Jackie Sharkey

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Jackie Sharkey
Junior Lightweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights147
Wins58
Wins by KO2
Losses63
Draws23
No contests3

Jackie Sharkey or Jack Sharkey (born Giovanni Cervati) was an Italian-born American boxer who made a claim to the World Bantamweight Title on August 15, 1919, defeating reigning champion Pete Herman in a ten-round, no-decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His claim to the title was not universally recognized at the time. Jack Sharkey, also known as Little Jackie Sharkey, should not be confused with the heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey. [1]

Early life and career

Jackie Sharkey was born Giovanni Cervati in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy on June 20, 1897, though he would live most of his life in New York City. In his early professional career between May 23, 1914, and February 21, 1916, fighting almost exclusively in the New York area, he won three and lost six bouts, with one draw.[1]

On February 21, 1916, Sharkey lost to Jewish boxer Abe Friedman at the Olympia Boxing Club in New York in a ten-round newspaper decision.[1] Friedman would become a competent bantamweight fringe contender during his career taking the USA New England Bantamweight Title in 1921.

On June 2, 1916, Sharkey lost to Young Zulu Kid in a fifth-round knockout at the Vanderbilt Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York.[2] By that year, Zulu Kid had established himself as a serious world flyweight contender.

Draw with Johnny Coulon, February 1917

On February 5, 1917, Sharkey drew with former World Bantamweight champion Johnny Coulon in a ten-round newspaper decision at the Pioneer Sporting Club in New York. Local newspapers disagreed on the decision. Coulon held the World Bantamweight Championship from 1911 to 1913, though the title was not unified at the time.

On July 27, 1917, Sharkey first lost to Kid Williams in six rounds at Oriole Park in Baltimore, at least by the newspaper decision of the Baltimore Sun. He lost to Williams again on April 1, 1918, in a twelve-round points decision at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore. Williams held the World Bantamweight Title from June 1914 to January 1917.[1]

Bouts with December 1920 World Bantamweight Champion Joe Lynch 1916–25

Sharkey first met Joe Lynch on September 26, 1916, in the star bout at the Pioneer Sporting Club in New York, losing in ten-round newspaper decisions of the New York Times and New York Tribune.[3] They met on February 27, 1917, and Sharkey lost again by a ten-round decision of three New York newspapers at the Pioneer Sports Club in New York City. Sharkey was down in the fifth round, after which Lynch had little trouble penetrating his defenses. The bout was an elimination series for the bantamweight championship, and Lynch had some difficulty with Sharkey in the early rounds.[1][4]

Sharky and Joe Lynch drew in a fifteen-round points decision at New York's Madison Square Garden on September 28, 1920, although Lynch was down in several rounds from the blows of Sharkey.[5] Sharkey's ability to stay fifteen rounds with a top bantamweight contender put him squarely in the list of top contenders himself. On December 2, 1920, in a somewhat more historic bout, Lynch defeated Sharkey in a fifteenth-round knockout at Madison Square Garden. Sharkey had the better of the bout up until the sixth round, when Lynch became far more dominant. Lynch's win gave him the right to challenge Pete Herman for the Bantamweight Championship three weeks later.[6] On July 2, 1925, at the Polo Grounds in New York, home of the New York Giants, the two drew in four rounds to a large house in which Lynch was somewhat favored to win.[1][7]

Seven bouts with top bantamweight contender Frankie Burns, 1916–18

Frankie Burns

Sharkey met Frankie Burns seven times during his career, but had little luck with the highly rated bantamweight contender. Beginning on November 27, 1916, Sharkey faced a ten-round loss by newspaper decision from Burns in New York, followed by a ten-round loss on February 9, 1917, at the Harlem Sports Club in New York by newspaper decision of the New York Sun. Sharkey sank to the mat in the sixth round and claimed a foul, though he recovered by the seventh. He fought the first two rounds "like a whirlwind" and looked to have an advantage, but lost his pace in subsequent rounds.[8] In the third, Sharkey was stunned by a left hook to his midriff that may have affected him for the remainder of the bout.[9]

On October 15, 1917, he lost to Burns in a newspaper decision ten rounder in Albany, New York. Burns was "too clever" for Sharkey and "won by use of constant left jabs and right handers to the body".[10] Sharkey fell to a ten-round loss by newspaper decision in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on February 21, 1918. In their February 21 Jersey City Town Hall bout, Burns was described as easily outpointing his opponent, and taking seven of the ten rounds, with only one to Sharkey before a substantial house of 4000.[11][12] On June 20, 1918, he drew with Burns in a six-round newspaper decision in Madison Square Garden, and he lost to Burns again at the Garden in their last bout on November 16 in a six-round newspaper decision of the New York Times. Burns was eight years older than Sharkey, but seemed a difficult opponent to defeat. On July 13, 1920, Sharkey lost to Burns in a twelve-round newspaper decision of the Philadelphia Record at the Outdoor Arena of the Armory in Jersey City, New Jersey.[13] As a highly rated Bantamweight, Burns contended four times for the World Bantamweight Championship between 1912 and 1917.

