# Jack Delaney

Jack Delaney (March 19, 1900 – November 27, 1948) was a world light heavyweight boxing champion and contender for the heavyweight crown. One of the most popular fighters of the 1920s, the French Canadian was born Ovila Chapdelaine in Saint-François-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada. His parents moved their family to the United States on August 15, 1904, where they initially lived in Holyoke, Massachusetts before settling in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Delaney became a United States Citizen on October 23, 1936.

## Reputation

Delaney was known for his beautiful, seemingly flawless movements in the ring. He was an accomplished boxer with a smooth and quick left hand. In addition he had one-punch knockout power in his right hand. Early in his career he broke both his hands and seemed through. His contract was purchased by Pete Reilly for 900 dollars, who promptly promoted Delaney into an attraction worth a half million dollars.

## Early career

In 1924, Delaney decisioned future light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran, and less than a month later, in Madison Square Garden, Delaney first faced the hard punching Paul Berlenbach. In a great fight that saw both men knocked to the canvas, Delaney scored two knockdowns in the fourth round, causing the referee to stop the fight.
Delaney was also involved in a bizarre match with future middleweight champion Tiger Flowers. After a round had passed, Delaney floored Flowers with a straight right hand. The referee counted Flowers out, but his corner protested that he had received a "fast count". The Flowers faction became unruly and a riot seemed imminent. Flowers demanded that the match resume, and Delaney amazingly agreed. The two fought until the fourth round, when Delaney again fired an irresistible right hand that knocked Flowers senseless. This time there was no controversy, as Flowers did not come close to arising in time. When Flowers did come to, he went to Delaney's dressing room and said "Ah want to thank you, Mr. Delaney, and tell you that Ah is convinced."

## Championships

Delaney was rewarded with a title shot against light heavyweight champion Berlanbach, in a 15-round fight, co-promoted by Roderick James "Jess" McMahon and Tex Rickard. In an outstanding display of courage, perseverance and fortitude, Berlanbach upset Delaney by winning a 15-round decision. Delaney then embarked on an eleven-fight winning streak that led to a rematch. The fight was held in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field and spurred on by his loudly cheering female fans, known as "Delaney's screaming mamies," Delaney dropped Berlenbach, controlled the fight and won the light heavyweight title.
Early in 1927, Delaney relinquished his championship in order to pursue the heavyweight crown. He was matched against Jimmy Maloney, a journeyman heavyweight contender Delaney was expected to defeat handily. Had Delaney defeated Maloney, he would have faced the heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.

## Preparation

Delaney always prepared for fights in secluded training camps, in idyllic settings where no liquor was allowed on the premises. Unknown to the fans and sportswriters of the day was the reason for the no liquor rules; Delaney drank. He didn't just drink socially, but would disappear on benders lasting days. Before the Maloney fight, Delaney disappeared on a three-day toot. Unknown to his manager, sometime during the three days, Delaney threw a punch at a railroad porter. The porter ducked, and Delaney hit the steel side of the rail car, breaking his hand. He told no one of his injury and fought Maloney, anyway. Unable to throw his right, Delaney dropped the 10-round decision.

## Obstacles

By this time, Delaney's drinking had become a major obstacle in his career. In his last big fight he was matched with future heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey. Once again, the possibility of a crack at the heavyweight crown, and a big gate with Tunney, was in the balance. This time Delaney entered the ring flabby, bloated and listless. When the bell rang for the opening round he was unable to move. Apparently intoxicated to the point of virtual paralysis, Delaney stood staring at his corner as Sharkey came across the ring. Sharkey paused momentarily in disbelief, and then knocked Delaney to the canvas. The fight ended with Delaney on his hands and knees, crawling around the ring like a man looking for a lost button, while the referee counted him out. The emotional Sharkey, his mouth piece hanging halfway out of his mouth, clung to the top ring rope crying in joy, as the furious spectators cried fix.

## Retirement

Delaney retired with a record of 77 wins (44 KOs), 12 losses, and 2 draws, 2 No Decisions and 2 No Contests. After his boxing career he operated a number of businesses, ran a tavern in New York and refereed. He died of cancer in 1948.

