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Kid Williams
Born
John Gutenko

(1893-12-01)December 1, 1893
DiedOctober 18, 1963(1963-10-18) (aged 69)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Baltimore Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights207
Wins162
Wins by KO50
Losses30
Draws12
No contests3

John Gutenko (December 1, 1893 – October 18, 1963) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American boxer of Danish, Ukrainian and Polish heritage who fought under the name Kid Williams and was known as the Baltimore Tiger, he knocked out Johnny Coulon in Vernon, California, on June 9, 1914. This victory earned him the Bantamweight Championship world title.[1] In 1970 Johnny Gutenko was inducted into the Ring magazine’s Boxing Hall of Fame after being nominated “by the sports editors, boxing writers, and television sportscasters.” At the time, the magazine’s founder Nat Fleischer ranked him number three among bantamweights.[1] However, the website AinsworthSports.com rated him number one for the 1910 decade.[2] Over twenty years later, he would be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Ironically, the ceremony occurred in Canastota, New York, on June 9, 1996, the eighty-second anniversary of winning the bantamweight title.[3]

Biography

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John Gutenko was born at Rahó, Máramaros, Austria-Hungary (today part of Western Ukraine).[4] Along with his mother, Aniela (born in Barkhagen, German Empire on November 7, 1876 – August 23, 1939), and his two brothers (Ludwik "Louis" and Rudolph) and two sisters (Bertha and Helen), they arrived in Baltimore on September 28, 1904, aboard the SS Breslau.[5] John’s father, Wincenty Gutenko (born in Copenhagen, Denmark on May 4, 1866 – October 15, 1925), had immigrated earlier in the year. Wincenty arrived in New York before moving to Baltimore, where a large Polish Galician Community was located in the Fells’ Point neighborhood in southeast Baltimore City.[6] Three more children were born in Baltimore: Zygmunt (Sigmund), born on June 27, 1905; Paulina Rita (Lena), born on August 28, 1908; and Elizabeth, born on August 23, 1910. The family worshipped at the Polish Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. There, he met his wife Agnieszka (Agnes) Zwiaskowska/Wiaskowska (died January 8, 1971). They were married on May 23, 1916. They had two daughters-Katherine born February 8, 1919, and Rosalie Jeanette Gutenko, born April 21, 1927. He died at his daughter’s home on Payson Street, Baltimore City, Maryland, on October 18, 1963. After a Requiem Mass at Holy Rosary Church, he was buried in the Gutenko Family Plot at Holy Rosary Cemetery.[7]

By 1928 the boxer “who a few years ago was idolized by ring followers” was ‘practically penniless’ [and] not many years ago [he] had a fortune of $300,000, made out of the ring, and some investments. Now he is broke, and his fighting days are over.”[8] Before he began his boxing career, Gutenko had left school after the third grade and worked as an apprentice typesetter. Possibly for one of the Baltimore Polish-language or German newspapers. After losing the title in 1917, he returned to typesetting but left to pursue his boxing career again. After he quit boxing, he would work for Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Maryland. During World War II, he was featured along with other workers promoting their efforts on behalf of the War.[9]

Professional boxing record

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John Gutnko's boxing career began on July 25, 1910, with a knockout win that started a meteoric rise and the race to win the bantamweight title. The latter was achieved because of his second manager Sammy Harris. It was Sammy Harris who, to garner publicity about his protégé John Gutenko reinvented and created a myth about themselves that the writers and fans were willing to accept since it made for good press. The most often repeated tale involved how Harris “discovered” the future bantamweight champion. At Harris’s prompting, Guntenko often told reporters: I sold him a paper, and he gave me half a dollar to get changed. I ran away with the half dollar. The next time Harris saw me, he took me up to his athletic club to box. He wanted to see me get licked for stealing his half dollar. But I didn’t get licked. And Harris kept me and trained me, and he made me a champion.[10]

It made for an excellent newspaper copy but was a complete fabrication. Gutenko did not sign with Harris until almost a year after he began his boxing career. Another more plausible explanation was offered by Gutenko a year before his death. In the interview, he told John Sherwood, an Evening Sun writer, that he first put on boxing gloves in the empty stock room of Tom the Greek’s candy store on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore’s Fells’ Point.

Gutenko’s boxing career was initially managed by local boxing promoter Joe Barrett who arranged for his first match at the Oriole Baseball Park against Shep Ferren. A right-handed punch to Farren’s jaw sent the boxer to the canvas and gave the novice his first win.[11]

His loss by knockout against George Henry Chaney, born in Baltimore on September 18, 1892, occurred at Baltimore’s Germania Maennerchor Hall on January 2, 1911,[12] eventually leading to him becoming the protégé of promoter and manager Sammy Harris. Under Harris’ tutelage, he began an impressive winning streak. Then, on October 12, 1912, he met the reigning Bantamweight title holder, Johnny Coulon, at Madison Square Garden. Much to everyone’s disbelief, he fought the champion to a standstill. “Some of the ringside sharps gave the Kid the shade, and all agreed that the Baltimore lad was entitled to a draw at the worst.”[13] The Polish boxer spent the next year and a half trying to force Coulon to a rematch. Although Coulon only fought three bouts during this time, Gutenko continued to take on worthy opponents, including the English (Johnny Hughes)[14] and French (Charles LeDoux) bantamweight champions.[15]

Finally, when an influential Californian boxing promoter, Tom McCarey, declared Gutenko the bantamweight champion after Coulon repeatedly failed to defend the title, Coulon was forced to step into the ring. Unfortunately, it appears Coulon was right to avoid a rematch as Gutenko knocked him out and became the Bantamweight Champion of the World.[16]

John Gutenko gave several versions of how he acquired the fighting name “Kid Williams.” One of the most details suggests the name came from a Baltimore African American bantamweight boxer who encouraged Gutenko to assume his fighting moniker the night before a fight:

He hunted up his pal that night in order to obtain a line on the game. His friend’s name was Williams. Friend Williams was a regular prizefighter – regular in licking he received. He had just quit the game on that account. Still, Jonathan Gutenko (called ‘Dutch’). That name will never do. They puzzled away until Williams abruptly ended it by exclaiming: ‘Why not use mine? Williams? Sure!'[17]

His nickname the Baltimore Tiger was coined by members of the New York sportswriter fraternity. It may have been former gunslinger turned sportswriter Bat Materson who came up with the moniker as he described Gutenko's aggressive boxing style as like that of a tiger.

Ironically, John Gutenko’s first fight after winning the bantamweight title was against Pete Herman in New Orleans.[18] Unfortunately, the Baltimore Tiger would lose his title three years later to Herman in New Orleans on January 9, 1917. They had met the year before, where Gutenko prevailed, but the third time was not the charm, and he lost by being outpointed.[19] Gutenko never recaptured the title, and on September 9, 1929, the Maryland State Athletic Commission “decided for the best interests of everyone concerned, including Williams himself, that the Kid would not be allowed to fight anymore in the State.” The action was taken because “the members of the ring body felt that there was danger of the veteran fight suffering serious injury if allowed to continue.” Thus, revoking his license and ending his boxing career.[20]

After his death, the boxing world began to acknowledge his “great natural ability as a fighter.”[21] On December 3, 1966, his brother Rudolph (February 18, 1900 – August 6, 1969), a Maryland bicycling champion in the 1920s, represented him when the Baltimore Tiger was elected to the Maryland Athletic Sports Hall of Fame.[22] The plaque awarded him was later hung “on the Baltimore Civic Center wall.”[23]

John Gutenko was not the only member of the family to aspire to a boxing career. His younger brother Louis (September 28, 1895 – June 17, 1961) also began his career in 1910 as a lightweight. He remained in his brother’s shadow fighting under the name Young Kid Williams. However, he never achieved fame or a title like his older brother.[24]

