Jun 1910
National S.C., New York, New York
Ketchel rushed and hammered Smith (billed as a Harlem boxer according to the New York Tribune) all over the ring, cuffing him with lefts and rights. Ketchel used little defense, relying on the sledge-hammer blows that he could deal out with either fist. An overhand right flashed through Smith's defense and finished him. Laughing with joy over his win, Ketchel waved to the roaring crowd, hopped over the ropes, and left the ring, never to return.
Four months later he was murdered.
May 1910
National S.C., New York, New York
May 1910
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
According to the Boston Globe, Ketchel showed great speed and hitting power to knock out Flynn.
Apr 1910
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Using a poll of 13 NY and Philadelphia newspapers, 7 had Langford ahead, 4 Ketchel, and 2 had it a draw. Both had contracted to enter the ring at no more than 165lbs. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Brooklyn Citizen and New York Evening Journal all opined that Langford was "holding back" and "pulling his punches" in this bout. "When the final bell rang there were few at ringside who were not satisfied that Langford was up to his old trick of saving a man he could have licked to use him as a meal ticket later...had Langford wanted to win there is little doubt he could have done so and with a knockout."--NY Evening Journal
Mar 1910
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision from the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Oct 1909
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Jul 1909
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Jun 1909
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Result from the Philadelphia Item. Ketchel overwhelmed the aging O'Brien.
Jun 1909
American A.C., Schenectady, New York
May 1909
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ketchel "had things his own way in his six-round bout with Hugh McGann, who was knocked down for a count of nine seconds six times." (Mansfield News)
Mar 1909
National A.C., New York, New York
Nov 1908
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Sep 1908
Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California
World Middleweight Title
When "Jeffries, the referee, called time and Ketchel walked to the center extending his hand for the shake, Papke ignored the hand and sailed into the Michigan man..." Wire report from Atlanta Constitution.
No Los Angeles newspapers report any punch landed by Papke when Ketchel extended his hand. Papke attacked, but it resulted in a clinch. Most report that in fact it was Ketchel who landed the first punch. Papke's damaging blow landed sometime after at least 20 seconds had elapsed after the first bell.
Aug 1908
Coliseum, San Francisco, California
Jul 1908
Coliseum, San Francisco, California
World Middleweight Title
Both under 158 at 6 pm; Kelly three pounds lighter than Ketchel.
Jun 1908
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
World Middleweight Title
Both fighters under 154 at 3 pm. Ringsiders included Abe Attell, Joe Gans, Jimmy Coffroth, Packy McFarland, and others.
May 1908
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Ketchell defends his claim as World Middleweight champion
Feb 1908
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Ketchell defended his claim as World Middleweight champion
Dec 1907
Recreation Park, San Francisco, California
Ketchel claims World Middleweight title
Sep 1907
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Ketchel claimed the World Welterweight Title after this bout, although bout held at 150 pounds
Ketchel's glove split and replaced in the 13th; Thomas down in 16th; Ketchel down in 27th
Jul 1907
Marysville, California
May 1907
Sacramento, California
May 1907
Marysville, California
Mar 1907
Armory, Redding, California
Each fighter knocked down twice
Sep 1906
Miles City, Montana
Apr 1906
Gregson Hot Springs, Montana
Source Butte Daily Post May 2, 1906. Sunday bout. Because Hall quit, Ketchel boxed 3 rounds with Tom Kinglsey.
The Butte Miner reported this fight was staged as a feature of the resort's grand opening program.
Mar 1906
Grand Opera House, Great Falls, Montana
Ketchel hit Zurbrick low and was counted out. "A decision rendered by two judges, who had been appointed to decide close decisions, if any arose during the bout and the referee was that a no decision should be given, that all bets be declared off and that the purse should be equally divided between the men." The Anaconda Standard as told to Buffalo Express
Feb 1906
Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana
In April Sullivan accompanied his brother Dan to Athens, who was competing in the Olympic Games as a wrestler and Penthathelete.
Dec 1905
Great Falls, Montana
Dec 1905
Great Falls, Montana
Sep 1905
Miles City, Montana
Aug 1905
Miles City, Montana
Anaconda Standard; Butte Daily Post
Jul 1905
Opera House, Miles City, Montana
Jul 1905
Miles City, Montana
Jul 1905
Miles City, Montana
Jun 1905
Helena Theater, Helena, Montana
Jun 1905
Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana
Jun 1905
Gregson Springs, Montana
May 1905
Casino Theater, Butte, Montana
Apr 1905
Opera House, Miles City, Montana
Mar 1905
Casino Theater, Butte, Montana
After 20 rounds, both fighters agreed to make it a finish fight. Lafontise claimed foul from a headbutt in the 24th, but it was disallowed.
Jan 1905
Casino Theater, Butte, Montana
Dec 1904
Casino Theater, Butte, Montana
Reported as Ketchel's second win over Foley
Dec 1904
Union Hall, Butte, Montana
Grimes, outweighed by about 15 pounds, was down 15 times. The Butte Miner: "Neither man showed any science or punching ability . . ."
Dec 1904
Butte, Montana
Most publications give this date, not 1905. (Heading into this fight Herrick's record was reported to be 37-11-21, with 4 ND (KO 14)).
Nov 1904
Casino Theater, Butte, Montana
Bout described as much "like a boxing match as a football game," but no result given. Boxer was "Dave "Kid" Murray. Anaconda Standard. Reported as 3-round kayo in Nov 28, 1905 Great Falls Tribune.
Nov 1904
Lewistown, Montana
Ketchel claimed he was blinded by smelling salts. Source Butte Miner (MT)
Oct 1904
Miles City, Montana
Oct 1904
Casino Theater, Butte, Montana
Oct 1904
Butte, Montana
Source Butte Miner: "A white pug named Ketchel knocked out Merril, a negro, in the third round." The Los Angeles Times
Mon, Dec 21, 1908 confirms this was "Slick Merrill"
Sep 1904
Butte, Montana
Date uncertain; reported in Ketcell's record on Nov 28, 1905, but no indication of date. Likely 1904.
Sep 1904
Arena, Butte, Montana
BOUT DID NOT OCCUR THIS DATE -- see Nov 15, 1904
May 1904
Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana
