American boxer
Billy Petrolle
Born William Michael Petrolle
(1905-01-10 ) January 10, 1905Died May 14, 1983(1983-05-14) (aged 78) Other names The Fargo Express Statistics Weight(s) Lightweight Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Reach 70 in (178 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 164 Wins 122 Wins by KO 65 Losses 26 Draws 15 No contests 1
William Michael Petrolle (January 10, 1905 – May 14, 1983) was a world lightweight boxing title contender. Boxing ran in the Petrolle family as his brothers Pete and Frank also shared his occupation.[ 1] Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Petrolle as the #18 ranked lightweight of all-time.[ 2] Petrolle is member of the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame , the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame , the World Boxing Hall of Fame , and the International Boxing Hall of Fame .[ 3] [ 4]
Professional career
Nicknamed "The Fargo Express", Petrolle is perhaps best known for challenging World Lightweight Title holder Tony Canzoneri . In 1932 the two met for the World Lightweight Title, and Canzoneri was "squarely at his peak: a Canzoneri so magnificently conditioned, so beautifully attuned that even the old-timers at the ringside admitted he was worthy to stand alongside the lightweight giants of the past." (United Press). Petrolle dropped a decision in the bout at Madison Square Garden .[ 5]
Petrolle was managed by promoter Jack Hurley .[ 6]
Life after boxing
Petrolle retired during the Great Depression with $200,000 and an iron foundry in Duluth, Minnesota . He later owned a religious goods and gift shop in Duluth, and was the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pioneer National Bank.[ 1]
Honors
Petrolle has graced the covers of The Ring Magazine in May 1927, March 1931, and May 1932. An article on him appeared in the July 2008 issue.[ 1]
Petrolle is mentioned in the novel Catch-22 during the trial of Clevinger. The quote reads "In sixty days you'll be fighting Billy Petrolle," the colonel with the big fat mustache roared. "And you think it's a big fat joke."[ 7] In this context "fighting Billy Petrolle" was a metaphor for facing combat in World War II.
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec ,[ 8] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
164 fights
89 wins
21 losses
By knockout
65
3
By decision
19
18
By disqualification
5
0
Draws
10
No contests
1
Newspaper decisions/draws
43
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Age
Location
Notes
164
Loss
89–21–10 (44)
Barney Ross
UD
10
Jan 24, 1934
29 years, 14 days
New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
163
Win
89–20–10 (44)
Stanislaus Loayza
TKO
6 (10)
Dec 12, 1933
28 years, 336 days
Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
162
Win
88–20–10 (44)
Sammy Fuller
UD
10
Oct 21, 1933
28 years, 284 days
Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
161
Draw
87–20–10 (44)
Sammy Fuller
PTS
10
Sep 8, 1933
28 years, 241 days
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
160
Win
87–20–9 (44)
Bep van Klaveren
RTD
4 (10)
Jul 12, 1933
28 years, 183 days
Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
159
Loss
86–20–9 (44)
Barney Ross
UD
10
Mar 22, 1933
28 years, 71 days
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
158
Loss
86–19–9 (44)
Tony Canzoneri
UD
15
Nov 4, 1932
27 years, 299 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
For NYSAC, NBA , and The Ring lightweight titles
157
Win
86–18–9 (44)
Tommy Grogan
UD
10
Jun 15, 1932
27 years, 157 days
Greenlee Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156
Win
85–18–9 (44)
Christopher Battalino
UD
10
May 20, 1932
27 years, 131 days
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
155
Win
84–18–9 (44)
Christopher Battalino
TKO
12 (12), 1:31
Mar 24, 1932
27 years, 74 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
154
Win
83–18–9 (44)
Eddie Ran
KO
6 (10)
Jan 22, 1932
27 years, 12 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
153
Win
82–18–9 (44)
Billy Townsend
KO
7 (10)
Dec 30, 1931
26 years, 354 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
152
Win
81–18–9 (44)
Iowa Joe Rivers
PTS
4
Nov 18, 1931
26 years, 312 days
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
151
Loss
80–18–9 (44)
Jimmy McLarnin
UD
10
Aug 20, 1931
26 years, 222 days
Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
150
Win
80–17–9 (44)
Justo Suárez
KO
9 (10), 1:51
Jun 25, 1931
26 years, 166 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
149
Loss
79–17–9 (44)
Jimmy McLarnin
UD
10
May 27, 1931
26 years, 137 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
148
Win
79–16–9 (44)
Lope Tenorio
NWS
10
Apr 10, 1931
26 years, 90 days
Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
147
Win
79–16–9 (43)
King Tut
KO
4 (10)
Feb 27, 1931
26 years, 48 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
146
Win
78–16–9 (43)
Jackie Moore
KO
1 (10)
Feb 6, 1931
26 years, 27 days
Memorial Coliseum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
145
Loss
77–16–9 (43)
King Tut
KO
1 (10), 0:34
Feb 2, 1931
26 years, 23 days
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
144
Win
77–15–9 (43)
Billy Light
NWS
6
Jan 1, 1931
25 years, 356 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
143
Win
77–15–9 (42)
Jimmy McLarnin
UD
10
Nov 21, 1930
25 years, 315 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
142
Win
76–15–9 (42)
Spug Myers
NWS
6
Nov 7, 1930
25 years, 301 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
141
Loss
76–15–9 (41)
Jack 'Kid' Berg
UD
10
Oct 10, 1930
25 years, 273 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
For NBA and The Ring light welterweight titles
140
Win
76–14–9 (41)
Tony Canzoneri
PTS
10
Sep 11, 1930
25 years, 244 days
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
139
Win
75–14–9 (41)
Doty Turner
KO
3 (10)
Sep 1, 1930
25 years, 234 days
Lake Kampeska Arena, Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.