## Professional boxing record

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

### Official record

| 90 fights | 73 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 43 | 3 |
| By decision | 28 | 8 |
| By disqualification | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No contests | 2 | 2 |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 2 | 2 |
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 | Date | Location | Notes |
| 90 | Win | 73–11–2 (4) | Leo Williams | KO | 1 (10) | Apr 21, 1932 | Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 72–11–2 (4) | Cowboy Jack Willis | TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 29, 1932 | Columbus Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 71–11–2 (4) | Phil Johnson | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 3, 1932 | Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 70–11–2 (4) | Nando Tassi | TKO | 11 (15) | Sep 20, 1928 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 86 | Loss | 69–11–2 (4) | Jack Sharkey | KO | 1 (15) | Apr 30, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 85 | Loss | 69–10–2 (4) | Tom Heeney | UD | 15 | Mar 1, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 69–9–2 (4) | Leo Gates | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 13, 1928 | Edgerton Park Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
| 83 | Win | 68–9–2 (4) | Jack Humbeeck | TKO | 6 (10) | Jan 20, 1928 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 67–9–2 (4) | Sully Montgomery | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 16, 1928 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 66–9–2 (4) | Paul Berlenbach | TKO | 6 (10) | Dec 9, 1927 | Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 65–9–2 (4) | Jack Renault | PTS | 10 | Oct 14, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 79 | Loss | 64–9–2 (4) | Johnny Risko | PTS | 10 | Sep 14, 1927 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 78 | Win | 64–8–2 (4) | Paulino Uzcudun | DQ | 7 (10) | Aug 11, 1927 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 77 | Loss | 63–8–2 (4) | Jim Maloney | UD | 10 | Feb 18, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 63–7–2 (4) | Bud Gorman | KO | 2 (10) | Dec 20, 1926 | 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 62–7–2 (4) | Jamaica Kid | TKO | 3 (15) | Dec 10, 1926 | State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
| 74 | Win | 61–7–2 (4) | Paul Berlenbach | UD | 15 | Jul 16, 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
| 73 | Win | 60–7–2 (4) | Bob Sage | NWS | 10 | Jun 16, 1926 | Coliseum Ring, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 60–7–2 (3) | Tom Burns | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 3, 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 59–7–2 (3) | Martin O'Grady | KO | 7 (10) | May 12, 1926 | Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| 70 | Win | 58–7–2 (3) | Emilio Solomon | PTS | 12 | Apr 26, 1926 | Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 57–7–2 (3) | Maxie Rosenbloom | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 56–7–2 (3) | Mike McTigue | TKO | 4 (10) | Mar 15, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 55–7–2 (3) | Joe Lohman | TKO | 10 (12) | Mar 8, 1926 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 54–7–2 (3) | Quintin Romero Rojas | KO | 4 (10) | Feb 22, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 53–7–2 (3) | Johnny Risko | PTS | 10 | Feb 5, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 64 | Win | 52–7–2 (3) | Tom Roper | TKO | 12 (12) | Jan 25, 1926 | Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 51–7–2 (3) | Young Bob Fitzsimmons | PTS | 12 | Jan 15, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 62 | Loss | 50–7–2 (3) | Paul Berlenbach | PTS | 15 | Dec 11, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
| 61 | Win | 50–6–2 (3) | Jack Burke | TKO | 9 (12) | Jul 24, 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 60 | Draw | 49–6–2 (3) | Tommy Loughran | PTS | 10 | Jul 16, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 49–6–1 (3) | Tony Marullo | UD | 12 | May 20, 1925 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 48–6–1 (3) | Soldier King | TKO | 4 (12) | Mar 20, 1925 | Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 47–6–1 (3) | Jamaica Kid | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 9, 1925 | Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 46–6–1 (3) | Tiger Flowers | KO | 4 (12) | Feb 26, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 55 | Loss | 45–6–1 (3) | Jimmy Slattery | PTS | 6 | Feb 13, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 45–5–1 (3) | Allentown Joe Gans | SD | 10 | Jan 19, 1925 | South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 44–5–1 (3) | Tiger Flowers | KO | 2 (12) | Jan 16, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 43–5–1 (3) | Pal Reed | PTS | 12 | Dec 26, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 42–5–1 (3) | George Mulholland | TKO | 8 (12) | Oct 30, 1924 | Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 41–5–1 (3) | Pat McCarthy | DQ | 8 (10) | Oct 20, 1924 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | McCarthy was disqualified for "not fighting" |
