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Harry Forbes (boxer)

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Harry Forbes
Born(1879-05-13)May 13, 1879
DiedDecember 19, 1946(1946-12-19) (aged 67)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 3.5 in (1.61 m)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights146
Wins96
Wins by KO45
Losses20
Draws27
No contests3

Harry Forbes (May 13, 1879 – December 19, 1946) was an American boxer who took the World Bantamweight Title on November 11, 1901, when he defeated Danny Dougherty in a second-round knockout in Saint Louis, Missouri.[1] He lost the title three years later, on August 13, 1903, to Frankie Neil in a second-round knockout at the Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco, California.[2]

He was a prolific boxer who boxed 146 verified matches and faced such exceptional boxers as bantamweight champions Johnny Coulon, and Johnny Reagan, as well as meeting the exceptional featherweight champion Abe Attell six times in matches that gained national interest. He also faced accomplished boxers Benny Yanger, Tommy O'Toole, Terry McGovern, Kid Goodman, and Joe Cherry.[2]

Early career

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Harry Forbes was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 12, 1879. He began his boxing career around the age of eighteen in Chicago by winning eleven of thirteen of his better publicized fights that year with three by knockout, though his knockout percentage would increase in later years.[2] He was an early boxing pupil of Harry Gilmore of Chicago, who also taught Tommy White and Eddie Santry.[3]

First attempt at the World bantam title

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Terry McGovern

His important youthful bout with Terry McGovern, on December 22, 1899, was billed as a World bantamweight title match. McGovern was considered by many boxing historians as one of the greatest featherweights and one of the hardest hitters of all time. Forbes was only 22, though he already had over fifty fights to his name. He lost the Bantamweight Title shot, receiving a second-round TKO at Broadway Athletic Club in New York, with a total fighting time of only 1 minute 33 seconds into the second round. Of his October 1, 1898 non-title bout with "Terrible Terry" McGovern, one newspaper wrote, "He gave the 'Brooklyn Terror' a hard tussle for fifteen rounds before McGovern landed his soporific punch," knocking out Forbes at the Pelican A. C. in New York.[4]

On March 17, 1900, he lost to the exceptional boxer Benny Yanger, in a fifth-round TKO in Chicago, Illinois. Yanger was one of the few boxers to ever defeat Abe Attell.

World bantam champion

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When he clinched the Bantamweight title with his win over Danny Dougherty on November 11, 1901, in St. Louis, surprisingly little coverage was featured in most national newspapers, possibly because Dougherty was not as well-known a boxer. The Scranton Republican wrote simply that Forbes had administered a "second round knockout defeat to Danny Dougherty of Philadelphia in what was to be a fifteen round battle." Greater interest would have been generated by defeating a reigning champion who had held the title for a significant period.[5] In his rematch with Dougherty on June 22, 1903, Forbes won in a six-round newspaper decision in Philadelphia in a non-title fight.

Defending World bantam title

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His February 27, 1902 bout with Tommy Felz, which he won, was billed as a World bantamweight championship, but his fifteen-round May 1, 1902 World Bantamweight Title match with Johnny Reagan gained greater interest, considering Reagan's stature in the boxing community. The bout was declared a draw, and though one newspaper wrote that in the event of a draw an additional five bouts would be fought, this did not occur.[6]

In May and June 1902, he fought Johnny Reagan, and Young Devaney in World bantamweight title matches, successfully retaining his title.

He had three more important defenses of the title with Andrew Tokell, Johnny Kelly, and Frankie Neil between December 1902, and March 1903, winning two impressively by knockout or technical knockout.[2]

World Bantam Title loss

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Frankie Neil

On August 13, 1903, Forbes lost the World bantamweight title in a second-round knockout against Frankie Neil at the Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco, a familiar venue for important San Francisco boxing.[2] According to the St. Paul Globe, the winning blow was a hard left to the stomach of Forbes. Forbes had been a two to one betting favorite prior to the bout due to his standing as reigning champion, though many boxing fans still backed Neil to win. In the brief two rounds of boxing, Forbes had been down three times, probably surprising many in the audience.[7]

On September 18, 1903, Forbes bested Tommy Love in his hometown Philadelphia, in a six-round bout. He did not outpoint his opponent until the last of six rounds, but had the advantage so decisively in that round by his furious punching that knocked Love to the mat, that he won the bout in the decision of most newspapers. Forbes showed his determination and stamina as a young boxer in the bout, though his inability to move decisively against his opponent in the early rounds may have indicated a lack of focus after his loss of the bantamweight title.[8]

Feather title attempt

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On February 1, 1904, Forbes met Abe Attell in a World featherweight title Match, in St Louis at the West End Athletic Club. In his typically dominant style, Attell knocked out Forbes in the fifth of a twenty-round match. They had met previously on January 4, 1904 in another title fight which resulted in a ten-round draw in Indianapolis, Indiana. In reference to Forbes' impressive November 4, 1901, fifteen round points decision over Attell in St. Louis, Louisville's Courier-Journal wrote, "Forbes is the only fighter who Attell acknowledges to have ever gained a legitimate decision over him." It was the only victory Forbes would have over Attell, and increased interest in their five additional bouts. The Journal noted that "even money" was bet on their February 1904 meeting, a remarkable achievement for Forbes considering Attell's dominance and reputation, and that the fight would be "one of the best betting propositions offered in this part of the country in some time."[9]

