30
By decision
12
13
By disqualification
2
8
Draws
24
No contests
31
Newspaper decisions/draws
25
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
221
ND
90–51–24 (56)
J Young
ND
3
May 8, 1911
His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
220
Draw
90–51–24 (55)
Jimmy Ross
PTS
4
Aug 24, 1907
His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
219
Loss
90–51–23 (55)
Jim Fairlie Morris
KO
3 (15)
Oct 29, 1907
Show Grounds, Palmerston North, New Zealand
218
Win
90–50–23 (55)
Tom Toohey
KO
1 (15)
Aug 8, 1907
Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Won vacant New Zealand Boxing Association featherweight title
217
ND
89–50–23 (55)
Lovegrove
ND
2 (3)
Aug 8, 1907
Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
216
Win
89–50–23 (54)
Jack Griffin
PTS
8
Jun 3, 1907
Showgrounds, Hastings, New Zealand
215
Draw
88–50–23 (54)
Jimmy Ross
PTS
4
Apr 28, 1906
Mansfield's Rooms, Auckland, New Zealand
214
Loss
88–50–22 (54)
Tim Tracey
KO
5 (15)
Dec 20, 1905
Town Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
213
Loss
88–49–22 (54)
Jack Clarke
TKO
5 (6)
Jul 21, 1905
Theatre Royal, Wellington, New Zealand
212
Win
88–48–22 (54)
Walter Doman
KO
1 (6)
Apr 14, 1905
Masonic Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
211
ND
87–48–22 (54)
Launcy
ND
4
Mar 6, 1905
Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
210
ND
87–48–22 (53)
Tom Toohey
ND
4
Mar 6, 1905
Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
209
ND
87–48–22 (52)
Charlie Cameron
ND
6
Feb 9, 1905
Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
208
ND
87–48–22 (51)
Tommy Kee
ND
6
Feb 9, 1905
Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
207
ND
87–48–22 (50)
Local Amateur
ND
6
Jan 11, 1905
Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
206
ND
87–48–22 (49)
Teddy Green
ND
3
Oct 21, 1904
Gaiety Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
205
Loss
87–48–22 (48)
Peter Toohey
KO
2 (20)
Sep 13, 1904
NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
204
Loss
87–47–22 (48)
Tim Hegarty
KO
3 (20)
Aug 2, 1904
NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
203
Draw
87–46–22 (48)
Jack Evans
PTS
6
Dec 29, 1903
Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
202
Win
87–46–21 (48)
Teddy Peppers
DQ
2 (10)
Oct 8, 1903
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
201
Loss
86–46–21 (48)
Pat Hogan
PTS
10
Oct 1, 1902
United States of America
Date and location uncertain
200
Win
86–45–21 (48)
Dave Donovan
KO
2 (10)
Sep 7, 1902
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
199
Win
85–45–21 (48)
Johnny Van Heest
KO
4 (10)
Aug 3, 1902
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
198
Loss
84–45–21 (48)
Clarence English
KO
3 (10)
Apr 3, 1902
Carroll, Iowa, U.S.
197
Win
84–44–21 (48)
Bert Cassell
KO
4 (10)
Jan 12, 1902
O'Neill, Nebraska, U.S.
196
Loss
83–44–21 (48)
Haich Smith
KO
1 (15)
Sep 13, 1900
Washington Hall, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
195
Loss
83–43–21 (48)
Larry Gleason
RTD
6 (15)
Nov 14, 1899
Grand Opera House, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Murphy broke his arm and had to retIRE
194
Draw
83–42–21 (48)
Sig Hart
PTS
20
Oct 20, 1899
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
193
Loss
83–42–20 (48)
Sig Hart
PTS
15
Sep 14, 1899
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
192
NC
83–41–20 (48)
Patsy Magner
NC
2 (15)
Aug 11, 1899
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
191
Loss
83–41–20 (47)
Harry Harris
KO
4 (6)
May 19, 1899
Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
190
Loss
83–40–20 (47)
Harry Forbes
KO
4 (?)
Apr 29, 1899
Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
189
Draw
83–39–20 (47)
Frank Stackhouse
PTS
8
Apr 11, 1899
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
188
Loss
83–39–19 (47)
Kid Moore
PTS
15
Apr 1, 1899
Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.
Date uncertain
187
Loss
83–38–19 (47)
Johnny Van Heest
TKO
6 (10)
Mar 7, 1899
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
186
Win
83–37–19 (47)
Walter Burbeck
KO
2 (?)
Feb 15, 1899
Springfield A.C., Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
185
Loss
82–37–19 (47)
Casper Leon
PTS
10
Jan 16, 1899
Peerless A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
184
Loss
82–36–19 (47)
Eddie Santry
KO
4 (20)
Nov 26, 1898
Commercial A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
183
Loss
82–35–19 (47)
Jimmy Reeder
KO
4 (?)
Apr 28, 1898
Mountain City Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
182
Loss
82–34–19 (47)
Yock Henniger
DQ
4 (?)
Apr 12, 1898
Metropolitan Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
181
ND
82–33–19 (47)
Bill Baxter Junior
ND
4
Mar 9, 1898
Excelsior Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
180
Loss
82–33–19 (46)
Will Curley
KO
12 (20)
Feb 25, 1898
Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
179
ND
82–32–19 (46)
Young Charlie White
ND
3
Jan 17, 1898
Paddington Baths,Queen's Road, Bayswater, London, England
178
ND
82–32–19 (45)
Bill Wood
ND
3
Nov 1, 1897
National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
Trial bout
177
Win
82–32–19 (44)
Ellwood McCloskey
NWS
6
Sep 13, 1897
Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
176
Draw
82–32–19 (43)
Billy Rotchford
PTS
3 (20)
Jul 19, 1897
Albany, New York, U.S.
The police intervened
175
Loss
82–32–18 (43)
Oscar Gardner
PTS
20
Apr 10, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
174
Draw
82–31–18 (43)
Austin Rice
PTS
20
Mar 13, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
173
Win
82–31–17 (43)
Bill Barbeck
KO
2 (?)
Feb 15, 1897
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
172
Loss
81–31–17 (43)
Danny McMahon
NWS
6
Feb 8, 1897
Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171
Draw
81–31–17 (42)
Dave Wall
PTS
10
Feb 6, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
170
Loss
81–31–16 (42)
Jack Delaney
KO
5 (15)
Jan 30, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
Not to be confused with Jack Delaney
169
Loss
81–30–16 (42)
George Dixon
KO
6 (20)
Jan 22, 1897
Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
For world featherweight title
168
Draw
81–29–16 (42)
Johnny Lavack
PTS
20
Oct 8, 1896
Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
167
Win
81–29–15 (42)
Jim Conners
KO
4 (?)
