Al McCoy
Born
Alexander Rudolph

(1894-10-23)October 23, 1894
Rosenhayn, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 1966(1966-08-22) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesSouthpaw
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights159;
Wins73
Wins by KO27
Losses51
Draws33

Al McCoy,[1] (October 23, 1894 – August 22, 1966), born Alexander Rudolph, was a boxing World Middleweight Champion from 1914 to 1917.[2] He had a total of 157 bouts. Of those determined officially, he won 44 with 27 by knockout, and had 6 losses, and 6 draws. Around 107 of his fights were no decision bouts.

Referees and judges in this era could not render a decision for fights in New York and most other states except in the case of a disqualification or knockout. McCoy's BoxRec record on the right has newspaper coverage determining the winner for his large number of no decision bouts. Newspapers could also determine the outcome of a fight as a draw.[3]

Early life and boxing career

Al McCoy
Front Row: McCoy's Boxing Manager, Jack Dougherty, McCoy, and O.K. Fitzsimmons in 1915

McCoy was born Alexander Rudolph in Rosenhayn, Deerfield Township, New Jersey, on October 23, 1894. As a child, he moved with his family to Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, where his father found work as a kosher butcher. At age 14 he helped make ends meet by filling in as a boxer for preliminary fights at local boxing clubs, when the scheduled boxers failed to show.

Ken Blady speculates that his manager, Charley Goldman, had him change his surname to McCoy to hide his boxing from his religious parents who would have objected. Blady made the stunning observation that for his first nine years and 139 fights McCoy was undefeated. This made his winning streak second only to English boxer Hal Bagwell, although the fact that a no-decision bout did not officially count as a loss, probably aided McCoy's record.[4]

McCoy started boxing as a bantamweight, but fighting as a 138-pound lightweight in 1912, he began to attract attention. He defeated Young Erne, a competent Philadelphia lightweight, on November 9, 1912, in Philadelphia, winning in six rounds. The newspaper that gave him the edge noted that Erne was too out of condition to match well with the fit sixteen year old.[4]

Fighting as a welterweight, on March 2, 1912, in a ten-round newspaper decision, he defeated the more accomplished boxer Terry McGraw who he outweighed. Fighting on July 3, 1916, in Queens, he defeated Dave Kurtz in a ten-round newspaper decision. Not surprisingly, the seventeen year old's luck took a turn when he fought Young Otto, a more accomplished Jewish lightweight boxer from New York's Lower East Side, nine years his senior, who would hold a record for most consecutive first-round knockouts. McCoy lost to the lighter Otto, though fighting at 155 in the light middleweight range.[3][4]

In 1913, he battled even more impressive boxers, though winning far more rarely by knockout. In no decision bouts well into the middleweight range, he met Jewish boxer Soldier Bartfield, who would engage in close fights or defeat most of the great boxers of the era. He also matched with Terry Mitchell, Billy Grup, KO Brennan, Bull Anderson and the Zulu Kid. The newspapers had him winning all these standard ten round New York fights, except for a draw with the accomplished welterweight Zulu Kid. He even defeated the exceptional Soldier Bartfield on August 11, 1913, knocking him to the canvas three times in the fight. McCoy would never again decisively beat Bartfield, though he would meet him at least four more times in his career. Though never winning a world title, Bartfield would meet and often defeat more champions and top contenders than nearly any other boxer of his era.

McCoy fought Wildcat Ferns to two draws by decision in Ohio where referees could determine the outcome of a bout without a foul or knockout occurring.[3][4]

Winning the Middleweight World Championship

George Chip, Middleweight Champion

McCoy was originally scheduled to fight Joseph Chip in April 1914. When Joe Chip fell ill, his brother, Middleweight World Title holder George consented to the bout, probably considering it unlikely he would lose by knockout to nineteen year old McCoy. For Chip to lose his title in New York, a knockout would be required. In his last 100 bouts, McCoy had only a 23% knockout rate, impressive, but probably not perceived as a serious threat to the Middleweight World Champion Chip.[3][4]

Manager Charlie Goldman wisely advised McCoy to charge for a knockout from the first bell, assuming that Chip would box cautiously early in the first round against Al's unorthodox, left handed style. Taking his manager's advice, on April 7, 1914, McCoy landed a powerful left to Chip's jaw early in the first round, lifting him off the canvas, and achieving a victory that probably shocked the bookmakers. The knockout occurred just one minute and fifty seconds into the first around. The Pittsburgh Press noted that the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn was only "fairly filled" as spectators may have stayed home expecting a loss or poor showing by their hometown boy. Robert Edgren, summarizing the last few seconds of the fight, wrote "McCoy's left fist started somewhere near his knees. He brought it up with all his strength. His body swung upward with the blow as though he had been swinging at a bag. His fist landed fairly on the point of the crouching champion's unguarded chin."[5]

The Gazette Times noted that McCoy's winning punch was a counterpunch, and wrote, "Chip, eager to grasp his opportunity, started a right swing that had all the earmarks of a haymaker. McCoy crossed in with his left, shooting over a hybrid punch which was half swing and half uppercut, and the New Castle fighter (Chip) went down flat, his head striking the floor of the ring."[6] Aged 19, he became the youngest person as well as the first left handed-boxer ever to win a Middleweight World championship. It was also the shortest fight on record in which a boxer had taken a World Title from an opponent.

As the result of his youth, and unorthodox style, many boxing writers and fans considered McCoy's ascent to the world title a fluke. The Tacoma Times, were not alone in their sentiments when they wrote three a half full years after McCoy had taken the title, "Early in 1914, Chip (George) unfortunately ran into a punch in the first round of his bout with Al McCoy, and the latter assumed the title. McCoy was never a real champion and usually dodged anyone who was likely to knock him out."

The New York Evening World wrote ten months after he took the title from Chip, "McCoy has held the title technically, as no one has in turn knocked him out. But as a champion our old friend Al is a mirth-producing object."[3][4][7][8]

Soldier Bartfield

His successful defense of the title for 42 consecutive bouts would prove he deserved the honor of Middleweight World Champion. In fact, at 42 bouts, according to Ken Blady, McCoy had the longest undefeated streak of any boxer to ever hold a title.[4] While holding the championship, he allowed most of the world's top contenders to challenge him for it. He fought Soldier Bartfield twice on November 10, and 22, 1914 in Brooklyn losing by the decision of newspapers in ten round bouts. Though not gaining a decided edge in the two well fought bouts, the exceptional Bartfield was unable to land a knockout, and so McCoy retained the title. He took on top contenders Willie Lewis, Willie KO Brennan, Jewish contender Emmit "Kid" Wagner, and Italian Joe Gans, losing only to Brennan by the decision of newspapers in their middleweight matchups. His bout with Lewis on October 13, 1914, at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn, resulted in a near knockout of Lewis, once a top welterweight contender, in the fourth round. New London's The Day noted, "the bell saved Lewis in the fourth round. He was tottering, incapable of defense, when the bell rang. He came up for the final round (fifth) groggy", and McCoy consequently knocked him out, using his left to deliver the telling blow in the prior round.[3][9]

On January 25, 1915, he defeated the talented Joe Borrell by the decision of newspapers in a six-round bout in Philadelphia. Borrel had ended the career of ex-welterweight world champion Harry Lewis two years earlier when Lewis had resumed boxing too soon after being injured in a car accident. McCoy's March 23, 1915, bout with Silent Martin may have been a closer affair, as the Evening News wrote that McCoy "had the better of Silent Martin in seven of the ten rounds in Brooklyn," though several New York papers gave the close bout to Martin.[10]

On April 6, 1915, again in Brooklyn, McCoy fought a thrilling rematch with George Chip in Brooklyn, and though losing the ten round no-decision bout in the opinion of the New York Times, Chip could not knockout McCoy, and so he retained the world title. The following month on May 4, 1915, again in Brooklyn, he fought contender Jimmy Clabby, in another title match where he successfully defended against a knockout. The New London Day noted that McCoy's primary aim was to prevent a knockout, and that he did not fight with a decided edge. The paper wrote that with Clabby "McCoy entered the ring with the sole intention of employing every means to stay the limit, and he was successful." The Day further noted that the boxing seemed listless, and that when Clabby "showed an inclination to exchange blows at short range, McCoy usually declined the issue," but that "Clabby was the agressor (sic) at all times."[11] Again fighting in Brooklyn, he faced top contenders Young Ahearn and Silent Martin, completing both title bouts without receiving a decisive knockout. In November 1915, he held off another challenge from Silent Martin.[3][4]

Later career and losing the Middleweight World Title

Harry Greb, 1926 Middleweight Champion

In 1916, he took on Young Ahearn in another title bout, and rematched with George Chip in a non-title fight, forgoing knockouts in both bouts, but not gaining an advantage in the decisions of the New York Times. His strenuous schedule with top contenders had begun to wear on McCoy. Through 1916, he fared better achieving several knockouts against opponents who were of less caliber, before taking on a critical bout with 1926 World Middleweight Champion Harry Greb on April 30, 1917. The Pittsburgh Post had Greb winning every round in a match where McCoy seemed clearly outmatched, but was unable to gain a knockout, even in the tenth round where he attempted in vain to land the telling blow.[3]

McCoy finally lost his Middleweight Title on November 14, 1917, in his home city of Brooklyn against Mike O'Dowd, losing by a 6th-round knockout. The New London Day noted that McCoy was simply unable to fend off the blows of O'Dowd, writing "The men fought toe-to-toe from bell to bell, not because McCoy wished it thus, but because Mike kept boring in and swinging both hands to the head and body. Al tried to clinch after every lead, but O'Dowd forced the champion to break away by the fury of his attack." The Day further noted that McCoy took punishment in the first three rounds but that by the fourth took much heavier blows to the jaw and midsection. McCoy was down more than once in the fourth largely from blows to the face, but managed to knock O'Dowd down once with his signature left hook. In the sixth round, McCoy was down twice from head and body blows before finally having his cornermen throw in the towel at a count of six on his third knockdown.[3][12]

He rematched with future middleweight champion Greb on May 13, 1918, demonstrating his willingness to take on top talent even after his loss of the title, but was again outmatched by his stronger, more aggressive opponent. Though Greb had already defeated some exceptional challengers, McCoy had suffered through forty-six defenses while champion from the toughest of title contenders.[3][4]

Later life

Retiring from East Coast boxing, McCoy moved to Los Angeles with his wife Ruth. Trying his hand at movies, he appeared in a role credited as "pug" in 20th Century Picture's 1933 The Bowery. Also appearing in the movie were New York Jewish boxers Phil Bloom, Joe Glick, and Abe Hollandersky, "Fireman" Jim Flynn, and heavyweight Frank Moran. The film involved a rivalry between bar owner Chuck Connors and central character Steve Brody.

It was set in the New York Bowery, in the Lower East side of Manhattan, around the 1890s, and contained a lot of non-professional fighting. Actor George Walsh played real life character Steve Brodie, who indeed owned a Bowery bar and won fame jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge. The other primary character Chuck Connors, played by Wallace Beery, managed a professional boxer. In a brief bit, Walsh is revealed to be Irish heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan.

On October 9, 1937 McCoy appeared in the "Night of Memories" benefit for Wad Wadhams, at Hollywood Legion Stadium. Wadhams was the victim of a stroke and had mounting medical bills. In his career, he had worked as a boxing promoter matching boxers for legendary boxing promoter "Colonel" Jack Doyle who had completed contracts for Jack Dempsey. Other featured boxers included Henry Armstrong, Jack Silver, Jimmy McLarnin, and Jackie Fields.[13]

Death

When McCoy lost his home and most of his possessions in a fire in 1964, his health took a turn for the worse. Living on only a small state pension, chronic illness restricted him to living in a nursing home. He died on August 22, 1966, in Los Angeles, California.[3]

Legacy and titles held

McCoy's professional record according to one source: 157 bouts — won 99 (26 KOs), lost 40, no-decisions 18. Note that newspaper decisions vary.