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[25] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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207 fights 100 wins 19 losses
By knockout 50 5
By decision 42 9
By disqualification 8 5
Draws 8
No contests 3
Newspaper decisions/draws 77

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, time Date Age Location Notes
207 Loss 100–19–8 (80) Bobby Burns TKO 2 (8) Sep 3, 1929 35 years, 272 days Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
206 Win 100–18–8 (80) Frankie Garcia PTS 8 Jul 12, 1929 35 years, 219 days Greensboro A.C., Greensboro, Maryland, US
205 Loss 99–18–8 (80) Joe Belmont PTS 8 Apr 9, 1929 35 years, 125 days Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US
204 Loss 99–17–8 (80) Sid Lampe PTS 10 Mar 6, 1929 35 years, 91 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
203 Win 99–16–8 (80) Sid Lampe DQ 8 (12) Feb 11, 1929 35 years, 68 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
202 Win 98–16–8 (80) Bobby Garcia PTS 10 Jan 14, 1929 35 years, 40 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
201 Win 97–16–8 (80) Lou Guglielmini PTS 8 Dec 27, 1928 35 years, 22 days Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US
200 Win 96–16–8 (80) Willie Parrish TKO 5 (10) Dec 14, 1928 35 years, 9 days 104th Medical Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
199 Win 95–16–8 (80) Joe Caniano PTS 8 Dec 7, 1928 35 years, 2 days National Guard Armory, Centreville, Maryland, US
198 Win 94–16–8 (80) Eddie Bowling PTS 8 Nov 29, 1928 34 years, 360 days St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
197 Win 93–16–8 (80) Joe Caniano PTS 8 Oct 26, 1928 34 years, 326 days National Guard Armory, Centreville, Florida, US
196 Win 92–16–8 (80) Lou Guglielmini PTS 8 Sep 28, 1928 34 years, 298 days Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
195 Win 91–16–8 (80) Jack Daly PTS 8 Sep 7, 1928 34 years, 277 days Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
194 Draw 90–16–8 (80) Tony Ross PTS 12 Aug 27, 1928 34 years, 266 days Maryland Baseball Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
193 Win 90–16–7 (80) Young Joe O'Donnell PTS 8 Aug 8, 1928 34 years, 247 days Location unknown
192 Loss 89–16–7 (80) Eddie Buell TKO 4 (8) Jul 19, 1928 34 years, 227 days Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
191 Win 89–15–7 (80) Jimmy Hogan PTS 3 Jul 15, 1927 33 years, 222 days 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
190 Win 88–15–7 (80) Jack Skinner KO 3 (8) Feb 25, 1927 33 years, 82 days St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
189 Loss 87–15–7 (80) Battling Mack NWS 10 Mar 19, 1926 32 years, 104 days Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
188 Win 87–15–7 (79) Al Monahan PTS 10 Mar 5, 1926 32 years, 90 days Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
187 NC 86–15–7 (79) Billy Pimpus NC 3 (8) Feb 8, 1926 32 years, 65 days Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Cut from accidental headbutt
186 Loss 86–15–7 (78) Nate Carp DQ 11 (12) Jan 4, 1926 32 years, 30 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
185 Win 86–14–7 (78) Jackie West PTS 10 Dec 28, 1925 32 years, 23 days Arcade, Washington, D.C., US
184 Draw 85–14–7 (78) Jackie West PTS 10 Oct 2, 1925 31 years, 301 days Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US
183 Win 85–14–6 (78) Midget Smith DQ 7 (12) Sep 28, 1925 31 years, 297 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
182 Win 84–14–6 (78) Red Leonard PTS 10 Sep 4, 1925 31 years, 273 days Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US
181 Win 83–14–6 (78) Midget Smith PTS 12 Aug 21, 1925 31 years, 259 days Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
180 Loss 82–14–6 (78) Frankie Genaro PTS 12 Jun 26, 1925 31 years, 203 days Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
179 Win 82–13–6 (78) Terry McHugh DQ 3 (10) Apr 24, 1925 31 years, 140 days Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, US McHugh DQ'd for low blows
178 Draw 81–13–6 (78) Lew Mayrs PTS 12 Apr 20, 1925 31 years, 136 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
177 Win 81–13–5 (78) Al Monahan NW 8 Feb 9, 1925 31 years, 66 days Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
176 Win 81–13–5 (77) Jackie West NWS 8 Jan 19, 1925 31 years, 45 days Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
175 Win 81–13–5 (76) Joey Schwartz PTS 12 Dec 29, 1924 31 years, 24 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
174 Win 80–13–5 (76) Al Markie PTS 10 Apr 5, 1924 30 years, 122 days 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
173 Loss 79–13–5 (76) Abe Friedman DQ 8 (12) Feb 27, 1924 30 years, 84 days Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow and blow to the back of the head
172 Win 79–12–5 (76) Young Montreal PTS 10 Feb 6, 1924 30 years, 63 days Providence, Rhode Island, US
171 Win 78–12–5 (76) Charley Goodman PTS 12 Jan 14, 1924 30 years, 40 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
170 Win 77–12–5 (76) Midget Smith PTS 12 Jan 1, 1924 30 years, 27 days Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
169 Win 76–12–5 (76) Danny Lee KO 1 (12), 1:20 Dec 22, 1923 30 years, 17 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
168 Win 75–12–5 (76) Ludger Kid Dube NWS 6 Dec 12, 1923 30 years, 7 days Waterville, Maine, US
167 Loss 75–12–5 (75) Charley Holman DQ 9 (12) Oct 24, 1923 29 years, 323 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow
166 Win 75–11–5 (75) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Sep 26, 1923 29 years, 295 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
165 Loss 74–11–5 (75) Pancho Villa NWS 8 Jul 31, 1923 29 years, 238 days Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
164 Win 74–11–5 (74) Bud Dempsey PTS 12 Jul 13, 1923 29 years, 220 days Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
163 Loss 73–11–5 (74) Bobby Garcia PTS 12 Apr 25, 1923 29 years, 141 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
162 Win 73–10–5 (74) Battling Mack NWS 8 Apr 16, 1923 29 years, 132 days Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
161 Loss 73–10–5 (73) Bobby Garcia DQ 9 (12) Apr 4, 1923 29 years, 120 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
160 Win 73–9–5 (73) Sammy Sandow PTS 12 Mar 12, 1923 29 years, 97 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
159 Win 72–9–5 (73) Young Montreal PTS 12 Jan 15, 1923 29 years, 41 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
158 Win 71–9–5 (73) Battling Harry Leonard DQ 1 (12), 2:24 Dec 22, 1922 29 years, 17 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Leonard DQ'd for a low blow
157 Win 70–9–5 (73) Eddie O'Dowd DQ 9 (10) Nov 24, 1922 28 years, 354 days Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
156 Win 69–9–5 (73) Roy Moore TKO 11 (12) Sep 18, 1922 28 years, 287 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
155 Win 68–9–5 (73) Joe Dundee DQ 10 (12) Sep 4, 1922 28 years, 273 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
154 Win 67–9–5 (73) Joe Mandell DQ 6 (?) Jul 8, 1922 28 years, 215 days Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
153 Draw 66–9–5 (73) Terry Martin PTS 12 Feb 15, 1922 28 years, 72 days Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US
152 Win 66–9–4 (73) Jimmy Mendo NWS 8 Oct 18, 1921 27 years, 317 days Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, US
151 Win 66–9–4 (72) Mickey Brown PTS 12 Oct 13, 1921 27 years, 312 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
150 Loss 65–9–4 (72) Andy Chaney PTS 10 Oct 4, 1921 27 years, 303 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
149 Win 65–8–4 (72) Louisiana NWS 8 Jun 29, 1921 27 years, 206 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
148 Win 65–8–4 (71) Frankie Edwards DQ 9 (12) Jun 11, 1921 27 years, 188 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
147 Win 64–8–4 (71) Patsy Scanlon NWS 10 May 20, 1921 27 years, 166 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
146 Loss 64–8–4 (70) Jack 'Kid' Wolfe PTS 12 May 18, 1921 27 years, 164 days Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US
145 Win 64–7–4 (70) Packey O'Gatty TKO 9 (15), 2:25 May 11, 1921 27 years, 157 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
144 Win 63–7–4 (70) Joe Burman NWS 8 Apr 25, 1921 27 years, 141 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
143 Win 63–7–4 (69) Earl Puryear PTS 12 Apr 18, 1921 27 years, 134 days Playhouse, Baltimore, Maryland, US
142 Win 62–7–4 (69) Joe O'Donnell NWS 8 Mar 17, 1921 27 years, 102 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
141 Win 62–7–4 (68) Marty Collins PTS 12 Mar 15, 1921 27 years, 100 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
