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Tirso del Rosario

2014-12-16T19:59:23Z

Luckett:

<boxer>008815</boxer>

From ''The Ring'' magazine, November 1947, page 51, in "From Philippine Rings," by Felipe J.C. Galang .

"Tirso (del Rosario was formerly a student of the Far Eastern University when he began fighting in the amateur ranks. He won the amateur flyweight championship from 1939 to 1940. He turned professional in 1941. In his first pro fight he knocked out [[Little Jamito]] in Binang, Laguna. In his 14 pro fights, he was beaten once by [[Jackie Jurich]], the former flyweight world champion, in the old Manila Square Garden. He drew once with [[Baby Garcia]] and won all other bouts."

Thus del Rosario seems to have had 14 professional bouts when he met [[Speed Cabanela]] in September 1947.

Jimmy Adamick

2012-11-26T23:15:13Z

Luckett:

[[File:Jimmy Adamick.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
<boxer>34973</boxer>
'''Manager:''' [[Jack Kearns]]

'''Jimmy Adamick''' (name actually John James Adamcik) reportedly fought in finals of 1934 MI Golden Gloves, losing a decision, then turned pro. According to his obituary, which appeared in the 1992-4-7 ''Ludington Daily News'', Adamick had turned professional in October 1933. The date, location, and result of this fight have now been provided by Adamick's daughter, Christine. The dates and locations of other early fights were also included in a newspaper record from the same source.

Jose Lombardo

2012-10-02T01:12:49Z

Luckett:

<boxer>059173</boxer>

Jose Lombardo was a Panamanian of Spanish ancestry, the second native Panamanian (after Ramon Arosemena) to become a professional boxer. (Previously all boxers in Panama had been North Americans or natives of the British West Indies.) Lombardo was also the first Panamanian boxer to fight in the United States.

Pedro Amador

2012-09-21T19:40:53Z

Luckett:

<boxer>050352</boxer>

Amador was a San Blas Indian from Panama, but he was born in Cartagena, Colombia, 30 August 1908. He fought originally under the name "Kid Chato."

Santiago Zorrilla

2012-09-21T19:35:25Z

Luckett:

[[File:Zorrilla.JPG|left|350px|thumb]]
<boxer>041491</boxer>
'''Manager:''' [[Wirt Ross]], [[George Parnassus]], [[Cecil McCalla]] 
[[:File:Zorrilla2.JPG|Photo #2]], [[:File:Zorilla.Santiago.jpg|Photo]] with Wirt Ross

'''Santiago Zorrilla''' (sometimes spelled as "Zorilla") reportedly was an Indigenous boxer from San Blas, Panama. Contemporary newspaper articles often referred to him as the "San Blas Indian." His birthdate is also given as Feb. 22, 1907.

Future manager [[Wirt Ross]] of Kentucky discovered him in the Canal Zone, where McCalla was his first manager. Zorrilla slipped into the United States circa 1925 as a steerage passenger aboard ship, and started his professional career in 1925, some papers reported.

Per the Dec. 6, 1932 ''Daily News Searchlight'' newspaper of Bremerton, WA, USA: "He is jovial, pleasant, injects lots of humor into his training and has hundreds of friends who wish him well." His record is reported to be 139 total bouts at this time (52 KOs). This paper reports his height as 5 feet, 4 inches.

Santiago Zorrilla

2012-09-21T19:33:45Z

Luckett:

[[File:Zorrilla.JPG|left|350px|thumb]]
<boxer>041491</boxer>
'''Manager:''' [[Wirt Ross]], [[George Parnassus]], [[Cecil McCalla]] 
[[:File:Zorrilla2.JPG|Photo #2]], [[:File:Zorilla.Santiago.jpg|Photo]] with Wirt Ross

'''Santiago Zorrilla''' (sometimes spelled as "Zorilla") reportedly was an Indigenous boxer from San Blas, Panama. Contemporary newspaper articles often referred to him as the "San Blas Indian." His birthdate is also given as Feb. 22, 1907.

Future manager [[Wirt Ross]] of Kentucky discovered him in the Canal Zone. Zorrilla slipped into the United States circa 1925 as a steerage passenger aboard ship, and started his professional career in 1925, some papers reported.

Per the Dec. 6, 1932 ''Daily News Searchlight'' newspaper of Bremerton, WA, USA: "He is jovial, pleasant, injects lots of humor into his training and has hundreds of friends who wish him well." His record is reported to be 139 total bouts at this time (52 KOs). This paper reports his height as 5 feet, 4 inches.

Jim Barry

2012-08-28T17:37:21Z

Luckett:

[[File:JimBarry1910.JPG|left|thumb|325px]]
<boxer>017425</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Ted Murphy]]

'''Jim Barry''' was a hard-hitting white cowboy from Montana who did not mind fighting the good black heavyweights of the "Chitling Circuit." Although he did not beat [[Sam Langford]]--only drew in their many fights--Barry did deck the Boston fighter on a couple of occasions. Barry was a capable, durable fighter in his prime.

During the tail-end of his long career, Barry became a drug addict and was murdered by a gambler. Contrary to some stories, there was no report of a shootout pr pf a barroom brawl in Panama. To quote coverage in the Panama Star & Herald, 12 March 1917) "Jim Barry was shot and killed in the Lobby Hotel in Colon. His slayer was C. Jerrett, usually known as 'Tex Martin.' Martin accosted Barry in the Lobby Bar and Barry pushed him back, saying that he didn't want anything to do with him. (There had been an altercation between them in Panama City the previous day, stemming from a disagreement over a gambling debt.) Martin then pulled a Colt 44 and shot Barry three times. Barry staggered out of the bar and fell dead. Martin was quickly arrested after the shooting and later stood trial for murder. Apparently it was found that Martin had been threatened by Barry, was acting in self-defense, and was released. He was later reported to have been killed in San Antonio, Texas.