McCoy, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.[1]

Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[14] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record

159 fights 31 wins 14 losses
By knockout 27 5
By decision 4 7
By disqualification 0 2
Draws 6
Newspaper decisions/draws 108

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted to the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
159 Loss 31–14–6 (108) Jack Matlock PTS 3 Dec 9, 1924 30 years, 109 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
158 Win 31–13–6 (108) Al Beard NWS 10 Nov 11, 1924 30 years, 81 days Ellis, Kansas, U.S.
157 Draw 31–13–6 (107) Jack Downey PTS 4 Feb 13, 1924 29 years, 175 days Arena, Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
156 Loss 31–13–5 (107) Jack Brauchle NWS 8 Nov 12, 1923 29 years, 82 days Storm Lake, Iowa, U.S.
155 Loss 31–13–5 (106) Everett Strong DQ 4 (8) Aug 29, 1923 29 years, 7 days Grand Opera House, Spencer, Iowa, U.S. McCoy DQ'd for repeatedly hitting low during clinches
154 Win 31–12–5 (106) George Truckenbrott NWS 8 Jun 8, 1923 28 years, 290 days Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S.
153 Loss 31–12–5 (105) Eugene Brosseau KO 2 (10) Mar 22, 1920 25 years, 213 days Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
152 Loss 31–11–5 (105) Frankie Fleming NWS 8 Nov 3, 1919 25 years, 73 days Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
151 Loss 31–11–5 (104) Mike O'Dowd KO 3 (10) Jul 17, 1919 24 years, 329 days Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
150 Loss 31–10–5 (104) Joe Chip TKO 6 (8) Apr 29, 1919 24 years, 250 days Elks' Club, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
149 Win 31–9–5 (104) Gordon McKay NWS 8 Apr 4, 1919 24 years, 225 days Summit Gymnasium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
148 Loss 31–9–5 (103) Leo Houck NWS 6 Mar 31, 1919 24 years, 221 days Frank Erne Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Loss 31–9–5 (102) Young Fisher NWS 10 Feb 17, 1919 24 years, 179 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
146 Loss 31–9–5 (101) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Aug 21, 1918 23 years, 364 days Muncie A.C., Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
145 Draw 31–9–5 (100) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jul 4, 1918 23 years, 316 days Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
144 Loss 31–9–5 (99) Harry Greb PTS 10 May 13, 1918 23 years, 264 days People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
143 Loss 31–8–5 (99) Edward K.O. Kruvosky PTS 4 Mar 1, 1918 23 years, 191 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142 Draw 31–7–5 (99) Jack Downey PTS 4 Jan 30, 1918 23 years, 161 days Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
141 Loss 31–7–4 (99) Battling Ortega PTS 4 Jan 9, 1918 23 years, 140 days Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
140 Loss 31–6–4 (99) Mike O'Dowd KO 6 (10) Nov 14, 1917 23 years, 84 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC middleweight title
139 Win 31–5–4 (99) Montana Dan Sullivan PTS 12 Nov 8, 1917 23 years, 78 days North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S.
138 Loss 30–5–4 (99) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Jul 4, 1917 22 years, 316 days Lonaconing, Maryland, U.S.
137 Loss 30–5–4 (98) Harry Greb NWS 10 Apr 30, 1917 22 years, 251 days Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
136 Loss 30–5–4 (97) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Feb 27, 1917 22 years, 189 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
135 Draw 30–5–4 (96) Jack McCarron NWS 10 Nov 28, 1916 22 years, 98 days Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
134 Win 30–5–4 (95) Johnny Saxon TKO 7 (10) Oct 21, 1916 22 years, 60 days West New Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Loss 29–5–4 (95) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Sep 28, 1916 22 years, 37 days Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Win 29–5–4 (94) Jack Hanlon KO 3 (10) Sep 25, 1916 22 years, 34 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
131 Win 28–5–4 (94) Dave Kurtz NWS 15 Jul 3, 1916 21 years, 316 days Harlem S.C., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
130 Loss 28–5–4 (93) Hugh Ross NWS 15 Jun 26, 1916 21 years, 309 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
129 Draw 28–5–4 (92) Young Al Ross PTS 20 May 22, 1916 21 years, 274 days Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
128 Loss 28–5–3 (92) Young Ahearn NWS 10 May 9, 1916 21 years, 261 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Draw 28–5–3 (91) Al Thiel NWS 10 Apr 17, 1916 21 years, 239 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Win 28–5–3 (90) Jack Hammond KO 2 (10) Apr 7, 1916 21 years, 229 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Draw 27–5–3 (90) Leo Bens NWS 10 Mar 21, 1916 21 years, 212 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Win 27–5–3 (89) Freddie Kiebler NWS 10 Jan 28, 1916 21 years, 159 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Loss 27–5–3 (88) George Chip NWS 10 Jan 20, 1916 21 years, 151 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Loss 27–5–3 (87) Young Ahearn NWS 10 Jan 1, 1916 21 years, 132 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
121 Loss 27–5–3 (86) Silent Martin NWS 15 Nov 25, 1915 21 years, 95 days Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
120 Draw 27–5–3 (85) Zulu Kid NWS 10 Nov 13, 1915 21 years, 83 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
119 Loss 27–5–3 (84) K.O. Sullivan PTS 15 Oct 26, 1915 21 years, 65 days Capitol City A.C., Ardmore, Maryland, U.S.
118 Draw 27–4–3 (84) Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Oct 23, 1915 21 years, 62 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
117 Loss 27–4–3 (83) Young Ahearn NWS 10 Sep 9, 1915 21 years, 18 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
116 Draw 27–4–3 (82) Silent Martin NWS 10 May 31, 1915 20 years, 282 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
115 Loss 27–4–3 (81) Jimmy Clabby NWS 10 May 4, 1915 20 years, 255 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
114 Loss 27–4–3 (80) George Chip NWS 10 Apr 6, 1915 20 years, 227 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