140 Win 61–7–4 (68) Jack Perry NWS 8 Mar 5, 1921 27 years, 90 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
139 Win 61–7–4 (67) Tommy Ryan NWS 10 Mar 2, 1921 27 years, 87 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
138 Win 61–7–4 (66) Abe Goldstein NWS 8 Feb 21, 1921 27 years, 78 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
137 Loss 61–7–4 (65) Carl Tremaine NWS 8 Jan 24, 1921 27 years, 50 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
136 Win 61–7–4 (64) Battling Harry Leonard NWS 8 Dec 18, 1920 27 years, 13 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
135 Win 61–7–4 (63) Charles Ledoux PTS 12 Dec 16, 1920 27 years, 11 days 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Pennsylvania, US
134 Win 60–7–4 (63) Earl Puryear NWS 8 Nov 13, 1920 26 years, 344 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
133 Win 60–7–4 (62) Sammy Sandow PTS 12 Oct 28, 1920 26 years, 328 days 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
132 Win 59–7–4 (62) Joe Nelson TKO 5 (8) Oct 16, 1920 26 years, 316 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
131 Win 58–7–4 (62) Johnny Ertle PTS 12 Aug 13, 1920 26 years, 252 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
130 Win 57–7–4 (62) Dutch Brandt TKO 3 (12) Jun 28, 1920 26 years, 206 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129 Win 56–7–4 (62) Patsy Johnson NWS 8 May 24, 1920 26 years, 171 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
128 Loss 56–7–4 (61) Frankie Tucker KO 3 (8) Dec 19, 1919 26 years, 14 days Strand Theater, Drumright, Oklahoma, US
127 Win 56–6–4 (61) Andy Chaney PTS 12 Jun 1, 1918 24 years, 178 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
126 Win 55–6–4 (61) Joe Tuber NWS 6 May 20, 1918 24 years, 166 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
125 Win 55–6–4 (60) Jackie Sharkey PTS 12 Apr 1, 1918 24 years, 117 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
124 Win 54–6–4 (60) Joe Leopold PTS 10 Feb 25, 1918 24 years, 82 days Denver, Colorado, US
123 Loss 53–6–4 (60) Joe Lynch TKO 4 (6) Jan 29, 1918 24 years, 55 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
122 Draw 53–5–4 (60) Johnny Ertle PTS 12 Dec 17, 1917 24 years, 12 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US For world bantamweight title claim
121 Loss 53–5–3 (60) Benny McNeil NWS 10 Oct 16, 1917 23 years, 315 days Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US
120 Win 53–5–3 (59) Dick Loadman PTS 12 Oct 1, 1917 23 years, 300 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
119 Win 52–5–3 (59) Gussie Lewis NWS 6 Sep 24, 1917 23 years, 293 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
118 Win 52–5–3 (58) Jackie Sharkey NWS 6 Jul 27, 1917 23 years, 234 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
117 Loss 52–5–3 (57) Pete Herman NWS 6 Jun 13, 1917 23 years, 190 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
116 Win 52–5–3 (56) Benny McNeil PTS 15 May 24, 1917 23 years, 170 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
115 Win 51–5–3 (56) Bernie Hahn NWS 6 May 14, 1917 23 years, 160 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
114 Win 51–5–3 (55) Jimmy Taylor NWS 6 Apr 23, 1917 23 years, 139 days Orpheum Theatre, York, Pennsylvania, US
113 Win 51–5–3 (54) Benny McNeil NWS 6 Apr 2, 1917 23 years, 118 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
112 Win 51–5–3 (53) Jimmy Murray NWS 10 Mar 27, 1917 23 years, 112 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111 Draw 51–5–3 (52) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Mar 13, 1917 23 years, 98 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
110 Win 51–5–3 (51) Benny Kaufman TKO 10 (15) Mar 8, 1917 23 years, 93 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
109 Loss 50–5–3 (51) Eddie O'Keefe NWS 6 Feb 19, 1917 23 years, 76 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
108 Win 50–5–3 (50) Benny McNeil NWS 15 Jan 30, 1917 23 years, 56 days Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, US
107 Loss 50–5–3 (49) Pete Herman PTS 20 Jan 9, 1917 23 years, 35 days Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Lost world bantamweight title
106 Win 50–4–3 (49) Billy Fitzsimmons NWS 10 Dec 7, 1916 23 years, 2 days Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
105 Win 50–4–3 (48) Al Shubert NWS 10 Oct 26, 1916 22 years, 326 days Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
104 Win 50–4–3 (47) Al Shubert NWS 6 Oct 16, 1916 22 years, 316 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
103 Win 50–4–3 (46) Benny Kaufman NWS 6 Oct 2, 1916 22 years, 302 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
102 Win 50–4–3 (45) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Sep 15, 1916 22 years, 285 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
101 Win 50–4–3 (44) Joe O'Donnell NWS 6 Sep 11, 1916 22 years, 281 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
100 Win 50–4–3 (43) Frankie Brown NWS 10 Sep 4, 1916 22 years, 274 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
99 Win 50–4–3 (42) Young Joey Mendo TKO 5 (?) Aug 28, 1916 22 years, 267 days Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, US
98 Win 49–4–3 (42) Alf Mansfield TKO 5 (10) Jul 12, 1916 22 years, 220 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
97 Win 48–4–3 (42) Benny McCoy TKO 7 (10) May 30, 1916 22 years, 177 days Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
96 Win 47–4–3 (42) Billy Bevan NWS 10 May 15, 1916 22 years, 162 days Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
95 Win 47–4–3 (41) Battling Lahn NWS 10 Apr 11, 1916 22 years, 128 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
94 Draw 47–4–3 (40) Pete Herman PTS 20 Feb 7, 1916 22 years, 64 days Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Retained world bantamweight title
93 Draw 47–4–2 (40) Frankie Burns PTS 20 Dec 6, 1915 22 years, 1 day Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Retained world bantamweight title
92 Loss 47–4–1 (40) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 8 Oct 28, 1915 21 years, 327 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
91 Win 47–4–1 (39) Dutch Brandt PTS 10 Oct 5, 1915 21 years, 304 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
90 Loss 46–4–1 (39) Johnny Ertle DQ 5 (10) Sep 10, 1915 21 years, 279 days Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US World bantamweight title at stake;
Referee said that Williams landed low blows and DQ'd him
Both fighters claimed the title
89 Win 46–3–1 (39) Jimmy Taylor PTS 15 Jul 24, 1915 21 years, 231 days Terrapin Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US Retained world bantamweight title
88 Win 45–3–1 (39) Jimmy Murray NWS 10 Jun 4, 1915 21 years, 181 days Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
87 Loss 45–3–1 (38) Louisiana NWS 6 Apr 5, 1915 21 years, 121 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
86 Loss 45–3–1 (37) Johnny Kilbane NWS 6 Mar 17, 1915 21 years, 102 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
85 NC 45–3–1 (36) Joe Superior NC 5 (?) Feb 25, 1915 21 years, 82 days Bijou Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, US
84 Win 45–3–1 (35) Jimmy Murray NWS 6 Feb 15, 1915 21 years, 72 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
83 Win 45–3–1 (34) Eddie Wallace NWS 10 Feb 2, 1915 21 years, 59 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
82 Win 45–3–1 (33) Johnny Daly NWS 10 Dec 25, 1914 21 years, 20 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
81 Win 45–3–1 (32) Joe O'Donnell TKO 3 (6) Dec 19, 1914 21 years, 14 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
80 Win 44–3–1 (32) Young Freddie Diggins TKO 3 (6) Nov 30, 1914 20 years, 360 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
79 Win 43–3–1 (32) Dutch Brandt NWS 10 Oct 27, 1914 20 years, 326 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, US
78 Win 43–3–1 (31) Pekin Kid Herman KO 4 (6) Sep 28, 1914 20 years, 297 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
77 Win 42–3–1 (31) Louisiana NWS 6 Sep 14, 1914 20 years, 283 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
76 Win 42–3–1 (30) Pete Herman NWS 10 Jun 30, 1914 20 years, 207 days Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
75 Win 42–3–1 (29) Johnny Coulon KO 3 (20) Jun 9, 1914 20 years, 186 days Arena, Vernon, California, US Retained world bantamweight title claim;
Won world bantamweight title
74 Draw 41–3–1 (29) Louisiana NWS 6 Apr 6, 1914 20 years, 122 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
73 Win 41–3–1 (28) Young Freddie Diggins NWS 6 Mar 23, 1914 20 years, 108 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