Apr 29, 1896
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
166
Win
80–29–15 (42)
Paddy Smith
PTS
10
Mar 17, 1896
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
165
Draw
79–29–15 (42)
Jimmy Devers
PTS
10
Feb 11, 1896
Opera House, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
164
Loss
79–29–14 (42)
Solly Smith
TKO
14 (20)
Dec 23, 1895
Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Police intervened
163
Win
79–28–14 (42)
Jack Dougherty
PTS
10
Nov 13, 1895
Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
162
Win
78–28–14 (42)
Billy Sheldon
KO
3 (?)
Aug 22, 1895
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
161
Win
77–28–14 (42)
Billy Sheldon
TKO
5 (15)
Aug 6, 1895
National Park, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Police stopped the bout while Sheldon was basically out
160
Draw
76–28–14 (42)
Tommy White
PTS
20
Jul 11, 1895
Grand Opera House, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
159
Win
76–28–13 (42)
Jack Dougherty
KO
6 (10)
May 30, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
158
Draw
75–28–13 (42)
Jack Dougherty
PTS
10
May 6, 1895
Fair Play AC, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
157
Loss
75–28–12 (42)
Tommy Hogan
PTS
10
Feb 26, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
156
Win
75–27–12 (42)
Kid McGraw
KO
4 (?)
Feb 5, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
155
Win
74–27–12 (42)
Frank McCloskey
TKO
9 (10)
Jan 3, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
154
Win
73–27–12 (42)
Kentucky Rosebud
NWS
4
Dec 8, 1894
Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153
Draw
73–27–12 (41)
Jerry Barnett
PTS
10
Nov 19, 1894
Atlantic A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
152
Win
73–27–11 (41)
Kid Lafeber
KO
2 (?)
Nov 12, 1894
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
151
Win
72–27–11 (41)
Jack McCabe
KO
2 (?)
Nov 6, 1894
People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
150
Loss
71–27–11 (41)
Young Griffo
PTS
8
May 7, 1894
Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
149
Win
71–26–11 (41)
Peter Manning
KO
4 (?)
Apr 23, 1894
Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
148
Win
70–26–11 (41)
Johnny Breslin
KO
2 (?)
Feb 19, 1894
Lafayette A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
147
Win
69–26–11 (41)
Jack Woods
TKO
2 (?)
Dec 22, 1893
American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
146
Loss
68–26–11 (41)
George Dixon
DQ
3 (?)
Dec 15, 1893
People's Theater, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
145
Loss
68–25–11 (41)
Ed Gorman
KO
9 (?)
Nov 7, 1893
Grand Opera House, Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
144
Loss
68–24–11 (41)
Ike Weir
KO
6 (?)
Nov 2, 1893
Cribb Club, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143
Win
68–23–11 (41)
Jack Collins
KO
2 (?)
Sep 23, 1893
Union A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
142
Win
67–23–11 (41)
Jack Grace
TKO
3 (?)
Sep 22, 1893
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
141
Draw
66–23–11 (41)
Jack Downey
PTS
4
Aug 31, 1893
Passaic A.C., Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
140
Draw
66–23–10 (41)
Dick Listman
PTS
4
Jul 17, 1893
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139
Loss
66–23–9 (41)
Jerry Barnett
NWS
4
May 30, 1893
Philadelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138
Loss
66–23–9 (40)
Jerry Barnett
PTS
4
Apr 29, 1893
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137
Loss
66–22–9 (40)
Johnny Griffin
KO
7 (20)
Feb 6, 1893
Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost world 122lbs featherweight title claim
136
NC
66–21–9 (40)
Tommy White
NC
34 (?)
Dec 28, 1892
Pacific A.C., San Francisco
135
Loss
66–21–9 (39)
Tommy Spider Kelly
PTS
6
Jul 25, 1892
New York City, New York, U.S.
134
NC
66–20–9 (39)
Johnny Murphy
NC
40 (?)
May 31, 1892
Pacific A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
Billed world 122lbs title
133
Loss
66–20–9 (38)
Jim Barron
KO
3 (20)
Feb 16, 1892
Golden Gate A.C., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
132
Win
66–19–9 (38)
George Powell
NWS
4
Dec 29, 1891
Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
131
Win
66–19–9 (37)
Chris Cunningham
KO
3 (4)
Dec 26, 1891
Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
130
Win
65–19–9 (37)
George Powell
NWS
4
Dec 26, 1891
Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
129
NC
65–19–9 (36)
Jim Burge
NC
29 (30)
Nov 23, 1891
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
128
Win
65–19–9 (35)
Bill Jennings
KO
2 (20)
Oct 19, 1891
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
127
Loss
64–19–9 (35)
Young Griffo
DQ
22 (30)
Jul 22, 1891
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
For world featherweight title
126
Loss
64–18–9 (35)
Artie Tully
PTS
8
May 4, 1891
Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
125
Win
64–17–9 (35)
Nipper Peakes
KO
6 (?)
Mar 23, 1891
O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
124
Loss
63–17–9 (35)
Jim Burge
KO
30 (40)
Jan 19, 1891
O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
123
Win
63–16–9 (35)
Pat Carroll
KO
4 (20)
Dec 8, 1890
O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
122
Win
62–16–9 (35)
Jack Krosen
PTS
8
Nov 11, 1890
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
121
Win
62–16–9 (34)
Harry Dummy Mace
PTS
8
Nov 10, 1890
Crystal Palace,Richmond, Melbourne
120
Draw
61–16–9 (34)
Nipper Peakes
PTS
10
Oct 25, 1890
Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne
119
Win
61–16–8 (34)
Jack Krosen
NWS
4
Sep 29, 1890
Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
118
Loss
61–16–8 (33)
Young Griffo
RTD
15 (?)
Sep 2, 1890
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lost world featherweight title; Murphy continued to claim the title even after this loss for the championship
117
Win
61–15–8 (33)
Eddie Greaney
PTS
4
May 29, 1890
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
116
Win
60–15–8 (33)
Tommy White
NWS
4
Apr 21, 1890
Madison Street Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S
115
Win
60–15–8 (32)
Tommy Warren
KO
4 (?)