138
Win
74–14–9 (41)
Frankie LaFay
TKO
3 (12)
Aug 25, 1930
25 years, 227 days
Forest Park, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
137
Win
73–14–9 (41)
Paddy Walthier
KO
4 (10)
Aug 12, 1930
25 years, 214 days
Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
136
Win
72–14–9 (41)
Johnny Curtin
KO
5 (10)
Jul 28, 1930
25 years, 199 days
Forest Park, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
135
Win
71–14–9 (41)
Johnny Melton
PTS
10
Jul 25, 1930
25 years, 196 days
Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
134
Win
70–14–9 (41)
Izzy Kline
KO
2 (10)
Jul 11, 1930
25 years, 182 days
Calumet, Michigan, U.S.
133
Win
69–14–9 (41)
Red Fry
TKO
1 (10)
May 29, 1930
25 years, 139 days
Avalon Arena, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
132
Win
68–14–9 (41)
Tony Sanders
KO
1 (6)
Apr 26, 1930
25 years, 106 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
131
Win
67–14–9 (41)
Joe Azzarella
KO
3 (10)
Apr 1, 1930
25 years, 81 days
Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
130
Win
66–14–9 (41)
Jackie Kane
KO
9 (10)
Mar 11, 1930
25 years, 60 days
Avalon Arena, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
129
Win
65–14–9 (41)
Joey Brooks
KO
3 (10)
Feb 17, 1930
25 years, 38 days
National Theater, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
128
Loss
64–14–9 (41)
Jackie Purvis
NWS
10
Jan 28, 1930
25 years, 18 days
Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
127
Loss
64–14–9 (40)
King Tut
PTS
10
Sep 12, 1929
24 years, 245 days
Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
126
Win
64–13–9 (40)
Jimmy Goodrich
NWS
10
Jul 26, 1929
24 years, 197 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
125
Win
64–13–9 (39)
Harry Kahn
DQ
3 (10)
Jul 22, 1929
24 years, 193 days
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Kahn was hit low and given 5 minutes to recover, but was DQ'd when he refused to continue
124
Win
63–13–9 (39)
Ray Miller
PTS
10
Jun 6, 1929
24 years, 147 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
123
Loss
62–13–9 (39)
Ray Miller
PTS
10
May 1, 1929
24 years, 111 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
122
Win
62–12–9 (39)
Norman Brown
TKO
4 (10)
Apr 9, 1929
24 years, 89 days
Sioux Falls, Iowa, U.S.
121
Win
61–12–9 (39)
Bulldog Gonzalez
KO
2 (10)
Mar 20, 1929
24 years, 69 days
Dance Palace, Huron, South Dakota, U.S.
120
Win
60–12–9 (39)
Jimmy Borde
NWS
10
Mar 15, 1929
24 years, 64 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
119
Win
60–12–9 (38)
Tony Ross
TKO
4 (10)
Mar 1, 1929
24 years, 50 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
118
Loss
59–12–9 (38)
King Tut
NWS
10
Oct 16, 1928
23 years, 280 days
Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
117
Win
59–12–9 (37)
Stanislaus Loayza
TKO
2 (10)
Sep 21, 1928
23 years, 255 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
116
Win
58–12–9 (37)
Jack 'Kid' Berg
TKO
5 (10)
Aug 24, 1928
23 years, 227 days
Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
115
Win
57–12–9 (37)
Jackie Kane
NWS
10
Aug 17, 1928
23 years, 220 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
114
Draw
57–12–9 (36)
Jack 'Kid' Berg
PTS
10
Jul 26, 1928
23 years, 198 days
Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113
Win
57–12–8 (36)
Billy Engman
KO
3 (10)
Jul 12, 1928
23 years, 184 days
Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S.
112
Win
56–12–8 (36)
Al Rammy
KO
2 (?)
Jul 9, 1928
23 years, 181 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
111
Draw
55–12–8 (36)
Doc Snell
PTS
6
Jun 29, 1928
23 years, 171 days
Dugdale Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
110
Win
55–12–7 (36)
Bruce Flowers
PTS
10
Jun 21, 1928
23 years, 163 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
109
Win
54–12–7 (36)
Jackie Kane
NWS
10
Jun 13, 1928
23 years, 155 days
Muehlebach Field, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
108
Win
54–12–7 (35)
Armand Schaekels
KO
3 (10)
Jun 7, 1928
23 years, 149 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
107
Win
53–12–7 (35)
Eddie Dwyer
KO
4 (10)
May 22, 1928
23 years, 133 days
Lake Kampeska Arena, Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.
106
Loss
52–12–7 (35)
Tommy Grogan
TKO
7 (10)
Apr 27, 1928
23 years, 108 days
City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
105
Loss
52–11–7 (35)
Bruce Flowers
PTS
10
Mar 16, 1928
23 years, 66 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
104
Win
52–10–7 (35)
Rusty Jones
KO
4 (10)
Feb 28, 1928
23 years, 49 days
Auditorium, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
103
Win
51–10–7 (35)
Spug Myers
PTS
10
Feb 24, 1928
23 years, 45 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
102
Draw
50–10–7 (35)
Russie LeRoy
NWS
10
Feb 10, 1928
23 years, 31 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
101
Loss
50–10–7 (34)
Sammy Mandell
NWS
10
Jan 13, 1928
23 years, 3 days
Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
100
Win
50–10–7 (33)
Cuddy DeMarco
RTD
7 (10)
Jan 2, 1928
22 years, 357 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
99
Win
49–10–7 (33)
Harry Kahn
NWS
10
Dec 2, 1927
22 years, 326 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
98
Loss
49–10–7 (32)
Tommy Herman
TKO
7 (10)
Sep 8, 1927
22 years, 241 days
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97
Win
49–9–7 (32)
Harry Kahn
NWS
10
Aug 26, 1927
22 years, 228 days
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
96
Win
49–9–7 (31)
Johnny Ceccoli
KO
6 (10)
Aug 19, 1927
22 years, 221 days
American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
95
Win
48–9–7 (31)
King Tut
PTS
10
Aug 15, 1927
22 years, 217 days
New Hippodrome Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
94
Win
47–9–7 (31)
King Tut
DQ
4 (10)
Aug 2, 1927
22 years, 204 days
New Hippodrome Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Tut landed several low blows in the fourth round and Petrolle was in no shape to continue
93
Win
46–9–7 (31)
Eddie Brady
KO
1 (10), 0:46
Jul 19, 1927
22 years, 190 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
92
Win
45–9–7 (31)
Basil Galiano
PTS
10
Jun 27, 1927
22 years, 168 days
Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91
Loss
44–9–7 (31)
Billy Wallace
PTS
10
Jun 15, 1927
22 years, 156 days
Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
90
Win
44–8–7 (31)
Jack Duffy
KO
1 (10), 2:43
May 26, 1927
22 years, 136 days
Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
89
Win
43–8–7 (31)
Johnny Hayes
TKO
5 (10)
May 2, 1927
22 years, 112 days
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88
NC
42–8–7 (31)
Cuddy DeMarco
NC
4 (10)
Apr 25, 1927
22 years, 105 days
Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
The referee stopped the fight believing the fighters to have made an agreement between themselves
87
Draw
42–8–7 (30)
Freddie Mueller
PTS
10
Apr 12, 1927
22 years, 92 days
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
86
Win
42–8–6 (30)
Joe Jawson
KO
7 (10)
Feb 25, 1927
22 years, 46 days
Sioux Falls Coliseum, Sioux Falls, Iowa, U.S.
