Sep 1914
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision from the Pittsburgh Post.
Sep 1914
Irving A.C., Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Daily Eagle a draw; Brooklyn Standard Union for Fritts
Jul 1914
Aurora, Illinois
Source: The Munster Times
Apr 1913
Grand Opera House, Superior, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Feb 1913
Southside A.A., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Oct 1912
Armory E, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sep 1912
Hippodrome Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Both fighters barred from Cincinnati rings for poor performance; newspaper decision from Cincinnati Post;
articles called for 160 at 2 pm; fought 11 rounds by mistake!
Sep 1912
Peoria, Illinois
Sheriff Minor stopped the fight in the fifth round and declared the men were using foul tactics.
Jul 1912
Sacramento, California
Mar 1912
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Feb 1912
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
The police stopped the fight when Lester went tumbling through the ropes. Lester had been far ahead on points when a right hand clipped his jaw and sent him to the canvas.
Jan 1912
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Dec 1911
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Aug 1911
National A.C., New York, New York
Thompson was claiming the World Middleweight title
"Klaus had the better of every round and won by a wide margin, thereby entitling him to a battle with Billy Papke, middleweight champion of the world." (Daily Northwestern)
Jul 1911
National S.C., New York, New York
Apr 1911
Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin
Thompson over the stipulated 158-lbs; Newspaper decision from the Milwaukee Free Press
Feb 1911
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Thompson claimed World Middleweight Title
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 13 February 1911 p 12
Feb 1911
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Jan 1911
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Jan 1911
Olympic Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland
The Brisbane Courier January 3, 1911
Dec 1910
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Dec 1910
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Nov 1910
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Aug 1910
Aurora, Illinois
Jul 1910
Auditorium Theater, Pocatello, Idaho
Jun 1910
Saltair Coliseum, Salt Lake City, Utah
Collins' seconds threw in the towel. Collins was down three times during the fight, but each time got up before the referee could start the count.
May 1910
Saltair Coliseum, Salt Lake City, Utah
Apr 1910
Oakland, California
Mar 1910
West Oakland Club, Oakland, California
Jan 1910
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
Dec 1909
Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri
Nov 1909
Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri
New Orleans Times Picayune 9 November 1909
Sep 1909
Racetrack, Hawthorne, Wisconsin
Jul 1909
Columbia A.C., Hammond, Indiana
May 1909
Columbus, Ohio
"Thompson had much the best of the bout." (Coshocton Daily Times)
Mar 1909
Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decisions in favor of Thompson from the Philadelphia Record and the Philadelphia Item.
Mar 1909
National A.C., New York, New York
Jan 1909
Pocatello, Idaho
Nov 1908
Marysville, California
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Oct 1908
Coliseum Pavilion, San Francisco, California
Jul 1908
Hot Springs, Ogden, Utah
Dalton had been sent to the mat twice before Sheriff Josephson of Box Elder County stepped into the ring and ordered the fight to be stopped.
Jun 1908
Hot Springs, Ogden, Utah
May 1908
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
This was a disappointing, dull, mauling fight.
Mar 1908
Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California
Nov 1907
Cooper A.C., Boston, Massachusetts
Nov 1907
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Item in favor of Welsh.
Sep 1907
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 1907
Glenwood Saucer, Ogden, Utah
Jul 1907
Glenwood Saucer, Ogden, Utah
Apr 1907
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
Mar 1907
Dreamland Pavilion, San Francisco, California
Feb 1907
Phoenix A.C., Marysville, California
Reported as Thompson's 163d bout
Main event of Marysville's afternoon boxing card, there would be another show in the evening. Thompson won by TKO according to northern California newspapers (Gary Phillips, Yuba City CA).
Jan 1907
Grand Opera House, Ogden, Utah
Both boxers arrested for violating anti-prizefight statute, but case later dismissed.
Dec 1906
Phoenix A.C., Marysville, California
Dec 1906
Palm A.C., Vallejo, California
Nov 1906
Colma, California
Nov 1906
Grand Opera House, Ogden, Utah
Both fighters under 133 pounds
Aug 1906
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
Jul 1906
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen (not the Idaho fight).