Mar 14, 1890
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
Retained world featherweight title; A finish fight
114
Win
59–15–8 (32)
Ike Weir
KO
14 (30)
Jan 13, 1890
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
Won world featherweight title
113
Draw
58–15–8 (32)
Frank Murphy
PTS
27 (?)
Jul 30, 1889
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
Police intervened
112
Win
58–15–7 (32)
Johnny Griffin
KO
3 (?)
Jul 12, 1889
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
A finish fight
111
Win
57–15–7 (32)
John Simon
KO
1 (4)
May 18, 1889
Waite's Hall, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
110
Win
56–15–7 (32)
William Tracey
PTS
8
Mar 16, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
109
Win
55–15–7 (32)
Warren
KO
6 (10)
Mar 16, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
108
Win
54–15–7 (32)
James Smith
KO
8 (10)
Mar 4, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
107
Loss
53–15–7 (32)
Tommy Williams
DQ
4 (?)
Feb 2, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
106
Loss
53–14–7 (32)
Young Griffo
PTS
4
Dec 10, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
105
Loss
53–13–7 (32)
Ben Seth
KO
6 (8)
Nov 26, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
104
Win
53–12–7 (32)
Jerry Marshall
KO
1 (8)
Oct 27, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
103
Draw
52–12–7 (32)
Jack Hall
PTS
8
Sep 29, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
102
Win
52–12–6 (32)
Jim Saxon
KO
4 (?)
Sep 1, 1888
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New Wales, Australia
101
Win
51–12–6 (32)
Billy Baster
KO
3 (4)
Aug 1, 1888
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
100
Win
50–12–6 (32)
John Scotty Faddes
KO
3 (4)
Jul 28, 1888
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
99
Win
49–12–6 (32)
Edward Jones
KO
5 (?)
Jul 1, 1888
Sloan's Theatre, Invercargill, New Zealand
98
Win
48–12–6 (32)
Joe Molloy
KO
5 (?)
Jun 23, 1888
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
97
Loss
47–12–6 (32)
Frank Newton
DQ
3 (4)
May 24, 1888
Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
96
Win
47–11–6 (32)
Harry Brown
KO
3 (6)
May 5, 1888
Flint's Hall, Wairoa, New Zealand
95
Win
46–11–6 (32)
William Edwards
KO
3 (4)
Apr 28, 1888
Theatre Royal, Gisborne, New Zealand
94
Win
45–11–6 (32)
Frank Newton
TKO
4 (4)
Apr 14, 1888
Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
93
Win
44–11–6 (32)
Tony Hogan
TKO
7 (?)
Feb 4, 1888
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
92
Win
43–11–6 (32)
Jim Mitchell
NWS
4
Feb 4, 1888
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
91
Win
43–11–6 (31)
James Mannix
TKO
3 (?)
Jan 28, 1888
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
90
Win
42–11–6 (31)
Jerry Ford
KO
11 (?)
Jan 12, 1888
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
89
Win
41–11–6 (31)
Roy Brooks
KO
1 (4)
Jan 9, 1888
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
88
Win
40–11–6 (31)
Ed Parker
KO
3 (4)
Jan 9, 1888
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
87
Loss
39–11–6 (31)
Jack Hall
DQ
6 (?)
Dec 23, 1887
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
86
Loss
39–10–6 (31)
Ike Fake
DQ
6 (?)
Nov 24, 1887
Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
85
Win
39–9–6 (31)
A 13 Stone Maori
KO
?
Oct 4, 1887
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
84
Win
38–9–6 (31)
Ike Fake
TKO
3 (?)
Sep 12, 1887
Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
83
ND
37–9–6 (31)
Ed Brooks
ND
3
Aug 27, 1887
Oddfellow's Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
82
Win
37–9–6 (30)
John Scotty Faddes
KO
2 (?)
Aug 20, 1887
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
81
Win
36–9–6 (30)
Bill Mitchell
KO
4 (?)
Aug 13, 1887
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
80
Win
35–9–6 (30)
Ed Burgess
KO
4 (?)
Aug 10, 1887
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
79
ND
34–9–6 (30)
Ed Brooks
ND
3
Aug 3, 1887
Public Hall, Oamaru, New Zealand
78
Win
34–9–6 (29)
Fred Bruce
KO
7 (?)
Jul 28, 1887
Odd Fellows Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
77
Win
33–9–6 (29)
Richard Allen
KO
7 (?)
Jul 26, 1887
Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
76
Win
32–9–6 (29)
Local Amateur
NWS
4
Jun 28, 1887
Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
75
Loss
32–9–6 (28)
Harry Laing
KO
3 (4)
Jun 6, 1887
Princess Theatre, Wanganui, New Zealand
74
Win
32–8–6 (28)
Nat Brooks
KO
9 (?)
May 21, 1887
Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
A finish fight
73
Win
31–8–6 (28)
Charlie Taylor
KO
12 (?)
Apr 27, 1887
Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
A finish fight
72
Win
30–8–6 (28)
Jim Saxon
NWS
6
Apr 9, 1887
Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
71
Loss
30–8–6 (27)
Young Mitchell
TKO
5 (?)
Mar 14, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A finish fight
70
Win
30–7–6 (27)
Will Brummy Fuller
KO
13 (?)
Feb 23, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A finish fight
69
Draw
29–7–6 (27)
Bill Burgess
PTS
36 (?)
Feb 19, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
68
ND
29–7–5 (27)
Bill Burgess
ND
4
Feb 15, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
67
Draw
29–7–5 (26)
Young Aitken
PTS
4
Feb 12, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
66
Win
29–7–5 (25)
George Mullholland
PTS
4
Feb 5, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
65
Win
28–7–5 (25)
Billy Williams
NWS
4
Jan 31, 1887
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
64
Win
28–7–5 (24)
J Pennington
KO
3 (?)
Jan 26, 1887
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
63
Win
27–7–5 (24)
Sam Stewart
KO
18 (?)
Jan 24, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
62
Draw
26–7–5 (24)
Stevens
NWS
4
Jan 22, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61
ND
26–7–5 (23)
Stevens
ND
4
Jan 15, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
60
Draw
26–7–5 (22)
Jack Fuller
NWS
4
Jan 8, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
59
Win
26–7–5 (21)
Bill Scott
KO
2 (?)
Dec 1, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58
ND
25–7–5 (21)
Willie Brummer Fuller
ND
4
Nov 27, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57
ND
25–7–5 (20)
George Mullholland
ND
4
Nov 13, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
56
Win
25–7–5 (19)
Frisco McCaull
KO
2 (?)