There was a story that when he died Barry was in possession of a gold and silver belt entrusted to him by none other than John L. Sullivan. The belt was never recovered. 'December 10, 1912 ''Tacoma Times'' [[:File:TT10Dec1912.JPG|article]].
[[Category: Murdered Boxers|Barry, Jim]]

Jim Barry

2012-08-24T18:37:49Z

Luckett:

[[File:JimBarry1910.JPG|left|thumb|325px]]
<boxer>017425</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Ted Murphy]]

'''Jim Barry''' was a hard-hitting white cowboy from Montana who did not mind fighting the good black heavyweights of the "Chitling Circuit." Although he did not beat [[Sam Langford]]--only drew in their many fights--Barry did deck the Boston fighter on a couple of occasions. Barry was a capable, durable fighter in his prime.

During the tail-end of his long career, Barry became a drug addict and was murdered by a gambler. Contrary to some stories, there was no shootout and no barroom brawl in Panama. To quote coverage in the Panama Star & Herald, 12 March 1917) "Jim Barry was shot and killed in the Lobby Hotel in Colon. His slayer was C. Jerrett, usually known as 'Tex Martin.' Martin accosted Barry in the Lobby Bar and Barry pushed him back, saying that he didn't want anything to do with him. (There had been an altercation between them in Panama City the previous day, stemming from a disagreement over a gambling debt.) Martin then pulled a Colt 44 and shot Barry three times. Barry staggered out of the bar and fell dead. Martin was quickly arrested after the shooting.

There was a story that when he died Barry was in possession of a gold and silver belt entrusted to him by none other than John L. Sullivan. The belt was never recovered. 'December 10, 1912 ''Tacoma Times'' [[:File:TT10Dec1912.JPG|article]].
[[Category: Murdered Boxers|Barry, Jim]]

Jim Barry

2012-08-24T18:34:39Z

Luckett:

[[File:JimBarry1910.JPG|left|thumb|325px]]
<boxer>017425</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Ted Murphy]]

'''Jim Barry''' was a hard-hitting white cowboy from Montana who did not mind fighting the good black heavyweights of the "Chitling Circuit." Although he did not beat [[Sam Langford]]--only drew in their many fights--Barry did deck the Boston fighter on a couple of occasions.

Barry was a capable, durable fighter in his prime. During the tail-end of his long career, he became a drug addict and was murdered by a gambler. Contrary to some stories, there was no shootout and no barroom brawl in Panama. To quote coverage in the Panama Star & Herald, 232 March 1917) "Jim Barry was shot and killed in the Lobby Hotel in Colon. His slayer was C. Jerrett, usually known as 'Tex Martin.' Martin accosted Barry in the Lobby Bar and Barry pushed him back, saying that he didn't want anything to do with him. (There had been an altercation between them in Panama City the previous day, stemming from a disagreement over a gambling debt.) Martin then pulled a Colt 44 and shot Barry three times. Barry staggered out of the bar and fell dead. Martin was quickly arrested after the shooting.

There was a story that when he died Barry was in possession of a gold and silver belt entrusted to him by none other than John L. Sullivan. The belt was never recovered. 'December 10, 1912 ''Tacoma Times'' [[:File:TT10Dec1912.JPG|article]].
[[Category: Murdered Boxers|Barry, Jim]]

Jim Barry

2012-08-24T18:32:15Z

Luckett:

[[File:JimBarry1910.JPG|left|thumb|325px]]
<boxer>017425</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Ted Murphy]]

'''Jim Barry''' was a hard-hitting white cowboy from Montana who did not mind fighting the good black heavyweights of the "Chitling Circuit." Although he did not beat [[Sam Langford]]--only drew in their many fights--Barry did deck the Boston fighter on a couple of occasions.

Barry was a capable, durable fighter in his prime. During the tail-end of his long career, he became a drug addict and was murdered by a gambler. Contrary to some stories, there was no shootout and no barroom brawl in Panama. To quote coverage in the Panama Star & Herald, "Jim Barry was shot and killed in the Lobby Hotel in Colon. His slayer was C. Jerrett, usually known as 'Tex Martin.' Martin accosted Barry in the Lobby Bar and Barry pushed him back, saying that he didn't want anything to do with him. (There had been an altercation between them in Panama City the previous day, stemming from a disagreement over a gambling debt.) Martin then pulled a Colt 44 and shot Barry three times. Barry staggered out of the bar and fell dead. Martin was quickly arrested after the shooting.

There was a story that when he died Barry was in possession of a gold and silver belt entrusted to him by none other than John L. Sullivan. The belt was never recovered.

March 12, 1917' 'Panama Star and Herald' '
December 10, 1912 ''Tacoma Times'' [[:File:TT10Dec1912.JPG|article]].
[[Category: Murdered Boxers|Barry, Jim]]

Panama Joe Gans

2012-08-20T03:44:31Z

Luckett:

[[file:Gans.PanamaJoe.jpg|left|Panama Joe Gans]]
<boxer>041736</boxer>
* Cyber Boxing Zone Gans [http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/pjgans.htm page]

The verified fights of Panama Joe Gans are in the linked record. The following fights are unverified, although mentioned in his published records.

* 1914: Young Steadman, W ko 1; Kid Murray, W ko 6; Mike O'Connor, W ko 4; Kid Greaves, W ko 6; Slammer Jordan, W ko 3; Battling Terry, W ko 9; Kid Bailey, W Points 15; Kid Coldhurst, W ko 6. (Some of these fights may have occurred in Barbados, preceding Gans's arrival in the Canal Zone in 1915.)

Gans's fights of 1915-17, in Panama, were all verified from the Panama Star & Herald.

Lou Brouillard

2012-07-16T03:03:16Z

Luckett:

[[file:BroulliardLou2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lou Brouillard]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 2006 Old Timer Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/brouillard.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>012330</boxer>
'''Division:''' Middleweight 
'''Manager:''' [[Maurice Lemione]] 
[[:Image:Brouillard.Lou.jpg|Photo #2]], [[:Image:Lou Brouillard .659.jpg|Photo #3]]

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, '''Lou Brouillard''' started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.

*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2000; [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2006

----
[[Bob Yalen]] has examined the scrapbooks of Lou Brouillard. The following list consists of fights mentioned in the scrapbooks, but which have not yet been verified from newspapers, and therefore are not yet included in his BoxRec record. Many of Brouillard's early bouts occurred in smaller cities and some or all of these unverified fights may yet be discovered.