85
Win
41–8–6 (30)
Willie Ames
KO
3 (10)
Feb 11, 1927
22 years, 32 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
84
Win
40–8–6 (30)
Frankie Frisco
KO
3 (10)
Feb 7, 1927
22 years, 28 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
83
Draw
39–8–6 (30)
Spug Myers
PTS
10
Jan 20, 1927
22 years, 10 days
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
82
Win
39–8–5 (30)
Tommy Kid Murphy
KO
3 (10)
Jan 1, 1927
21 years, 356 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
81
Win
38–8–5 (30)
Les Murray
TKO
3 (10)
Dec 20, 1926
21 years, 344 days
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
80
Draw
37–8–5 (30)
Cuddy DeMarco
PTS
6
Dec 6, 1926
21 years, 330 days
Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
79
Win
37–8–4 (30)
Johnny O'Donnell
TKO
2 (10), 0:47
Nov 26, 1926
21 years, 320 days
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
78
Win
36–8–4 (30)
Billy Pollock
KO
1 (10), 0:47
Nov 8, 1926
21 years, 302 days
Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
77
Win
35–8–4 (30)
Hilario Martínez
KO
2 (10), 2:12
Oct 29, 1926
21 years, 292 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
76
Win
34–8–4 (30)
Alf Simmons
NWS
10
Sep 10, 1926
21 years, 243 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
75
Win
34–8–4 (29)
Ruby Stein
NWS
10
Aug 23, 1926
21 years, 225 days
Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
74
Win
34–8–4 (28)
Johnny Ceccoli
NWS
10
Aug 2, 1926
21 years, 204 days
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
73
Win
34–8–4 (27)
Johnny Adams
KO
8 (10), 0:27
Jul 24, 1926
21 years, 195 days
Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
72
Win
33–8–4 (27)
Johnny Rocco
KO
8 (10)
Jul 13, 1926
21 years, 184 days
Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
71
Draw
32–8–4 (27)
Ray Miller
PTS
10
Jul 2, 1926
21 years, 173 days
Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
70
Win
32–8–3 (27)
Frankie Schaeffer
KO
1 (10), 2:10
Jun 21, 1926
21 years, 162 days
East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
69
Loss
31–8–3 (27)
Sid Terris
UD
10
Jun 11, 1926
21 years, 152 days
Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
68
Win
31–7–3 (27)
Danny Cooney
DQ
4 (10)
May 21, 1926
21 years, 131 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Cooney landed two accidental low blows
67
Win
30–7–3 (27)
Joe Jawson
NWS
10
May 3, 1926
21 years, 113 days
Knights of Columbus Gym, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
66
Loss
30–7–3 (26)
Louis 'Kid' Kaplan
PTS
12
Mar 1, 1926
21 years, 50 days
Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
65
Loss
30–6–3 (26)
Sammy Vogel
PTS
10
Feb 19, 1926
21 years, 40 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
64
Win
30–5–3 (26)
Eddie Wagner
KO
10 (10)
Feb 5, 1926
21 years, 26 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
63
Loss
29–5–3 (26)
Charley Manty
PTS
12
Jan 7, 1926
20 years, 362 days
Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
62
Win
29–4–3 (26)
Steve Smith
PTS
12
Dec 17, 1925
20 years, 341 days
Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
61
Win
28–4–3 (26)
Joe Azzarella
KO
6 (8)
Dec 7, 1925
20 years, 331 days
Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
60
Win
27–4–3 (26)
Ruby Stein
PTS
10
Nov 20, 1925
20 years, 314 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
59
Loss
26–4–3 (26)
Johnny Drew
PTS
10
Nov 6, 1925
20 years, 300 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
58
Draw
26–3–3 (26)
Joe Jawson
NWS
10
Oct 29, 1925
20 years, 292 days
American Legion Hall, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
57
Win
26–3–3 (25)
Red Cap Wilson
NWS
10
Oct 16, 1925
20 years, 279 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
56
Win
26–3–3 (24)
Nick Lombardi
TKO
7 (?)
Sep 25, 1925
20 years, 258 days
Auditorium, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
55
Win
25–3–3 (24)
Carl Leonard
KO
3 (10), 0:13
Sep 7, 1925
20 years, 240 days
Maier Park, Vernon, California, U.S.
54
Draw
24–3–3 (24)
Jimmy Hackley
PTS
6
Jul 28, 1925
20 years, 199 days
Maier Park, Vernon, California, U.S.
