Jack Holland

Name: Jack Holland
Birth Name: Rhule Holland
Hometown: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Died: 1933-05-09 (Age:24)
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

Jack Holland had a brilliant football career at Tulane University (1928-1930). He played in in the Tulane All Star football game Jan 1, 1933. Holland turned to pro boxing with the intent to earn money to finish his Tulane degree, with the ultimate intent of coaching high School football. He also worked as an artist's model to pay his way through school.

Holland turned to pro boxing with the intent to earn money to finish his Tulane degree, with the ultimate intent of coaching high School football.

He died May 9, 1933 of a cerebral hemorrhage after losing in six rounds to Tony Marullo. Although his exact date of birth is unknown, he was reported to have been 24 when he died. His team number at Tulane (21) was retired for five years in his honor.

Amateur Career Highlights:

• Won decision over Jimmy Dee (TX), National AAU, May 6, 1932, at Madison Square Garden
• Stopped by Fred Feary in semi-finals of National AAU, May 6, 1932, at Madison Square Garden