Nov 6, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55
Win
24–7–5 (19)
Jack Fuller
NWS
4
Oct 30, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
54
ND
24–7–5 (18)
Jim O'Brien
ND
4
Oct 23, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53
Win
24–7–5 (17)
Willie Brummer Fuller
KO
14 (?)
Oct 4, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
52
ND
23–7–5 (17)
Willie Brummer Fuller
ND
4
Oct 2, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51
ND
23–7–5 (16)
Willie Brummer Fuller
ND
4
Sep 18, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
50
ND
23–7–5 (15)
Kelly
ND
4
Sep 11, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
49
Win
23–7–5 (14)
Will Brummy Fuller
NWS
4
Sep 4, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48
Win
23–7–5 (13)
Will Brummy Fuller
PTS
4
Aug 28, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
47
ND
22–7–5 (13)
Will Brummy Fuller
ND
4
Aug 25, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
46
Draw
22–7–5 (12)
Sam Stewart
NWS
4
Aug 21, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
45
Win
22–7–5 (11)
Bill Burgess
PTS
4
Jul 10, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
44
Win
21–7–5 (11)
Will Brummy Fuller
NWS
4
Jul 10, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43
Win
21–7–5 (10)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
KO
5 (?)
Jun 26, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A finish fight
42
Draw
20–7–5 (10)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
NWS
4
Jun 19, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
41
Win
20–7–5 (9)
Bert Johnstone
RTD
3 (4)
Jun 5, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
40
Win
19–7–5 (9)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
NWS
4
May 29, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
39
Draw
19–7–5 (8)
Nipper Peakes
PTS
17 (?)
May 17, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
38
Loss
19–7–4 (8)
Jack Hall
RTD
2 (4)
May 8, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
37
Win
19–6–4 (8)
Davis
NWS
4
May 1, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
36
Win
19–6–4 (7)
Frank King
KO
1 (?)
Mar 27, 1886
Masonic Temple, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
35
Draw
18–6–4 (7)
Unknown Walter
NWS
6
Mar 20, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
34
Loss
18–6–4 (6)
Jack Hall
RTD
1 (4)
Mar 13, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33
Win
18–5–4 (6)
Walter
NWS
4
Feb 13, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
32
Win
18–5–4 (5)
Hobart Jack Gallagher
DQ
12 (?)
Jan 2, 1886
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
31
Win
17–5–4 (5)
Johnny The Stranger
KO
8 (?)
Dec 23, 1885
Public Hall, Onehunga, New Zealand
30
Win
16–5–4 (5)
Jack Nicholson
KO
4 (?)
Dec 5, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
29
Win
15–5–4 (5)
Andy Dawson
KO
2 (?)
Oct 31, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
28
Draw
14–5–4 (5)
Dick Sandall
PTS
3
Oct 5, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
27
Draw
14–5–3 (5)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
PTS
6
Sep 21, 1885
Cook Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
26
Draw
14–5–2 (5)
William Burns
PTS
4
Aug 29, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
25
ND
14–5–1 (5)
Local Amateur
ND
2 (?)
Aug 29, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
24
ND
14–5–1 (4)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
ND
4
Aug 19, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
23
Loss
14–5–1 (3)
Barney Donovan
TKO
9 (?)
Apr 25, 1885
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
22
Win
14–4–1 (3)
Charlie Carter
KO
3 (?)
Mar 14, 1885
Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
21
Win
13–4–1 (3)
Wal Burton
KO
4 (?)
Feb 7, 1885
Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
20
Loss
12–4–1 (3)
Barney Donovan
TKO
7 (?)
Jan 5, 1885
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
19
ND
12–3–1 (3)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
ND
4
Jan 5, 1885
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
18
Win
12–3–1 (2)
Jim Gardiner
KO
3 (?)
Aug 1, 1884
Auckland, New Zealand
17
Win
11–3–1 (2)
Walter Evans
KO
3 (?)
Jul 1, 1884
Auckland, New Zealand
16
Win
10–3–1 (2)
Joe Guller
KO
2 (?)
Jun 1, 1884
New Zealand
15
Win
9–3–1 (2)
Harry Eccles
KO
2 (?)
May 24, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
14
ND
8–3–1 (2)
Local Amateur
ND
4
Mar 22, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
13
Win
8–3–1 (1)
Tony Hogan
KO
3 (?)
Mar 15, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
12
Loss
7–3–1 (1)
Tony Hogan
DQ
3 (?)
Feb 4, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
11
Win
7–2–1 (1)
Mick O'Brien
KO
4 (?)
Jan 9, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
10
Win
6–2–1 (1)
Frank Burns
KO
25 (?)
Jul 14, 1883
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
9
ND
5–2–1 (1)
Green
ND
4
Jun 9, 1883
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
8
Win
5–2–1
William Burns
PTS
4
Dec 4, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
7
Win
4–2–1
Billy Dawson
KO
1 (?)