72 Win 41–3–1 (27) Eddie Campi KO 12 (20) Jan 31, 1914 20 years, 57 days Arena, Vernon, California, US Retained world bantamweight title claim;
Won European bantamweight title
71 Win 40–3–1 (27) Chick Hayes TKO 7 (15) Jan 5, 1914 20 years, 31 days Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Wisconsin, US Retained world bantamweight title claim
70 Win 39–3–1 (27) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Nov 27, 1913 19 years, 357 days Riverview A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US World bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
69 Win 39–3–1 (26) Battling Reddy NWS 6 Nov 24, 1913 19 years, 354 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
68 Win 39–3–1 (25) Patsy Brannigan NWS 6 Oct 25, 1913 19 years, 324 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
67 Win 39–3–1 (24) Willie Mack NWS 6 Oct 6, 1913 19 years, 305 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66 Win 39–3–1 (23) Mickey Dunn KO 2 (15) Oct 3, 1913 19 years, 302 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US Retained world bantamweight title claim
65 Win 38–3–1 (23) Charles Ledoux TKO 16 (20) Jul 15, 1913 19 years, 222 days Arena, Vernon, California, US Claimed vacant world bantamweight title
64 Win 37–3–1 (23) Jim Kenrick TKO 6 (15) Jun 11, 1913 19 years, 188 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
63 Win 36–3–1 (23) Young Freddie Diggins KO 4 (15) May 14, 1913 19 years, 160 days Empire Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
62 Win 35–3–1 (23) Louisiana NWS 6 Apr 26, 1913 19 years, 142 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
61 Draw 35–3–1 (22) Frank Bradley NWS 6 Apr 14, 1913 19 years, 130 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
60 Win 35–3–1 (21) Frankie Conway NWS 6 Mar 29, 1913 19 years, 114 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59 Win 35–3–1 (20) Eddie Campi PTS 20 Feb 12, 1913 19 years, 69 days Arena, Vernon, California, US
58 Win 34–3–1 (20) Frankie Conway NWS 6 Jan 4, 1913 19 years, 30 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
57 Win 34–3–1 (19) Charles Ledoux NWS 6 Dec 11, 1912 19 years, 6 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
56 Win 34–3–1 (18) Harry Smith NWS 6 Nov 22, 1912 18 years, 353 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
55 Win 34–3–1 (17) Billy Fitzsimmons NWS 10 Nov 6, 1912 18 years, 337 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
54 Win 34–3–1 (16) Johnny Hughes NWS 6 Nov 1, 1912 18 years, 332 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
53 Win 34–3–1 (15) Johnny Coulon NWS 10 Oct 18, 1912 18 years, 318 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
52 Win 34–3–1 (14) Young Freddie Diggins NWS 6 Sep 24, 1912 18 years, 294 days Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
51 Win 34–3–1 (13) Billy Fitzsimmons TKO 8 (10) Sep 16, 1912 18 years, 286 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
50 Win 33–3–1 (13) Mickey Brown TKO 8 (?) Sep 4, 1912 18 years, 274 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
49 Win 32–3–1 (13) Kid Kelly TKO 9 (10) Aug 26, 1912 18 years, 265 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 31–3–1 (13) Battling Reddy NWS 10 Aug 17, 1912 18 years, 256 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
47 Win 31–3–1 (12) Young Mickey McDonough TKO 5 (10) Aug 9, 1912 18 years, 248 days Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46 Win 30–3–1 (12) Johnny Solzberg RTD 7 (10) Jul 29, 1912 18 years, 237 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45 Win 29–3–1 (12) Artie Edwards TKO 8 (10) Jul 20, 1912 18 years, 228 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
44 Win 28–3–1 (12) Charley Goldman PTS 15 May 31, 1912 18 years, 178 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
43 Win 27–3–1 (12) Young Ketchel KO 2 (15) May 2, 1912 18 years, 149 days Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
42 Win 26–3–1 (12) Battling Reddy NWS 10 Apr 23, 1912 18 years, 140 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
41 Win 26–3–1 (11) Johnny Daly PTS 15 Apr 9, 1912 18 years, 126 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
40 Win 25–3–1 (11) Kohoma Kid KO 4 (15) Mar 6, 1912 18 years, 92 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
39 Win 24–3–1 (11) Young Joe Stanley NWS 10 Feb 10, 1912 18 years, 67 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
38 Loss 24–3–1 (10) Johnny Solzberg NWS 10 Jan 30, 1912 18 years, 56 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US
37 Win 24–3–1 (9) Benny Reilly KO 12 (15) Jan 19, 1912 18 years, 45 days Baltimore, Maryland, US
36 Win 23–3–1 (9) Young Mickey McDonough NWS 10 Jan 17, 1912 18 years, 43 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US
35 Draw 23–3–1 (8) Charley Harvey NWS 10 Jan 15, 1912 18 years, 41 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US
34 Win 23–3–1 (7) Banty Lewis NWS 10 Jan 6, 1912 18 years, 32 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
33 Win 23–3–1 (6) Barry Hill NWS 10 Dec 23, 1911 18 years, 18 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
32 Win 23–3–1 (5) Eddie McCloskey PTS 6 Nov 24, 1911 17 years, 354 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
31 Win 22–3–1 (5) Frankie Smith TKO 6 (6) Nov 10, 1911 17 years, 340 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
30 Win 21–3–1 (5) Barry Hill PTS 15 Oct 30, 1911 17 years, 329 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
29 Win 20–3–1 (5) Paddy Mitchell NWS 6 Oct 2, 1911 17 years, 301 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US
28 Win 20–3–1 (4) Willie Carroll KO 2 (6) Sep 4, 1911 17 years, 273 days Brighton Beach A.C., Brighton Beach, Indiana, US
27 ND 19–3–1 (4) K.O. Sweeney ND 10 Aug 19, 1911 17 years, 257 days New York City, New York, US
26 Win 19–3–1 (3) Willie Faust KO 4 (6) Aug 15, 1911 17 years, 253 days Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
25 Win 18–3–1 (3) Johnny Solzberg NWS 10 Aug 7, 1911 17 years, 245 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US
24 Win 18–3–1 (2) Willie Carroll KO 4 (6) Aug 1, 1911 17 years, 239 days 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
23 Win 17–3–1 (2) Babe Davis KO 1 (?) Jul 31, 1911 17 years, 238 days Perth Amboy, New Jersey, US
22 Win 16–3–1 (2) Babe Davis TKO 5 (?) Jul 28, 1911 17 years, 235 days Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
21 Win 15–3–1 (2) Young Packey McFarland KO 5 (?) Jul 27, 1911 17 years, 234 days New York City, New York, US
20 Loss 14–3–1 (2) George K.O. Chaney PTS 20 Jul 10, 1911 17 years, 217 days Ford Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland, US
19 Win 14–2–1 (2) Kid Murphy PTS 15 May 26, 1911 17 years, 172 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
18 Win 13–2–1 (2) Jimmy Cross KO 5 (10) Mar 21, 1911 17 years, 106 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
17 Loss 12–2–1 (2) Charley Harvey PTS 15 Mar 14, 1911 17 years, 99 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
16 Win 12–1–1 (2) Leo Walton KO 3 (10) Feb 20, 1911 17 years, 77 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
15 Loss 11–1–1 (2) George K.O. Chaney KO 6 (15) Jan 2, 1911 17 years, 28 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
14 Win 11–0–1 (2) Tommy Buck NWS 10 Nov 29, 1910 16 years, 359 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
13 Win 11–0–1 (1) Frank Bradley KO 5 (15) Nov 1, 1910 16 years, 331 days Princess Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
12 Draw 10–0–1 (1) Tommy Buck PTS 15 Oct 11, 1910 16 years, 310 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
11 Win 10–0 (1) Babe Stinger KO 5 (6) Oct 4, 1910 16 years, 303 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
10 Win 9–0 (1) Buck Kirchener TKO 4 (6) Sep 26, 1910 16 years, 295 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
9 Win 8–0 (1) Sammy Miller KO 1 (6) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
8 Win 7–0 (1) Buddy Jones KO 2 (6) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
7 Win 6–0 (1) Joe Britton KO 1 (?) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
6 Win 5–0 (1) Sammy Miller KO 1 (6) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
5 Loss 4–0 (1) Tommy Buck NWS 6 Aug 29, 1910 16 years, 267 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
4 Win 4–0 Shep Farren KO 6 (6) Aug 22, 1910 16 years, 260 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
3 Win 3–0 Young McFarland TKO 1 (6) Aug 9, 1910 16 years, 247 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
2 Win 2–0 Ike Miller KO 2 (6) Aug 1, 1910 16 years, 239 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
1 Win 1–0 Shep Farren KO 5 (6) Jul 25, 1910 16 years, 232 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US