53
Win
24–3–2 (24)
Johnny Lamar
DQ
3 (8)
Jul 7, 1925
20 years, 178 days
Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
52
Win
23–3–2 (24)
Frankie Fink
PTS
6
Jun 23, 1925
20 years, 164 days
Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
51
Win
22–3–2 (24)
Johnny Knauf
NWS
10
May 14, 1925
20 years, 124 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
50
Win
22–3–2 (23)
Al Holzman
NWS
10
May 1, 1925
20 years, 111 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
49
Win
22–3–2 (22)
Johnny Knauf
DQ
4 (?)
Apr 28, 1925
20 years, 108 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
48
Win
21–3–2 (22)
Andy Tucker
PTS
10
Apr 21, 1925
20 years, 101 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
47
Loss
20–3–2 (22)
Bobby Garcia
PTS
10
Mar 23, 1925
20 years, 72 days
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46
Win
20–2–2 (22)
Al Shubert
PTS
10
Mar 13, 1925
20 years, 62 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
45
Loss
19–2–2 (22)
Babe Ruth
PTS
10
Mar 2, 1925
20 years, 51 days
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44
Win
19–1–2 (22)
Sylvio Mireault
KO
1 (10)
Feb 27, 1925
20 years, 48 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
43
Win
18–1–2 (22)
Reddy Blanchard
NWS
10
Jan 30, 1925
20 years, 20 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
42
Win
18–1–2 (21)
Charley Raymond
NWS
10
Jan 16, 1925
20 years, 6 days
Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
41
Win
18–1–2 (20)
Eddie Root
KO
3 (?)
Jan 1, 1925
19 years, 357 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
40
Win
17–1–2 (20)
Gaston Charles
NWS
10
Dec 19, 1924
19 years, 344 days
Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
39
Win
17–1–2 (19)
Alex Novecky
NWS
10
Nov 28, 1924
19 years, 323 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
38
Win
17–1–2 (18)
Battling Strayer
TKO
5 (10)
Nov 24, 1924
19 years, 319 days
Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
37
Win
16–1–2 (18)
Roscoe Hall
NWS
8
Nov 11, 1924
19 years, 306 days
Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
36
Draw
16–1–2 (17)
Johnny Schauer
NWS
8
Oct 31, 1924
19 years, 295 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
35
Win
16–1–2 (16)
Tommy Tibbetts
KO
4 (10)
Oct 24, 1924
19 years, 288 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
34
Win
15–1–2 (16)
Freddie Burke
KO
3 (?)
Sep 12, 1924
19 years, 246 days
Baker, Minnesota, U.S.
33
Win
14–1–2 (16)
Rusty Jones
NWS
6
Aug 15, 1924
19 years, 218 days
Curling Rink Arena, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
32
Win
14–1–2 (15)
Kid Worley
NWS
10
Jul 26, 1924
19 years, 198 days
Cudahy Recreation Hall, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
31
Win
14–1–2 (14)
Pete Campi
PTS
8
Jul 23, 1924
19 years, 195 days
Milbank, South Dakota, U.S.
30
Win
13–1–2 (14)
Billy O'Brien
KO
5 (?)
Jul 4, 1924
19 years, 176 days
Carrington, North Dakota, U.S.
29
Draw
12–1–2 (14)
Jimmy Lundy
PTS
10
Jun 25, 1924
19 years, 167 days
Shrine Arena, Helena, Montana, U.S.
28
Win
12–1–1 (14)
Joe McCabe
KO
4 (?)
Jun 6, 1924
19 years, 148 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
27
Win
11–1–1 (14)
Len Schwabel
NWS
10
May 5, 1924
19 years, 116 days
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
26
Win
11–1–1 (13)
Rusty Jones
NWS
10
Apr 25, 1924
19 years, 106 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
25
Loss
11–1–1 (12)
Rusty Jones
NWS
6
Apr 11, 1924
19 years, 92 days
Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
24
Win
11–1–1 (11)
Otto Wallace
NWS
10
Mar 24, 1924
19 years, 74 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
23
Win
11–1–1 (10)
Sammy Leonard
NWS
6
Mar 13, 1924
19 years, 63 days
Athletic Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22
Win
11–1–1 (9)
Jimmy Moore
TKO
2 (6)
Mar 7, 1924
19 years, 57 days
Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
21
Win
10–1–1 (9)
Irish Kennedy
TKO
4 (?)
Feb 29, 1924
19 years, 50 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
20
Win
9–1–1 (9)
Jack Moochie
NWS
8
Feb 1, 1924
19 years, 22 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
19
Win
9–1–1 (8)
Jimmy Freyler
KO
3 (10)
Jan 22, 1924
19 years, 12 days
Shrine Arena, Helena, Montana, U.S.
18
Win
8–1–1 (8)
Young Harry Runcorn
KO
1 (?), 0:56
Jan 17, 1924
19 years, 7 days
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
17
Win
7–1–1 (8)
Sammy Rose
KO
2 (?)
Jan 5, 1924
18 years, 360 days
Havana, North Dakota, U.S.
16
Win
6–1–1 (8)
Irish Kennedy
NWS
10
Jan 1, 1924
18 years, 356 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
15
Win
6–1–1 (7)
Irish Kennedy
NWS
10
Nov 23, 1923
18 years, 317 days
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
14
Draw
6–1–1 (6)
Eddie DeBeau
PTS
10
Oct 23, 1923
18 years, 286 days
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
13
Win
6–1 (6)
Eddie DeBeau
NWS
10
Sep 19, 1923
18 years, 252 days
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
12
Win
6–1 (5)
Doc Snell
PTS
8
Aug 4, 1923
18 years, 206 days
Race Track, Alan, Idaho, U.S.
11
Draw
5–1 (5)
Jackie Nichols
NWS
10
Jun 27, 1923
18 years, 168 days
Valley City Fairgrounds, Valley City, North Dakota, U.S.