Jun 1906
Tri-City A.C., Davenport, Iowa
Jun 1906
Peoria, Illinois
As reported in Salt Lake City (Utah) Tribune in article prior to Thompson-Dick Hyland bout in June, 1906. Need further verification if possible.
May 1906
Riverside A.C., Peoria, Illinois
May 1906
LaSalle, Illinois
As reported in Salt Lake City (Utah) Tribune a few days prior to Thompson-Dick Hyland bout. Purdy said to be a middleweight. Need further verification if possible.
Apr 1906
Young Men's Gym Club, New Orleans, Louisiana
Mar 1906
Suburban Club, Chicago, Illinois
Feb 1906
Beloit, Wisconsin
This fight took place in Beloit, WI (not 2/23/1906 in Janesville). From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Feb 1906
Janesville, Wisconsin
These two apparently fought a rematch on March 29, 1906 at Milwaukee
Feb 1906
Ottawa, Ontario
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Jan 1906
Eagle Club, LaSalle, Illinois
Source Belvedere Daily Republican
Oct 1905
Beloit, Wisconsin
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Oct 1905
Peoria, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Sep 1905
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jun 1905
Duluth, Minnesota
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Apr 1905
Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Feb 1905
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jan 1905
Saint Louis, Missouri
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Dec 1904
Superior, Wisconsin
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Nov 1904
Aurora Coliseum, Aurora, Illinois
Neither fighter's first name was given (Chicago Tribune).
Nov 1904
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Oct 1904
Dubuque, Iowa
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Oct 1904
Aurora, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Oct 1904
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Sep 1904
Dubuque, Iowa
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Sep 1904
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jul 1904
Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois
Jun 1904
9th Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen. (Venue not listed).
May 1904
Lakeside Auditorium, Racine, Wisconsin
May 1904
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Apr 1904
Racine, Wisconsin
Mar 1904
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mar 1904
Elgin, Illinois
Source: Freeport Daily Bulletin
Feb 1904
Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Tribune, February 27, 1904.
Feb 1904
9th Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Fought at catch-weights. Chicago Tribune, February 19, 1904--this fight belongs to this Kid Farmer and not Young Kid Farmer as originally shown per the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Feb 1904
Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois
(From Tom J. Foley's Sporting Records)
Dec 1903
Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois
Nov 1903
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Oct 1903
DeKalb, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Oct 1903
Aurora, AC, Aurora, Illinois
Sep 1903
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Sep 1903
Sycamore, Illinois
Herb Goldman's Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. (Day unknown)
Aug 1903
Houghton, Michigan
Jul 1903
DeKalb, Illinois
Herb Goldman's Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers.
Jun 1903
DeKalb, Illinois
Herb Goldman's Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers.
Jun 1903
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Apr 1903
Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Apr 1903
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mar 1903
Sycamore, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen. (rounds ?)
Mar 1903
Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Mar 1903
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Mar 1903
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Feb 1903
Sycamore, Illinois
Herb Goldman's Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers.
Feb 1903
Panorama Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Percente retired and opened a shoeshime business in Janesville, WI
Jan 1903
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Dec 1902
Lyceum A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Dec 1902
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nov 1902
Badger A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Oct 1902
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Sep 1902
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Aug 1902
armory, DeKalb, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Aug 1902
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jul 1902
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jun 1902
Chicago, Illinois
From newspaper research by Bob Yalen
Jun 1902
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
May 1902
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Mar 1902
Wabash A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Feb 1902
Illinois A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Jan 1902
American A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Jan 1902
American A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Dec 1901
Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois
Thompson challenges world at 130 lbs give or take 2 pounds
Nov 1901
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Oct 1901
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Sep 1901
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Aug 1901
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jul 1901
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jun 1901
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
May 1901
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Apr 1901
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Mar 1901
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Feb 1901
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jan 1901
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Dec 1900
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Nov 1900
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Oct 1900
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Sep 1900
Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Aug 1900
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jul 1900
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
Jun 1900
Chicago, Illinois
Source: Herb Goldman's: Boxing: A Worldwide Record of Bouts and Boxers. Date and venue not listed.