Unofficial record

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207 fights 162 wins 30 losses
By knockout 50 5
By decision 104 20
By disqualification 8 5
Draws 12
No contests 3

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
207 Loss 162–30–12 (3) Bobby Burns TKO 2 (8) Sep 3, 1929 35 years, 272 days Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
206 Win 162–29–12 (3) Frankie Garcia PTS 8 Jul 12, 1929 35 years, 219 days Greensboro A.C., Greensboro, Maryland, US
205 Loss 161–29–12 (3) Joe Belmont PTS 8 Apr 9, 1929 35 years, 125 days Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US
204 Loss 161–28–12 (3) Sid Lampe PTS 10 Mar 6, 1929 35 years, 91 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
203 Win 161–27–12 (3) Sid Lampe DQ 8 (12) Feb 11, 1929 35 years, 68 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
202 Win 160–27–12 (3) Bobby Garcia PTS 10 Jan 14, 1929 35 years, 40 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
201 Win 159–27–12 (3) Lou Guglielmini PTS 8 Dec 27, 1928 35 years, 22 days Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US
200 Win 158–27–12 (3) Willie Parrish TKO 5 (10) Dec 14, 1928 35 years, 9 days 104th Medical Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
199 Win 157–27–12 (3) Joe Caniano PTS 8 Dec 7, 1928 35 years, 2 days National Guard Armory, Centreville, Maryland, US
198 Win 156–27–12 (3) Eddie Bowling PTS 8 Nov 29, 1928 34 years, 360 days St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
197 Win 155–27–12 (3) Joe Caniano PTS 8 Oct 26, 1928 34 years, 326 days National Guard Armory, Centreville, Florida, US
196 Win 154–27–12 (3) Lou Guglielmini PTS 8 Sep 28, 1928 34 years, 298 days Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
195 Win 153–27–12 (3) Jack Daly PTS 8 Sep 7, 1928 34 years, 277 days Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
194 Draw 152–27–12 (3) Tony Ross PTS 12 Aug 27, 1928 34 years, 266 days Maryland Baseball Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
193 Win 152–27–11 (3) Young Joe O'Donnell PTS 8 Aug 8, 1928 34 years, 247 days Location unknown
192 Loss 151–27–11 (3) Eddie Buell TKO 4 (8) Jul 19, 1928 34 years, 227 days Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
191 Win 151–26–11 (3) Jimmy Hogan PTS 3 Jul 15, 1927 33 years, 222 days 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
190 Win 150–26–11 (3) Jack Skinner KO 3 (8) Feb 25, 1927 33 years, 82 days St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
189 Loss 149–26–11 (3) Battling Mack NWS 10 Mar 19, 1926 32 years, 104 days Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
188 Win 149–25–11 (3) Al Monahan PTS 10 Mar 5, 1926 32 years, 90 days Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
187 NC 148–25–11 (3) Billy Pimpus NC 3 (8) Feb 8, 1926 32 years, 65 days Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Cut from accidental headbutt
186 Loss 148–25–11 (2) Nate Carp DQ 11 (12) Jan 4, 1926 32 years, 30 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
185 Win 148–24–11 (2) Jackie West PTS 10 Dec 28, 1925 32 years, 23 days Arcade, Washington, D.C., US
184 Draw 147–24–11 (2) Jackie West PTS 10 Oct 2, 1925 31 years, 301 days Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US
183 Win 147–24–10 (2) Midget Smith DQ 7 (12) Sep 28, 1925 31 years, 297 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
182 Win 146–24–10 (2) Red Leonard PTS 10 Sep 4, 1925 31 years, 273 days Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US
181 Win 145–24–10 (2) Midget Smith PTS 12 Aug 21, 1925 31 years, 259 days Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
180 Loss 144–24–10 (2) Frankie Genaro PTS 12 Jun 26, 1925 31 years, 203 days Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
179 Win 144–23–10 (2) Terry McHugh DQ 3 (10) Apr 24, 1925 31 years, 140 days Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, US McHugh DQ'd for low blows
178 Draw 143–23–10 (2) Lew Mayrs PTS 12 Apr 20, 1925 31 years, 136 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
177 Win 143–23–9 (2) Al Monahan NW 8 Feb 9, 1925 31 years, 66 days Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
176 Win 142–23–9 (2) Jackie West NWS 8 Jan 19, 1925 31 years, 45 days Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
175 Win 141–23–9 (2) Joey Schwartz PTS 12 Dec 29, 1924 31 years, 24 days 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
174 Win 140–23–9 (2) Al Markie PTS 10 Apr 5, 1924 30 years, 122 days 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
173 Loss 139–23–9 (2) Abe Friedman DQ 8 (12) Feb 27, 1924 30 years, 84 days Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow and blow to the back of the head
172 Win 139–22–9 (2) Young Montreal PTS 10 Feb 6, 1924 30 years, 63 days Providence, Rhode Island, US
171 Win 138–22–9 (2) Charley Goodman PTS 12 Jan 14, 1924 30 years, 40 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
170 Win 137–22–9 (2) Midget Smith PTS 12 Jan 1, 1924 30 years, 27 days Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US
169 Win 136–22–9 (2) Danny Lee KO 1 (12), 1:20 Dec 22, 1923 30 years, 17 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
168 Win 135–22–9 (2) Ludger Kid Dube NWS 6 Dec 12, 1923 30 years, 7 days Waterville, Maine, US
167 Loss 134–22–9 (2) Charley Holman DQ 9 (12) Oct 24, 1923 29 years, 323 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow
166 Win 134–21–9 (2) Frankie Daly PTS 12 Sep 26, 1923 29 years, 295 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
165 Loss 133–21–9 (2) Pancho Villa NWS 8 Jul 31, 1923 29 years, 238 days Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
164 Win 133–20–9 (2) Bud Dempsey PTS 12 Jul 13, 1923 29 years, 220 days Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US
163 Loss 132–20–9 (2) Bobby Garcia PTS 12 Apr 25, 1923 29 years, 141 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
162 Win 132–19–9 (2) Battling Mack NWS 8 Apr 16, 1923 29 years, 132 days Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
161 Loss 131–19–9 (2) Bobby Garcia DQ 9 (12) Apr 4, 1923 29 years, 120 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
160 Win 131–18–9 (2) Sammy Sandow PTS 12 Mar 12, 1923 29 years, 97 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
159 Win 130–18–9 (2) Young Montreal PTS 12 Jan 15, 1923 29 years, 41 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
158 Win 129–18–9 (2) Battling Harry Leonard DQ 1 (12), 2:24 Dec 22, 1922 29 years, 17 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Leonard DQ'd for a low blow
157 Win 128–18–9 (2) Eddie O'Dowd DQ 9 (10) Nov 24, 1922 28 years, 354 days Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
156 Win 127–18–9 (2) Roy Moore TKO 11 (12) Sep 18, 1922 28 years, 287 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
155 Win 126–18–9 (2) Joe Dundee DQ 10 (12) Sep 4, 1922 28 years, 273 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
154 Win 125–18–9 (2) Joe Mandell DQ 6 (?) Jul 8, 1922 28 years, 215 days Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US
153 Draw 124–18–9 (2) Terry Martin PTS 12 Feb 15, 1922 28 years, 72 days Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US
152 Win 124–18–8 (2) Jimmy Mendo NWS 8 Oct 18, 1921 27 years, 317 days Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, US
151 Win 123–18–8 (2) Mickey Brown PTS 12 Oct 13, 1921 27 years, 312 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
150 Loss 122–18–8 (2) Andy Chaney PTS 10 Oct 4, 1921 27 years, 303 days Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
149 Win 122–17–8 (2) Louisiana NWS 8 Jun 29, 1921 27 years, 206 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
148 Win 121–17–8 (2) Frankie Edwards DQ 9 (12) Jun 11, 1921 27 years, 188 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
147 Win 120–17–8 (2) Patsy Scanlon NWS 10 May 20, 1921 27 years, 166 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
146 Loss 119–17–8 (2) Jack 'Kid' Wolfe PTS 12 May 18, 1921 27 years, 164 days Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US
145 Win 119–16–8 (2) Packey O'Gatty TKO 9 (15), 2:25 May 11, 1921 27 years, 157 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
144 Win 118–16–8 (2) Joe Burman NWS 8 Apr 25, 1921 27 years, 141 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
143 Win 117–16–8 (2) Earl Puryear PTS 12 Apr 18, 1921 27 years, 134 days Playhouse, Baltimore, Maryland, US
142 Win 116–16–8 (2) Joe O'Donnell NWS 8 Mar 17, 1921 27 years, 102 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
141 Win 115–16–8 (2) Marty Collins PTS 12 Mar 15, 1921 27 years, 100 days 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
