Jack Sharkey vs. King Levinsky
Jack Sharkey 201 lbs lost to King Levinsky 205 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1933-09-18
- Location: Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Referee: Phil Collins
"King Levinsky from Chicago's west side, changed from a wild-swinging, back-alley fighter into a serious contender for the heavyweight title today as a result of his impressive victory last night over Jack Sharkey. Sharkey boxed with most of the old-time cleverness that carried him to boxing's peak, but even his best defense crumpled against Levinsky's attack. In the first 30 seconds Levinsky got the margin that resulted in victory. A terrific right caught Sharkey squarely on the jaw. The former champ crumpled to the mat for a count of seven. Levinsky charged when Sharkey regained his feet but the sailor boxed his way out of the crisis. Sharkey didn't recover until the 3rd round. Sharkey came out fast to meet Levinsky's rush in the 3rd. Levinsky waved for Sharkey to come on and he did, driving both fists. Sharkey broke even on that round and won the 4th by spinning Levinsky with a left hook. From there on the former champ put on a game but losing battle. Levinsky received a unanimous decision from the two judges and referee Phil Collins." -United Press
- Attendance - 20,000
- Gate - $52,000
- Levinsky went into this bout unsure if he was even going to get paid because the contract guaranteed Sharkey $25,000 of the gate.