10
Win
5–1 (4)
Mike Ertle
KO
1 (10), 0:40
May 15, 1923
18 years, 125 days
Company H Armory, Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
9
Draw
4–1 (4)
Jimmy Woodhall
NWS
6
Apr 6, 1923
18 years, 86 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
8
Win
4–1 (3)
Jackie Nichols
NWS
10
Mar 6, 1923
18 years, 55 days
Company H Armory, Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
7
Loss
4–1 (2)
Submarine Smith
NWS
8
Mar 3, 1923
18 years, 52 days
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, U.S.
6
Win
4–1 (1)
Lou Boomer
KO
1 (6), 1:56
Mar 1, 1923
18 years, 50 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
5
Win
3–1 (1)
Johnny Gannon
KO
3 (?)
Feb 2, 1923
N/A
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
4
Win
2–1 (1)
Submarine Smith
NWS
4
Jan 1, 1923
17 years, 356 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
3
Win
2–1
Jackie Rose
KO
2 (6), 1:13
Dec 1, 1922
17 years, 325 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
2
Win
1–1
Kid Fogarty
KO
2 (6)
Oct 27, 1922
17 years, 290 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
1
Loss
0–1
Sammy Dorkins
PTS
4
May 8, 1922
17 years, 118 days
Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
Unofficial record
164 fights
122 wins
26 losses
By knockout
65
3
By decision
52
23
By disqualification
5
0
Draws
15
No contests
1
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Age
Location
Notes
164
Loss
122–26–15 (1)
Barney Ross
UD
10
Jan 24, 1934
29 years, 14 days
New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, U.S.
163
Win
122–25–15 (1)
Stanislaus Loayza
TKO
6 (10)
Dec 12, 1933
28 years, 336 days
Ridgewood Grove , New York City, New York, U.S.
162
Win
121–25–15 (1)
Sammy Fuller
UD
10
Oct 21, 1933
28 years, 284 days
Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, U.S.
161
Draw
120–25–15 (1)
Sammy Fuller
PTS
10
Sep 8, 1933
28 years, 241 days
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
160
Win
120–25–14 (1)
Bep van Klaveren
RTD
4 (10)
Jul 12, 1933
28 years, 183 days
Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
159
Loss
119–25–14 (1)
Barney Ross
UD
10
Mar 22, 1933
28 years, 71 days
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
158
Loss
119–24–14 (1)
Tony Canzoneri
UD
15
Nov 4, 1932
27 years, 299 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
For NYSAC, NBA , and The Ring lightweight titles
157
Win
119–23–14 (1)
Tommy Grogan
UD
10
Jun 15, 1932
27 years, 157 days
Greenlee Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156
Win
118–23–14 (1)
Christopher Battalino
UD
10
May 20, 1932
27 years, 131 days
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
155
Win
117–23–14 (1)
Christopher Battalino
TKO
12 (12), 1:31
Mar 24, 1932
27 years, 74 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
154
Win
116–23–14 (1)
Eddie Ran
KO
6 (10)
Jan 22, 1932
27 years, 12 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
153
Win
115–23–14 (1)
Billy Townsend
KO
7 (10)
Dec 30, 1931
26 years, 354 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
152
Win
114–23–14 (1)
Iowa Joe Rivers
PTS
4
Nov 18, 1931
26 years, 312 days
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
151
Loss
113–23–14 (1)
Jimmy McLarnin
UD
10
Aug 20, 1931
26 years, 222 days
Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
150
Win
113–22–14 (1)
Justo Suárez
KO
9 (10), 1:51
Jun 25, 1931
26 years, 166 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
149
Loss
112–22–14 (1)
Jimmy McLarnin
UD
10
May 27, 1931
26 years, 137 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
148
Win
112–21–14 (1)
Lope Tenorio
NWS
10
Apr 10, 1931
26 years, 90 days
Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
147
Win
111–21–14 (1)
King Tut
KO
4 (10)
Feb 27, 1931
26 years, 48 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
146
Win
110–21–14 (1)
Jackie Moore
KO
1 (10)
Feb 6, 1931
26 years, 27 days
Memorial Coliseum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
145
Loss
109–21–14 (1)
King Tut
KO
1 (10), 0:34
Feb 2, 1931
26 years, 23 days
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
144
Win
109–20–14 (1)
Billy Light
NWS
6
Jan 1, 1931
25 years, 356 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
143
Win
108–20–14 (1)
Jimmy McLarnin
UD
10
Nov 21, 1930
25 years, 315 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
142
Win
107–20–14 (1)
Spug Myers
NWS
6
Nov 7, 1930
25 years, 301 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
141
Loss
106–20–14 (1)
Jack 'Kid' Berg
UD
10
Oct 10, 1930
25 years, 273 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
For NBA and The Ring light welterweight titles
140
Win
106–19–14 (1)
Tony Canzoneri
PTS
10
Sep 11, 1930
25 years, 244 days
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
139
Win
105–19–14 (1)
Doty Turner
KO
3 (10)
Sep 1, 1930
25 years, 234 days
Lake Kampeska Arena, Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.
138
Win
104–19–14 (1)
Frankie LaFay
TKO
3 (12)
Aug 25, 1930
25 years, 227 days
Forest Park, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
137
Win
103–19–14 (1)
Paddy Walthier
KO
4 (10)
Aug 12, 1930
25 years, 214 days
Congress Outdoor Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
136
Win
102–19–14 (1)
Johnny Curtin
KO
5 (10)
Jul 28, 1930
25 years, 199 days
Forest Park, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
135
Win
101–19–14 (1)
Johnny Melton
PTS
10
Jul 25, 1930
25 years, 196 days
Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
134
Win
100–19–14 (1)
Izzy Kline
KO
2 (10)
Jul 11, 1930
25 years, 182 days
Calumet, Michigan, U.S.