For one of their last meetings, the Detroit Free Press noted that "both boys are past masters in the art of hit and get away," emphasizing that both had skills in evading blows after delivering one, though most historians would consider Attell the far superior tactician.[10] Their first three bouts were a loss in November 1901 and two draws in November 1902, and January 1904. In February 1904, Attell won with a fifth-round TKO, while in their meeting in February 1910, Attell TKO'd Forbes in the seventh round in Troy, New York. Only their January and February meetings in 1904 were Featherweight Title matches, and Attell probably consented to them knowing he had the edge as Forbes had already forfeited his World Bantamweight Title.[2]

In November 1904 and January 1905, Forbes knocked out Joe Cherry twice in bouts in Michigan. Of their November 25, 1904 bout in Saginaw, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch wrote that "The fighting was fierce at all times and the honors were even up until the sixth round when Forbes scored the first knockdown." After the sixth, Forbes had the upper hand, having little fear of Cherry's blows, until he knocked out Cherry in the thirteenth round.[11]

Forbes attempted to retire in 1907, and did not fight again until 1910. One source rates his 1911 bout with the well known Johnny Coulon as the beginning of the final stage of his career.[4]

Swindling arrest

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Forbes was arrested on suspicion of swindling and fraudulent use of the mails in 1909. He was sentenced to two years in prison and waged a fine of $10,000 on March 20, 1910. The John C. Mabry gang, of which he had become a part, obtained funds fraudulently on the promise they could fix athletic events in the sports of boxing, wrestling, foot, and horse racing. The gang was reputed to have fraudulently obtained as much as five million dollars in two years. Eighty four men were indicted and fourteen convicted in the scheme that stretched across the territory of many states.[12]

On August 22, 1911, President Taft commuted the two-year sentence against Forbes for swindling and reduced his fine. More surprisingly he appointed him a Deputy Sheriff. The reason given for commuting his sentence was the good behavior he exhibited during his prison term and his aid in convicting thirteen other defendants who were convicted with him.[12]

Resuming boxing

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After serving time for swindling, Forbes fought at least twenty fights between 1910, and 1922, when he retired from boxing. He resumed his boxing career on February 28, 1911, against George Ramsey in Troy, New York, winning in a second-round knockout.[2]

One of his last shots at fame was his no decision World Bantamweight Title match with Johnny Coulon on March 28, 1911, in an ice rink in Winosha, Wisconsin. Most newspapers considered Forbes the loser of the bout. The Trenton Evening Times wrote that they considered the boxers he fought after this last meeting with Coulon strictly "second rate."[4] After November 1911, Forbes lost six of seven of his better publicized bouts including a rematch with ex-Bantamweight Champion Johnny Coulon on January 22, 1912 in Winosha, Wisconsin.[2]

Later years

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Forbes died at Illinois Masonic Hospital on December 19, 1946. He was sixty-seven years old.[2]

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[13] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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146 fights 86 wins 17 losses
By knockout 45 12
By decision 38 5
By disqualification 3 0
Draws 26
No contests 3
Newspaper decisions/draws 14