140 Win 114–16–8 (2) Jack Perry NWS 8 Mar 5, 1921 27 years, 90 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
139 Win 113–16–8 (2) Tommy Ryan NWS 10 Mar 2, 1921 27 years, 87 days Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US
138 Win 112–16–8 (2) Abe Goldstein NWS 8 Feb 21, 1921 27 years, 78 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
137 Loss 111–16–8 (2) Carl Tremaine NWS 8 Jan 24, 1921 27 years, 50 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
136 Win 111–15–8 (2) Battling Harry Leonard NWS 8 Dec 18, 1920 27 years, 13 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
135 Win 110–15–8 (2) Charles Ledoux PTS 12 Dec 16, 1920 27 years, 11 days 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Pennsylvania, US
134 Win 109–15–8 (2) Earl Puryear NWS 8 Nov 13, 1920 26 years, 344 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
133 Win 108–15–8 (2) Sammy Sandow PTS 12 Oct 28, 1920 26 years, 328 days 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US
132 Win 107–15–8 (2) Joe Nelson TKO 5 (8) Oct 16, 1920 26 years, 316 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
131 Win 106–15–8 (2) Johnny Ertle PTS 12 Aug 13, 1920 26 years, 252 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
130 Win 105–15–8 (2) Dutch Brandt TKO 3 (12) Jun 28, 1920 26 years, 206 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
129 Win 104–15–8 (2) Patsy Johnson NWS 8 May 24, 1920 26 years, 171 days Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
128 Loss 103–15–8 (2) Frankie Tucker KO 3 (8) Dec 19, 1919 26 years, 14 days Strand Theater, Drumright, Oklahoma, US
127 Win 103–14–8 (2) Andy Chaney PTS 12 Jun 1, 1918 24 years, 178 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
126 Win 102–14–8 (2) Joe Tuber NWS 6 May 20, 1918 24 years, 166 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
125 Win 101–14–8 (2) Jackie Sharkey PTS 12 Apr 1, 1918 24 years, 117 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
124 Win 100–14–8 (2) Joe Leopold PTS 10 Feb 25, 1918 24 years, 82 days Denver, Colorado, US
123 Loss 99–14–8 (2) Joe Lynch TKO 4 (6) Jan 29, 1918 24 years, 55 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
122 Draw 99–13–8 (2) Johnny Ertle PTS 12 Dec 17, 1917 24 years, 12 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US For world bantamweight title claim
121 Loss 99–13–7 (2) Benny McNeil NWS 10 Oct 16, 1917 23 years, 315 days Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US
120 Win 99–12–7 (2) Dick Loadman PTS 12 Oct 1, 1917 23 years, 300 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
119 Win 98–12–7 (2) Gussie Lewis NWS 6 Sep 24, 1917 23 years, 293 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
118 Win 97–12–7 (2) Jackie Sharkey NWS 6 Jul 27, 1917 23 years, 234 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
117 Loss 96–12–7 (2) Pete Herman NWS 6 Jun 13, 1917 23 years, 190 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
116 Win 96–11–7 (2) Benny McNeil PTS 15 May 24, 1917 23 years, 170 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
115 Win 95–11–7 (2) Bernie Hahn NWS 6 May 14, 1917 23 years, 160 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
114 Win 94–11–7 (2) Jimmy Taylor NWS 6 Apr 23, 1917 23 years, 139 days Orpheum Theatre, York, Pennsylvania, US
113 Win 93–11–7 (2) Benny McNeil NWS 6 Apr 2, 1917 23 years, 118 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
112 Win 92–11–7 (2) Jimmy Murray NWS 10 Mar 27, 1917 23 years, 112 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111 Draw 91–11–7 (2) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Mar 13, 1917 23 years, 98 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
110 Win 91–11–6 (2) Benny Kaufman TKO 10 (15) Mar 8, 1917 23 years, 93 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
109 Loss 90–11–6 (2) Eddie O'Keefe NWS 6 Feb 19, 1917 23 years, 76 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
108 Win 90–10–6 (2) Benny McNeil NWS 15 Jan 30, 1917 23 years, 56 days Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, US
107 Loss 89–10–6 (2) Pete Herman PTS 20 Jan 9, 1917 23 years, 35 days Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Lost world bantamweight title
106 Win 89–9–6 (2) Billy Fitzsimmons NWS 10 Dec 7, 1916 23 years, 2 days Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
105 Win 88–9–6 (2) Al Shubert NWS 10 Oct 26, 1916 22 years, 326 days Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
104 Win 87–9–6 (2) Al Shubert NWS 6 Oct 16, 1916 22 years, 316 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
103 Win 86–9–6 (2) Benny Kaufman NWS 6 Oct 2, 1916 22 years, 302 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
102 Win 85–9–6 (2) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Sep 15, 1916 22 years, 285 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
101 Win 84–9–6 (2) Joe O'Donnell NWS 6 Sep 11, 1916 22 years, 281 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
100 Win 83–9–6 (2) Frankie Brown NWS 10 Sep 4, 1916 22 years, 274 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
99 Win 82–9–6 (2) Young Joey Mendo TKO 5 (?) Aug 28, 1916 22 years, 267 days Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, US
98 Win 81–9–6 (2) Alf Mansfield TKO 5 (10) Jul 12, 1916 22 years, 220 days Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
97 Win 80–9–6 (2) Benny McCoy TKO 7 (10) May 30, 1916 22 years, 177 days Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
96 Win 79–9–6 (2) Billy Bevan NWS 10 May 15, 1916 22 years, 162 days Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
95 Win 78–9–6 (2) Battling Lahn NWS 10 Apr 11, 1916 22 years, 128 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
94 Draw 77–9–6 (2) Pete Herman PTS 20 Feb 7, 1916 22 years, 64 days Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Retained world bantamweight title
93 Draw 77–9–5 (2) Frankie Burns PTS 20 Dec 6, 1915 22 years, 1 day Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US Retained world bantamweight title
92 Loss 77–9–4 (2) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 8 Oct 28, 1915 21 years, 327 days Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
91 Win 77–8–4 (2) Dutch Brandt PTS 10 Oct 5, 1915 21 years, 304 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
90 Loss 76–8–4 (2) Johnny Ertle DQ 5 (10) Sep 10, 1915 21 years, 279 days Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US World bantamweight title at stake;
Referee said that Williams landed low blows and DQ'd him
Both fighters claimed the title
89 Win 76–7–4 (2) Jimmy Taylor PTS 15 Jul 24, 1915 21 years, 231 days Terrapin Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US Retained world bantamweight title
88 Win 75–7–4 (2) Jimmy Murray NWS 10 Jun 4, 1915 21 years, 181 days Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
87 Loss 74–7–4 (2) Louisiana NWS 6 Apr 5, 1915 21 years, 121 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
86 Loss 74–6–4 (2) Johnny Kilbane NWS 6 Mar 17, 1915 21 years, 102 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
85 NC 74–5–4 (2) Joe Superior NC 5 (?) Feb 25, 1915 21 years, 82 days Bijou Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, US
84 Win 74–5–4 (1) Jimmy Murray NWS 6 Feb 15, 1915 21 years, 72 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
83 Win 73–5–4 (1) Eddie Wallace NWS 10 Feb 2, 1915 21 years, 59 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
82 Win 72–5–4 (1) Johnny Daly NWS 10 Dec 25, 1914 21 years, 20 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
81 Win 71–5–4 (1) Joe O'Donnell TKO 3 (6) Dec 19, 1914 21 years, 14 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
80 Win 70–5–4 (1) Young Freddie Diggins TKO 3 (6) Nov 30, 1914 20 years, 360 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
79 Win 69–5–4 (1) Dutch Brandt NWS 10 Oct 27, 1914 20 years, 326 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, US
78 Win 68–5–4 (1) Pekin Kid Herman KO 4 (6) Sep 28, 1914 20 years, 297 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
77 Win 67–5–4 (1) Louisiana NWS 6 Sep 14, 1914 20 years, 283 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
76 Win 66–5–4 (1) Pete Herman NWS 10 Jun 30, 1914 20 years, 207 days Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
75 Win 65–5–4 (1) Johnny Coulon KO 3 (20) Jun 9, 1914 20 years, 186 days Arena, Vernon, California, US Retained world bantamweight title claim;
Won world bantamweight title
74 Draw 64–5–4 (1) Louisiana NWS 6 Apr 6, 1914 20 years, 122 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
73 Win 64–5–3 (1) Young Freddie Diggins NWS 6 Mar 23, 1914 20 years, 108 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