133
Win
99–19–14 (1)
Red Fry
TKO
1 (10)
May 29, 1930
25 years, 139 days
Avalon Arena, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
132
Win
98–19–14 (1)
Tony Sanders
KO
1 (6)
Apr 26, 1930
25 years, 106 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
131
Win
97–19–14 (1)
Joe Azzarella
KO
3 (10)
Apr 1, 1930
25 years, 81 days
Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
130
Win
96–19–14 (1)
Jackie Kane
KO
9 (10)
Mar 11, 1930
25 years, 60 days
Avalon Arena, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
129
Win
95–19–14 (1)
Joey Brooks
KO
3 (10)
Feb 17, 1930
25 years, 38 days
National Theater, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
128
Loss
94–19–14 (1)
Jackie Purvis
NWS
10
Jan 28, 1930
25 years, 18 days
Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
127
Loss
94–18–14 (1)
King Tut
PTS
10
Sep 12, 1929
24 years, 245 days
Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
126
Win
94–17–14 (1)
Jimmy Goodrich
NWS
10
Jul 26, 1929
24 years, 197 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
125
Win
93–17–14 (1)
Harry Kahn
DQ
3 (10)
Jul 22, 1929
24 years, 193 days
Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Kahn was hit low and given 5 minutes to recover, but was DQ'd when he refused to continue
124
Win
92–17–14 (1)
Ray Miller
PTS
10
Jun 6, 1929
24 years, 147 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
123
Loss
91–17–14 (1)
Ray Miller
PTS
10
May 1, 1929
24 years, 111 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
122
Win
91–16–14 (1)
Norman Brown
TKO
4 (10)
Apr 9, 1929
24 years, 89 days
Sioux Falls, Iowa, U.S.
121
Win
90–16–14 (1)
Bulldog Gonzalez
KO
2 (10)
Mar 20, 1929
24 years, 69 days
Dance Palace, Huron, South Dakota, U.S.
120
Win
89–16–14 (1)
Jimmy Borde
NWS
10
Mar 15, 1929
24 years, 64 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
119
Win
88–16–14 (1)
Tony Ross
TKO
4 (10)
Mar 1, 1929
24 years, 50 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
118
Loss
87–16–14 (1)
King Tut
NWS
10
Oct 16, 1928
23 years, 280 days
Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
117
Win
87–15–14 (1)
Stanislaus Loayza
TKO
2 (10)
Sep 21, 1928
23 years, 255 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
116
Win
86–15–14 (1)
Jack 'Kid' Berg
TKO
5 (10)
Aug 24, 1928
23 years, 227 days
Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
115
Win
85–15–14 (1)
Jackie Kane
NWS
10
Aug 17, 1928
23 years, 220 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
114
Draw
84–15–14 (1)
Jack 'Kid' Berg
PTS
10
Jul 26, 1928
23 years, 198 days
Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113
Win
84–15–13 (1)
Billy Engman
KO
3 (10)
Jul 12, 1928
23 years, 184 days
Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S.
112
Win
83–15–13 (1)
Al Rammy
KO
2 (?)
Jul 9, 1928
23 years, 181 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
111
Draw
82–15–13 (1)
Doc Snell
PTS
6
Jun 29, 1928
23 years, 171 days
Dugdale Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
110
Win
82–15–12 (1)
Bruce Flowers
PTS
10
Jun 21, 1928
23 years, 163 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
109
Win
81–15–12 (1)
Jackie Kane
NWS
10
Jun 13, 1928
23 years, 155 days
Muehlebach Field, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
108
Win
80–15–12 (1)
Armand Schaekels
KO
3 (10)
Jun 7, 1928
23 years, 149 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
107
Win
79–15–12 (1)
Eddie Dwyer
KO
4 (10)
May 22, 1928
23 years, 133 days
Lake Kampeska Arena, Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.
106
Loss
78–15–12 (1)
Tommy Grogan
TKO
7 (10)
Apr 27, 1928
23 years, 108 days
City Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
105
Loss
78–14–12 (1)
Bruce Flowers
PTS
10
Mar 16, 1928
23 years, 66 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
104
Win
78–13–12 (1)
Rusty Jones
KO
4 (10)
Feb 28, 1928
23 years, 49 days
Auditorium, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
103
Win
77–13–12 (1)
Spug Myers
PTS
10
Feb 24, 1928
23 years, 45 days
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
102
Draw
76–13–12 (1)
Russie LeRoy
NWS
10
Feb 10, 1928
23 years, 31 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
101
Loss
76–13–11 (1)
Sammy Mandell
NWS
10
Jan 13, 1928
23 years, 3 days
Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
100
Win
76–12–11 (1)
Cuddy DeMarco
RTD
7 (10)
Jan 2, 1928
22 years, 357 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
99
Win
75–12–11 (1)
Harry Kahn
NWS
10
Dec 2, 1927
22 years, 326 days
Armory, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
98
Loss
74–12–11 (1)
Tommy Herman
TKO
7 (10)
Sep 8, 1927
22 years, 241 days
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97
Win
74–11–11 (1)
Harry Kahn
NWS
10
Aug 26, 1927
22 years, 228 days
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
96
Win
73–11–11 (1)
Johnny Ceccoli
KO
6 (10)
Aug 19, 1927
22 years, 221 days
American Legion, West Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
95
Win
72–11–11 (1)
King Tut
PTS
10
Aug 15, 1927
22 years, 217 days
New Hippodrome Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
94
Win
71–11–11 (1)
King Tut
DQ
4 (10)
Aug 2, 1927
22 years, 204 days
New Hippodrome Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Tut landed several low blows in the fourth round and Petrolle was in no shape to continue
93
Win
70–11–11 (1)
Eddie Brady
KO
1 (10), 0:46
Jul 19, 1927
22 years, 190 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
92
Win
69–11–11 (1)
Basil Galiano
PTS
10
Jun 27, 1927
22 years, 168 days
Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91
Loss
68–11–11 (1)
Billy Wallace
PTS
10
Jun 15, 1927
22 years, 156 days
Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
90
Win
68–10–11 (1)
Jack Duffy
KO
1 (10), 2:43
May 26, 1927
22 years, 136 days
Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
89
Win
67–10–11 (1)
Johnny Hayes
TKO
5 (10)
May 2, 1927
22 years, 112 days
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88
NC
66–10–11 (1)
Cuddy DeMarco
NC
4 (10)
Apr 25, 1927
22 years, 105 days
Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
The referee stopped the fight believing the fighters to have made an agreement between themselves
87
Draw
66–10–11
Freddie Mueller
PTS
10
Apr 12, 1927
22 years, 92 days
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
86
Win
66–10–10
Joe Jawson
KO
7 (10)
Feb 25, 1927
22 years, 46 days
Sioux Falls Coliseum, Sioux Falls, Iowa, U.S.