1928
*Mickey Mullins, Willimantic CT, W KO-1 (a second 1928 fight with Mullins);
*Mickey Travers, Waterbury CT, W KO-4
*Billy Student, Worcester MA, W KO-2
*Joe Bardy, Worcester, W KO-2
*Johnny Parker (or Packer?), Keene NH, W KO-3

1929
*Dan Fruzzenne, Keene NH, W KO-3;
*Billy Carney, location uncertain, L Points (number of rounds uncertain)

1930
*Stanley Reid, Danielson CT, W KO-5
*Jimmy Dwyer, Danielson CT, W KO-3

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brouillard, Lou}}
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Two Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Canadian World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]

Lou Brouillard

2012-07-15T23:50:24Z

Luckett:

[[file:BroulliardLou2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lou Brouillard]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 2006 Old Timer Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/brouillard.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>012330</boxer>
'''Division:''' Middleweight 
'''Manager:''' [[Maurice Lemione]] 
[[:Image:Brouillard.Lou.jpg|Photo #2]], [[:Image:Lou Brouillard .659.jpg|Photo #3]]

 

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, '''Lou Brouillard''' started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.
*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2000; [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2006

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brouillard, Lou}}
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Two Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Canadian World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]

Bob Yalen has examined the scrapbooks of Lou Brouillard. The following list consists of fights mentioned in the scrapbooks, but which have not yet been verified from newspapers, and therefore are not yet included in his BoxRec record. Many of Brouillard's early bouts occurred in smaller cities and some or all of these unverified fights may yet be discovered.

1928
Mickey Mullins, Willimantic CT, W ko 1 (a second 1928 fight with Mullins);
Mickey Travers, Waterbury CT, W ko 4;
Billy Student, Worcester MA, W ko 2;
Joe Bardy, Worcester, W ko 2;
Johnny Parker (or Packer?), Keene NH, W ko 3

1929
Dan Fruzzenne, Keene NH, W ko 3;
Billy Carney, location uncertain, L Points (number of rounds uncertain)

1930
Eddie Reed, New London CT, W Points 8;
Stanley Reid, Danielson CT, W ko 5;
Jimmy Dwyer, Danielson CT, W ko 3

Lou Brouillard

2012-07-15T23:48:02Z

Luckett:

[[file:BroulliardLou2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lou Brouillard]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 2006 Old Timer Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/brouillard.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>012330</boxer>
'''Division:''' Middleweight 
'''Manager:''' [[Maurice Lemione]] 
[[:Image:Brouillard.Lou.jpg|Photo #2]], [[:Image:Lou Brouillard .659.jpg|Photo #3]]

 

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, '''Lou Brouillard''' started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.
*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2000; [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2006

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brouillard, Lou}}
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Two Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Canadian World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]

Bob Yalen has examined the scrapbooks of Lou Brouillard. The following list consists of fights mentioned in the scrapbooks, but which have not yet been verified from newspapers, and therefore are not yet included in his BoxRec record. Many of Brouillard's early bouts occurred in smaller cities and some or all of these unverified fights may yet be discovered.

1928
Mickey Mullins, Willimantic CT, W ko 1 (a second 1928 fight with Mullins);
Mickey Travers, Waterbury CT, W ko 4;
Billy Student, Worcester MA, W ko 2;
Joe Bardy, Worcester, W ko 2;
Johnny Parker (or Packer?), Keene NH, W ko 3

1929
Dan Fruzzenne, Keene NH, W ko 3;
Billy Carney, location uncertain, L Points

1930
Eddie Reed, New London CT, W Points 8;
Stanley Reid, Danielson CT, W ko 5;
Jimmy Dwyer, Danielson CT, W ko 3

Lou Brouillard

2012-07-15T23:46:06Z

Luckett:

[[file:BroulliardLou2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lou Brouillard]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 2006 Old Timer Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/brouillard.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>012330</boxer>
'''Division:''' Middleweight 
'''Manager:''' [[Maurice Lemione]] 
[[:Image:Brouillard.Lou.jpg|Photo #2]], [[:Image:Lou Brouillard .659.jpg|Photo #3]]

 

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, '''Lou Brouillard''' started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.
*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2000; [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2006

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brouillard, Lou}}
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Two Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Canadian World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]

Bob Yalen has examined the scrapbooks of Lou Brouillard. The following list consists of fights mentioned in the scrapbooks, but which have not yet been verified from newspapers, and therefore are not yet included in his BoxRec record. Many of Brouillard's early bouts occurred in smaller cities and some or all of these unverified fights may yet be discovered.

1928
Mickey Mullins, Willimantic CT, W ko 1 (a second 1928 fight with Mullins);
Mickey Travers, Waterbury CT, W ko 4;
Billy Student, Worcester MA, W ko 2;
Joe Bardy, Worcester, W ko 2;
Johnny Parker (or Packer?), Keene NH, W ko 3

1929
Dan Fruzzenne, Keene NH, W ko 3;
Billy Carney, location uncertain, L Points;

1930
Eddie Reed, New London CT, W Points 8;
Stanley Reid, Danielson CT, W ko 5;
Jimmy Dwyer, Danielson CT, W ko 3;

Lou Brouillard

2012-07-15T23:43:24Z

Luckett:

[[file:BroulliardLou2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lou Brouillard]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 2006 Old Timer Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/brouillard.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>012330</boxer>
'''Division:''' Middleweight 
'''Manager:''' [[Maurice Lemione]] 
[[:Image:Brouillard.Lou.jpg|Photo #2]], [[:Image:Lou Brouillard .659.jpg|Photo #3]]

 

According to an "Oddities of the Sports World" newspaper column of Sept. 23, 1931, '''Lou Brouillard''' started as a right-handed boxer. Early on, however, he broke some rib bones on his right side, hampering his ability to hit with his right hand. He therefore converted to a southpaw.
*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2000; [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]: Class of 2006

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brouillard, Lou}}
[[Category:World Welterweight Champions]]
[[Category:World Middleweight Champions]]
[[Category:Two Division World Champions]]
[[Category:Canadian World Champions]]
[[Category:Southpaw World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]

Bob Yalen has examined the scrapbooks of Lou Brouillard. The following list consists of fights mentioned in the scrapbooks, but which have not yet been verified from newspapers, and therefore are not yet included in his BoxRec record. Many of Brouillard's early bouts occurred in smaller cities and some or all of these unverified fights may yet be discovered.