On April 6, 1918, Sharkey defeated Joe Tuber at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia in a six-round newspaper decision of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The bout was described as sensational and Sharkey was considered to have been in his best form with a clear advantage.[14]

On March 24, 1919, Sharkey lost to Jackie "Kid" Wolfe in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Bridgeport Standard Telegram at the Grand Theater in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

On May 3, 1920, Sharkey lost to Jewish boxer Young Montreal, aka Morris Billingkoff, in a twelve-round points decision at Infantry Hall in Providence, Rhode Island.[1] Young Montreal was a skilled opponent who was a contender for the World Bantamweight Championship for a ten-year period.[15]

Championship fights

Champion Pete Herman

Sharkey first defeated Pete Herman in a six-round newspaper decision of two local newspapers at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia on May 4, 1918. The victory over the reigning bantamweight champion was described as "a clean cut lacing", and several newspapers agreed Sharkey had the advantage in the bout. Due to a smaller house than expected, Sharkey was poorly compensated for his victory. Sharkey was described as the aggressor through most of the bout and able to stand punch for punch with the champion.[16][17] On September 2, 1918, Sharkey again fared well against Herman in a non-title six-round match at the Olympia Club in Philadelphia although it ended in a no-decision and more newspapers gave the advantage to Herman. Sharkey was described as the aggressor and always forcing the pace, though more newspapers felt Herman deserved to win having better timed and more effective punches.[18][19] The fight was close and Sharkey made Herman extend himself.[20]

Championship

Sharkey briefly claimed the World Bantamweight Championship on August 15, 1919, in a ten-round newspaper decision against Herman in a no-decision bout in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, though the title was not unified at the time, and Sharkey won by a fairly close margin. Sharkey's claim was not recognized at the time, as he would have had to win by knockout or technical knockout to take the title, or to have won by the decision of a referee. Tt majority of newspaper reports gave Sharkey the edge.[21][22] On September 15, 1919, Sharkey again had the edge over Herman in a World Bantamweight Championship match in Detroit, Michigan in a ten-round newspaper decision by the Detroit Free Press, though it was fairly close. According to one source, Sharkey was the aggressor, though Herman landed the more telling blows.[23] On September 11, 1920, Sharkey again defeated Herman in a non-title, fifteen-round newspaper decision of the Chicago Tribune in East Chicago, Indiana, though Herman held the World Bantamweight Championship at the time. Sharkey claimed fouls in the fifth and seventh rounds which were not allowed by the referee. Sharkey was the aggressor throughout which earned him the advantage according to several newspapers.[24] Sharkey's claim to the title was stripped on September 11, 1920.[1]

Jimmy Wilde fight

On December 6, 1919, Sharkey defeated British champion Jimmy Wilde in a ten-round newspaper decision of the Milwaukee Journal before a crowd close to 8,000 at the Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[25] Sharkey was considered a decisive winner, taking eight of the ten rounds according to the newspapermen at ringside. Sharkey's blows were said to land more frequently and with greater force. Sharkey's win was at least a minor upset as Wilde led in the early betting 2 to 1.[26][27] Sharkey's purse was $20,000 and he achieved notoriety that would help him command more for his future bouts.[28] An exceptional opponent, Wilde would take the British and European Flyweight Championships in that year, and the World Flyweight Championship by 1920.