113 Loss 27–4–3 (79) Silent Martin NWS 10 Mar 23, 1915 20 years, 213 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 27–4–3 (78) Al Thiel NWS 10 Feb 16, 1915 20 years, 178 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 27–4–3 (77) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Jan 25, 1915 20 years, 156 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 27–4–3 (76) Billy Grupp NWS 10 Jan 23, 1915 20 years, 154 days Federal A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Loss 27–4–3 (75) Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Dec 22, 1914 20 years, 122 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108 Win 27–4–3 (74) Italian Joe Gans NWS 10 Dec 11, 1914 20 years, 111 days Federal A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 27–4–3 (73) Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 10 Dec 4, 1914 20 years, 104 days Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Loss 27–4–3 (72) Bill Fleming NWS 10 Dec 1, 1914 20 years, 101 days German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
105 Loss 27–4–3 (71) Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Nov 10, 1914 20 years, 80 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
104 Loss 27–4–3 (70) Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Oct 19, 1914 20 years, 58 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
103 Win 27–4–3 (69) Willie Lewis KO 5 (10) Oct 13, 1914 20 years, 52 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Loss 26–4–3 (69) Billy Murray NWS 10 Jun 11, 1914 19 years, 262 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Loss 26–4–3 (68) Billy Murray NWS 10 May 21, 1914 19 years, 272 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Win 26–4–3 (67) George Pearsall KO 1 (10) May 8, 1914 19 years, 259 days Roodner's Hall, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
99 Win 25–4–3 (67) George Chip KO 1 (10) Apr 7, 1914 19 years, 228 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC middleweight title
98 Win 24–4–3 (67) Tommy Teague NWS 10 Apr 3, 1914 19 years, 224 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
97 Draw 24–4–3 (66) Joe Chip NWS 10 Feb 28, 1914 19 years, 190 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
96 Loss 24–4–3 (65) Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Feb 23, 1914 19 years, 185 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 24–4–3 (64) Jack Smith NWS 10 Feb 7, 1914 19 years, 169 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
94 Win 24–4–3 (63) Johnny Shaw KO 3 (10) Jan 31, 1914 19 years, 162 days Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Draw 23–4–3 (63) Eddie Nearing NWS 10 Jan 24, 1914 19 years, 155 days Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Draw 23–4–3 (62) Zulu Kid NWS 10 Dec 19, 1913 19 years, 119 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 23–4–3 (61) Bull Anderson NWS 10 Nov 19, 1913 19 years, 89 days Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 23–4–3 (60) Mike Farrell NWS 10 Nov 7, 1913 19 years, 77 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Win 23–4–3 (59) Freddie Kiebler NWS 10 Nov 1, 1913 19 years, 71 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Draw 23–4–3 (58) Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Oct 18, 1913 19 years, 57 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
87 Win 23–4–3 (57) Noah Brusso PTS 10 Sep 25, 1913 19 years, 34 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
86 Win 22–4–3 (57) Johnny Stewart NWS 6 Sep 9, 1913 19 years, 18 days Bangor, Maine, U.S.
85 Win 22–4–3 (56) Bill Fleming NWS 6 Aug 26, 1913 19 years, 4 days Bangor, Maine, U.S.
84 Win 22–4–3 (55) Billy Grupp NWS 10 Aug 12, 1913 18 years, 355 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 22–4–3 (54) Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Aug 11, 1913 18 years, 354 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
82 Win 22–4–3 (53) Bull Anderson NWS 10 Aug 9, 1913 18 years, 352 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Draw 22–4–3 (52) Mike Farrell NWS 10 Jul 22, 1913 18 years, 334 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 22–4–3 (51) Billy Sherman KO 2 (10) Jun 27, 1913 18 years, 309 days Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Win 21–4–3 (51) Terry Mitchell NWS 10 Jun 6, 1913 18 years, 288 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Draw 21–4–3 (50) Wildcat Ferns PTS 20 May 28, 1913 18 years, 279 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
77 Win 21–4–2 (50) Eddie Mack KO 4 (10) May 16, 1913 18 years, 267 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Loss 20–4–2 (50) Young Ahearn NWS 10 May 14, 1913 18 years, 265 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 20–4–2 (49) Battling Larry Ryan NWS 10 Apr 29, 1913 18 years, 250 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
74 Win 20–4–2 (48) Bull Anderson NWS 10 Mar 7, 1913 18 years, 197 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 20–4–2 (47) Harry Thiel NWS 6 Feb 22, 1913 18 years, 184 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 20–4–2 (46) Al Thiel NWS 10 Feb 7, 1913 18 years, 169 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Draw 20–4–2 (45) Wildcat Ferns PTS 15 Jan 22, 1913 18 years, 153 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
70 Draw 20–4–1 (45) Harry Price NWS 10 Jan 8, 1913 18 years, 139 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Loss 20–4–1 (44) Young McCartney NWS 6 Jan 1, 1913 18 years, 132 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 20–4–1 (43) Joe White DQ 8 (10) Dec 25, 1912 18 years, 125 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 20–3–1 (43) Jack Smith NWS 10 Dec 6, 1912 18 years, 104 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Draw 20–3–1 (42) Gus Christie PTS 15 Dec 4, 1912 18 years, 104 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
65 Win 20–3 (42) Sailor Jack Howard KO 10 (10) Nov 23, 1912 18 years, 93 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Win 19–3 (42) Young Erne NWS 6 Nov 9, 1912 18 years, 79 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 19–3 (41) Marty Brown NWS 10 Nov 2, 1912 18 years, 72 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Draw 19–3 (40) Joe Stein NWS 10 Oct 18, 1912 18 years, 57 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 19–3 (39) Johnny Shaw KO 3 (10) Oct 16, 1912 18 years, 55 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Win 18–3 (39) Charley Sieger KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1912 18 years, 37 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 17–3 (39) Bill Fleming NWS 6 Sep 10, 1912 18 years, 19 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