1928
Mickey Mullins, Willimantic CT, W ko 1 (a second 1928 fight with Mullins).
Mickey Travers, Waterbury CT, W ko 4
Billy Student, Worcester MA, W ko 2
Joe Bardy, Worcester, W ko 2
Johnny Parker (or Packer?), Keene NH, W ko 3

1929
Dan Fruzzenne, Keene NH, W ko 3
Billy Carney, location uncertain, L Points

1930
Eddie Reed, New London CT, W Points 8
Stanley Reid, Danielson CT, W ko 5
Jimmy Dwyer, Danielson CT, W ko 3

Paulie Sykes

2012-07-15T02:51:01Z

Luckett:

<boxer>137126</boxer>

'''Eddie Saxon''' started his boxing career under the name of "Paulie Sykes." ''[[IBRO Journal]]'' No. 93, p. 84. Actually, it isn't clear if this man's name was Saxon or Sykes, but he was much better known as "Paulie Sykes," so that name is used here.

Paulie Sykes

2012-07-15T02:49:02Z

Luckett:

<boxer>137126</boxer>

'''Eddie Saxon''' started his boxing career under the name of "Paulie Sykes." ''[[IBRO Journal]]'' No. 93, p. 84. It isn't clear if this man's name was Saxon or Sykes, but he was much better known as "Paulie Sykes," so that name is used here.

Phil Rosselli

2012-07-14T23:40:08Z

Luckett:

<boxer>70385</boxer>

Rosselli was the father of Jimmy Rosselli, the singer.

Phil Rosselli

2012-07-14T23:39:25Z

Luckett:

<boxer>70385</boxer>

Rossselli was the father of Jimmy Rosselli, the singer

Human:42076

2012-07-09T00:17:27Z

Luckett: Replaced content with "<boxer>42076</boxer>"

Rosy Rosales

2012-07-08T15:35:38Z

Luckett:

[[file:RosalesR.jpg|left|thumb|320px]]
<boxer>034982</boxer>
[[:Image:Rosales2.Rosey.jpg|Photo #2]]
 
In record books, '''Rosy Rosales''' was variously characterized as being "Mexican-American" and "American Indian," both of which are unlikely. According to the New York Evening Post, 13 February 1930, his birth name was Raphael Shaw, and his appearance indicates that he was probably of European descent. The Andrews record books, 1930 and 1931 editions, gave his birth name as Robert Shaw. (The actual name, ancestry, and birthdate of Rosales are under investigation and may require correction.) In 1953 Rosales/Shaw was reported to be a member of the Building Trade Union of the American Federation of Labor in Cleveland, Ohio.

The 1928 edition of Everlast Boxing Record is the source of Rosales's record from 1927 and earlier. Dates and locations are given for his 1927 fights. Earlier fights (1925-26), all unverified, are given as follows:

Knockouts (1925-26): Chief Shaw, 2; Caveman Sweeney, 4; K.O. Perry, 4; Corporal Holmes, 2; Kid Spike, 1; Chihuahua Kid Brown, 1; Bombardier Buchanan, 7; K.O. Perry, 2; Kid Toney, 7; Corporal Holmes, 1; Chihuahua Kid Brown, 4; Schoolboy, 7; Clyde (Kid) Colvin, 6; Mickey Malone, 7; Chihuahua Kid Brown, 2; Bill Stewart, 1; K.O. Brown, 2; Jack Fisher, 1.

The 1943 edition of the Ring All-Time Record Book also lists the following undated fights for Rosales, no locations given:

1927: Battling Speaker, D 10.

Also:

1934: In The Ring, April 1934, page 52, Rosales is reported as having lost to Buddy McArthur.

1935: In The Ring\, April 1935, page 64, Rosales is reported to have fought a draw with George Brown in Juarez, Mexico.
1928: Nick Newman, W ko 2; Johnny Herger, W Pts 8.

Won on decision (1925): Schoolboy, 4.

Draw (1925): Battling Stepper, 6.

Considering the military rank of several of his opponents and the locations of his 1927 fights, Rosales's earliest fights probably occurred in the southwest (Texas, New Mexico). The December 10 1926 San Antonio Light reported Rosales as a Fort Bliss soldier who had 'run up a long list of knockout victories the last several months.'

Tom Roper

2012-06-18T00:15:56Z

Luckett:

Tom is a brother of Captain Bob Roper.

Bouts listed in published records, but dates and locations uncertain.

1919 Bob Devere W Points 10

1922 Sully Montgomery L Points 8

Tom Roper

2012-06-18T00:12:46Z

Luckett:

Tom is a brother of Captain Bob Roper.

Bouts listed in published records, but dates and locations uncertain.

1919 Bob Devere

1922 Sully Montgomery

Tom Roper

2012-06-18T00:12:01Z

Luckett:

Tom is a brother of Captain Bob Roper.

Bouts listed in published records, but dates and locations uncertain.

1919 Bob Devere
1922 Sully Montgomery

Tom Roper

2012-06-18T00:11:37Z

Luckett:

Tom is a brother of Captain Bob Roper.

Bouts listed in published records, but dates and locations uncertain.
1919 Bob Devere
1922 Sully Montgomery

Rufe Turner

2012-06-09T23:36:16Z

Luckett:

[[File:Rufe Turner.jpg|240px|thumb|left|Rufe Turner]]
<boxer>154585</boxer>

* Probably was the brother of fellow boxer [[Human:39998|Charles Turner]] of Stockton, CA.
* Boxed in the Philippine Islands.
* By early 1930 he had been committed to the Insular Psychopathic Hospital. In March 1937, he was placed aboard the ''Grant'' steamship to return to the San Francisco area, where it was expected he would be committed to the Napa Asylum.