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
146 Loss 86–17–26 (17) Jimmy Katz PTS 10 Oct 9, 1922 Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
145 Loss 86–16–26 (17) Paddy Meehan KO 2 (?) Sep 22, 1913 Glencove A.C., Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
144 Loss 86–15–26 (17) Matty McCue TKO 10 (10) Aug 29, 1912 Union Park Pavilion, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
143 Loss 86–14–26 (17) Oscar Williams KO 2 (?) Jul 22, 1912 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
142 Win 86–13–26 (17) Young Frenchy NWS 10 Mar 27, 1912 Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
141 Loss 86–13–26 (16) Johnny Coulon KO 3 (10) Jan 22, 1912 Badger A.C., Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
140 Loss 86–12–26 (16) Eddie O'Keefe NWS 10 Nov 30, 1911 New Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
139 Win 86–12–26 (15) Young Ketchell NWS 10 Nov 17, 1911 Mount Vernon S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
138 Win 86–12–26 (14) Charley Goldman NWS 10 Nov 14, 1911 Royale A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Win 86–12–26 (13) Sam Kellar NWS 10 Oct 10, 1911 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
136 ND 86–12–26 (12) Earl Denning ND 6 Sep 4, 1911 Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
135 Win 86–12–26 (11) Joe Homeland TKO 5 (10) Jul 27, 1911 Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
134 Draw 85–12–26 (11) Young Togo PTS 15 Jul 4, 1911 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
133 Win 85–12–25 (11) Joe Homeland NWS 8 Jun 15, 1911 Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
132 Win 85–12–25 (10) Young Fitzgerald KO 3 (?) May 8, 1911 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
131 Win 84–12–25 (10) Young Jimmy Britt KO 1 (10) Apr 18, 1911 South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
130 Loss 83–12–25 (10) Johnny Coulon NWS 10 Mar 28, 1911 Ice Skating Rink Arena, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
129 Win 83–12–25 (9) Mike Bartley KO 5 (?) Jan 25, 1911 Saint Josephs A.C., Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
128 Win 82–12–25 (9) Earl Denning NWS 8 Dec 21, 1910 Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127 Win 82–12–25 (8) Young Morgan NWS 6 Nov 8, 1910 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 82–12–25 (7) Joe Hennessy KO 3 (?) Sep 11, 1910 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
125 Loss 81–12–25 (7) Abe Attell TKO 7 (?) Feb 28, 1910 Troy, New York, U.S.
124 Win 81–11–25 (7) Joe Coster KO 8 (10) Feb 14, 1910 Bedford A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Win 80–11–25 (7) George Ramsey KO 2 (?) Feb 8, 1910 Troy, New York, U.S.
122 Win 79–11–25 (7) Tommy Ryan PTS 6 May 29, 1907 Menominee, Michigan, U.S.
121 Win 78–11–25 (7) Bruce Shearer KO 4 (?) Sep 4, 1906 Chenoa, Illinois, U.S.
120 Draw 77–11–25 (7) Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Mar 26, 1906 Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
119 Loss 77–11–24 (7) Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Mar 5, 1906 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 77–11–24 (6) Tommy Murphy KO 5 (?) Jan 26, 1906 West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.
117 Win 76–11–24 (6) Young Garfield KO 3 (?) Oct 31, 1905 Riverside A.C., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
116 Win 75–11–24 (6) Bruce Shearer KO 5 (10) Sep 5, 1905 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
115 Loss 74–11–24 (6) Biz Mackey PTS 10 Jun 15, 1905 Findlay, Ohio, U.S.
114 Loss 74–10–24 (6) Abe Attell PTS 10 May 10, 1905 Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
113 Draw 74–9–24 (6) Phil Logan NWS 6 Apr 8, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 74–9–24 (5) Paddy Nee PTS 10 Feb 20, 1905 Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
111 Draw 73–9–24 (5) Gus Hart PTS 6 Jan 31, 1905 Convention Hall, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
110 Win 73–9–23 (5) Joe Cherry KO 1 (?) Jan 27, 1905 Arbeiter Hall, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
109 Draw 72–9–23 (5) Paddy Nee PTS 10 Dec 2, 1904 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
108 Win 72–9–22 (5) Joe Cherry KO 13 (15) Nov 25, 1904 Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
107 Win 71–9–22 (5) Dago Mike TKO 8 (10) Sep 9, 1904 Democratic Club, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
106 Loss 70–9–22 (5) Frankie Neil KO 3 (6) Jun 17, 1904 Waverly A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
105 Win 70–8–22 (5) Johnny Kelly KO 3 (?) Feb 13, 1904 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104 Loss 69–8–22 (5) Abe Attell KO 5 (20) Feb 1, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. For world featherweight title
103 Draw 69–7–22 (5) Abe Attell PTS 12 Jan 4, 1904 Indianapolis A.C., Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For world featherweight title
102 Draw 69–7–21 (5) Tommy Feltz PTS 10 Oct 14, 1903 Metropolitan A.C., Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
101 Win 69–7–20 (5) Tommy Love NWS 6 Sep 18, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 69–7–20 (4) Kid McFadden KO 10 (10) Sep 10, 1903 Tammany A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Loss 68–7–20 (4) Frankie Neil KO 2 (20) Aug 13, 1903 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Lost world bantamweight title
