Tiger Jack Fox - Revision history

Grey at 17:16, 7 December 2022

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	'''Managers:''' [[Jack Dempsey]] (1933), [[Sam Webb (manager)\|Sam Webb]] (as of July 20, 1934), ( Billy Nelson and [[Al Morse]] (1934-39), [[Frank Smithers]] (1940-41?), Al Sommers (1944?-47), [[Jack Powers]] (1948-50)<br>		'''Managers:''' [[Jack Curley]] (1933, while in Indiana) [[Jack Dempsey]] (1933), [[Sam Webb (manager)\|Sam Webb]] (as of July 20, 1934), ( Billy Nelson and [[Al Morse]] (1934-39), [[Frank Smithers]] (1940-41?), Al Sommers (1944?-47), [[Jack Powers]] (1948-50)<br>
	'''Trainers:''' [[Billy Nelson]] (1934-39), [[Al Sommers]] (1944?-47)<br>		'''Trainers:''' [[Billy Nelson]] (1934-39), [[Al Sommers]] (1944?-47)<br>
	([[Dick Sadler]] claimed to have trained Fox, but this can't be confirmed in a Spokane newspaper.)		([[Dick Sadler]] claimed to have trained Fox, but this can't be confirmed in a Spokane newspaper.)

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	In a 1949 article found in the ''Anchorage Daily News'', Fox claimed approximately 330 bouts in his career. If that figure is correct, and his record was fully researched, it is likely based on his knockout percentage, that Fox scored more knockouts than any other boxer who ever fought.		In a 1949 article found in the ''Anchorage Daily News'', Fox claimed approximately 330 bouts in his career. If that figure is correct, and his record was fully researched, it is likely based on his knockout percentage, that Fox scored more knockouts than any other boxer who ever fought.
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	Reports in the ''Spokesman-Review'' in 1950, indicated that Fox had several offers for bouts that summer in Montana. Another would-be promoter had offered him a bout in Moses Lake, before he realized that Fox was banned in the State of Washington. He had also been given, but presumably declined, an offer to work with then rising prospect [[Rex Layne]].		Reports in the ''Spokesman-Review'' in 1950, indicated that Fox had several offers for bouts that summer in Montana. Another would-be promoter had offered him a bout in Moses Lake, before he realized that Fox was banned in the State of Washington. He had also been given, but presumably declined, an offer to work with then rising prospect [[Rex Layne]].

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	'''Managers:''' [[Jack Dempsey]] (1933), [[Sam Webb (manager)\|Sam Webb]] (as of July 20, 1934), ( Billy Nelson and [[Al Morse]] (1934-39), [[Frank Smithers]] (1940-41?), Al Sommers (1944?-47), [[Jack Powers]] (1948-50)<br>		'''Managers:''' [[Jack Dempsey]] (1933), [[Sam Webb (manager)\|Sam Webb]] (as of July 20, 1934), ( Billy Nelson and [[Al Morse]] (1934-39), [[Frank Smithers]] (1940-41?), Al Sommers (1944?-47), [[Jack Powers]] (1948-50)<br>

Ric at 14:40, 15 May 2010

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	== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==		== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==
	'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many boxing people of the Pacific Northwest, during the late 1940s, when Fox was boxing there, felt that ~~Fox~~ may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "between the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.		'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many boxing people of the Pacific Northwest, during the late 1940s, when Fox was boxing there, felt that he may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "between the ages of 35 and 43." There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager, Al Sommers, that he may have been born in Minnesota.

	As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.		As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.

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	== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==		== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==
	'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many boxing people of the Pacific Northwest, during the late 1940s, when Fox was boxing there, felt that Fox may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "~~betweeen~~ the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.		'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many boxing people of the Pacific Northwest, during the late 1940s, when Fox was boxing there, felt that Fox may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "between the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.

	As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.		As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.

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	As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.		As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.

	At the time of his earliest confirmed bout at this time in Salt Lake City in 1928, he was ~~listed~~ with a hometown of Omaha, in ~~the wire reports that reported the bout~~. Between late 1928 and 1931, he was based out of Springfield, Missouri. During his time in Springfield, he may have been influenced by Bearcat Wright, who fought in the area. Based on newspaper accounts of Wright's fights, it appears that Fox's peculiar boxing style may have been influenced by Wright.		At the time of his earliest confirmed bout at this time in Salt Lake City in 1928, he was reported in the ''Salt Lake Tribune'' and ''Deseret News'' with a hometown of Omaha, Nebraska; having reportedly been boxing in nearby Colorado. Between late 1928 and 1931, he was based out of Springfield, Missouri. During his time in Springfield, he may have been influenced by Bearcat Wright, who fought in the area. Based on newspaper accounts of Wright's fights, it appears that Fox's peculiar boxing style may have been influenced by Wright.

	Until coming to Spokane in July 1934, Fox's career could be described as that of a [[barnstormer]].		Until coming to Spokane in July 1934, Fox's career could be described as that of a [[barnstormer]].

Ric at 03:25, 15 May 2010

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	== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==		== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==
	'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many ~~Northwest~~ boxing people in the late 1940s felt that Fox may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "betweeen the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.		'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many boxing people of the Pacific Northwest, during the late 1940s, when Fox was boxing there, felt that Fox may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "betweeen the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.

	As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.		As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.

Ric at 03:24, 15 May 2010

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	== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==		== Unresolved issues concerning early life and career ==
	Fox is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907 Indianapolis, Indiana. Many Northwest boxing people in the late 1940s felt that Fox may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "betweeen the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.		'''Tiger Jack Fox''' is alleged to have been born on April 2, 1907, at Indianapolis, Indiana. Many Northwest boxing people in the late 1940s felt that Fox may have been born much earlier, perhaps as early as 1900 or 1901. One Associated Press article prior to his title shot in February 1939 against Melio Bettina said he was "betweeen the ages of 35 and 43. There is evidence in the 1940s from Fox's manager Al Sommers that he may have been born in Minnesota.

	As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.		As far as when he began his career, evidence points to a start in 1925, in North Carolina. A man from Raleigh, North Carolina, traveling through Portland, Oregon in July 1934, claimed that he remembered seeing Fox fighting prisoners in North Carolina in 1925. An even earlier start may be indicated by the January 5 1920 <i>Miami Metropolis</i>, which reported that one 'Tiger Fox of New York' was to fight on January 20 at the local Odd Fellows' Hall against the winner of next week's bout between Rufus Cameron and Young Sam Langford. Whether this fighter was the same as Tiger Jack Fox, however, is uncertain.

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