[[Category:African American Boxers|Turner, Rufus]]

Dencio Cabanela

2012-06-09T02:29:21Z

Luckett:

<boxer>059618</boxer>

The ''Sydney Daily Telegraph'' in reporting his death following the McCarthy fight wrote "the deceased was the idol of the Filipino nation and without doubt a boxer of very exceptional merit. Some years ago in Manila, as Young Jamito, he was the pupil of Silvino Jamito, the Filipino featherweight. When he had beaten all-comers at about his then weight (118 lbs) Young Jamito was matched with his teacher, and as "young" versus "old" Jamito would not have looked good on the posters, Dencio on that occasion fought under his own name for the first time. He defeated Jamito. Later, white men and colored he took on and defeated whatever boxer appeared in Manila up to within a stone (14 lbs) of his weight.... Three or four months ago Dencio came to Australia. He complained continually of headaches and could not be got to train assiduously. Nevertheless he made a wonderful showing against the great French bantam Eugene Criqui. When winning more than comfortably, about half-way through the contest, he suddenly collapsed in the ring, although no blows had been exchanged for some moments. He was unconscious for a time, but recovered and seemed in normal health. A second contest with Sid Godfrey ended in precisely the same fashion and now has come the fateful third and last...As showing what an idol Dencio was in his native land where boxing is a very popular sport, it is related that his name was inserted in over 80% of the answers written by Filipino pupils in the public schools who were asked to name "the man who has done most to advance civilisation in the Philippine Islands".

''Managed by Paquito Reyes and Eddie Tait''

As a boxer he was considered by critics in Australia to be one of the world's best bantamweights. He was the most remarkable hitter in the division ever seen in this country."
Prophectically the following commentary was written in the same newspaper following his KO win over Joe Symonds. ''"Dencio has wonderful strength and capacity to take punishment, backed by cleverness, speed and the ability to punch"''. However this led him to, it continued, "the foolish policy that he adopts, that is to take all the punishment that is being given to him and wait for a chance to finish it."

One of three Filipino boxers managed by Frank Churchill to die of ring-related injuries (with Clever Sencio and Pancho Villa, although the latter's death was considered murder by his widow):
[http://ejmas.com/jcs/jcsart_svinth_0701.htm]

Described by long-time matchmaker and promoter [[Joe Waterman]], as the most naturally gifted fighter he ever saw.

[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Dencio_Cabanela_Jr. * Father of Dencio Cabanela Jr.]

[[Category: Ring Fatalities|Cabanella, Dencio]]

Iron Bux

2012-06-08T00:07:59Z

Luckett:

Iron Bux was a Hindu who started his boxing career in Hong Kong. "Bux" was his family name and "Iron" was a nickname derived from his endurance and success in the ring.

Apparently Bux had a few bouts before going to Manilla, Philippines, which was the chief center of boxing in the Orient at that time. Thereafter, most of his boxing was done in Manila and nearby locations. Occasionally he would return to Hong Kong to visit relatives, but he found little opportunity there to extend his career.

Bux held, at different times, the featherweight and lightweight titles of the Orient, and fought for the Oriental welterweight championship. Oriental titles were an invention of Manila promoters, and for many years the Orient title fights rarely occurred outside Manila. It should be noted that non-Orientals often held Oriental titles, mainly including American servicemen based in the Philippines and visiting Australians.

Iron Bux

2012-06-08T00:04:04Z

Luckett:

Iron Bux was a Hindu who started his boxing career in Hong Kong. "Bux" was his family name and "Iron" was a nickname derived from his endurance and success in the ring.

Apparently Bux had a few bouts before going to Manilla, Philippines, which was the chief center of boxing in the Orient at that time. Thereafter, most of his boxing was done in Manila and nearby locations. Occasionally he would return to Hong Kong to visit relatives, but he found little opportunity there to extend his career.

Bux held, at different times, the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight championships of the Orient. Oriental titles were an invention of Manila promoters, and for many years the Orient title fights rarely occurred outside Manila. It should be noted that non-Orientals often held Oriental titles, mainly including American servicemen based in the Philippines and visiting Australians.

Iron Bux

2012-06-08T00:02:19Z

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Iron Bux was a Hindu who started his boxing career in Hong Kong. "Bux" was his family name and "Iron" was a nickname derived from his endurance and success in the ring.

Apparently Bux had a few bouts before going to Manilla, Philippines, which was the chief center of boxing in the Orient at that time. Thereafter, most of his boxing was done in Manila and nearby locations. Occasionally he would return to Hong Kong to visit relatives, but he found little opportunity there to extend his career.

Bux held, at different times, the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight championships of the Orient. Oriental titles were an invention of Manila promoters, and for many years the Orient titles rarely occurred outside Manila. It should be noted that non-Orientals often held Oriental titles, mainly including American servicemen based in the Philippines and visiting Australians.

Johnny Solzberg

2012-05-22T19:42:55Z

Luckett:

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Norwegian-born bantamweight boxer '''Johnny Solzberg''' consistently fought under the name of "Johnny Solzberg" while in the United States. He was never called "Johnny Solberg," even though this was his actual name, and he should be shown in BoxRec as "Johnny Solzberg." (There have been many fighters, even great ones, who did not use their true names in the ring, for instance Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, and Jack Britton, and to show them under their true names would create confusion.) It is believed that Solzberg had some 120 bouts in America.

Came to the USA as 13 year old with his parents, settling down in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. Unlisted fight, mentioned by The Ring,Feb 1950 page 44: George Kitson,outcome unknown.

Johnny Solzberg

2012-05-22T19:38:31Z

Luckett:

<boxer>52591</boxer>

Norwegian-born bantamweight boxer '''Johnny Solberg''' consistently fought under the name of "Johnny Solzberg" while in the United States. He was never called "Johnny Solberg," and he should be shown in BoxRec as "Johnny Solzberg." (There have been many fighters, even great ones, who did not use their true names in the ring, for instance Ray Robinson, Joe Louis, and Jack Britton, and to show them under their true names would create confusion.) It is believed that Solzberg had some 120 bouts in America.

