Aug 1903
Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California
World Heavyweight Title
Tommy Ryan, Corbett's chief second threw a large palm-leaf fan into the ring to alert Referee Graney that he should stop the fight. Weights listed based on official measurements posted in the NY Evening World the day after.
Aug 1900
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
It seems certain that McCoy faked the knockout loss to win bets
May 1900
Seaside A.C., Coney Island, New York
World Heavyweight Title
"The finishing blow came suddenly and was a startling surprise. Corbett had been making a wonderful battle. His defense was absolutely perfect, and while he was lacking in strength, he had more than held his own and stood an excellent chance of winning the fight had it gone the limit. He had not been badly punished and had managed to mark his man severely. The winning punch was a short left to the jaw. Corbett dropped like weight and was clear out. Jeffries showed his ability to take punishment at any distance and hard. He was clearly outboxed and at times was made to look like a novice. The crowd, which numbered fully eight thousand, was with Corbett and his defeat fell upon a silent crowd. There were cheers for him when he revived and left the ring, and he was generally given more consideration than the victor. Corbett is still a factor in pugilistic fame. He has regained much of his old time form. The battle was clean and it is doubtful if there was a single infraction of the rules." (Durango Democrat)
Nov 1898
Lenox A.C., New York, New York
"Corbett had all the worst of the encounter, when one of his seconds, 'Connie' McVey, jumped into the ring, appealing to the referee, thus violating the rules, and the referee, 'Honest' John Kelly, had no alternative but to disqualify Corbett and award the bout to Sharkey." (Summit County Journal)
Mar 1897
The Race Track Arena, Carson City, Nevada
World Heavyweight Title
Corbett had Fitzsimmons down in the sixth round but could not finish him.
Jun 1896
Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California
Jan 1894
Duval Athletic Club , Jacksonville, Florida
World Heavyweight Title
5-oz. gloves; winner's share $20, 000.
Sep 1892
Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana
Oct 1891
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 1891
California A.C., San Francisco, California
NC-61 -- 5-oz gloves
At stake was a purse of $10, 000, with $1, 500 going to the loser. After the 61st round, Cook announced "It is evident that this contest is unsatisfactory to the members if this club and I declare it no contest." The fighters were paid $2, 500 each. Daily Nevada State Journal
Apr 1890
Fifth Avenue Casino, Brooklyn, New York
8-oz. gloves. Officially a no decision bout, although the master of ceremonies awarded it to Corbett in the 4th round when McCaffrey had enough and the bout was prematurely terminated to save him from a knockout, which was not allowed there. Also, the bout was halted at various intervals rather than set rounds. 1st round: 2min 7s. 2nd round: 1min 20s. 3rd round: 2min 30s. 4th round: 1min 13s. The three "rests" between rounds occupied 5min 10s. San Francisco Call
Feb 1890
Southern A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana
Kilrain seemed much heavier than usual for this contest and may not have trained seriously. No in-fighting was allowed, which favoured Corbett .[It was noted that just a few days earlier Kilrain and his troupe of boxers and wrestlers were arrested following the accidental death of one Tom James, a citizen of Dallas, TX.]
Dec 1889
Mechanics' Pavilion, Portland, Oregon
5oz gloves were used. Corbett got first blood in the sixth round. Referee Donaldson declared the bout a draw, saying that both men were equally fresh. His decision was received with hisses from the crowd. San Francisco Chronicle
Dec 1889
Morgan's Variety Theatre, Portland, Oregon
No knockout or slugging allowed there.
Dec 1889
Morgan's Variety Theatre, Portland, Oregon
No knockout or slugging allowed.
Jun 1889
Benicia Harbor, California
This bout was fought on a barge in the harbor near near Fairfax, Ca.
Pollack: It was fought on a barge anchored off Dillon's Point, opposite Benicia, in the Carquinez Straits.
May 1889
Fairfax, California
Bout stopped by the police.
Nov 1887
San Francisco, California
Jul 1886
Opera House, Salt Lake City, Utah
Corbett used the alias "Jim Dillon." Fight may have been a hippodrome.
Jul 1886
Pavilion, Salt Lake City, Utah
Fight to the finish. Smith disqualified for excessive holding and wrestling. Corbett was posing as "Jim Dillon."