72 Win 63–5–3 (1) Eddie Campi KO 12 (20) Jan 31, 1914 20 years, 57 days Arena, Vernon, California, US Retained world bantamweight title claim;
Won European bantamweight title
71 Win 62–5–3 (1) Chick Hayes TKO 7 (15) Jan 5, 1914 20 years, 31 days Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Wisconsin, US Retained world bantamweight title claim
70 Win 61–5–3 (1) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Nov 27, 1913 19 years, 357 days Riverview A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US World bantamweight title claim at stake;
(via KO only)
69 Win 60–5–3 (1) Battling Reddy NWS 6 Nov 24, 1913 19 years, 354 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
68 Win 59–5–3 (1) Patsy Brannigan NWS 6 Oct 25, 1913 19 years, 324 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
67 Win 58–5–3 (1) Willie Mack NWS 6 Oct 6, 1913 19 years, 305 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66 Win 57–5–3 (1) Mickey Dunn KO 2 (15) Oct 3, 1913 19 years, 302 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US Retained world bantamweight title claim
65 Win 56–5–3 (1) Charles Ledoux TKO 16 (20) Jul 15, 1913 19 years, 222 days Arena, Vernon, California, US Claimed vacant world bantamweight title
64 Win 55–5–3 (1) Jim Kenrick TKO 6 (15) Jun 11, 1913 19 years, 188 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
63 Win 54–5–3 (1) Young Freddie Diggins KO 4 (15) May 14, 1913 19 years, 160 days Empire Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
62 Win 53–5–3 (1) Louisiana NWS 6 Apr 26, 1913 19 years, 142 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
61 Draw 52–5–3 (1) Frank Bradley NWS 6 Apr 14, 1913 19 years, 130 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
60 Win 52–5–2 (1) Frankie Conway NWS 6 Mar 29, 1913 19 years, 114 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59 Win 51–5–2 (1) Eddie Campi PTS 20 Feb 12, 1913 19 years, 69 days Arena, Vernon, California, US
58 Win 50–5–2 (1) Frankie Conway NWS 6 Jan 4, 1913 19 years, 30 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
57 Win 49–5–2 (1) Charles Ledoux NWS 6 Dec 11, 1912 19 years, 6 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
56 Win 48–5–2 (1) Harry Smith NWS 6 Nov 22, 1912 18 years, 353 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
55 Win 47–5–2 (1) Billy Fitzsimmons NWS 10 Nov 6, 1912 18 years, 337 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
54 Win 46–5–2 (1) Johnny Hughes NWS 6 Nov 1, 1912 18 years, 332 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
53 Win 45–5–2 (1) Johnny Coulon NWS 10 Oct 18, 1912 18 years, 318 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
52 Win 44–5–2 (1) Young Freddie Diggins NWS 6 Sep 24, 1912 18 years, 294 days Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
51 Win 43–5–2 (1) Billy Fitzsimmons TKO 8 (10) Sep 16, 1912 18 years, 286 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
50 Win 42–5–2 (1) Mickey Brown TKO 8 (?) Sep 4, 1912 18 years, 274 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
49 Win 41–5–2 (1) Kid Kelly TKO 9 (10) Aug 26, 1912 18 years, 265 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
48 Win 40–5–2 (1) Battling Reddy NWS 10 Aug 17, 1912 18 years, 256 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
47 Win 39–5–2 (1) Young Mickey McDonough TKO 5 (10) Aug 9, 1912 18 years, 248 days Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46 Win 38–5–2 (1) Johnny Solzberg RTD 7 (10) Jul 29, 1912 18 years, 237 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45 Win 37–5–2 (1) Artie Edwards TKO 8 (10) Jul 20, 1912 18 years, 228 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
44 Win 36–5–2 (1) Charley Goldman PTS 15 May 31, 1912 18 years, 178 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
43 Win 35–5–2 (1) Young Ketchel KO 2 (15) May 2, 1912 18 years, 149 days Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US
42 Win 34–5–2 (1) Battling Reddy NWS 10 Apr 23, 1912 18 years, 140 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
41 Win 33–5–2 (1) Johnny Daly PTS 15 Apr 9, 1912 18 years, 126 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
40 Win 32–5–2 (1) Kohoma Kid KO 4 (15) Mar 6, 1912 18 years, 92 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
39 Win 31–5–2 (1) Young Joe Stanley NWS 10 Feb 10, 1912 18 years, 67 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
38 Loss 30–5–2 (1) Johnny Solzberg NWS 10 Jan 30, 1912 18 years, 56 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US
37 Win 30–4–2 (1) Benny Reilly KO 12 (15) Jan 19, 1912 18 years, 45 days Baltimore, Maryland, US
36 Win 29–4–2 (1) Young Mickey McDonough NWS 10 Jan 17, 1912 18 years, 43 days Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US
35 Draw 28–4–2 (1) Charley Harvey NWS 10 Jan 15, 1912 18 years, 41 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US
34 Win 28–4–1 (1) Banty Lewis NWS 10 Jan 6, 1912 18 years, 32 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
33 Win 27–4–1 (1) Barry Hill NWS 10 Dec 23, 1911 18 years, 18 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US
32 Win 26–4–1 (1) Eddie McCloskey PTS 6 Nov 24, 1911 17 years, 354 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
31 Win 25–4–1 (1) Frankie Smith TKO 6 (6) Nov 10, 1911 17 years, 340 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
30 Win 24–4–1 (1) Barry Hill PTS 15 Oct 30, 1911 17 years, 329 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
29 Win 23–4–1 (1) Paddy Mitchell NWS 6 Oct 2, 1911 17 years, 301 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US
28 Win 22–4–1 (1) Willie Carroll KO 2 (6) Sep 4, 1911 17 years, 273 days Brighton Beach A.C., Brighton Beach, Indiana, US
27 ND 21–4–1 (1) K.O. Sweeney ND 10 Aug 19, 1911 17 years, 257 days New York City, New York, US
26 Win 21–4–1 Willie Faust KO 4 (6) Aug 15, 1911 17 years, 253 days Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
25 Win 20–4–1 Johnny Solzberg NWS 10 Aug 7, 1911 17 years, 245 days Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US
24 Win 19–4–1 Willie Carroll KO 4 (6) Aug 1, 1911 17 years, 239 days 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
23 Win 18–4–1 Babe Davis KO 1 (?) Jul 31, 1911 17 years, 238 days Perth Amboy, New Jersey, US
22 Win 17–4–1 Babe Davis TKO 5 (?) Jul 28, 1911 17 years, 235 days Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US
21 Win 16–4–1 Young Packey McFarland KO 5 (?) Jul 27, 1911 17 years, 234 days New York City, New York, US
20 Loss 15–4–1 George K.O. Chaney PTS 20 Jul 10, 1911 17 years, 217 days Ford Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland, US
19 Win 15–3–1 Kid Murphy PTS 15 May 26, 1911 17 years, 172 days Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
18 Win 14–3–1 Jimmy Cross KO 5 (10) Mar 21, 1911 17 years, 106 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
17 Loss 13–3–1 Charley Harvey PTS 15 Mar 14, 1911 17 years, 99 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
16 Win 13–2–1 Leo Walton KO 3 (10) Feb 20, 1911 17 years, 77 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
15 Loss 12–2–1 George K.O. Chaney KO 6 (15) Jan 2, 1911 17 years, 28 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
14 Win 12–1–1 Tommy Buck NWS 10 Nov 29, 1910 16 years, 359 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
13 Win 11–1–1 Frank Bradley KO 5 (15) Nov 1, 1910 16 years, 331 days Princess Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
12 Draw 10–1–1 Tommy Buck PTS 15 Oct 11, 1910 16 years, 310 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
11 Win 10–1 Babe Stinger KO 5 (6) Oct 4, 1910 16 years, 303 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
10 Win 9–1 Buck Kirchener TKO 4 (6) Sep 26, 1910 16 years, 295 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
9 Win 8–1 Sammy Miller KO 1 (6) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
8 Win 7–1 Buddy Jones KO 2 (6) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
7 Win 6–1 Joe Britton KO 1 (?) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
6 Win 5–1 Sammy Miller KO 1 (6) Sep 12, 1910 16 years, 281 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
5 Loss 4–1 Tommy Buck NWS 6 Aug 29, 1910 16 years, 267 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
4 Win 4–0 Shep Farren KO 6 (6) Aug 22, 1910 16 years, 260 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US
3 Win 3–0 Young McFarland TKO 1 (6) Aug 9, 1910 16 years, 247 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
2 Win 2–0 Ike Miller KO 2 (6) Aug 1, 1910 16 years, 239 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
1 Win 1–0 Shep Farren KO 5 (6) Jul 25, 1910 16 years, 232 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US

