May 1922
Board of Trade Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fagan down in the first, fourth, and fifth rounds before his corner threw in the towel.
May 1922
Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York
Apr 1922
City Coliseum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Apr 1922
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Mar 1922
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Gibbons won the newspaper decision. (Appleton Post Crescent)
Mar 1922
Peoria, Illinois
Gibbons "decisively defeated" Murphy. (Decatur Review)
Dec 1921
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gibbons won the newspaper decision. (Lima News) The Philadelphia Record and other newspapers had the same.
Dec 1921
Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri
Referee's decision.St Louis Star and Times
Dec 1921
Newark Athletic Club, Newark, New Jersey
Newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Record.
Nov 1921
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 1921
Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana
Oct 1921
City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska
Gibbons won the referee's decision. (Nebraska State Journal)
Sep 1921
Stratton Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado
The KO came early in the seventh, Gibbons sent two hard lefts to the jaw, and a right to the point of the chin, Ortega crumpled to the floor.Seconds threw towel in.
Sep 1921
Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gibbons was an "easy winner." (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Aug 1921
Armory A.A., Jersey City, New Jersey
Newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Record. Gibbons was down for a two-count in round two.
Aug 1921
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 1921
Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York
Jul 1921
Race Track, Alan, Idaho
Jun 1921
Nicollet Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jun 1921
Brooklyn Arena, Brooklyn, New York
Jun 1921
Star Park, Syracuse, New York
May 1921
Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York
May 1921
Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision from Scranton Republican and Philadelphia Record
May 1921
Brooklyn Arena, Brooklyn, New York
May 1921
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer (Paul Zabala).
May 1921
Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Wiggins "earned a shade over Mike Gibbons." (Grand Rapids Press)
Apr 1921
Kenwood Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Newspaper decision from the Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
This bout has been mistakenly recorded by other sources as occurring on April 27, 1921 at Grand Rapids, MI. Also reported as occurring in Minneapolis by the Grand Rapids Herald (Herb Goldman).
Nov 1919
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
World Middleweight Title
Although a no-decision bout O'Dowd's title was at stake if he lost inside the distance. O'Dowd had a shade on Gibbons. (United Press) O'Dowd declared winner by St. Paul and Minneapolis press. Gibbons badly cut over eye in 3rd. "O'Dowd a Champion; Wins Over Phantom in Fast Ten-Round Slashing Fight" (St. Paul Daily News 11-22-1919). Gibbons announced his "permanent retirement" after this fight (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11-24-1919).
Jul 1919
Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri
Smith won the newspaper decision. (Kansas City Star) It was a "tame fight" with Gibbons "showing little of his old-time speed" or "phantom-like qualities."
Jun 1919
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Post gave it to Greb 6-3-1. The Pittsburgh Gazette-Times scored for Greb 6-2-2. Gibbons spent so much defending himself that he landed comparatively few blows, but those were crisp and to the mark. Gibbons was so well-covered that Greb's blows mostly caught him on the cheekbones. Greb payed little attention to defense. At long range, Gibbons mainly tried to evade the unrelenting fusilade of blows sent his way. Inside, he did very well. The first round was even. The second was big for Greb who had Gibbons spitting blood. Greb won a close third round and Gibbons did his best work to win the 4th. Greb won the 5th and 6th and hurt Gibbons with a vicious left in the latter round. The 7th was slow, with Gibbons getting a shade. He also took the 8th and Greb finished up fast and took the last two rounds.
Jun 1919
Three-I League Park, Terre Haute, Indiana
Newspaper decision from the Terre Haute Tribune and Terre Haute Star. It was a fast, action packed fight. Gibbons' left jab was constantly in Chip's face and he was the more clever. But according to the Star, Chip landed shots that had enough steam to stop most men, although they had "no effect on Mike". Both fighters weighed in at 158lbs.