May 7, 1882
Auckland Domain, Auckland
6
Draw
3–2–1
Micky Kirby
PTS
4
May 5, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
5
Loss
3–2
Hill
PTS
4
May 5, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
4
Win
3–1
Sammy Heckles
KO
2 (4)
May 2, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
3
Win
2–1
Banks
PTS
4
Apr 15, 1882
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
2
Loss
1–1
Barney Donovan
PTS
4
Apr 15, 1882
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
1
Win
1–0
Morris
PTS
4
Apr 11, 1882
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
Unofficial record
221 fights
107 wins
53 losses
By knockout
76
30
By decision
29
15
By disqualification
2
8
Draws
30
No contests
31
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
221
ND
107–53–30 (31)
J Young
ND
3
May 8, 1911
His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
220
Draw
107–53–30 (30)
Jimmy Ross
PTS
4
Aug 24, 1907
His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
219
Loss
107–53–29 (30)
Jim Fairlie Morris
KO
3 (15)
Oct 29, 1907
Show Grounds, Palmerston North, New Zealand
218
Win
107–52–29 (30)
Tom Toohey
KO
1 (15)
Aug 8, 1907
Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Won vacant New Zealand Boxing Association featherweight title
217
NC
106–52–29 (30)
Lovegrove
NC
2 (3)
Aug 8, 1907
Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
216
Win
106–52–29 (29)
Jack Griffin
PTS
8
Jun 3, 1907
Showgrounds, Hastings, New Zealand
215
Draw
105–52–29 (29)
Jimmy Ross
PTS
4
Apr 28, 1906
Mansfield's Rooms, Auckland, New Zealand
214
Loss
105–52–28 (29)
Tim Tracey
KO
5 (15)
Dec 20, 1905
Town Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
213
Loss
105–51–28 (29)
Jack Clarke
TKO
5 (6)
Jul 21, 1905
Theatre Royal, Wellington, New Zealand
212
Win
105–50–28 (29)
Walter Doman
KO
1 (6)
Apr 14, 1905
Masonic Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
211
ND
104–50–28 (29)
Launcy
ND
4
Mar 6, 1905
Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
210
ND
104–50–28 (28)
Tom Toohey
ND
4
Mar 6, 1905
Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
209
ND
104–50–28 (27)
Charlie Cameron
ND
6
Feb 9, 1905
Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
208
ND
104–50–28 (26)
Tommy Kee
ND
6
Feb 9, 1905
Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
207
ND
104–50–28 (25)
Local Amateur
ND
6
Jan 11, 1905
Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
206
ND
104–50–28 (24)
Teddy Green
ND
3
Oct 21, 1904
Gaiety Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
205
Loss
104–50–28 (23)
Peter Toohey
KO
2 (20)
Sep 13, 1904
NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
204
Loss
104–49–28 (23)
Tim Hegarty
KO
3 (20)
Aug 2, 1904
NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
203
Draw
104–48–28 (23)
Jack Evans
PTS
6
Dec 29, 1903
Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
202
Win
104–48–27 (23)
Teddy Peppers
DQ
2 (10)
Oct 8, 1903
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
201
Loss
103–48–27 (23)
Pat Hogan
PTS
10
Oct 1, 1902
United States of America
Date and location uncertain
200
Win
103–47–27 (23)
Dave Donovan
KO
2 (10)
Sep 7, 1902
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
199
Win
102–47–27 (23)
Johnny Van Heest
KO
4 (10)
Aug 3, 1902
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
198
Loss
101–47–27 (23)
Clarence English
KO
3 (10)
Apr 3, 1902
Carroll, Iowa, U.S.
197
Win
101–46–27 (23)
Bert Cassell
KO
4 (10)
Jan 12, 1902
O'Neill, Nebraska, U.S.
196
Loss
100–46–27 (23)
Haich Smith
KO
1 (15)
Sep 13, 1900
Washington Hall, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
195
Loss
100–45–27 (23)
Larry Gleason
RTD
6 (15)
Nov 14, 1899
Grand Opera House, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Murphy broke his arm and had to retire
194
Draw
100–44–27 (23)
Sig Hart
PTS
20
Oct 20, 1899
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
193
Loss
100–44–26 (23)
Sig Hart
PTS
15
Sep 14, 1899
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
192
NC
100–43–26 (23)
Patsy Magner
NC
2 (15)
Aug 11, 1899
Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
191
Loss
100–43–26 (22)
Harry Harris
KO
4 (6)
May 19, 1899
Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
190
Loss
100–42–26 (22)
Harry Forbes
KO
4 (?)
Apr 29, 1899
Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
189
Draw
100–41–26 (22)
Frank Stackhouse
PTS
8
Apr 11, 1899
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
188
Loss
100–41–25 (22)
Kid Moore
PTS
15
Apr 1, 1899
Mansfield, Ohio, U.S.
Date uncertain
187
Loss
100–40–25 (22)
Johnny Van Heest
TKO
6 (10)
Mar 7, 1899
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
186
Win
100–39–25 (22)
Walter Burbeck
KO
2 (?)
Feb 15, 1899
Springfield A.C., Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
185
Loss
99–39–25 (22)
Casper Leon
PTS
10
Jan 16, 1899
Peerless A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
184
Loss
99–38–25 (22)
Eddie Santry
KO
4 (20)
Nov 26, 1898
Commercial A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
183
Loss
99–37–25 (22)
Jimmy Reeder
KO
4 (?)
Apr 28, 1898
Mountain City Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
182
Loss
99–36–25 (22)
Yock Henniger
DQ
4 (?)
Apr 12, 1898
Metropolitan Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
181
ND
99–35–25 (22)
Bill Baxter Junior
ND
4
Mar 9, 1898
Excelsior Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
180
Loss
99–35–25 (21)
Will Curley
KO
12 (20)
Feb 25, 1898
Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
179
ND
99–34–25 (21)
Young Charlie White
ND
3
Jan 17, 1898
Paddington Baths,Queen's Road, Bayswater, London, England
178
ND
99–34–25 (20)
Bill Wood
ND
3
Nov 1, 1897
National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
Trial bout
177
Win
99–34–25 (19)
Ellwood McCloskey
NWS
6
Sep 13, 1897
Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
176
Draw
98–34–25 (19)
Billy Rotchford
PTS
3 (20)
Jul 19, 1897
Albany, New York, U.S.
The police intervened
175
Loss
98–34–24 (19)
Oscar Gardner
PTS
20
Apr 10, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
174
Draw
98–33–24 (19)
Austin Rice
PTS
20
Mar 13, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
173
Win
98–33–23 (19)
Bill Barbeck
KO
2 (?)
Feb 15, 1897
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
172
Loss
97–33–23 (19)
Danny McMahon
NWS
6
Feb 8, 1897
Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171
Draw
97–32–23 (19)
Dave Wall
PTS
10
Feb 6, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
170
Loss
97–32–22 (19)
Jack Delaney
KO
5 (15)
Jan 30, 1897
Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
Not to be confused with Jack Delaney
169
Loss
97–31–22 (19)
George Dixon
KO
6 (20)
Jan 22, 1897
Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
For world featherweight title
168
Draw
97–30–22 (19)
Johnny Lavack
PTS
20
Oct 8, 1896
Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
167
Win
97–30–21 (19)
Jim Conners
KO
4 (?)
Apr 29, 1896
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
166
Win
96–30–21 (19)
Paddy Smith
PTS
10
Mar 17, 1896
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
165
Draw
95–30–21 (19)
Jimmy Devers
PTS
10
Feb 11, 1896
Opera House, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
164
Loss
95–30–20 (19)
Solly Smith
TKO
14 (20)
Dec 23, 1895
Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Police intervened
163
Win
95–29–20 (19)
Jack Dougherty
PTS
10
Nov 13, 1895
Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
162
Win
94–29–20 (19)
Billy Sheldon
KO
3 (?)