58 Draw 17–3 (38) Paddy Sullivan NWS 10 Aug 13, 1912 17 years, 357 days Atlas A.C., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 17–3 (37) Dave Kurtz NWS 10 Aug 12, 1912 17 years, 356 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 17–3 (36) Mike Farrell NWS 10 Jul 19, 1912 17 years, 332 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Draw 17–3 (35) Young Hickey NWS 10 Jul 13, 1912 17 years, 326 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 17–3 (34) Battling Jack Nelson KO 4 (10) Jul 5, 1912 17 years, 318 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Win 16–3 (34) Joe Kastner NWS 10 Jun 25, 1912 17 years, 308 days Jamaica A.C., Jamaica, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Loss 16–3 (33) Willie Fitzgerald NWS 10 Jun 15, 1912 17 years, 298 days Gowanus A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 16–3 (32) Eddie Hanlon KO 2 (10) Jun 1, 1912 17 years, 284 days American A.A., New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Win 15–3 (32) Rudolph Hinz NWS 10 May 2, 1912 17 years, 254 days American A.A., New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 15–3 (31) Johnny Waltz KO 2 (10) Apr 19, 1912 17 years, 241 days American A.A., New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Loss 14–3 (31) Young Otto NWS 10 Mar 29, 1912 17 years, 220 days Queensboro A.C., Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 14–3 (30) Terry McGraw NWS 10 Mar 2, 1912 17 years, 193 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Win 14–3 (29) Sailor Eddie Maher KO 2 (4) Feb 26, 1912 17 years, 188 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
45 Win 13–3 (29) Jack Smith TKO 2 (10) Feb 10, 1912 17 years, 172 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Loss 12–3 (29) Young Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 13, 1912 17 years, 144 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Win 12–3 (28) Young DeGrand KO 3 (10) Jan 6, 1912 17 years, 137 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Win 11–3 (28) Jack Beckman KO 2 (4) Jan 13, 1912 17 years, 144 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Draw 10–3 (28) Henry Hall NWS 6 Nov 30, 1911 17 years, 100 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
40 Win 10–3 (27) Chester Walcott NWS 6 Nov 20, 1911 17 years, 90 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
39 Win 10–3 (26) Jim Smith KO 1 (6) Nov 11, 1911 17 years, 81 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
38 Draw 9–3 (26) Johnny Stewart NWS 6 Oct 23, 1911 17 years, 62 days Eastport, Maine, U.S. Exact date unknown
37 Win 9–3 (25) George Niedoff NWS 12 Aug 28, 1911 17 years, 6 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
36 Win 9–3 (24) Al King NWS 6 Aug 11, 1911 16 years, 354 days Brighton Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Win 9–3 (23) Jim McGuinness KO 6 (6) Aug 9, 1911 16 years, 352 days Pembroke, Maine, U.S.
34 Win 8–3 (23) Jim McGuinness KO 1 (6) Aug 3, 1911 16 years, 346 days Pembroke, Maine, U.S.
33 Win 7–3 (23) George Niedoff NWS 6 Jun 20, 1911 16 years, 302 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
32 Draw 7–3 (22) Yankee Gilbert NWS 4 Jun 2, 1911 16 years, 284 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Draw 7–3 (21) Al King NWS 4 May 20, 1911 16 years, 271 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Loss 7–3 (20) Bill Fleming NWS 6 May 15, 1911 16 years, 266 days Old Town, Maine, U.S.
29 Win 7–3 (19) Jack Ryan KO 2 (6) May 6, 1911 16 years, 257 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
28 Draw 6–3 (19) Johnny Gallant NWS 6 Apr 28, 1911 16 years, 249 days Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
27 Loss 6–3 (18) Mike Farrell NWS 6 Mar 25, 1911 16 years, 215 days New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Draw 6–3 (17) Monk Green NWS 4 Mar 18, 1911 16 years, 208 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 6–3 (16) Al King NWS 6 Mar 7, 1911 16 years, 197 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Loss 6–3 (15) Al King NWS 4 Feb 25, 1911 16 years, 187 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Loss 6–3 (14) Johnny Glover NWS 6 Feb 11, 1911 16 years, 173 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
22 Draw 6–3 (13) Johnny Fraser NWS 6 Feb 4, 1911 16 years, 166 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
21 Draw 6–3 (12) Young Hugo Kelly NWS 6 Jan 21, 1911 16 years, 152 days Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
20 Win 6–3 (11) Billy Shea NWS 6 Jan 14, 1911 16 years, 145 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
19 Draw 6–3 (10) Shadow McCormick NWS 6 Jan 13, 1911 16 years, 144 days Auburn, New York, U.S.
18 Win 6–3 (9) Kid Ryan KO 3 (6) Jan 7, 1911 16 years, 138 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
17 Win 5–3 (9) Battling Pete KO 5 (6) Dec 27, 1910 16 years, 127 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Draw 4–3 (9) Battling Pete NWS 4 Dec 23, 1910 16 years, 123 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Loss 4–3 (8) Bull Anderson NWS 6 Dec 9, 1910 16 years, 109 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 4–3 (7) Monk Green NWS 6 Dec 2, 1910 16 years, 102 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Win 4–3 (6) Young Buck KO 1 (6) Nov 25, 1910 16 years, 95 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 3–3 (6) Jim Warner KO 3 (4) Nov 18, 1910 16 years, 88 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
11 Draw 2–3 (6) Terry Brooks NWS 6 Nov 12, 1910 16 years, 82 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
10 Win 2–3 (5) Battling Pete NWS 6 Nov 11, 1910 16 years, 81 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 2–3 (4) Kid Parsons NWS 6 Nov 8, 1910 16 years, 78 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
8 Win 2–3 (3) Kid Parsons NWS 6 Nov 5, 1910 16 years, 75 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
7 Win 2–3 (2) Jim Rippin NWS 6 Oct 8, 1910 16 years, 47 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
6 Draw 2–3 (1) Young Hugo Kelly NWS 6 Sep 21, 1910 16 years, 30 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
5 Win 2–3 Young Hugo Kelly PTS 6 Sep 10, 1910 16 years, 19 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
4 Loss 1–3 Marty O'Brien KO 3 (6) Aug 8, 1910 15 years, 351 days Knickerbocker A.C., Albany, New York, U.S.
3 Loss 1–2 Chester Walcott PTS 6 Jul 21, 1910 15 years, 333 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
2 Win 1–1 Benny Burke PTS 4 Jun 30, 1910 15 years, 312 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Gus Murphy PTS 6 Jun 14, 1910 15 years, 296 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Unofficial record