May 1919
New Lyric Theater, Memphis, Tennessee
Gibbons won the newspaper decision. (Decatur Review, The Commercial Appeal )
Apr 1919
Coliseum, San Francisco, California
Mar 1919
Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri
Gibbons won the newspaper decision, flooring Houck three times and administering a bad beating. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Mar 1919
Stockyards Stadium, Denver, Colorado
"Mike Gibbons floored Len Rowlands for a count of nine in the ninth round of their no-decision bout, " which was Gibbons' fight "all the way." (Sheboygan Press)
Mar 1919
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gibbons won the newspaper decision. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Feb 1919
Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Jan 1919
Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota
Gibbons won the newspaper decision. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Oct 1917
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gibbons' World Middleweight title claim was at stake
Gibbons announced his ring retirement after this fight
Sep 1917
Civic Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota
Howard down 3 times in the 4th round. Star Tribune
Sep 1917
Fair Grounds, Terre Haute, Indiana
Newspaper decision from the Kokomo Tribune
Jul 1917
Wright Field, Youngstown, Ohio
Gibbons' World Middleweight title claim was at stake
"Gibbons won all the way, Chip having the advantage in but one round. Five thousand saw the bout." (Washington Post) Newspaper decision from the Youngstown Vindicator.
May 1917
Broadway Theater, Portland, Oregon
May 1917
Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia
Feb 1917
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gibbons won the newspaper decision according to the Philadelphia Public Ledger and the Pittsburgh Post. Gibbons won by a narrow margin. Greb attacked for the first five rounds, but Gibbons boxed cleverly and kept nailing Harry with stiff jabs. In the 6th round, Mike became aggressive and landed repeatedly to head and body.
Dec 1916
Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa
Gibbons won the newspaper decision. (Daily Northwestern) Some sources report this bout as an exhibition, and it could have been, since Turner had been under the management of Mike Gibbons since moving to Minnesota, coupled with the fact that Tommy Gibbons fought an exhibition against Johnny Salvatore on the same card. Turner also weighed 165, far above Mike Gibbons' weight class.
Nov 1916
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
"Mike Gibbons outpoints Jack Dillon by big margin. Hoosier bewildered by swarm of gloves sent out by St. Paul boxer."--Minneapolis Star Tribune 11-11-1916. "Mike Gibbons, St. Paul, handed Jack Dillon, Indianapolis, a neat little triming. From the very first tap of the gong until the last, Gibbons demonstrated that he was a past master of the fade-away boxing. He would rush in, hand the Indianapolis bear cat a series of punches and then fade away." (Sandusky Star Journal)
May 1916
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Gibbons' World Middleweight title claim was at stake. Gibbons easily won the newspaper decision according to the New York Times. The NY Sun had Lewis winning and that Gibbons fought a very poor fight. But the NY Tribune had Gibbons shading Lewis.
Mar 1916
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gibbons' World Middleweight title claim was at stake. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune gave Gibbons all ten rounds.
Jan 1916
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ahearn's World Middleweight title claim was at stake.
Sep 1915
Brighton Beach Motordrome, Brooklyn, New York
Gibbons: Grantland Rice (NY Tribune), NY Globe, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn Standard Union, Jack Curley (NY American), Robert Edgren (NY Evening World), Newark Sunday Call, Jack Malaney (Boston Journal), AP (7-3 by rounds).
McFarland: J.G. Vreeland (NY Morning World), Charley White (NY World), NY Herald, NY Sun, Mal Doyle (NY Press), Damon Runyon (NY American), NY Call, Brooklyn Citizen, Ring W. Lardner (Chicago Tribune), Bill Foreman (Chicago Herald), Nate Lewis (Chicago Examiner), William H. Rocap (Philadelphia Ledger), Philadelphia Inquirer, George R. Holmes (UP; 4-1-5 by rounds), UP (another round-by-round report).
Draw: P.T. Knox (NY Sunday Telegram), Bat Masterson (NY Telegraph), NY Times, Tom Andrews (Milwaukee Leader).