Aug 22, 1895
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
161
Win
93–29–20 (19)
Billy Sheldon
TKO
5 (15)
Aug 6, 1895
National Park, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Police stopped the bout while Sheldon was basically out
160
Draw
92–29–20 (19)
Tommy White
PTS
20
Jul 11, 1895
Grand Opera House, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
159
Win
92–29–19 (19)
Jack Dougherty
KO
6 (10)
May 30, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
158
Draw
91–29–19 (19)
Jack Dougherty
PTS
10
May 6, 1895
Fair Play AC, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
157
Loss
91–29–18 (19)
Tommy Hogan
PTS
10
Feb 26, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
156
Win
91–28–18 (19)
Kid McGraw
KO
4 (?)
Feb 5, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
155
Win
90–28–18 (19)
Frank McCloskey
TKO
9 (10)
Jan 3, 1895
Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
154
Win
89–28–18 (19)
Kentucky Rosebud
NWS
4
Dec 8, 1894
Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153
Draw
88–28–18 (19)
Jerry Barnett
PTS
10
Nov 19, 1894
Atlantic A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
152
Win
88–28–17 (19)
Kid Lafeber
KO
2 (?)
Nov 12, 1894
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
151
Win
87–28–17 (19)
Jack McCabe
KO
2 (?)
Nov 6, 1894
People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
150
Loss
86–28–17 (19)
Young Griffo
PTS
8
May 7, 1894
Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
149
Win
86–27–17 (19)
Peter Manning
KO
4 (?)
Apr 23, 1894
Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
148
Win
85–27–17 (19)
Johnny Breslin
KO
2 (?)
Feb 19, 1894
Lafayette A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
147
Win
84–27–17 (19)
Jack Woods
TKO
2 (?)
Dec 22, 1893
American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
146
Loss
83–27–17 (19)
George Dixon
DQ
3 (?)
Dec 15, 1893
People's Theater, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
145
Loss
83–26–17 (19)
Ed Gorman
KO
9 (?)
Nov 7, 1893
Grand Opera House, Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
144
Loss
83–25–17 (19)
Ike Weir
KO
6 (?)
Nov 2, 1893
Cribb Club, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143
Win
83–24–17 (19)
Jack Collins
KO
2 (?)
Sep 23, 1893
Union A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
142
Win
82–24–17 (19)
Jack Grace
TKO
3 (?)
Sep 22, 1893
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
141
Draw
81–24–17 (19)
Jack Downey
PTS
4
Aug 31, 1893
Passaic A.C., Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
140
Draw
81–24–16 (19)
Dick Listman
PTS
4
Jul 17, 1893
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139
Loss
81–24–15 (19)
Jerry Barnett
NWS
4
May 30, 1893
Philadelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138
Loss
81–23–15 (19)
Jerry Barnett
PTS
4
Apr 29, 1893
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137
Loss
81–22–15 (19)
Johnny Griffin
KO
7 (20)
Feb 6, 1893
Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Lost world 122lbs featherweight title claim
136
NC
81–21–15 (19)
Tommy White
NC
34 (?)
Dec 28, 1892
Pacific A.C., San Francisco
135
Loss
81–21–15 (18)
Tommy Spider Kelly
PTS
6
Jul 25, 1892
New York City, New York, U.S.
134
NC
81–20–15 (18)
Johnny Murphy
NC
40 (?)
May 31, 1892
Pacific A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
Billed world 122lbs title
133
Loss
81–20–15 (17)
Jim Barron
KO
3 (20)
Feb 16, 1892
Golden Gate A.C., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
132
Win
81–19–15 (17)
George Powell
NWS
4
Dec 29, 1891
Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
131
Win
80–19–15 (17)
Chris Cunningham
KO
3 (4)
Dec 26, 1891
Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
130
Win
79–19–15 (17)
George Powell
NWS
4
Dec 26, 1891
Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
129
NC
78–19–15 (17)
Jim Burge
NC
29 (30)
Nov 23, 1891
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
128
Win
78–19–15 (16)
Bill Jennings
KO
2 (20)
Oct 19, 1891
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
127
Loss
77–19–15 (16)
Young Griffo
DQ
22 (30)
Jul 22, 1891
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
For world featherweight title
126
Loss
77–18–15 (16)
Artie Tully
PTS
8
May 4, 1891
Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
125
Win
77–17–15 (16)
Nipper Peakes
KO
6 (?)
Mar 23, 1891
O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
124
Loss
76–17–15 (16)
Jim Burge
KO
30 (40)
Jan 19, 1891
O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
123
Win
76–16–15 (16)
Pat Carroll
KO
4 (20)
Dec 8, 1890
O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
122
Win
75–16–15 (16)
Jack Krosen
PTS
8
Nov 11, 1890
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
121
Win
74–16–15 (16)
Harry Dummy Mace
PTS
8
Nov 10, 1890
Crystal Palace,Richmond, Melbourne
120
Draw
73–16–15 (16)
Nipper Peakes
PTS
10
Oct 25, 1890
Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne
119
Win
73–16–14 (16)
Jack Krosen
NWS
4
Sep 29, 1890
Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
118
Loss
72–16–14 (16)
Young Griffo
RTD
15 (?)
Sep 2, 1890
Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lost world featherweight title; Murphy continued to claim the title even after this loss for the championship
117
Win
72–15–14 (16)
Eddie Greaney
PTS
4
May 29, 1890
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
116
Win
71–15–14 (16)
Tommy White
NWS
4
Apr 21, 1890
Madison Street Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S
115
Win
70–15–14 (16)
Tommy Warren
KO
4 (?)
Mar 14, 1890
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
Retained world featherweight title; A finish fight
114
Win
69–15–14 (16)
Ike Weir
KO
14 (30)
Jan 13, 1890
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
Won world featherweight title
113
Draw
68–15–14 (16)
Frank Murphy
PTS
27 (?)
Jul 30, 1889
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
Police intervened
112
Win
68–15–13 (16)
Johnny Griffin
KO
3 (?)
Jul 12, 1889
California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S.
A finish fight
111
Win
67–15–13 (16)
John Simon
KO
1 (4)
May 18, 1889
Waite's Hall, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
110
Win
66–15–13 (16)
William Tracey
PTS
8
Mar 16, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
109
Win
65–15–13 (16)
Warren
KO
6 (10)
Mar 16, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
108
Win
64–15–13 (16)
James Smith
KO
8 (10)
Mar 4, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
107
Loss
63–15–13 (16)
Tommy Williams
DQ
4 (?)