| 49 | Loss | 40–5–1 (3) | Jimmy Slattery | PTS | 6 | Oct 3, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 48 | Win | 40–4–1 (3) | Frank Moody | TKO | 6 (12) | Aug 27, 1924 | State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 47 | Loss | 39–4–1 (3) | Bryan Downey | PTS | 12 | May 5, 1924 | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 39–3–1 (3) | George Robinson | PTS | 10 | Apr 10, 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 38–3–1 (3) | Leo Leonard | TKO | 3 (12) | Mar 31, 1924 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 44 | NC | 37–3–1 (3) | Jackie Clark | NC | 8 (12) | Mar 17, 1924 | 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Bout halted for lack of action |
| 43 | Win | 37–3–1 (2) | Paul Berlenbach | KO | 4 (12) | Mar 14, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 36–3–1 (2) | Tommy Loughran | PTS | 10 | Feb 19, 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 35–3–1 (2) | Sailor Martin | KO | 1 (?) | Feb 11, 1924 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 34–3–1 (2) | Jackie Clark | TKO | 2 (12) | Jan 4, 1924 | Armory, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 33–3–1 (2) | Jimmy Darcy | PTS | 10 | Aug 31, 1923 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 32–3–1 (2) | Andy Kid Palmer | PTS | 12 | Aug 20, 1923 | State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 31–3–1 (2) | Tommy Madden | KO | 1 (10) | Jul 4, 1923 | Falco Field, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 36 | NC | 30–3–1 (2) | Jimmy O'Gatty | NC | 5 (10) | Mar 19, 1923 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 30–3–1 (1) | Augie Ratner | PTS | 12 | Mar 3, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 29–3–1 (1) | Italian Joe Gans | PTS | 12 | Feb 20, 1923 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 28–3–1 (1) | Young Fisher | TKO | 3 (12) | Oct 11, 1922 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 28–2–1 (1) | Frank Cavanaugh | TKO | 3 (10) | Oct 6, 1922 | Elks' Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 27–2–1 (1) | George Shade | KO | 1 (12) | Aug 14, 1922 | Clinton Oval, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 26–2–1 (1) | Hugh Ross | PTS | 15 | Apr 10, 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 25–2–1 (1) | Jack Stone | PTS | 10 | Mar 29, 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 24–2–1 (1) | Augie Ratner | TKO | 1 (12) | Mar 6, 1922 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 24–1–1 (1) | Lou Bogash | PTS | 15 | Feb 13, 1922 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S. | Won vacant New England middleweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–1–1 (1) | Jack McCarron | PTS | 10 | Jan 27, 1922 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 22–1–1 (1) | Jackie Clark | PTS | 10 | Jan 2, 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 21–1–1 (1) | Frank Carbone | PTS | 12 | Nov 30, 1921 | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 20–1–1 (1) | Steve Choynski | PTS | 12 | Oct 19, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 19–1–1 (1) | George Robinson | PTS | 12 | Sep 28, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 18–1–1 (1) | Frankie Fleming | TKO | 8 (10) | Sep 13, 1921 | Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 17–1–1 (1) | Joe Rivers | PTS | 10 | Aug 22, 1921 | Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 16–1–1 (1) | Happy Howard | PTS | 10 | Aug 12, 1921 | City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 15–1–1 (1) | Bert Colima | TKO | 7 (8) | Jul 25, 1921 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 14–1–1 (1) | Jackie Mason | TKO | 2 (10) | Jul 22, 1921 | City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 13–1–1 (1) | Young Jack Johnson | KO | 3 (?) | May 18, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 15 | Loss | 12–1–1 (1) | Tommy Robson | PTS | 12 | Apr 13, 1921 | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 12–0–1 (1) | Jack McClelland | PTS | 12 | Mar 14, 1921 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 13 | Draw | 11–0–1 (1) | Jack McCarron | PTS | 12 | Feb 22, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0 (1) | Jack Savage | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 8, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0 (1) | Ted Marshall | TKO | 6 (10) | Jan 28, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0 (1) | Battling Silveira | TKO | 9 (10) | Jan 1, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0 (1) | Frank D'Annunzio | KO | 2 (?) | Dec 8, 1920 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0 (1) | Art Lago | KO | 3 (?) | Sep 30, 1920 | Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0 (1) | Bill Gorman | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 6 | Win | 5–0 (1) | Art Griffin | KO | 7 (?) | May 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 5 | Win | 4–0 (1) | Tom Spencer | KO | 4 (?) | Mar 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 4 | Win | 3–0 (1) | Tommy Nelson | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 13, 1920 | Mission Street Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 2–0 (1) | Jim Hugo | PTS | 6 | Jan 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 2 | Win | 1–0 (1) | Steve August | PTS | 6 | Dec 1, 1919 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 1 | Win | 0–0 (1) | Steve August | NWS | 4 | Oct 9, 1919 | Acorn A.C. Gymnasium, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |

### Unofficial record

| 90 fights | 75 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 43 | 3 |
| By decision | 30 | 8 |
| By disqualification | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No contests | 2 | 2 |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| 90 | Win | 75–11–2 (2) | Leo Williams | KO | 1 (10) | Apr 21, 1932 | Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 74–11–2 (2) | Cowboy Jack Willis | TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 29, 1932 | Columbus Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 73–11–2 (2) | Phil Johnson | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 3, 1932 | Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 72–11–2 (2) | Nando Tassi | TKO | 11 (15) | Sep 20, 1928 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 86 | Loss | 71–11–2 (2) | Jack Sharkey | KO | 1 (15) | Apr 30, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 85 | Loss | 71–10–2 (2) | Tom Heeney | UD | 15 | Mar 1, 1928 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 71–9–2 (2) | Leo Gates | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 13, 1928 | Edgerton Park Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
| 83 | Win | 70–9–2 (2) | Jack Humbeeck | TKO | 6 (10) | Jan 20, 1928 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 69–9–2 (2) | Sully Montgomery | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 16, 1928 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 81 | Win | 68–9–2 (2) | Paul Berlenbach | TKO | 6 (10) | Dec 9, 1927 | Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 67–9–2 (2) | Jack Renault | PTS | 10 | Oct 14, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 79 | Loss | 66–9–2 (2) | Johnny Risko | PTS | 10 | Sep 14, 1927 | Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 78 | Win | 66–8–2 (2) | Paulino Uzcudun | DQ | 7 (10) | Aug 11, 1927 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 77 | Loss | 65–8–2 (2) | Jim Maloney | UD | 10 | Feb 18, 1927 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 65–7–2 (2) | Bud Gorman | KO | 2 (10) | Dec 20, 1926 | 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 64–7–2 (2) | Jamaica Kid | TKO | 3 (15) | Dec 10, 1926 | State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
| 74 | Win | 63–7–2 (2) | Paul Berlenbach | UD | 15 | Jul 16, 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
| 73 | Win | 62–7–2 (2) | Bob Sage | NWS | 10 | Jun 16, 1926 | Coliseum Ring, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 61–7–2 (2) | Tom Burns | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 3, 1926 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 60–7–2 (2) | Martin O'Grady | KO | 7 (10) | May 12, 1926 | Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| 70 | Win | 59–7–2 (2) | Emilio Solomon | PTS | 12 | Apr 26, 1926 | Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 58–7–2 (2) | Maxie Rosenbloom | PTS | 10 | Mar 22, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 57–7–2 (2) | Mike McTigue | TKO | 4 (10) | Mar 15, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 56–7–2 (2) | Joe Lohman | TKO | 10 (12) | Mar 8, 1926 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 66 | Win | 55–7–2 (2) | Quintin Romero Rojas | KO | 4 (10) | Feb 22, 1926 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 54–7–2 (2) | Johnny Risko | PTS | 10 | Feb 5, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 64 | Win | 53–7–2 (2) | Tom Roper | TKO | 12 (12) | Jan 25, 1926 | Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 52–7–2 (2) | Young Bob Fitzsimmons | PTS | 12 | Jan 15, 1926 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 62 | Loss | 51–7–2 (2) | Paul Berlenbach | PTS | 15 | Dec 11, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles |
| 61 | Win | 51–6–2 (2) | Jack Burke | TKO | 9 (12) | Jul 24, 1925 | Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 60 | Draw | 50–6–2 (2) | Tommy Loughran | PTS | 10 | Jul 16, 1925 | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 50–6–1 (2) | Tony Marullo | UD | 12 | May 20, 1925 | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 49–6–1 (2) | Soldier King | TKO | 4 (12) | Mar 20, 1925 | Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 48–6–1 (2) | Jamaica Kid | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 9, 1925 | Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 47–6–1 (2) | Tiger Flowers | KO | 4 (12) | Feb 26, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 55 | Loss | 46–6–1 (2) | Jimmy Slattery | PTS | 6 | Feb 13, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 46–5–1 (2) | Allentown Joe Gans | SD | 10 | Jan 19, 1925 | South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 45–5–1 (2) | Tiger Flowers | KO | 2 (12) | Jan 16, 1925 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 44–5–1 (2) | Pal Reed | PTS | 12 | Dec 26, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 43–5–1 (2) | George Mulholland | TKO | 8 (12) | Oct 30, 1924 | Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 42–5–1 (2) | Pat McCarthy | DQ | 8 (10) | Oct 20, 1924 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | McCarthy was disqualified for "not fighting" |