98 Win 68–6–20 (4) Danny Dougherty NWS 6 Jun 22, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 68–6–20 (3) Maurice Rauch PTS 15 May 26, 1903 Vineyard's Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
96 Win 67–6–20 (3) Tommy Love NWS 6 Apr 20, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 67–6–20 (2) Biz Mackey PTS 10 Apr 16, 1903 Marvin Opera House, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.
94 Win 66–6–20 (2) Jimmy Devine KO 4 (6) Apr 13, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 65–6–20 (2) Johnny Kelly KO 9 (10) Mar 24, 1903 Missouri A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
92 Win 64–6–20 (2) Andrew Dick Tokell PTS 10 Feb 27, 1903 Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
91 Win 63–6–20 (2) Frankie Neil TKO 7 (15) Dec 23, 1902 Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
90 Draw 62–6–20 (2) Abe Attell PTS 6 Nov 10, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
89 Win 62–6–19 (2) Billy Finucane PTS 6 Nov 3, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
88 Win 61–6–19 (2) George Halliday TKO 1 (6) Nov 3, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
87 Win 60–6–19 (2) Chick Sullivan KO 1 (8) Oct 16, 1902 Saengerbund Auditorium, Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
86 Win 59–6–19 (2) Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Oct 11, 1902 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
85 Win 58–6–19 (2) Biz Mackey KO 2 (20) Sep 4, 1902 South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
84 Win 57–6–19 (2) Tommy Feltz PTS 6 Aug 11, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
83 Win 56–6–19 (2) Mike Memsic PTS 6 Jul 28, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
82 Win 55–6–19 (2) Billy Finucane TKO 4 (?) Jul 7, 1902 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
81 Win 54–6–19 (2) Young Devaney PTS 10 Jun 13, 1902 Elyria A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
80 Draw 53–6–19 (2) Johnny Reagan PTS 20 May 1, 1902 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
79 Win 53–6–18 (2) Kid Goodman PTS 6 Mar 13, 1902 Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
78 Win 52–6–18 (2) Tommy Feltz PTS 15 Feb 27, 1902 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
77 Win 51–6–18 (2) Danny Dougherty KO 4 (15) Jan 23, 1902 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
76 Win 50–6–18 (2) Billy Rotchford KO 1 (6) Dec 19, 1901 Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
75 Win 49–6–18 (2) John O'Donnell TKO 3 (?) Nov 23, 1901 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
74 Win 48–6–18 (2) Danny Dougherty KO 2 (15) Nov 11, 1901 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Won world bantamweight title claim;
Won vacant world bantamweight title
73 Win 47–6–18 (2) Abe Attell PTS 15 Nov 4, 1901 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
72 Draw 46–6–18 (2) Tommy Cody PTS 6 Oct 21, 1901 Twenty-second Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
71 Win 46–6–17 (2) Mike Bartley KO 1 (10) Sep 3, 1901 Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
70 Draw 45–6–17 (2) Jack O'Keefe PTS 6 Jun 30, 1901 Illinois Park, Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
69 Win 45–6–16 (2) Casper Leon TKO 15 (?) Apr 2, 1901 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
68 Win 44–6–16 (2) Casper Leon PTS 6 Oct 27, 1900 Chicago A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Draw 43–6–16 (2) Casper Leon PTS 20 Sep 6, 1900 Lake Contrary, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
66 Draw 43–6–15 (2) Jack Ryan PTS 6 Jul 26, 1900 Opera House, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
65 Win 43–6–14 (2) Walter Bloom PTS 20 Jul 4, 1900 Fairgrounds, Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
64 Win 42–6–14 (2) Young Gustavson KO 3 (?) Jun 15, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63 Win 41–6–14 (2) Young Herzog KO 3 (?) Jun 2, 1900 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
62 Loss 40–6–14 (2) Oscar Gardner KO 1 (6) Jun 1, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
61 Win 40–5–14 (2) Fred O'Neil KO 1 (?) May 15, 1900 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
60 Win 39–5–14 (2) Jim Ryan KO 3 (?) Apr 22, 1900 Kensington, Illinois, U.S.
59 Loss 38–5–14 (2) Benny Yanger TKO 5 (6) Mar 17, 1900 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
58 Draw 38–4–14 (2) Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Jan 26, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
57 Win 38–4–13 (2) Walter Bloom PTS 6 Jan 20, 1900 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
56 Draw 37–4–13 (2) Jimmy Simister PTS 20 Jan 6, 1900 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Loss 37–4–12 (2) Terry McGovern TKO 2 (25) Dec 22, 1899 Broadway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. For world bantamweight title
54 ND 37–3–12 (2) Danny McMahon ND 6 Dec 18, 1899 Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
53 Draw 37–3–12 (1) Tim Callahan PTS 6 Dec 10, 1899 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Draw 37–3–11 (1) Oscar Gardner PTS 6 Dec 1, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Draw 37–3–10 (1) Tim Callahan PTS 6 Oct 20, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