Charles Ledoux fight

On October 15, 1920, Sharkey defeated French boxer Charles Ledoux in a fifteen-round points decision at Madison Square Garden. In his career, Ledoux would take both the European and French bantamweight championships. Sharkey appeared to have a clear advantage in the first three rounds and Ledoux was very briefly down in the second.[1][29]

Johnny Buff fight

On November 10, 1921, Sharkey lost to Johnny Buff in a fifteen-round World Bantamweight Championship by points decision at Madison Square Garden. In the close and exciting fight, Sharkey had five rounds, six went to Buff, and four were even. Both boxers took the lead at times, but Buff finished stronger. The Des Moines Register called it "as rousing a battle as ever you'd wish to see." Most newspapers gave the fight to Buff, who held the World Bantamweight title at the time. The New York Times gave Sharkey the seventh, eighth and ninth rounds, while Buff took eleven of the remaining rounds, with one even. The final rounds seemed to clearly belong to Buff.[30][31] Sharkey had lost to Buff on January 15, 1920, in an eight-round newspaper decision of the Jersey Journal in Jersey City, New Jersey.[1]

Johnny Dundee fight

Johnny Dundee

On July 6, 1922, Sharkey lost to Johnny Dundee in a fifteen-round points decision of a Junior Lightweight Championship bout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn with an attendance of around 15,000. Sharkey was down briefly in the fourth and again in the fifteenth in what several boxing critics considered only a modest showing for Dundee. The New York Evening World wrote that Dundee was "losing his fighting fire", by allowing the bout to go fifteen rounds. The Evening World considered Dundee to have taken every round, though Sharkey made a strong showing in the early part of the fourth. The Evening World described the fighting as somewhat refrained though there was a stronger showing in the fourth and fourteenth rounds. Though Sharkey came out strong in the fourteenth with a blow to Dundee's jaw, Dundee answered and the close exchange was short lived, with both boxers fighting with more reserve through the fifteenth.[32] The bout was quite exciting and Sharkey was said to excel at infighting having a reach advantage over Dundee. In the early betting, at least among New York newspapers like the New York Tribune, Dundee seemed a clear favorite.[33] The fight was close according to some newspapers and pushed Dundee to his limits, though he won "by a shade". Sharkey never again competed for a world championship.[1][34]

Fighting at 127 pounds as a junior lightweight, on June 19, 1923, Sharkey lost to Pete Zivic at Queensboro Stadium in Queens, New York in a twelve-round points decision. Zivic was a competent junior lightweight, but Sharkey's record included many losses after his loss to Johnny Dundee on July 6, 1922. Sharkey had nearly a six-pound weight advantage over Zivic though he lacked a few inches in reach.[1]

Frankie Fasano fight and aftermath

On December 2, 1924, Sharkey lost on a second round disqualification against Frankie Fasano when he reportedly and uncharacteristically attacked the referee. He had claimed to be a victim of a foul which the referee disallowed. According to the New York Times, the event greatly disquieted the audience. After he struck referee Eddie Purdy in the jaw, his boxing license was revoked the following day and he did not box for the remainder of the year. He boxed in New York four months later in April 1925.[1][35] On May 14, 1925, he lost again to Fasano in a ten-round points decision at Manhattan Casino in New York after being reinstated. He lost his momentum by the second round.[36]

Retirement from boxing, 1926

Sharkey retired from boxing around May 1926, with a ten-round points decision loss to Young Mulligan in Norwalk, Connecticut. He had lost two prior bouts by newspaper decision since September 1925, as well as a third-round TKO to Jewish boxer Red Chapman on October 23, 1925. In September 1927, the talented Chapman would lose to Benny Bass in a close bout for the NBA World Featherweight Championship in Philadelphia.[1]

Sharkey was twenty-eight years old when he retired from the ring. He died on March 1, 1970, at the age of 72.[1]


Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[37] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

148 fights 19 wins 26 losses
By knockout 2 9
By decision 15 16
By disqualification 2 1
Draws 13
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 88