| 49 | Loss | 41–5–1 (2) | Jimmy Slattery | PTS | 6 | Oct 3, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 48 | Win | 41–4–1 (2) | Frank Moody | TKO | 6 (12) | Aug 27, 1924 | State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 47 | Loss | 40–4–1 (2) | Bryan Downey | PTS | 12 | May 5, 1924 | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 40–3–1 (2) | George Robinson | PTS | 10 | Apr 10, 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 39–3–1 (2) | Leo Leonard | TKO | 3 (12) | Mar 31, 1924 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 44 | NC | 38–3–1 (2) | Jackie Clark | NC | 8 (12) | Mar 17, 1924 | 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | Bout halted for lack of action |
| 43 | Win | 38–3–1 (1) | Paul Berlenbach | KO | 4 (12) | Mar 14, 1924 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 37–3–1 (1) | Tommy Loughran | PTS | 10 | Feb 19, 1924 | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 36–3–1 (1) | Sailor Martin | KO | 1 (?) | Feb 11, 1924 | Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 35–3–1 (1) | Jackie Clark | TKO | 2 (12) | Jan 4, 1924 | Armory, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 34–3–1 (1) | Jimmy Darcy | PTS | 10 | Aug 31, 1923 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 33–3–1 (1) | Andy Kid Palmer | PTS | 12 | Aug 20, 1923 | State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 32–3–1 (1) | Tommy Madden | KO | 1 (10) | Jul 4, 1923 | Falco Field, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 36 | NC | 31–3–1 (1) | Jimmy O'Gatty | NC | 5 (10) | Mar 19, 1923 | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 31–3–1 | Augie Ratner | PTS | 12 | Mar 3, 1923 | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 30–3–1 | Italian Joe Gans | PTS | 12 | Feb 20, 1923 | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 29–3–1 | Young Fisher | TKO | 3 (12) | Oct 11, 1922 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 29–2–1 | Frank Cavanaugh | TKO | 3 (10) | Oct 6, 1922 | Elks' Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | George Shade | KO | 1 (12) | Aug 14, 1922 | Clinton Oval, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 27–2–1 | Hugh Ross | PTS | 15 | Apr 10, 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 26–2–1 | Jack Stone | PTS | 10 | Mar 29, 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 25–2–1 | Augie Ratner | TKO | 1 (12) | Mar 6, 1922 | Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 25–1–1 | Lou Bogash | PTS | 15 | Feb 13, 1922 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S. | Won vacant New England middleweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–1–1 | Jack McCarron | PTS | 10 | Jan 27, 1922 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 | Jackie Clark | PTS | 10 | Jan 2, 1922 | Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Frank Carbone | PTS | 12 | Nov 30, 1921 | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Steve Choynski | PTS | 12 | Oct 19, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 | George Robinson | PTS | 12 | Sep 28, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Frankie Fleming | TKO | 8 (10) | Sep 13, 1921 | Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 | Joe Rivers | PTS | 10 | Aug 22, 1921 | Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 17–1–1 | Happy Howard | PTS | 10 | Aug 12, 1921 | City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 | Bert Colima | TKO | 7 (8) | Jul 25, 1921 | Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Jackie Mason | TKO | 2 (10) | Jul 22, 1921 | City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Young Jack Johnson | KO | 3 (?) | May 18, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 15 | Loss | 13–1–1 | Tommy Robson | PTS | 12 | Apr 13, 1921 | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Jack McClelland | PTS | 12 | Mar 14, 1921 | Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 13 | Draw | 12–0–1 | Jack McCarron | PTS | 12 | Feb 22, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jack Savage | KO | 2 (?) | Feb 8, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Ted Marshall | TKO | 6 (10) | Jan 28, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Battling Silveira | TKO | 9 (10) | Jan 1, 1921 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Frank D'Annunzio | KO | 2 (?) | Dec 8, 1920 | National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Art Lago | KO | 3 (?) | Sep 30, 1920 | Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Bill Gorman | KO | 3 (?) | Jun 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Art Griffin | KO | 7 (?) | May 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Tom Spencer | KO | 4 (?) | Mar 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Tommy Nelson | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 13, 1920 | Mission Street Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jim Hugo | PTS | 6 | Jan 1, 1920 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Steve August | PTS | 6 | Dec 1, 1919 | Canada | Month & date unknown |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Steve August | NWS | 4 | Oct 9, 1919 | Acorn A.C. Gymnasium, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | |

## Titles in boxing
### Major world titles

* NYSAC light heavyweight champion (175 lbs)
* NBA (WBA) light heavyweight champion (175 lbs)

### The Ring magazine titles

* The Ring light heavyweight champion (175 lbs)

### Regional/International titles

* New England middleweight champion (160 lbs)

### Undisputed titles

* Undisputed light heavyweight champion (175 lbs)