50 Win 37–3–9 (1) Harry Whittingham PTS 6 Oct 18, 1899 Belle City Opera House, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
49 Win 36–3–9 (1) Eddie Sprague PTS 12 Sep 19, 1899 Still City A.C., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
48 Draw 35–3–9 (1) Eddie Lenny PTS 25 Sep 11, 1899 Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 35–3–8 (1) Billy Rotchford PTS 6 Aug 25, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46 Win 34–3–8 (1) Billy Rotchford DQ 1 (6) Jul 28, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Win 33–3–8 (1) Eddie Sprague TKO 12 (?) Jul 4, 1899 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 32–3–8 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith TKO 14 (?) May 29, 1899 Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
43 Draw 31–3–8 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith PTS 6 May 6, 1899 Howard Theater, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
42 Win 31–3–7 (1) Torpedo Billy Murphy KO 4 (?) Apr 29, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41 Win 30–3–7 (1) Kid Ryan PTS 6 Apr 19, 1899 Springfield A.C., Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
40 Win 29–3–7 (1) Eddie Lenny PTS 20 Mar 31, 1899 Crescent A.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
39 Win 28–3–7 (1) Eddie Sprague PTS 6 Mar 25, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38 Win 27–3–7 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith PTS 6 Mar 11, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37 Win 26–3–7 (1) Tommy Cody PTS 6 Feb 26, 1899 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36 Win 25–3–7 (1) Billy Boyd PTS 6 Feb 3, 1899 Turner Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
35 Win 24–3–7 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith PTS 6 Jan 30, 1899 Seventh Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34 Win 23–3–7 (1) Eddie Sprague PTS 6 Dec 24, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
33 Draw 22–3–7 (1) Tim Callahan PTS 6 Dec 19, 1898 Fort Dearborn A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Win 22–3–6 (1) Johnny Whittaker PTS 6 Dec 15, 1898 Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
31 Win 21–3–6 (1) Willie Purdy PTS 6 Dec 10, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30 ND 20–3–6 (1) Kid Ryan ND 4 Nov 28, 1898 Hanlon's Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29 Win 20–3–6 George Hall PTS 6 Nov 16, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
28 Win 19–3–6 Jimmy Rose DQ 14 (?) Nov 5, 1898 Greenwood A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Draw 18–3–6 Casper Leon PTS 6 Oct 22, 1898 America A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26 Draw 18–3–5 Johnny Whittaker PTS 6 Oct 8, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25 Loss 18–3–4 Terry McGovern KO 15 (25) Oct 1, 1898 Pelican A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 18–2–4 Jack Ward DQ 6 (?) Sep 10, 1898 Pelican A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Win 17–2–4 Patsy Donovan TKO 4 (10) Sep 2, 1898 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 16–2–4 Billy Barrett PTS 10 Aug 13, 1898 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
21 Win 15–2–4 Maxie Haugh KO 7 (?) Aug 6, 1898 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
20 Win 14–2–4 Larry Lacey KO 4 (?) Jul 18, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 13–2–4 Barney McCall KO 4 (?) Jul 13, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Draw 12–2–4 Johnny Ritchie PTS 6 Apr 23, 1898 Montello AC, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Draw 12–2–3 Joe Bertrand PTS 6 Feb 28, 1898 Montecello Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Loss 12–2–2 Johnny Ritchie PTS 6 Jan 29, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Win 12–1–2 Tom Cooney TKO 2 (6) Jan 15, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14 Draw 11–1–2 Barney McCall PTS 5 Jan 8, 1898 Bankers Athletic Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 11–1–1 Barney McCall PTS 6 Dec 30, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 10–1–1 Billy Boyd PTS 4 Dec 21, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 9–1–1 Johnny Gallagher KO 5 (?) Dec 12, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 8–1–1 Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Nov 30, 1897 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 7–1–1 Eddie Carroll PTS 6 Nov 1, 1897 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8 Win 6–1–1 Joe Sturch PTS 4 Oct 23, 1897 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Draw 5–1–1 Fred Woods PTS 5 Sep 1, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Exact date unknown
6 Win 5–1 Ned Hanlon KO 1 (?) Aug 28, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Ned Hanlon TKO 1 (?) Jul 19, 1897 Hanlon's Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Mike Bartley KO 2 (?) Jul 10, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Fred Wolf PTS 4 May 1, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 1–1 Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Apr 10, 1897 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Joe Sturch PTS 4 Jan 16, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Unofficial record