Feb 2, 1889
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
106
Loss
63–14–13 (16)
Young Griffo
PTS
4
Dec 10, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
105
Loss
63–13–13 (16)
Ben Seth
KO
6 (8)
Nov 26, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
104
Win
63–12–13 (16)
Jerry Marshall
KO
1 (8)
Oct 27, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
103
Draw
62–12–13 (16)
Jack Hall
PTS
8
Sep 29, 1888
Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
102
Win
62–12–12 (16)
Jim Saxon
KO
4 (?)
Sep 1, 1888
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
101
Win
61–12–12 (16)
Billy Baster
KO
3 (4)
Aug 1, 1888
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
100
Win
60–12–12 (16)
John Scotty Faddes
KO
3 (4)
Jul 28, 1888
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
99
Win
59–12–12 (16)
Edward Jones
KO
5 (?)
Jul 1, 1888
Sloan's Theatre, Invercargill, New Zealand
98
Win
58–12–12 (16)
Joe Molloy
KO
5 (?)
Jun 23, 1888
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
97
Loss
57–12–12 (16)
Frank Newton
DQ
3 (4)
May 24, 1888
Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
96
Win
57–11–12 (16)
Harry Brown
KO
3 (6)
May 5, 1888
Flint's Hall, Wairoa, New Zealand
95
Win
56–11–12 (16)
William Edwards
KO
3 (4)
Apr 28, 1888
Theatre Royal, Gisborne, New Zealand
94
Win
55–11–12 (16)
Frank Newton
TKO
4 (4)
Apr 14, 1888
Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
93
Win
54–11–12 (16)
Tony Hogan
TKO
7 (?)
Feb 4, 1888
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
92
Win
53–11–12 (16)
Jim Mitchell
NWS
4
Feb 4, 1888
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
91
Win
52–11–12 (16)
James Mannix
TKO
3 (?)
Jan 28, 1888
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
90
Win
51–11–12 (16)
Jerry Ford
KO
11 (?)
Jan 12, 1888
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
89
Win
50–11–12 (16)
Roy Brooks
KO
1 (4)
Jan 9, 1888
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
88
Win
49–11–12 (16)
Ed Parker
KO
3 (4)
Jan 9, 1888
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
87
Loss
48–11–12 (16)
Jack Hall
DQ
6 (?)
Dec 23, 1887
Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
86
Loss
48–10–12 (16)
Ike Fake
DQ
6 (?)
Nov 24, 1887
Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
85
Win
48–9–12 (16)
A 13 Stone Maori
KO
?
Oct 4, 1887
Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
84
Win
47–9–12 (16)
Ike Fake
TKO
3 (?)
Sep 12, 1887
Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
83
ND
46–9–12 (16)
Ed Brooks
ND
3
Aug 27, 1887
Oddfellow's Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
82
Win
46–9–12 (15)
John Scotty Faddes
KO
2 (?)
Aug 20, 1887
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
81
Win
45–9–12 (15)
Bill Mitchell
KO
4 (?)
Aug 13, 1887
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
80
Win
44–9–12 (15)
Ed Burgess
KO
4 (?)
Aug 10, 1887
Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
79
ND
43–9–12 (15)
Ed Brooks
ND
3
Aug 3, 1887
Public Hall, Oamaru, New Zealand
78
Win
43–9–12 (14)
Fred Bruce
KO
7 (?)
Jul 28, 1887
Odd Fellows Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
77
Win
42–9–12 (14)
Richard Allen
KO
7 (?)
Jul 26, 1887
Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
76
Win
41–9–12 (14)
Local Amateur
NWS
4
Jun 28, 1887
Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
75
Loss
40–9–12 (14)
Harry Laing
KO
3 (4)
Jun 6, 1887
Princess Theatre, Wanganui, New Zealand
74
Win
40–8–12 (14)
Nat Brooks
KO
9 (?)
May 21, 1887
Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
A finish fight
73
Win
39–8–12 (14)
Charlie Taylor
KO
12 (?)
Apr 27, 1887
Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
A finish fight
72
Win
38–8–12 (14)
Jim Saxon
NWS
6
Apr 9, 1887
Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
71
Loss
37–8–12 (14)
Young Mitchell
TKO
5 (?)
Mar 14, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A finish fight
70
Win
37–7–12 (14)
Will Brummy Fuller
KO
13 (?)
Feb 23, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A finish fight
69
Draw
36–7–12 (14)
Bill Burgess
PTS
36 (?)
Feb 19, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
68
ND
36–7–11 (14)
Bill Burgess
ND
4
Feb 15, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
67
Draw
36–7–11 (13)
Young Aitken
PTS
4
Feb 12, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
66
Win
36–7–10 (13)
George Mullholland
PTS
4
Feb 5, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
65
Win
35–7–10 (13)
Billy Williams
NWS
4
Jan 31, 1887
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
64
Win
34–7–10 (13)
J Pennington
KO
3 (?)
Jan 26, 1887
Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
63
Win
33–7–10 (13)
Sam Stewart
KO
18 (?)
Jan 24, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
62
Draw
32–7–10 (13)
Stevens
NWS
4
Jan 22, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61
ND
32–7–9 (13)
Stevens
ND
4
Jan 15, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
60
Draw
32–7–9 (12)
Jack Fuller
NWS
4
Jan 8, 1887
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
59
Win
32–7–8 (12)
Bill Scott
KO
2 (?)
Dec 1, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58
ND
31–7–8 (12)
Willie Brummer Fuller
ND
4
Nov 27, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57
ND
31–7–8 (11)
George Mullholland
ND
4
Nov 13, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
56
Win
31–7–8 (10)
Frisco McCaull
KO
2 (?)
Nov 6, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55
Win
30–7–8 (10)
Jack Fuller
NWS
4
Oct 30, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
54
ND
29–7–8 (10)
Jim O'Brien
ND
4
Oct 23, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53
Win
29–7–8 (9)
Willie Brummer Fuller
KO
14 (?)
Oct 4, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
52
ND
28–7–8 (9)
Willie Brummer Fuller
ND
4
Oct 2, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51
ND
28–7–8 (8)
Willie Brummer Fuller
ND
4
Sep 18, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
50
ND
28–7–8 (7)
Kelly
ND
4
Sep 11, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
49
Win
28–7–8 (6)
Will Brummy Fuller
NWS
4
Sep 4, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48
Win
27–7–8 (6)
Will Brummy Fuller
PTS
4
Aug 28, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
47
ND
26–7–8 (6)
Will Brummy Fuller
ND
4
Aug 25, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
46
Draw
26–7–8 (5)
Sam Stewart
NWS
4
Aug 21, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
45
Win
26–7–7 (5)
Bill Burgess
PTS
4
Jul 10, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
44
Win
25–7–7 (5)
Will Brummy Fuller
NWS
4
Jul 10, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43
Win
24–7–7 (5)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
KO
5 (?)