159 fights 76 wins 49 losses
By knockout 27 5
By decision 49 42
By disqualification 0 2
Draws 34

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
159 Loss 76–49–34 Jack Matlock PTS 3 Dec 9, 1924 30 years, 109 days Denver, Colorado, U.S.
158 Win 76–48–34 Al Beard NWS 10 Nov 11, 1924 30 years, 81 days Ellis, Kansas, U.S.
157 Draw 75–48–34 Jack Downey PTS 4 Feb 13, 1924 29 years, 175 days Arena, Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
156 Loss 75–48–33 Jack Brauchle NWS 8 Nov 12, 1923 29 years, 82 days Storm Lake, Iowa, U.S.
155 Loss 75–47–33 Everett Strong DQ 4 (8) Aug 29, 1923 29 years, 7 days Grand Opera House, Spencer, Iowa, U.S. McCoy DQ'd for repeatedly hitting low during clinches
154 Win 75–46–33 George Truckenbrott NWS 8 Jun 8, 1923 28 years, 290 days Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S.
153 Loss 74–46–33 Eugene Brosseau KO 2 (10) Mar 22, 1920 25 years, 213 days Monument National, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
152 Loss 74–45–33 Frankie Fleming NWS 8 Nov 3, 1919 25 years, 73 days Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
151 Loss 74–44–33 Mike O'Dowd KO 3 (10) Jul 17, 1919 24 years, 329 days Lexington Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
150 Loss 74–43–33 Joe Chip TKO 6 (8) Apr 29, 1919 24 years, 250 days Elks' Club, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
149 Win 74–42–33 Gordon McKay NWS 8 Apr 4, 1919 24 years, 225 days Summit Gymnasium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
148 Loss 73–42–33 Leo Houck NWS 6 Mar 31, 1919 24 years, 221 days Frank Erne Club, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Loss 73–41–33 Young Fisher NWS 10 Feb 17, 1919 24 years, 179 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
146 Loss 73–40–33 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Aug 21, 1918 23 years, 364 days Muncie A.C., Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
145 Draw 73–39–33 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Jul 4, 1918 23 years, 316 days Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
144 Loss 73–39–32 Harry Greb PTS 10 May 13, 1918 23 years, 264 days People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
143 Loss 73–38–32 Edward K.O. Kruvosky PTS 4 Mar 1, 1918 23 years, 191 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
142 Draw 73–37–32 Jack Downey PTS 4 Jan 30, 1918 23 years, 161 days Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
141 Loss 73–37–31 Battling Ortega PTS 4 Jan 9, 1918 23 years, 140 days Arena, Emeryville, California, U.S.
140 Loss 73–36–31 Mike O'Dowd KO 6 (10) Nov 14, 1917 23 years, 84 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC middleweight title
139 Win 73–35–31 Montana Dan Sullivan PTS 12 Nov 8, 1917 23 years, 78 days North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S.
138 Loss 72–35–31 Jackie Clark NWS 10 Jul 4, 1917 22 years, 316 days Lonaconing, Maryland, U.S.
137 Loss 72–34–31 Harry Greb NWS 10 Apr 30, 1917 22 years, 251 days Exposition Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
136 Loss 72–33–31 Jack Dillon NWS 10 Feb 27, 1917 22 years, 189 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
135 Draw 72–32–31 Jack McCarron NWS 10 Nov 28, 1916 22 years, 98 days Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
134 Win 72–32–30 Johnny Saxon TKO 7 (10) Oct 21, 1916 22 years, 60 days West New Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Loss 71–32–30 Jackie Clark NWS 10 Sep 28, 1916 22 years, 37 days Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
132 Win 71–31–30 Jack Hanlon KO 3 (10) Sep 25, 1916 22 years, 34 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
131 Win 70–31–30 Dave Kurtz NWS 15 Jul 3, 1916 21 years, 316 days Harlem S.C., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
130 Loss 69–31–30 Hugh Ross NWS 15 Jun 26, 1916 21 years, 309 days Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
129 Draw 69–30–30 Young Al Ross PTS 20 May 22, 1916 21 years, 274 days Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
128 Loss 69–30–29 Young Ahearn NWS 10 May 9, 1916 21 years, 261 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
127 Draw 69–29–29 Al Thiel NWS 10 Apr 17, 1916 21 years, 239 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
126 Win 69–29–28 Jack Hammond KO 2 (10) Apr 7, 1916 21 years, 229 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Draw 68–29–28 Leo Bens NWS 10 Mar 21, 1916 21 years, 212 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Win 68–29–27 Freddie Kiebler NWS 10 Jan 28, 1916 21 years, 159 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Loss 67–29–27 George Chip NWS 10 Jan 20, 1916 21 years, 151 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Loss 67–28–27 Young Ahearn NWS 10 Jan 1, 1916 21 years, 132 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
121 Loss 67–27–27 Silent Martin NWS 15 Nov 25, 1915 21 years, 95 days Auditorium, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
120 Draw 67–26–27 Zulu Kid NWS 10 Nov 13, 1915 21 years, 83 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S.
119 Loss 67–26–26 K.O. Sullivan PTS 15 Oct 26, 1915 21 years, 65 days Capitol City A.C., Ardmore, Maryland, U.S.
118 Draw 67–25–26 Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Oct 23, 1915 21 years, 62 days Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
117 Loss 67–25–25 Young Ahearn NWS 10 Sep 9, 1915 21 years, 18 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
116 Draw 67–24–25 Silent Martin NWS 10 May 31, 1915 20 years, 282 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
115 Loss 67–24–24 Jimmy Clabby NWS 10 May 4, 1915 20 years, 255 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
114 Loss 67–23–24 George Chip NWS 10 Apr 6, 1915 20 years, 227 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. NYSAC middleweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
113 Loss 67–22–24 Silent Martin NWS 10 Mar 23, 1915 20 years, 213 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Win 67–21–24 Al Thiel NWS 10 Feb 16, 1915 20 years, 178 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 66–21–24 Joe Borrell NWS 6 Jan 25, 1915 20 years, 156 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 65–21–24 Billy Grupp NWS 10 Jan 23, 1915 20 years, 154 days Federal A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
109 Loss 64–21–24 Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Dec 22, 1914 20 years, 122 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108 Win 64–20–24 Italian Joe Gans NWS 10 Dec 11, 1914 20 years, 111 days Federal A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 63–20–24 Emmett "Kid" Wagner NWS 10 Dec 4, 1914 20 years, 104 days Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Loss 62–20–24 Bill Fleming NWS 10 Dec 1, 1914 20 years, 101 days German Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
105 Loss 62–19–24 Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Nov 10, 1914 20 years, 80 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
104 Loss 62–18–24 Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Oct 19, 1914 20 years, 58 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
103 Win 62–17–24 Willie Lewis KO 5 (10) Oct 13, 1914 20 years, 52 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Loss 61–17–24 Billy Murray NWS 10 Jun 11, 1914 19 years, 262 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Loss 61–16–24 Billy Murray NWS 10 May 21, 1914 19 years, 272 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Win 61–15–24 George Pearsall KO 1 (10) May 8, 1914 19 years, 259 days Roodner's Hall, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
99 Win 60–15–24 George Chip KO 1 (10) Apr 7, 1914 19 years, 228 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC middleweight title
98 Win 59–15–24 Tommy Teague NWS 10 Apr 3, 1914 19 years, 224 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
97 Draw 58–15–24 Joe Chip NWS 10 Feb 28, 1914 19 years, 190 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
96 Loss 58–15–23 Mike Gibbons NWS 10 Feb 23, 1914 19 years, 185 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Win 58–14–23 Jack Smith NWS 10 Feb 7, 1914 19 years, 169 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
94 Win 57–14–23 Johnny Shaw KO 3 (10) Jan 31, 1914 19 years, 162 days Brighton S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
93 Draw 56–14–23 Eddie Nearing NWS 10 Jan 24, 1914 19 years, 155 days Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, U.S.
92 Draw 56–14–22 Zulu Kid NWS 10 Dec 19, 1913 19 years, 119 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 56–14–21 Bull Anderson NWS 10 Nov 19, 1913 19 years, 89 days Vanderbilt A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Win 55–14–21 Mike Farrell NWS 10 Nov 7, 1913 19 years, 77 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
89 Win 54–14–21 Freddie Kiebler NWS 10 Nov 1, 1913 19 years, 71 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
88 Draw 53–14–21 Willie K.O. Brennan NWS 10 Oct 18, 1913 19 years, 57 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
87 Win 53–14–20 Noah Brusso PTS 10 Sep 25, 1913 19 years, 34 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
86 Win 52–14–20 Johnny Stewart NWS 6 Sep 9, 1913 19 years, 18 days Bangor, Maine, U.S.
85 Win 51–14–20 Bill Fleming NWS 6 Aug 26, 1913 19 years, 4 days Bangor, Maine, U.S.
84 Win 50–14–20 Billy Grupp NWS 10 Aug 12, 1913 18 years, 355 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