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146 fights 96 wins 20 losses
By knockout 45 12
By decision 48 8
By disqualification 3 0
Draws 27
No contests 3

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
146 Loss 96–20–27 (3) Jimmy Katz PTS 10 Oct 9, 1922 Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
145 Loss 96–19–27 (3) Paddy Meehan KO 2 (?) Sep 22, 1913 Glencove A.C., Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
144 Loss 96–18–27 (3) Matty McCue TKO 10 (10) Aug 29, 1912 Union Park Pavilion, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
143 Loss 96–17–27 (3) Oscar Williams KO 2 (?) Jul 22, 1912 Paducah, Kentucky, U.S.
142 Win 96–16–27 (3) Young Frenchy NWS 10 Mar 27, 1912 Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
141 Loss 95–16–27 (3) Johnny Coulon KO 3 (10) Jan 22, 1912 Badger A.C., Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
140 Loss 95–15–27 (3) Eddie O'Keefe NWS 10 Nov 30, 1911 New Orleans A.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
139 Win 95–14–27 (3) Young Ketchell NWS 10 Nov 17, 1911 Mount Vernon S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
138 Win 94–14–27 (3) Charley Goldman NWS 10 Nov 14, 1911 Royale A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Win 93–14–27 (3) Sam Kellar NWS 10 Oct 10, 1911 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
136 ND 92–14–27 (3) Earl Denning ND 6 Sep 4, 1911 Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
135 Win 92–14–27 (2) Joe Homeland TKO 5 (10) Jul 27, 1911 Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
134 Draw 91–14–27 (2) Young Togo PTS 15 Jul 4, 1911 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
133 Win 91–14–26 (2) Joe Homeland NWS 8 Jun 15, 1911 Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
132 Win 90–14–26 (2) Young Fitzgerald KO 3 (?) May 8, 1911 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
131 Win 89–14–26 (2) Young Jimmy Britt KO 1 (10) Apr 18, 1911 South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
130 Loss 88–14–26 (2) Johnny Coulon NWS 10 Mar 28, 1911 Ice Skating Rink Arena, Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
129 Win 88–13–26 (2) Mike Bartley KO 5 (?) Jan 25, 1911 Saint Josephs A.C., Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
128 Win 87–13–26 (2) Earl Denning NWS 8 Dec 21, 1910 Windsor A.C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada
127 Win 86–13–26 (2) Young Morgan NWS 6 Nov 8, 1910 Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Win 85–13–26 (2) Joe Hennessy KO 3 (?) Sep 11, 1910 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
125 Loss 84–13–26 (2) Abe Attell TKO 7 (?) Feb 28, 1910 Troy, New York, U.S.
124 Win 84–12–26 (2) Joe Coster KO 8 (10) Feb 14, 1910 Bedford A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Win 83–12–26 (2) George Ramsey KO 2 (?) Feb 8, 1910 Troy, New York, U.S.
122 Win 82–12–26 (2) Tommy Ryan PTS 6 May 29, 1907 Menominee, Michigan, U.S.
121 Win 81–12–26 (2) Bruce Shearer KO 4 (?) Sep 4, 1906 Chenoa, Illinois, U.S.
120 Draw 80–12–26 (2) Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Mar 26, 1906 Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
119 Loss 80–12–25 (2) Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Mar 5, 1906 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 80–11–25 (2) Tommy Murphy KO 5 (?) Jan 26, 1906 West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.
117 Win 79–11–25 (2) Young Garfield KO 3 (?) Oct 31, 1905 Riverside A.C., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
116 Win 78–11–25 (2) Bruce Shearer KO 5 (10) Sep 5, 1905 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
115 Loss 77–11–25 (2) Biz Mackey PTS 10 Jun 15, 1905 Findlay, Ohio, U.S.
114 Loss 77–10–25 (2) Abe Attell PTS 10 May 10, 1905 Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
113 Draw 77–9–25 (2) Phil Logan NWS 6 Apr 8, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 77–9–24 (2) Paddy Nee PTS 10 Feb 20, 1905 Auditorium, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
111 Draw 76–9–24 (2) Gus Hart PTS 6 Jan 31, 1905 Convention Hall, Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
110 Win 76–9–23 (2) Joe Cherry KO 1 (?) Jan 27, 1905 Arbeiter Hall, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
109 Draw 75–9–23 (2) Paddy Nee PTS 10 Dec 2, 1904 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
108 Win 75–9–22 (2) Joe Cherry KO 13 (15) Nov 25, 1904 Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
107 Win 74–9–22 (2) Dago Mike TKO 8 (10) Sep 9, 1904 Democratic Club, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
106 Loss 73–9–22 (2) Frankie Neil KO 3 (6) Jun 17, 1904 Waverly A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
105 Win 73–8–22 (2) Johnny Kelly KO 3 (?) Feb 13, 1904 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104 Loss 72–8–22 (2) Abe Attell KO 5 (20) Feb 1, 1904 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. For world featherweight title
103 Draw 72–7–22 (2) Abe Attell PTS 12 Jan 4, 1904 Indianapolis A.C., Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For world featherweight title
102 Draw 72–7–21 (2) Tommy Feltz PTS 10 Oct 14, 1903 Metropolitan A.C., Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
101 Win 72–7–20 (2) Tommy Love NWS 6 Sep 18, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 71–7–20 (2) Kid McFadden KO 10 (10) Sep 10, 1903 Tammany A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
99 Loss 70–7–20 (2) Frankie Neil KO 2 (20) Aug 13, 1903 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S. Lost world bantamweight title
98 Win 70–6–20 (2) Danny Dougherty NWS 6 Jun 22, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 69–6–20 (2) Maurice Rauch PTS 15 May 26, 1903 Vineyard's Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
96 Win 68–6–20 (2) Tommy Love NWS 6 Apr 20, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Win 67–6–20 (2) Biz Mackey PTS 10 Apr 16, 1903 Marvin Opera House, Findlay, Ohio, U.S.