May 1915
Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York
According to Jack Kincaid, all four Brooklyn newspapers selected Bartfield as the winner. The New York Sun reported Gibbons as the winner 6-1-1915. The Buffalo Commercial states Gibbons as winner. The New York Times said "Bartfield earned a Draw" 6-1-1915. The Buffalo Enquirer reported "Solider Bartfield earns Draw with Mike Gibbons" 6-1-1915. The Buffalo Courier reported the result as a Draw. The New York Tribune reported a win for Gibbons printing, "Solider Bartfield held Mike Gibbons to a close decision, and although out-pointed by a fair margin, was hailed by the crowd for his brave showing." 6-1-1915. Pittsburg Post reported a Draw. The Pittsburgh Press printed a New York report on 6-1-15 "Opinion was divided on the result of the Mike Gibbons-Solider Bartfield bout here this afternoon. Of the 8 morning papers, four give the verdict to Gibbons, two to Bartfield, and two call it a draw. The Associated Press declares it a draw, and the International News Service gives the fight to Gibbons." Technically speaking, this should be a newspaper win for Gibbons, but since there is not enough consensus among even New York writers to give either boxer a newspaper decision win the result should be a Draw.
May 1915
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York
Mar 1915
Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Jan 1915
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press.
The Journal and Sentinal both had Gibbons the winner as well. Clabby admitted to both papers he had been defeated.
Dec 1914
Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York
Newspaper decision from the Buffalo Evening News (Paul Zabala).
Dec 1914
Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin
Weigh in 3pm day of bout. Moha down in 1st round--Leader Telegram.
Nov 1914
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Oct 1914
Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decision according to the New York Times. Maxwell was knocked down three times.
Sep 1914
Federal League Baseball Park, Covington, Kentucky
Newspaper decision from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Sep 1914
House of David Baseball Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan
"Not only was Gibbins the superior at boxing, but in the clinches and mixups he made Brown back up and cover. Only in spots did Brown show well." (Daily Northwestern)
Jun 1914
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
Note: The Atlas A.A. and the Armory A.A. generally held their promotions at the Boston Arena in this period of time.
May 1914
15th Street Garage, Kansas City, Missouri
May 1914
Alhambra Rink, Syracuse, New York
Buffalo Times, Syracuse Herald
May 1914
Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decision with ease according to the New York Times
Mar 1914
Arena, Hudson, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision for Gibbons from Duluth News Tribune (7-0-3 by rounds) and Daily Northwestern.
"Mike Gibbons won in a decisive fashion from Gus Christie. The local boy grabbed the decision in seven rounds, three being declared even. Both men finished fast. Lefts to the face served Mike in good stead. Christie seemed unable to get away from a blow of that nature and was repeatedly put to flight with a rain of pelts. His straight left was his only method of attack and with it he forced Gibbons to the ropes on several occasions. His failure to use it more may have altered the decision of several rounds." (Daily Northwestern)
Feb 1914
Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decision according to the New York Times
Feb 1914
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gibbons "easily outpointed" Graves. (Daily Kennebec Journal) Also, newspaper decisions from the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Philadelphia Record favored Gibbons.
Jan 1914
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Dec 1913
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision for Gibbons from Philadelphia Public Ledger, Philadelphia Inquirer.
Dec 1913
Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana
Ferns was floored three times for the count of nine, the referee stopped the bout with two minutes remaining in the round. New York Times
Nov 1913
Twyford A.C., Brooklyn, New York
Oct 1913
Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Oct 1913
Kenosha A.C., Kenosha, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Kelly defends claim for the American version of World Welterweight title
Sheboygan Press reported a draw
Jun 1913
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Jun 1913
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
May 1913
Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Perry was down three times in the 2nd round. Reported in the Pittsburgh Post.
May 1913
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
New York Times and other New York City newspapers (Jack Kincaid) saw Gibbons as the winner.
May 1913
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 1912
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
McGoorty defends his World Middleweight title claim. The NY Times, NY Evening World, Brooklyn Times, Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Brooklyn Standard Union scored for McGoorty. The NY Sun and NY Tribune called it a draw. All newspapers reported a dull, cautious and listless fight.