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References

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  8. ^ “Kid Williams Sent to Jail in Dry Case,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, March 29, 1928, p 11.
  9. ^ Thomas L. Hollowak, John Gutenko: Kid Williams the Baltimore Tiger – Fighting to Become the Bantam Champion of the World, 1910-1914, [Baltimore: Historyk Press, 2022], https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5HS6Z6F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AQZ0Y8X6QDY&keywords=john+gutenko&qid=1656664351&s=books&sprefix=john+gutenko%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-1.
  10. ^ “Stolen Money Made Williams A Champ: The Kid Talks to Star Correspondent,” Seattle Star, June 20, 1914, p 7.
  11. ^ John Sherwood, “World of Silence: Kid Williams, Ex-Ring Champ, Has Memories--Not of Fights,” The Evening Sun, Baltimore, May 31, 1962, C1.
  12. ^ “Harvey Beats Williams: Local Lad Outclassed in Fight with Windy City Boy,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, March 15, 1911, p 12.
  13. ^ "Kid Williams, Baltimore's Bantam Boxer 20 Tomorrow," The Farmer, Bridgeport, Connecticut, December 4, 1913, p 8.
  14. ^ “John Hughes Meets Williams Tonight,” The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 1912, p 10
  15. ^ “Fighting Tiger Defeats Ledoux,” The Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, December 12, 1912, p 8.
  16. ^ 1 Harry A. Williams, “Kid Williams is New Bantamweight Champ,” The Los Angeles Times, June 10, 1914, Part III, p 1.
  17. ^ Robert L. Ripley, "Monikers of Famous Fighter-Do ou Know Jonathan Gutenko?" The Sunday Sun, Washington, D.C., part 5, p 2.
  18. ^ “Herman Badly Battered,” The Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, July 1, 1914, p 9.
  19. ^ “Bantam Title to Herman,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, January 10, 1917, p 6.
  20. ^ “Kid Williams Put Under Ban,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, September 10, 1929, p 14.
  21. ^ “Kid Williams Hardest Hitter Ever Known in Bantam Class,” The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Canada, June 11, 1914, p 13.
  22. ^ “M Club Fete Set Tonight,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, December 3, 1966, p B3.
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  24. ^ Louis stated on his naturalization petition that he was born in Rah, Hungary, and is of the Polish race. Ancestry.com. Maryland, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1931, Lehi, Utah, 2016, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61200/images/47293_302022005448_1961-00495?treeid=&personid=&hintid=&queryId=1b8f9421f27545efdcdb0d718a667f99&usePUB=true&_phsrc=vQT4538&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&_ga=2.116206598.1860158080.1616746348-375560140.1610293198&pId=83803 [accessed January 21, 2021].
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Achievements
Preceded by World Bantamweight Champion
June 9, 1914 – January 9, 1917
Succeeded by