94 Win 66–6–20 (2) Jimmy Devine KO 4 (6) Apr 13, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 65–6–20 (2) Johnny Kelly KO 9 (10) Mar 24, 1903 Missouri A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
92 Win 64–6–20 (2) Andrew Dick Tokell PTS 10 Feb 27, 1903 Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
91 Win 63–6–20 (2) Frankie Neil TKO 7 (15) Dec 23, 1902 Reliance A.C., Oakland, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
90 Draw 62–6–20 (2) Abe Attell PTS 6 Nov 10, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
89 Win 62–6–19 (2) Billy Finucane PTS 6 Nov 3, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
88 Win 61–6–19 (2) George Halliday TKO 1 (6) Nov 3, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
87 Win 60–6–19 (2) Chick Sullivan KO 1 (8) Oct 16, 1902 Saengerbund Auditorium, Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
86 Win 59–6–19 (2) Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Oct 11, 1902 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
85 Win 58–6–19 (2) Biz Mackey KO 2 (20) Sep 4, 1902 South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
84 Win 57–6–19 (2) Tommy Feltz PTS 6 Aug 11, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
83 Win 56–6–19 (2) Mike Memsic PTS 6 Jul 28, 1902 America A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
82 Win 55–6–19 (2) Billy Finucane TKO 4 (?) Jul 7, 1902 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
81 Win 54–6–19 (2) Young Devaney PTS 10 Jun 13, 1902 Elyria A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
80 Draw 53–6–19 (2) Johnny Reagan PTS 20 May 1, 1902 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
79 Win 53–6–18 (2) Kid Goodman PTS 6 Mar 13, 1902 Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
78 Win 52–6–18 (2) Tommy Feltz PTS 15 Feb 27, 1902 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
77 Win 51–6–18 (2) Danny Dougherty KO 4 (15) Jan 23, 1902 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title
76 Win 50–6–18 (2) Billy Rotchford KO 1 (6) Dec 19, 1901 Pyramid A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
75 Win 49–6–18 (2) John O'Donnell TKO 3 (?) Nov 23, 1901 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
74 Win 48–6–18 (2) Danny Dougherty KO 2 (15) Nov 11, 1901 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Won world bantamweight title claim;
Won vacant world bantamweight title
73 Win 47–6–18 (2) Abe Attell PTS 15 Nov 4, 1901 West End A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
72 Draw 46–6–18 (2) Tommy Cody PTS 6 Oct 21, 1901 Twenty-second Ward A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
71 Win 46–6–17 (2) Mike Bartley KO 1 (10) Sep 3, 1901 Watita Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
70 Draw 45–6–17 (2) Jack O'Keefe PTS 6 Jun 30, 1901 Illinois Park, Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
69 Win 45–6–16 (2) Casper Leon TKO 15 (?) Apr 2, 1901 Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
68 Win 44–6–16 (2) Casper Leon PTS 6 Oct 27, 1900 Chicago A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Draw 43–6–16 (2) Casper Leon PTS 20 Sep 6, 1900 Lake Contrary, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
66 Draw 43–6–15 (2) Jack Ryan PTS 6 Jul 26, 1900 Opera House, Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
65 Win 43–6–14 (2) Walter Bloom PTS 20 Jul 4, 1900 Fairgrounds, Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
64 Win 42–6–14 (2) Young Gustavson KO 3 (?) Jun 15, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
63 Win 41–6–14 (2) Young Herzog KO 3 (?) Jun 2, 1900 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
62 Loss 40–6–14 (2) Oscar Gardner KO 1 (6) Jun 1, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
61 Win 40–5–14 (2) Fred O'Neil KO 1 (?) May 15, 1900 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
60 Win 39–5–14 (2) Jim Ryan KO 3 (?) Apr 22, 1900 Kensington, Illinois, U.S.
59 Loss 38–5–14 (2) Benny Yanger TKO 5 (6) Mar 17, 1900 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
58 Draw 38–4–14 (2) Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Jan 26, 1900 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
57 Win 38–4–13 (2) Walter Bloom PTS 6 Jan 20, 1900 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
56 Draw 37–4–13 (2) Jimmy Simister PTS 20 Jan 6, 1900 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Loss 37–4–12 (2) Terry McGovern TKO 2 (25) Dec 22, 1899 Broadway A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. For world bantamweight title
54 ND 37–3–12 (2) Danny McMahon ND 6 Dec 18, 1899 Michigan City, Indiana, U.S.
53 Draw 37–3–12 (1) Tim Callahan PTS 6 Dec 10, 1899 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
52 Draw 37–3–11 (1) Oscar Gardner PTS 6 Dec 1, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
51 Draw 37–3–10 (1) Tim Callahan PTS 6 Oct 20, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
50 Win 37–3–9 (1) Harry Whittingham PTS 6 Oct 18, 1899 Belle City Opera House, Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
49 Win 36–3–9 (1) Eddie Sprague PTS 12 Sep 19, 1899 Still City A.C., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
48 Draw 35–3–9 (1) Eddie Lenny PTS 25 Sep 11, 1899 Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 35–3–8 (1) Billy Rotchford PTS 6 Aug 25, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
46 Win 34–3–8 (1) Billy Rotchford DQ 1 (6) Jul 28, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
45 Win 33–3–8 (1) Eddie Sprague TKO 12 (?) Jul 4, 1899 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
44 Win 32–3–8 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith TKO 14 (?) May 29, 1899 Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
43 Draw 31–3–8 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith PTS 6 May 6, 1899 Howard Theater, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