Nov 1912
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From the Philadelphia Inquirer. McCarron won the newspaper decision. Gibbons gave a "poor showing". Also, similar newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Item
Sep 1912
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decision according to the New York Times
Sep 1912
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Result from the Philadelphia Item and the Philadelphia Record.
Jul 1912
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Jun 1912
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York
"Mike Gibbons made a chopping block of Joe Stein for ten rounds." (Daily Commonwealth) Newspaper decision from New York City newspapers (Jack Kincaid).
Jun 1912
Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York
Newspaper decision for Gibbons from NY Sun and other New York City newspapers (searched by Jack Kincaid).
May 1912
Victor A.C., Cleveland, Ohio
Gibbons "proved too clever" for Brennan. (Reno Evening Gazette) Official decisions were given in Cleveland at this time.
May 1912
Convention Hall, Buffalo, New York
Apr 1912
New Amsterdam Opera House, New York, New York
Newspaper decision from New York City newspapers (Jack Kincaid). Gibbons was a decisive winner. The program was promoted by the National S.C.
Mar 1912
Fairmont A.C., The Bronx, New York
"As decisive a beating as ring followers ever saw was handed to Jack Denning by the St. Paul middleweight, Mike Gibbons, at the Fairmont Athletic Club. The battle lasted the ten round limit, but at no time did Denning have a chance." Middletown Daily-Times Press (NY)
Feb 1912
Empire A.C., New York, New York
Feb 1912
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision n favor of Gibbons from the Philadelphia Item.
Feb 1912
Fairmont A.C., The Bronx, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decision according to the New York Times
Feb 1912
Empire A.C., New York, New York
Jan 1912
Fairmont A.C., The Bronx, New York
The NY papers were split as to who won.
Dec 1911
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Item was in favor of Erne "by a shade." The Philadelphia Record considered Gibbons to be the winner.
Dec 1911
Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island
Dec 1911
Fairmont A.C., The Bronx, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decison according to the NY Times and NY Tribune
Nov 1911
Fairmont A.C., The Bronx, New York
Gibbons won the newspaper decision according to the New York Times
Nov 1911
New Polo A.C., New York, New York
Oct 1911
Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Decision by Manitoba Free Press (Winnipeg)
Sep 1911
Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Buffalo Times had it a Draw, but Winnipeg newspapers all had it for Gibbons. From Referee Bun Foley, "I couldn't give a decision, but taking Clabby's early lead into consideration, and Gibbons' magnificent finish, I don't think a more even contest has been staged in any ring. There would only have been one decision to make -- a draw -- and I do not believe any referee in the world would have called it otherwise."
Sep 1911
Terminal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Newspaper draw decision from the Milwaukee Free Press. The Milwaukee Journal and Milwaukee Sentinel both gave it to Clabby by a shade.
Aug 1911
Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba
According to the Chicago Tribune, Gibbons stopped Lang (TKO), not a win on decision, as usually given. Police stopped the bout because of a cut over Lang's eye. Both made 145lbs.
Jul 1911
Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jun 1911
Auditorium Rink, Winnipeg, Manitoba
May 1911
Terminal Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Apr 1911
Public Service Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Mar 1911
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 1911
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan 1911
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec 1910
Hibbing, Minnesota
Nov 1910
Cooke's Gym, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sep 1910
Duluth, Minnesota
Jul 1910
Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 1910
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan 1910
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Nov 1909
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Sep 1909
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Aug 1909
Hudson, Wisconsin
Jun 1909
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Apr 1909
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Mar 1909
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jan 1909
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Gibbons's opponent was not the well known George KO Brown, as was previously shown here.
Nov 1908
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jun 1908
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jun 1908
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Apr 1908
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Apr 1908
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar 1908
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jan 1908
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Dec 1907
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Aug 1907
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Minneapolis Journal. This was a prearranged draw if both men were standing at the final bell. Gibbons floored Moore several times and was better "by a wide margin."
