Jack Sharkey vs. Tom Heeney
Jack Sharkey 194 lbs drew with Tom Heeney 193 lbs by SD in round 12 of 12
- Date: 1928-01-13
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Jack Denning
- Judge: George Kelly
- Judge: George Patrick
- Judge George Kelley voted for Sharkey, Judge George Patrick called it a draw, and Referee Denning gave Heeney the verdict.
- Attendance: 17,000
- Weigh-in photo
"Jack Sharkey and Tom Heeney fought to a slashing draw last night in a 12 round match that upset the dope and left experts as well as spectators sharply divided in opinion. Apparently believing that Heeney's bull dog aggressiveness had given him the edge, the crowd of 17,000 onlookers set up a chorus of boos and jeers after the decision, but the critics' gallery at the ringside gave a majority opinion in favor of Sharkey. From the 3rd through the 7th round, Heeney kept plugging away with telling effect. He cuffed, wrestled and harried his taller, slightly heavier opponent. Heeney, unable to keep up his grueling pace, was forced back and made a target for sharp right crosses and stiff lefts to the body in the closing five rounds. Sharkey still found difficulty in locating his mark at times and he was slow afoot, but he outboxed Heeney and landed the sharper blows." -Associated Press
- Unofficial INS scorecard (the AP did not announce a card) - 5-4-3 Heeney
- Gate - $161,031