83 Win 49–14–20 Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield NWS 10 Aug 11, 1913 18 years, 354 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
82 Win 48–14–20 Bull Anderson NWS 10 Aug 9, 1913 18 years, 352 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Draw 47–14–20 Mike Farrell NWS 10 Jul 22, 1913 18 years, 334 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
80 Win 47–14–19 Billy Sherman KO 2 (10) Jun 27, 1913 18 years, 309 days Brown's Gym A.A., Far Rockaway, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Win 46–14–19 Terry Mitchell NWS 10 Jun 6, 1913 18 years, 288 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Draw 45–14–19 Wildcat Ferns PTS 20 May 28, 1913 18 years, 279 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
77 Win 45–14–18 Eddie Mack KO 4 (10) May 16, 1913 18 years, 267 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Loss 44–14–18 Young Ahearn NWS 10 May 14, 1913 18 years, 265 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
75 Win 44–13–18 Battling Larry Ryan NWS 10 Apr 29, 1913 18 years, 250 days Military A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
74 Win 43–13–18 Bull Anderson NWS 10 Mar 7, 1913 18 years, 197 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 42–13–18 Harry Thiel NWS 6 Feb 22, 1913 18 years, 184 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 41–13–18 Al Thiel NWS 10 Feb 7, 1913 18 years, 169 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Draw 40–13–18 Wildcat Ferns PTS 15 Jan 22, 1913 18 years, 153 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
70 Draw 40–13–17 Harry Price NWS 10 Jan 8, 1913 18 years, 139 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Loss 40–13–16 Young McCartney NWS 6 Jan 1, 1913 18 years, 132 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 40–12–16 Joe White DQ 8 (10) Dec 25, 1912 18 years, 125 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 40–11–16 Jack Smith NWS 10 Dec 6, 1912 18 years, 104 days East New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Draw 39–11–16 Gus Christie PTS 15 Dec 4, 1912 18 years, 104 days Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
65 Win 39–11–15 Sailor Jack Howard KO 10 (10) Nov 23, 1912 18 years, 93 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Win 38–11–15 Young Erne NWS 6 Nov 9, 1912 18 years, 79 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 37–11–15 Marty Brown NWS 10 Nov 2, 1912 18 years, 72 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Draw 36–11–15 Joe Stein NWS 10 Oct 18, 1912 18 years, 57 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
61 Win 36–11–14 Johnny Shaw KO 3 (10) Oct 16, 1912 18 years, 55 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Win 35–11–14 Charley Sieger KO 3 (10) Sep 28, 1912 18 years, 37 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 34–11–14 Bill Fleming NWS 6 Sep 10, 1912 18 years, 19 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
58 Draw 33–11–14 Paddy Sullivan NWS 10 Aug 13, 1912 17 years, 357 days Atlas A.C., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
57 Win 33–11–13 Dave Kurtz NWS 10 Aug 12, 1912 17 years, 356 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
56 Win 32–11–13 Mike Farrell NWS 10 Jul 19, 1912 17 years, 332 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Draw 31–11–13 Young Hickey NWS 10 Jul 13, 1912 17 years, 326 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 31–11–12 Battling Jack Nelson KO 4 (10) Jul 5, 1912 17 years, 318 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
53 Win 30–11–12 Joe Kastner NWS 10 Jun 25, 1912 17 years, 308 days Jamaica A.C., Jamaica, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Loss 29–11–12 Willie Fitzgerald NWS 10 Jun 15, 1912 17 years, 298 days Gowanus A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 29–10–12 Eddie Hanlon KO 2 (10) Jun 1, 1912 17 years, 284 days American A.A., New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Win 28–10–12 Rudolph Hinz NWS 10 May 2, 1912 17 years, 254 days American A.A., New York City, New York, U.S.
49 Win 27–10–12 Johnny Waltz KO 2 (10) Apr 19, 1912 17 years, 241 days American A.A., New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Loss 26–10–12 Young Otto NWS 10 Mar 29, 1912 17 years, 220 days Queensboro A.C., Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 26–9–12 Terry McGraw NWS 10 Mar 2, 1912 17 years, 193 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Win 25–9–12 Sailor Eddie Maher KO 2 (4) Feb 26, 1912 17 years, 188 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
45 Win 24–9–12 Jack Smith TKO 2 (10) Feb 10, 1912 17 years, 172 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
44 Loss 23–9–12 Young Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 13, 1912 17 years, 144 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Win 23–8–12 Young DeGrand KO 3 (10) Jan 6, 1912 17 years, 137 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Win 22–8–12 Jack Beckman KO 2 (4) Jan 13, 1912 17 years, 144 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Draw 21–8–12 Henry Hall NWS 6 Nov 30, 1911 17 years, 100 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
40 Win 21–8–11 Chester Walcott NWS 6 Nov 20, 1911 17 years, 90 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
39 Win 20–8–11 Jim Smith KO 1 (6) Nov 11, 1911 17 years, 81 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
38 Draw 19–8–11 Johnny Stewart NWS 6 Oct 23, 1911 17 years, 62 days Eastport, Maine, U.S. Exact date unknown
37 Win 19–8–10 George Niedoff NWS 12 Aug 28, 1911 17 years, 6 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
36 Win 18–8–10 Al King NWS 6 Aug 11, 1911 16 years, 354 days Brighton Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Win 17–8–10 Jim McGuinness KO 6 (6) Aug 9, 1911 16 years, 352 days Pembroke, Maine, U.S.
34 Win 16–8–10 Jim McGuinness KO 1 (6) Aug 3, 1911 16 years, 346 days Pembroke, Maine, U.S.
33 Win 15–8–10 George Niedoff NWS 6 Jun 20, 1911 16 years, 302 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
32 Draw 14–8–10 Yankee Gilbert NWS 4 Jun 2, 1911 16 years, 284 days Atlantic A.A., Rockaway Beach, New York City, New York, U.S.
31 Draw 14–8–9 Al King NWS 4 May 20, 1911 16 years, 271 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
30 Loss 14–8–8 Bill Fleming NWS 6 May 15, 1911 16 years, 266 days Old Town, Maine, U.S.
29 Win 14–7–8 Jack Ryan KO 2 (6) May 6, 1911 16 years, 257 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
28 Draw 13–7–8 Johnny Gallant NWS 6 Apr 28, 1911 16 years, 249 days Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
27 Loss 13–7–7 Mike Farrell NWS 6 Mar 25, 1911 16 years, 215 days New York A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
26 Draw 13–6–7 Monk Green NWS 4 Mar 18, 1911 16 years, 208 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 13–6–6 Al King NWS 6 Mar 7, 1911 16 years, 197 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Loss 12–6–6 Al King NWS 4 Feb 25, 1911 16 years, 187 days National A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Loss 12–5–6 Johnny Glover NWS 6 Feb 11, 1911 16 years, 173 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
22 Draw 12–4–6 Johnny Fraser NWS 6 Feb 4, 1911 16 years, 166 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
21 Draw 12–4–5 Young Hugo Kelly NWS 6 Jan 21, 1911 16 years, 152 days Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
20 Win 12–4–4 Billy Shea NWS 6 Jan 14, 1911 16 years, 145 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
19 Draw 11–4–4 Shadow McCormick NWS 6 Jan 13, 1911 16 years, 144 days Auburn, New York, U.S.
18 Win 11–4–3 Kid Ryan KO 3 (6) Jan 7, 1911 16 years, 138 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
17 Win 10–4–3 Battling Pete KO 5 (6) Dec 27, 1910 16 years, 127 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Draw 9–4–3 Battling Pete NWS 4 Dec 23, 1910 16 years, 123 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Loss 9–4–2 Bull Anderson NWS 6 Dec 9, 1910 16 years, 109 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 9–3–2 Monk Green NWS 6 Dec 2, 1910 16 years, 102 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Win 8–3–2 Young Buck KO 1 (6) Nov 25, 1910 16 years, 95 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 7–3–2 Jim Warner KO 3 (4) Nov 18, 1910 16 years, 88 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
11 Draw 6–3–2 Terry Brooks NWS 6 Nov 12, 1910 16 years, 82 days Eastport, Maine, U.S.
10 Win 6–3–1 Battling Pete NWS 6 Nov 11, 1910 16 years, 81 days Eastern Parkway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 5–3–1 Kid Parsons NWS 6 Nov 8, 1910 16 years, 78 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
8 Win 4–3–1 Kid Parsons NWS 6 Nov 5, 1910 16 years, 75 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
7 Win 3–3–1 Jim Rippin NWS 6 Oct 8, 1910 16 years, 47 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
6 Draw 2–3–1 Young Hugo Kelly NWS 6 Sep 21, 1910 16 years, 30 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
5 Win 2–3 Young Hugo Kelly PTS 6 Sep 10, 1910 16 years, 19 days Portland, Maine, U.S.
4 Loss 1–3 Marty O'Brien KO 3 (6) Aug 8, 1910 15 years, 351 days Knickerbocker A.C., Albany, New York, U.S.
3 Loss 1–2 Chester Walcott PTS 6 Jul 21, 1910 15 years, 333 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
2 Win 1–1 Benny Burke PTS 4 Jun 30, 1910 15 years, 312 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Gus Murphy PTS 6 Jun 14, 1910 15 years, 296 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