85
Win
65–10–10
Willie Ames
KO
3 (10)
Feb 11, 1927
22 years, 32 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
84
Win
64–10–10
Frankie Frisco
KO
3 (10)
Feb 7, 1927
22 years, 28 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
83
Draw
63–10–10
Spug Myers
PTS
10
Jan 20, 1927
22 years, 10 days
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
82
Win
63–10–9
Tommy Kid Murphy
KO
3 (10)
Jan 1, 1927
21 years, 356 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
81
Win
62–10–9
Les Murray
TKO
3 (10)
Dec 20, 1926
21 years, 344 days
Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
80
Draw
61–10–9
Cuddy DeMarco
PTS
6
Dec 6, 1926
21 years, 330 days
Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
79
Win
61–10–8
Johnny O'Donnell
TKO
2 (10), 0:47
Nov 26, 1926
21 years, 320 days
Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
78
Win
60–10–8
Billy Pollock
KO
1 (10), 0:47
Nov 8, 1926
21 years, 302 days
Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
77
Win
59–10–8
Hilario Martínez
KO
2 (10), 2:12
Oct 29, 1926
21 years, 292 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
76
Win
58–10–8
Alf Simmons
NWS
10
Sep 10, 1926
21 years, 243 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
75
Win
57–10–8
Ruby Stein
NWS
10
Aug 23, 1926
21 years, 225 days
Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
74
Win
56–10–8
Johnny Ceccoli
NWS
10
Aug 2, 1926
21 years, 204 days
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
73
Win
55–10–8
Johnny Adams
KO
8 (10), 0:27
Jul 24, 1926
21 years, 195 days
Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
72
Win
54–10–8
Johnny Rocco
KO
8 (10)
Jul 13, 1926
21 years, 184 days
Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
71
Draw
53–10–8
Ray Miller
PTS
10
Jul 2, 1926
21 years, 173 days
Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
70
Win
53–10–7
Frankie Schaeffer
KO
1 (10), 2:10
Jun 21, 1926
21 years, 162 days
East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
69
Loss
52–10–7
Sid Terris
UD
10
Jun 11, 1926
21 years, 152 days
Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.
68
Win
52–9–7
Danny Cooney
DQ
4 (10)
May 21, 1926
21 years, 131 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Cooney landed two accidental low blows
67
Win
51–9–7
Joe Jawson
NWS
10
May 3, 1926
21 years, 113 days
Knights of Columbus Gym, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
66
Loss
50–9–7
Louis 'Kid' Kaplan
PTS
12
Mar 1, 1926
21 years, 50 days
Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
65
Loss
50–8–7
Sammy Vogel
PTS
10
Feb 19, 1926
21 years, 40 days
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
64
Win
50–7–7
Eddie Wagner
KO
10 (10)
Feb 5, 1926
21 years, 26 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
63
Loss
49–7–7
Charley Manty
PTS
12
Jan 7, 1926
20 years, 362 days
Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
62
Win
49–6–7
Steve Smith
PTS
12
Dec 17, 1925
20 years, 341 days
Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
61
Win
48–6–7
Joe Azzarella
KO
6 (8)
Dec 7, 1925
20 years, 331 days
Empress Theater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
60
Win
47–6–7
Ruby Stein
PTS
10
Nov 20, 1925
20 years, 314 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
59
Loss
46–6–7
Johnny Drew
PTS
10
Nov 6, 1925
20 years, 300 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
58
Draw
46–5–7
Joe Jawson
NWS
10
Oct 29, 1925
20 years, 292 days
American Legion Hall, La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
57
Win
46–5–6
Red Cap Wilson
NWS
10
Oct 16, 1925
20 years, 279 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
56
Win
45–5–6
Nick Lombardi
TKO
7 (?)
Sep 25, 1925
20 years, 258 days
Auditorium, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
55
Win
44–5–6
Carl Leonard
KO
3 (10), 0:13
Sep 7, 1925
20 years, 240 days
Maier Park, Vernon, California, U.S.
54
Draw
43–5–6
Jimmy Hackley
PTS
6
Jul 28, 1925
20 years, 199 days
Maier Park, Vernon, California, U.S.
53
Win
43–5–5
Johnny Lamar
DQ
3 (8)
Jul 7, 1925
20 years, 178 days
Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
52
Win
42–5–5
Frankie Fink
PTS
6
Jun 23, 1925
20 years, 164 days
Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
51
Win
41–5–5
Johnny Knauf
NWS
10
May 14, 1925
20 years, 124 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
50
Win
40–5–5
Al Holzman
NWS
10
May 1, 1925
20 years, 111 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
49
Win
39–5–5
Johnny Knauf
DQ
4 (?)