Came to the USA as 13 year old with his parents, settling down in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. Unlisted fight, mentioned by The Ring,Feb 1950 page 44: George Kitson,outcome unknown.

Banty Lewis

2012-04-18T01:03:23Z

Luckett:

The following is from the Newark Evening News, September 23, 1954.

Louis A. Novak, 62 of 124 Hobson Street in Newark was killed today when his head was crushed by a rear wheel of a tractor-trailer at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Alpine Street. The driver of the truck..said he was unaware of the accident until someone shouted to him to stop. He had just started up his truck after being halted by a traffic light.

Novak was known in the ring as Banty Lewis. He boxed professionally from about 1908 to 1920, his last opponent being Mickey Walker. He disliked the spotlight, but was a popular fighter who was one of the rare fighters who could knock out an opponent with one blow. In 1913 he went to France as one of a troop of fighters under the management of Al Lippe, others including Jeff Smith and Billy Papke. In France he defeated top French featherweights Auguste Grassi and Robert Dastillon in 15 and 20 rounds, although he had never fought more than four rounds before.

By his performances and appearance Lewis captivated the Europeans. He had the shoulders of a middleweight and the waistline of a chorus girl, and long, blond hair and slim legs.

In the United States, Banty fought mainly in New York and northern New Jersey. He was a top performer in such venues as the old Central Institute in Newark and Bill Brown's 23rd Street Club in New York. He is said to have had 231 fights, scoring 108 knockouts, but these totals have not yet been verified.

Novak worked at a regular job all his life. For many years he was employed in the stock room of Edison Company of West Orange, but was laid off several months ago. Since then he had looked for another job, but found none. He lived with his sister and his only hobbies were to read five newspapers daily and rewrite editorials as he thought they should have been written. He was very unassuming and, unlike most boxers, kept only one picture of himself.

Banty Lewis

2012-04-18T00:59:16Z

Luckett:

The following is from the Newark Evening News, September 23, 1954.

Louis A. Novak, 62 of 124 Hobson Street in Newark was killed today when his head was crushed by a rear wheel of a tractor-trailer at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Alpine Street. The driver of the truck..said he was unaware of the accident until someone shouted to him to stop. He had just started up his truck after being halted by a traffic light.

Novak was known in the ring as Banty Lewis. He boxed professionally from about 1908 to 1921, his last opponent being Mickey Walker. He disliked the spotlight, but was a popular fighter who was one of the rare fighters who could knock out an opponent with one blow. In 1913 he went to France as one of a troop of fighters under the management of Al Lippe, others including Jeff Smith and Billy Papke. In France he defeated top French featherweights Auguste Grassi and Robert Dastillon in 15 and 20 rounds, although he had never fought more than four rounds before.

By his performances and appearance Lewis captivated the Europeans. He had the shoulders of a middleweight and the waistline of a chorus girl, and long, blond hair and slim legs.

In the United States, Banty fought mainly in New York and northern New Jersey. He was a top performer in such venues as the old Central Institute in Newark and Bill Brown's 23rd Street Club in New York. He is said to have had 231 fights, scoring 108 knockouts, but these totals have not yet been verified.

Novak worked at a regular job all his life. For many years he was employed in the stock room of Edison Company of West Orange, but was laid off several months ago. Since then he had looked for another job, but found none. He lived with his sister and his only hobbies were to read five newspapers daily and rewrite editorials as he thought they should have been written. He was very unassuming and, unlike most boxers, kept only one picture of himself.

Banty Lewis

2012-04-18T00:56:44Z

Luckett:

The following is from the Newark Evening News, September 23, 1954.

Louis A. Novak, 62 of 124 Hobson Street in Newark was killed today when his head was crushed by a rear wheel of a tractor-trailer at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Alpine Street. The driver of the truck..said he was unaware of the accident until someone shouted to him to stop. He had just started up his truck after being halted by a traffic light.

Novak was known in the ring as Banty Lewis. He boxed professionally from about 1908 to 1921, his last opponent being Mickey Walker. He disliked the spotlight, but was a popular fighter who was one of the rare fighters who could knock out an opponent with one blow. In 1913 he went to France as one a troop of fighters under the management of Al Lippe, others including Jeff Smith and Billy Papke. In France he defeated top French featherweights Auguste Grassi and Robert Dastillon in 15 and 20 rounds, although he had never fought more than four rounds before.

By his performances and appearance Lewis captivated the Europeans. He had the shoulders of a middleweight and the waistline of a chorus girl, and long, blond hair and slim legs.

In the United States, Banty fought mainly in New York and northern New Jersey. He was a top performer in such venues as the old Central Institute in Newark and Bill Brown's 23rd Street Club in New York. He is said to have had 231 fights, scoring 108 knockouts, but these totals have not yet been verified.

Novak worked at a regular job all his life. For many years he was employed in the stock room of Edison Company of West Orange, but was laid off several months ago. Since then he had looked for another job, but found none. He lived with his sister and his only hobbies were to read five newspapers daily and rewrite editorials as he thought they should have been written. He was very unassuming and, unlike most boxers, kept only one picture of himself.

Banty Lewis

2012-04-18T00:52:32Z

Luckett: Created page with "The following is from the Newark Evening News, September 23, 1954. Louis A. Novak, 62 of 124 Hobson Street in Newark was killed today when his head was crushed by a rear whee..."

The following is from the Newark Evening News, September 23, 1954.

Louis A. Novak, 62 of 124 Hobson Street in Newark was killed today when his head was crushed by a rear wheel of a tractor-trailer at Frelinghuysen Avenue an Alpine Street. The driver of the truck..said he was unaware of the accident until someone shouted to him to stop. He had just started up his truck after being halted by a traffic light.

Novak was known in the ring as Banty Lewis. He boxed professionally from about 1908 to 1921, his last opponent being Mickey Walker. He disliked the spotlight, but was a popular fighter who was one of the rare fighters who could knock out an opponent with one blow. In 1913 he went to France as one a troop of fighters under the management of Al Lippe, others including Jeff Smith and Billy Papke. In France he defeated top French featherweights Auguste Grassi and Robert Dastillon in 15 and 20 rounds, although he had never fought more than four rounds before.