Jun 26, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A finish fight
42
Draw
23–7–7 (5)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
NWS
4
Jun 19, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
41
Win
23–7–6 (5)
Bert Johnstone
RTD
3 (4)
Jun 5, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
40
Win
22–7–6 (5)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
NWS
4
May 29, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
39
Draw
21–7–6 (5)
Nipper Peakes
PTS
17 (?)
May 17, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
38
Loss
21–7–5 (5)
Jack Hall
RTD
2 (4)
May 8, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
37
Win
21–6–5 (5)
Davis
NWS
4
May 1, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
36
Win
20–6–5 (5)
Frank King
KO
1 (?)
Mar 27, 1886
Masonic Temple, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
35
Draw
19–6–5 (5)
Unknown Walter
NWS
6
Mar 20, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
34
Loss
19–6–4 (5)
Jack Hall
RTD
1 (4)
Mar 13, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33
Win
19–5–4 (5)
Walter
NWS
4
Feb 13, 1886
Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
32
Win
18–5–4 (5)
Hobart Jack Gallagher
DQ
12 (?)
Jan 2, 1886
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
31
Win
17–5–4 (5)
Johnny The Stranger
KO
8 (?)
Dec 23, 1885
Public Hall, Onehunga, New Zealand
30
Win
16–5–4 (5)
Jack Nicholson
KO
4 (?)
Dec 5, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
29
Win
15–5–4 (5)
Andy Dawson
KO
2 (?)
Oct 31, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
28
Draw
14–5–4 (5)
Dick Sandall
PTS
3
Oct 5, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
27
Draw
14–5–3 (5)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
PTS
6
Sep 21, 1885
Cook Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
26
Draw
14–5–2 (5)
William Burns
PTS
4
Aug 29, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
25
NC
14–5–1 (5)
Local Amateur
ND
2 (?)
Aug 29, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
24
NC
14–5–1 (4)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
ND
4
Aug 19, 1885
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
23
Loss
14–5–1 (3)
Barney Donovan
TKO
9 (?)
Apr 25, 1885
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
22
Win
14–4–1 (3)
Charlie Carter
KO
3 (?)
Mar 14, 1885
Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
21
Win
13–4–1 (3)
Wal Burton
KO
4 (?)
Feb 7, 1885
Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
20
Loss
12–4–1 (3)
Barney Donovan
TKO
7 (?)
Jan 5, 1885
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
19
NC
12–3–1 (3)
Richard Deerfoot Rose
ND
4
Jan 5, 1885
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
18
Win
12–3–1 (2)
Jim Gardiner
KO
3 (?)
Aug 1, 1884
Auckland, New Zealand
17
Win
11–3–1 (2)
Walter Evans
KO
3 (?)
Jul 1, 1884
Auckland, New Zealand
16
Win
10–3–1 (2)
Joe Guller
KO
2 (?)
Jun 1, 1884
New Zealand
15
Win
9–3–1 (2)
Harry Eccles
KO
2 (?)
May 24, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
14
NC
8–3–1 (2)
Local Amateur
ND
4
Mar 22, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
13
Win
8–3–1 (1)
Tony Hogan
KO
3 (?)
Mar 15, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
12
Loss
7–3–1 (1)
Tony Hogan
DQ
3 (?)
Feb 4, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
11
Win
7–2–1 (1)
Mick O'Brien
KO
4 (?)
Jan 9, 1884
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
10
Win
6–2–1 (1)
Frank Burns
KO
25 (?)
Jul 14, 1883
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
9
NC
5–2–1 (1)
Green
ND
4
Jun 9, 1883
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
8
Win
5–2–1
William Burns
PTS
4
Dec 4, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
7
Win
4–2–1
Billy Dawson
KO
1 (?)
May 7, 1882
Auckland Domain, Auckland
6
Draw
3–2–1
Micky Kirby
PTS
4
May 5, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
5
Loss
3–2
Hill
PTS
4
May 5, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
4
Win
3–1
Sammy Heckles
KO
2 (4)
May 2, 1882
Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
3
Win
2–1
Banks
PTS
4
Apr 15, 1882
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
2
Loss
1–1
Barney Donovan
PTS
4
Apr 15, 1882
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
1
Win
1–0
Morris
PTS
4
Apr 11, 1882
Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
See also
References
^ "Ring Magazine: October 1933" . boxrec.com .
^ a b c d e f "Torpedo Billy Murphy" . boxrec.com .
^ a b c "Boxing", The Cincinnati Enquirer , Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 53, 6 August 1939
^ "Frank and Billy Murphy", St. Louis Post-Dispatch , St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 8, 31 July 1889
^ "They Stopped Fighting", The Daily Inter Ocean , Chicago, Illinois, pg. 6, 31 July 1889
^ "Ike Weir and Billy Murphy the Star Clowns of the Ring", Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, New Jersey, pg. 8, 13 January 1915
^ "The Spider Done Up", Bismarck Weekly Tribune, Bismarck, North Dakota, pg. 1, 17 January 1890
^ White, Charley, "Inside the Ring with the Great Fighters", The Evening World , New York, New York, pg. 7, 7 August 1911
^ "Fighting Featherweights", Los Angeles Herald , Los Angeles, California, pg. 1, 28 September 1890
^ "Featherweights Do Battle", Lost Angeles Herald , Los Angeles, California, p. 5, 29 December 1892
^ "Billy Murphy Knocked Out", The New York World , New York, New York, pg. 3, 17 December 1893
^ "Box To-Night", The Courier-Journal , Louisville, Kentucky, pg. 6, 22 January 1897
^ "George Dixon Knocks Out Bully Murphy in Six Rounds", Courier-Journal , Louisville, Kentucky pg. 3, 23 January 1897
^ "Please login" .
Further reading
O'Brien, Brian F., Kiwis With Gloves On , published 1960, Reed.
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Achievements
Preceded by
World featherweight champion 13 January – 2 September 1890
Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Oldest living world champion February 2, 1918 – 26 July 1939
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