Jack Sharkey vs. Leo Gates

Jack Sharkey 192 lbs beat Leo Gates 209 lbs by KO in round 3 of 10

• Date: 1928-06-21
• Location: Battery A Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
• Referee: Walter Heisner

"Jack Sharkey of Boston, one of the aspirants to champion Gene Tunney's heavyweight crown, knocked out Leo Gates, Oklahoma Indian, in the 3rd round of a scheduled 10 round bout here last night. The knockout came just after the round opened. Sharkey rushed from his corner and with a swift volley of hooks, followed by a left jab to the stomach, sent the Indian down for the count." -Delphos Daily Herald