By his performances and appearance Lewis captivated the Europeans. He had the shoulders of a middleweight and the waistline of a chorus girl, and long, blond hair and slim legs.

In the United States, Banty fought mainly in New York and northern New Jersey. He was a top performer in such venues as the old Central Institute in Newark and Bill Brown's 23rd Street Club in Neew York.

Novak worked at a regular job all his life. For many years he was employed in the stock room of Edison Company of West Orange, but was laid off several months ago. Since then he had looked for another job, but found none. He lived with his sisters and his only hobbies was to read five newspapers daily and rewrite editorials as he thought they should have been written. He was very unassuming and, unlike most boxers, kept only one picture of himself.

Johnny Marto

2012-03-21T20:16:31Z

Luckett:

[[File:JnMarto.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]
<boxer>052157</boxer>
'''Divisions:''' Featherweight & Lightweight 
[[:Image:Marto.Johnny.jpg|Image #2]]
 
'''Johnny Marto''' was a hard-bitten lightweight of the early Twentieth Century. He fought Jack Britton, Ted (Kid) Lewis, Leach Cross, Abe Attell, Jim Driscoll, and numerous other outstanding fighters of the period. In 112 known fights he was never knocked out and is known to have been knocked down only once (by Jim Bonner in New York, November 2, 1911, in a fight that Marto won by newspaper decision).

In addition to the 122 fights presently shown in his record, Marto is believed to have had a number of others. For instance, there is reason to believe that he fought Tommy Shea, and other opponents, in fights not yet traced.

Choforo Martinez

2012-01-03T21:24:00Z

Luckett:

The following fights for Choforo Martinez were listed in his record, Guia Lagunera de Box, by Miguel Ramirez Azna, pages 123-124,

1942: Bobby Guitarra, Torreon, W Points 10; Battling Chino, Saltillo, W ko 3; Elias Perez, Saltillo, W Points 10; Tello Chico, Saltillo, W ko 2.

1943: Baby Pancho, Saltillo, W Points 12; Manuel Rivera, Monterrey, W Points 10; Pedro Zamarripa, Monterrey, W Points 10; Manny Camarillo, Monterrey, W Points 10; Mario Trigo, Monterrey, W Points 10; Andres Balderas, Monterrey, W Points 10; Andres Balderas, Piedras Negras, W Points 10.

1944: Carlos Chavez, Mexico D.F., W Points 10; Pelon Cabrera, Cuernavaca, Draw 10; Tello Prado, Piedras Negras, W Points 10; Lefty Rodriguez, Saltillo, W ko 2; Tony Flores, Saltillo, W ko 6.

1945: Rata Soto, Torreon, W Points 10; Pachuca Del Rio, Torreon, W Points 10; Mario Trigo, Torreon, W ko 5; Cargador Rocha, Torreon, W Points 10; Mario Trigo, Matamoros, W ko 5; Felipe Aguilar, Torreon, L Points 10.

1946: Baby Ramos, Monterrey, W ko 4; Guadalajara Kid, Saltillo, L Points 10; Julio Serna, Nuevo Laredo, W Points 10; Felipe Aguilar, Monterrey, L Points 10; Felipe Aguilar, Durango, L ko 4.

1947: Felipe Aguilar, Nuevo Laredo, L tko 4; Felipe Aguilar, Laredo, Draw 10.

The remainder of Choforo Martinez's record is shown on BoxRec.

Choforo Martinez

2012-01-03T21:21:07Z

Luckett:

Choforo Martinez

2012-01-03T21:18:32Z

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The following fights for Choforo Martinez were listed in his record, Guia Lagunera de Box, by Miguel Ramirez Azna, pages 123-124,

1942: Bobby Guitarra, Torreon, W Points 10; Battling Chino, Saltillo, W ko 3; Elias Perez, Saltillo, W Points 10; Tello Chico, Saltillo, W ko 2.

1943: Baby Pancho, Saltillo, W Points 12; Manuel Rivera, Monterrey, W Points 10; Pedro Zamarripa, Monterrey, W Points 10; Manny Camarillo, Monterrey, W Points 10; Mario Trigo, Monterrey, W Points 10; Andres Balderas, Monterrey, W Points 10; Andres Balderas, Piedras Negras, W Points 10.

1944: Carlos Chavez, Mexico D.F., W Points 10; Pelon Cabrera, Cuernavaca, Draw 10; Tello Prado, Piedras Negras, W Points 10; Lefty Rodriguez, Saltillo, W ko 2; Tony Flores, Saltillo, W ko 6.

1945: Rata Soto, Torreon, W Points 10; Pachuca Del Rio, Torreon, W Points 10; Mario Trigo, Torreon, W ko 5; Cargador Rocha, Torreon, W Points 10; Mario Trigo, Matamoros, W ko 5; Felipe Aguilar, Torreon, L Points 10.

1946: Baby Ramos, Monterrey, W ko 4; Guadalajara Kid, Saltillo, L Points 10; Julio Serna, Nuevo Laredo, W Points 10; Felipe Aguilar, Monterrey, L Points 10; Felipe Aguilar, Durango, L ko 4.

1947: Felipe Aguilar, San Antonio TX, W Points 10; Felipe Aguilar, Nuevo Laredo, Draw 10.

Paco Villa

2011-12-27T01:25:57Z

Luckett:

Raul Talan

2011-11-20T22:35:51Z

Luckett:

<boxer>176934</boxer>

Member of 1928 Mexican Olympic Team, boxing in the featherweight class. Lost his opening round match to [[Kaarlo Vakeva]] of Finland on points

Later fought as a pro in Mexico, the United States, and the Orient, using the name "Raul Talan."