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References

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  2. ↑ "The Lineal Middleweight Champions". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "Al McCoy". BoxRec. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
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  5. ↑ Edgren, Robert (January 24, 1937) "Al McCoy Took Middleweight Title from George Chip with One Punch". The Pittsburgh Press, p. 21, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  6. ↑ "Uppercut from Al McCoy Under Chin Sends Chip into Dreamland", The Gazette Times, p. 10, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 8 April 1914
  7. ↑ "Mike O'Dowd, Fighting Harp, Takes Crown From Al McCoy", The Tacoma Times, p.6, Tacoma, Washington, 26 November 1917
  8. ↑ Edgren, R. (February 16, 1915) "Dancing Will Have a New Boom as a Popular Sport if Ritchie Polishes Off Welsh", Evening World, p. 11, New York City.
  9. ↑ "Al McCoy Hands Lewis His Insomnia Cure", New London Day, p. 11, New London, Connecticut, 14 October 1914.
  10. ↑ "Results of Last Night's Best Bouts", The Evening News, p. 4, Providence, Rhode Island, March 24, 1915.
  11. ↑ "McCoy is Hammered by Jimmy Clabby", New London Day, p. 12, New London, Connecticut, May 5, 1915.
  12. ↑ "St. Paul Fighter is New Champion," New London Day, p. 10, New London, Connecticut, November 15, 1917.
  13. ↑ Additional boxers included Mushy Callahan, Fidel La Barba, Maxie Rosenbloom, Jim Jeffries and others, "Wadham's Benefit Tonight", Los Angeles Times, p. A-10, Los Angeles, October 9, 1937.
  14. ↑ "Please login".
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