42 Win 31–3–7 (1) Torpedo Billy Murphy KO 4 (?) Apr 29, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
41 Win 30–3–7 (1) Kid Ryan PTS 6 Apr 19, 1899 Springfield A.C., Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
40 Win 29–3–7 (1) Eddie Lenny PTS 20 Mar 31, 1899 Crescent A.C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
39 Win 28–3–7 (1) Eddie Sprague PTS 6 Mar 25, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
38 Win 27–3–7 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith PTS 6 Mar 11, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
37 Win 26–3–7 (1) Tommy Cody PTS 6 Feb 26, 1899 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36 Win 25–3–7 (1) Billy Boyd PTS 6 Feb 3, 1899 Turner Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
35 Win 24–3–7 (1) Turkey Point Billy Smith PTS 6 Jan 30, 1899 Seventh Regiment Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34 Win 23–3–7 (1) Eddie Sprague PTS 6 Dec 24, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
33 Draw 22–3–7 (1) Tim Callahan PTS 6 Dec 19, 1898 Fort Dearborn A.C., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
32 Win 22–3–6 (1) Johnny Whittaker PTS 6 Dec 15, 1898 Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
31 Win 21–3–6 (1) Willie Purdy PTS 6 Dec 10, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
30 ND 20–3–6 (1) Kid Ryan ND 4 Nov 28, 1898 Hanlon's Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
29 Win 20–3–6 George Hall PTS 6 Nov 16, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
28 Win 19–3–6 Jimmy Rose DQ 14 (?) Nov 5, 1898 Greenwood A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Draw 18–3–6 Casper Leon PTS 6 Oct 22, 1898 America A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26 Draw 18–3–5 Johnny Whittaker PTS 6 Oct 8, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25 Loss 18–3–4 Terry McGovern KO 15 (25) Oct 1, 1898 Pelican A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 18–2–4 Jack Ward DQ 6 (?) Sep 10, 1898 Pelican A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Win 17–2–4 Patsy Donovan TKO 4 (10) Sep 2, 1898 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 16–2–4 Billy Barrett PTS 10 Aug 13, 1898 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
21 Win 15–2–4 Maxie Haugh KO 7 (?) Aug 6, 1898 Pelican A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
20 Win 14–2–4 Larry Lacey KO 4 (?) Jul 18, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 13–2–4 Barney McCall KO 4 (?) Jul 13, 1898 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Draw 12–2–4 Johnny Ritchie PTS 6 Apr 23, 1898 Montello AC, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Draw 12–2–3 Joe Bertrand PTS 6 Feb 28, 1898 Montecello Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Loss 12–2–2 Johnny Ritchie PTS 6 Jan 29, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Win 12–1–2 Tom Cooney TKO 2 (6) Jan 15, 1898 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14 Draw 11–1–2 Barney McCall PTS 5 Jan 8, 1898 Bankers Athletic Club, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 11–1–1 Barney McCall PTS 6 Dec 30, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 10–1–1 Billy Boyd PTS 4 Dec 21, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 9–1–1 Johnny Gallagher KO 5 (?) Dec 12, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 8–1–1 Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Nov 30, 1897 Battery D Armory, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 7–1–1 Eddie Carroll PTS 6 Nov 1, 1897 McGurn's Handball Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8 Win 6–1–1 Joe Sturch PTS 4 Oct 23, 1897 Tattersall's, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Draw 5–1–1 Fred Woods PTS 5 Sep 1, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Exact date unknown
6 Win 5–1 Ned Hanlon KO 1 (?) Aug 28, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Ned Hanlon TKO 1 (?) Jul 19, 1897 Hanlon's Court, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Mike Bartley KO 2 (?) Jul 10, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Fred Wolf PTS 4 May 1, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 1–1 Maurice Rauch PTS 6 Apr 10, 1897 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Joe Sturch PTS 4 Jan 16, 1897 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Lineal Bantamweight Champions". Cyber Boxing Zone.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Harry Forbes". BoxRec. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. ^ He was pupil of Harry Gilmore in Johnson, J. J., and Curtin, Sean, Chicago Boxing (2005) Arcadia Publishing Company, Charleston, Chicago, Portsmouth, and San Francisco, pg.18
  4. ^ a b c "Anniversary of Harry Forbes, Former Bantamweight Champion", Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, New Jersey, pg. 8, 18 May 1915
  5. ^ "Forbes Won Again", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, p. 1, 24 January 1902
  6. ^ "Little Fighters Will Decide Championship", The Evening World, New York, New York, pg. 8, 1 May 1902
  7. ^ "Frankie Neil Wins the Championship", St. Paul Globe, St. Paul, Minnesota, pg. 3, 14 August 1903
  8. ^ "Harry Forbes Bests T. Love in a Round", The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana, pg. 4, 19 September 1903
  9. ^ "Even Money on To-night's Fight", Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, pg. 7, 1 February 1904
  10. ^ "Fifth Battle of These Boys is That Scheduled Here", Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, p. 12, 7 May 1905
  11. ^ "Forbes Knocked Joe Cherry Out", St Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, p. 8, 26 November 1904
  12. ^ a b "From Jail to Office", The Washington Post, Washington, D.C., p. 1, 22 August 1911
  13. ^ "BoxRec: Harry Forbes".
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Harry Harris
World Bantamweight Champion
November 11, 1901 – April 13, 1903
Succeeded by