{{DEFAULTSORT:Talon, Raul}}
[[Category:Mexican Olympians]]
[[Category:1928 Olympians]]

Raul Talan

2011-11-20T22:34:38Z

Luckett:

<boxer>176934</boxer>

Member of 1928 Mexican Olympic Team, boxing in the featherweight class. Lost his opening round match to [[Kaarlo Vakeva]] of Finland on points

Later fought as a pro in Mexico, the United States, and the Orient.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Talon, Raul}}
[[Category:Mexican Olympians]]
[[Category:1928 Olympians]]

Alfredo Gaona

2011-11-09T16:02:37Z

Luckett:

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[[Bert Colima]] Alfredo Gaona [[Georgie Rivers]]
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[[:Image:GaonaAl.jpg|Photo #2]]

Competed in the flyweight division at the 1928 [[Olympics]]. His results were:
*Defeated [[Jean Kieffer]] (Luxembourg) points
*Defeated [[Nikolaos Felix]] (Greece) points
*Lost to [[Carlo Cavagnoli]] (Italy) points

Gaona's trainer and close friend was shot and killed Apr 9, 1931.

[[Category:Mexican Olympians|Gaona, Alfredo]]
[[Category:1928 Olympians|Gaona, Alfredo]]

Julio Cesar Jimenez

2011-10-27T19:51:42Z

Luckett:

[[File:Julio Jimenez3.JPG|left|thumb|350px]]
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[[:File:Julio Jimenez2.JPG|Photo #2]], [[:File:Julio Jimenez.JPG|Photo #3]]

The linked 139 fight record for Jimenez is probably incomplete. The 1949 edition of The Ring Record Book, and some other early additions, contained several undated additional fights (all supposedly occurring in Mexico City), as follows:

Quintin Rangel, W ko 4; Manuel Villagran, W Points 10; Chucho Manzanares, W Points 10; Tim Bernal, W Points 10 (twice); Pedro Sanchez, W ko 3; Jose Quintana, W ko 7; Gregorio Lopez, W ko 9.

None of these fights has been verified.

Enrique Bolanos

2011-10-17T17:55:57Z

Luckett:

[[file:Bolanos Enrique2.jpg|left|300px|thumb]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>000044</boxer>
'''Division:''' Lightweight 
'''Manager:''' (Jimmy Fitten) [[George Parnassus]] 
[[:Image:Bolanos.Enrique.jpg|Photo #2]]
 
'''Enrique Bolanos''' was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940s. Three times he unsuccessfully challenged [[Ike Williams]] for the World Lightweight title, losing by 8th round TKO, 15 round split decision, and 4th round TKO, respectively. All three bouts were held at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, where Bolanos was the Los Angeles area's premier draw during his prime.

[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members|Bolanos, Enrique]]

Artie Towne

2011-09-15T19:54:51Z

Luckett:

<boxer>036930</boxer>
Towne reportedly was stabbed to death during a holdup in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, NY, July 2, 1967.

http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/w0502-fho.htm

Artie Towne

2011-09-15T19:53:00Z

Luckett:

<boxer>036930</boxer>

Towne reportedly was stabbed to death during a holdup in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, NY, July 2, 1967.

http://cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/w0502-fho.htm

Tommy Loughran

2011-07-15T18:22:04Z

Luckett:

[[file:Loughran.Tommy.2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Tommy Loughran]]
[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 1991 Old Timer Category Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/oldtimer/loughran.html click]]]
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
<boxer>011326</boxer>
'''Division''': Light Heavyweight 
'''Manager''': [[Joe Smith]] 
'''[[:Category:Tommy Loughran Gallery|Tommy Loughran Gallery]]

 

===Biography===

'''Tommy Loughran''' (born November 29, 1902, Philadelphia, PA ? died July 7, 1982, Altoona, PA) was the 1927-1929 undefeated Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the world and is regarded as one of the most skilled fighters of all time.

Loughran's effective use of coordinated foot work, sound defense and swift, accurate counter punching is now regarded as a precursor to the techniques practiced in modern boxing. Loughran fought many middleweight, light-heavyweight, and heavyweight champions in his career - including [[Gene Tunney]], [[Jack Sharkey]] and Georges Carpentier. In his esteemed career Loughran even achieved a Newspaper Decision over fistic phenom Harry Greb. Loughran was but 19 years old when he first met Greb.

As a light heavyweight, he defeated two future world heavyweight champions: [[Max Baer]] and [[James J. Braddock]]. Loughran finally fought [[Primo Carnera]] for the Heavyweight title. Despite the 8 inch size disadvantage, the age disadvantage and weight disadvantage Loughran was up against, he still managed to beat the colossus - at least that's how the fans and critics since have ruled it. The judges however thought differently.

In later years, when interviewed for the book, Loughran reportedly agreed to only be awarded a win if he could stop the giant. Considering the conditions, Loughran's state and Carnera's connections, it is not unfair to assume some sort of corruption was at hand.

While Loughran is remembered among boxing's elite, his career was marred by his fragile hands and jaw. Loughran was also a very small Light heavyweight and possessed no fear of larger men. Loughran fought regularly, even taking fights with only a few hours notice. When examining Loughran's career one must consider the, almost masochistic, abuse Loughran embraced.

Record Notes. Several bouts that were included in early published records for Loughran are not included in his BoxRec record, because they have not yet been verified. They are as follows: 1920, Bill Clark, W ko 3; 1920, Eddie Moran, W ko 4; 1920, Joe Brock, w ko 2; 1921, Lew Schupp, No decision, 8; 1921, Ted Mitchell, No decision, 8; 1921. If and when these fights are verified, they will be added to BoxRec.

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*Featured on the covers of the [[Ring Magazine: December 1927|December 1927]] ''The Ring'' and [[:Image:SDM2712.jpg|Self-Defense]] magazines
*Named [[Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year]] for 1929 and 1931
*Was a contestant on an early (circa 1956) episode of the American television series "To Tell the Truth" -- All four members of the panel correctly guessed Loughran.
*Became a well-known bridge card-game player.
*Died at Altoona, PA
*[http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/boxing/loughran.htm CBZ Record]
*1979 ''Sports Illustrated'' [http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1094862/index.htm article] re: Loughran serving as [[Jack Dempsey]]'s sparring partner in 1926.

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[[Category:Irish American Boxers]]
[[Category:World Light Heavyweight Champions]]
[[Category:American World Champions]]
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]