Apr 28, 1925
20 years, 108 days
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
48
Win
38–5–5
Andy Tucker
PTS
10
Apr 21, 1925
20 years, 101 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
47
Loss
37–5–5
Bobby Garcia
PTS
10
Mar 23, 1925
20 years, 72 days
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46
Win
37–4–5
Al Shubert
PTS
10
Mar 13, 1925
20 years, 62 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
45
Loss
36–4–5
Babe Ruth
PTS
10
Mar 2, 1925
20 years, 51 days
Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44
Win
36–3–5
Sylvio Mireault
KO
1 (10)
Feb 27, 1925
20 years, 48 days
City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
43
Win
35–3–5
Reddy Blanchard
NWS
10
Jan 30, 1925
20 years, 20 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
42
Win
34–3–5
Charley Raymond
NWS
10
Jan 16, 1925
20 years, 6 days
Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
41
Win
33–3–5
Eddie Root
KO
3 (?)
Jan 1, 1925
19 years, 357 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
40
Win
32–3–5
Gaston Charles
NWS
10
Dec 19, 1924
19 years, 344 days
Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
39
Win
31–3–5
Alex Novecky
NWS
10
Nov 28, 1924
19 years, 323 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
38
Win
30–3–5
Battling Strayer
TKO
5 (10)
Nov 24, 1924
19 years, 319 days
Auditorium, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
37
Win
29–3–5
Roscoe Hall
NWS
8
Nov 11, 1924
19 years, 306 days
Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
36
Draw
28–3–5
Johnny Schauer
NWS
8
Oct 31, 1924
19 years, 295 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
35
Win
28–3–4
Tommy Tibbetts
KO
4 (10)
Oct 24, 1924
19 years, 288 days
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
34
Win
27–3–4
Freddie Burke
KO
3 (?)
Sep 12, 1924
19 years, 246 days
Baker, Minnesota, U.S.
33
Win
26–3–4
Rusty Jones
NWS
6
Aug 15, 1924
19 years, 218 days
Curling Rink Arena, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
32
Win
25–3–4
Kid Worley
NWS
10
Jul 26, 1924
19 years, 198 days
Cudahy Recreation Hall, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
31
Win
24–3–4
Pete Campi
PTS
8
Jul 23, 1924
19 years, 195 days
Milbank, South Dakota, U.S.
30
Win
23–3–4
Billy O'Brien
KO
5 (?)
Jul 4, 1924
19 years, 176 days
Carrington, North Dakota, U.S.
29
Draw
22–3–4
Jimmy Lundy
PTS
10
Jun 25, 1924
19 years, 167 days
Shrine Arena, Helena, Montana, U.S.
28
Win
22–3–3
Joe McCabe
KO
4 (?)
Jun 6, 1924
19 years, 148 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
27
Win
21–3–3
Len Schwabel
NWS
10
May 5, 1924
19 years, 116 days
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
26
Win
20–3–3
Rusty Jones
NWS
10
Apr 25, 1924
19 years, 106 days
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
25
Loss
19–3–3
Rusty Jones
NWS
6
Apr 11, 1924
19 years, 92 days
Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
24
Win
19–2–3
Otto Wallace
NWS
10
Mar 24, 1924
19 years, 74 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
23
Win
18–2–3
Sammy Leonard
NWS
6
Mar 13, 1924
19 years, 63 days
Athletic Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22
Win
17–2–3
Jimmy Moore
TKO
2 (6)
Mar 7, 1924
19 years, 57 days
Shrine Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
21
Win
16–2–3
Irish Kennedy
TKO
4 (?)
Feb 29, 1924
19 years, 50 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
20
Win
15–2–3
Jack Moochie
NWS
8
Feb 1, 1924
19 years, 22 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
19
Win
14–2–3
Jimmy Freyler
KO
3 (10)
Jan 22, 1924
19 years, 12 days
Shrine Arena, Helena, Montana, U.S.
18
Win
13–2–3
Young Harry Runcorn
KO
1 (?), 0:56
Jan 17, 1924
19 years, 7 days
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
17
Win
12–2–3
Sammy Rose
KO
2 (?)
Jan 5, 1924
18 years, 360 days
Havana, North Dakota, U.S.
16
Win
11–2–3
Irish Kennedy
NWS
10
Jan 1, 1924
18 years, 356 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
15
Win
10–2–3
Irish Kennedy
NWS
10
Nov 23, 1923
18 years, 317 days
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
14
Draw
9–2–3
Eddie DeBeau
PTS
10
Oct 23, 1923
18 years, 286 days
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
13
Win
9–2–2
Eddie DeBeau
NWS
10
Sep 19, 1923
18 years, 252 days
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
12
Win
8–2–2
Doc Snell
PTS
8
Aug 4, 1923
18 years, 206 days
Race Track, Alan, Idaho, U.S.
11
Draw
7–2–2
Jackie Nichols
NWS
10
Jun 27, 1923
18 years, 168 days
Valley City Fairgrounds, Valley City, North Dakota, U.S.
10
Win
7–2–1
Mike Ertle
KO
1 (10), 0:40
May 15, 1923
18 years, 125 days
Company H Armory, Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
9
Draw
6–2–1
Jimmy Woodhall
NWS
6
Apr 6, 1923
18 years, 86 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
8
Win
6–2
Jackie Nichols
NWS
10
Mar 6, 1923
18 years, 55 days
Company H Armory, Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
7
Loss
5–2
Submarine Smith
NWS
8
Mar 3, 1923
18 years, 52 days
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, U.S.
6
Win
5–1
Lou Boomer
KO
1 (6), 1:56
Mar 1, 1923
18 years, 50 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
5
Win
4–1
Johnny Gannon
KO
3 (?)
Feb 2, 1923
N/A
United States of America
Exact date and location unknown
4
Win
3–1
Submarine Smith
NWS
4
Jan 1, 1923
17 years, 356 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
3
Win
2–1
Jackie Rose
KO
2 (6), 1:13
Dec 1, 1922
17 years, 325 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
2
Win
1–1
Kid Fogarty
KO
2 (6)
Oct 27, 1922
17 years, 290 days
Fargo Auditorium, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
1
Loss
0–1
Sammy Dorkins
PTS
4
May 8, 922
17 years, 118 days
Bolton Hall, Troy, New York, U.S.
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