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
148 Loss 19–26–13 (90) Young Mulligan PTS 10 May 25, 1926 28 years, 339 days Armory, Norwalk, New Jersey, US
147 Win 19–25–13 (90) Georgie Sanders PTS 8 Feb 22, 1926 28 years, 247 days Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
146 Loss 18–25–13 (90) Giovanni Salerno NWS 10 Nov 6, 1925 28 years, 139 days Floral Park Arena, North Bergen, New Jersey, US
145 Loss 18–25–13 (89) Red Chapman TKO 3 (10) Oct 23, 1925 28 years, 125 days Lawrence, Massachusetts, US
144 Loss 18–24–13 (89) Johnny Kochansky NWS 10 Sep 8, 1925 28 years, 80 days Jersey City, New Jersey, US
143 ND 18–24–13 (88) Petey Mack ND 12 Aug 3, 1925 28 years, 44 days Jersey City, New Jersey, US
142 Loss 18–24–13 (87) Harry London TKO 4 (10) Aug 1, 1925 28 years, 42 days Hollywood Baseball Park, Long Branch, New Jersey, US Sharkey fell out of the ring and could not continue
141 Win 18–23–13 (87) Midget Mike Moran NWS 10 Jul 24, 1925 28 years, 34 days Bayonne, Louisiana, US
140 NC 18–23–13 (86) Pete Sarmiento NC 3 (12) Jul 16, 1925 28 years, 26 days Dexter Park Stadium, New Jersey, US Rain came down so hard the canvas became
water-soaked and slippery and the bout had to be stopped
139 Win 18–23–13 (85) Johnny Curtin NWS 12 Jul 6, 1925 28 years, 16 days Oakland AA, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
138 Draw 18–23–13 (84) Joe Lynch PTS 4 Jul 2, 1925 28 years, 12 days Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
137 Loss 18–23–12 (84) Frankie Fasano PTS 10 May 13, 1925 27 years, 327 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
136 Win 18–22–12 (84) Harry London PTS 10 Apr 29, 1925 27 years, 313 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
135 Win 17–22–12 (84) Willie Tucker KO 1 (?) Apr 23, 1925 27 years, 307 days Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
134 Loss 16–22–12 (84) Eddie Bowen NWS 10 Apr 1, 1925 27 years, 285 days Barracks, Washington, DC, US
133 Loss 16–22–12 (83) Frankie Fasano DQ 2 (?) Dec 2, 1924 27 years, 165 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US Sharkey claimed a foul, but the referee disagreed.
Sharkey attacked him and was DQ'd.
132 Win 16–21–12 (83) Willie Duffy PTS 10 Nov 13, 1924 27 years, 146 days Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
131 Loss 15–21–12 (83) Izzy Cooper PTS 6 Oct 27, 1924 27 years, 129 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
130 Win 15–20–12 (83) Jack Dalton PTS 8 Mar 13, 1924 26 years, 267 days Shreveport, Louisiana, US
129 Loss 14–20–12 (83) Eddie McKenna TKO 8 (15) Feb 18, 1924 26 years, 243 days Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
128 Loss 14–19–12 (83) Jack Lockhart KO 1 (4) Sep 26, 1923 26 years, 98 days Arena, Seattle, Washington, US
127 Loss 14–18–12 (83) George Marks PTS 4 Sep 18, 1923 26 years, 90 days Arena, Vernon, California, US
126 Loss 14–17–12 (83) Peter Zivic PTS 12 Jun 19, 1923 25 years, 364 days Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
125 Win 14–16–12 (83) Mickey Brown PTS 12 Jun 8, 1923 25 years, 353 days Rink SC, New York City, New York, US
124 Loss 13–16–12 (83) Johnny Curtin PTS 8 Jun 2, 1923 25 years, 347 days Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
123 Loss 13–15–12 (83) Charlie Beecher PTS 8 Apr 23, 1923 25 years, 307 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
122 Loss 13–14–12 (83) Johnny Curtin NWS 12 Jan 8, 1923 25 years, 202 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
121 Loss 13–14–12 (82) Tommy Gerrard NWS 12 Jan 1, 1923 25 years, 195 days Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
120 Loss 13–14–12 (81) Sammy Sieger PTS 12 Jul 29, 1922 25 years, 39 days Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
119 Loss 13–13–12 (81) Johnny Dundee UD 15 Jul 6, 1922 25 years, 16 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US For NYSAC super featherweight title
118 Win 13–12–12 (81) Jack Hausner PTS 12 Jun 2, 1922 24 years, 347 days Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
117 Draw 12–12–12 (81) Vincent 'Pepper' Martin PTS 12 May 20, 1922 24 years, 334 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
116 Win 12–12–11 (81) Roy Moore PTS 12 May 9, 1922 24 years, 323 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
115 Win 11–12–11 (81) Harry London PTS 12 Apr 29, 1922 24 years, 313 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
114 Win 10–12–11 (81) Joe O'Donnell NWS 8 Apr 20, 1922 24 years, 304 days Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
113 Win 10–12–11 (80) Sammy Nable PTS 12 Apr 11, 1922 24 years, 295 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
112 Win 9–12–11 (80) Willie Spencer PTS 12 Mar 28, 1922 24 years, 281 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111 Loss 8–12–11 (80) Johnny Brown NWS 10 Mar 17, 1922 N/A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Exact date and venue unknown
110 Win 8–12–11 (79) Earl McArthur NWS 10 Feb 27, 1922 24 years, 252 days Edgewater Garden, Sioux City, Iowa, US
109 Loss 8–12–11 (78) Johnny Buff PTS 15 Nov 10, 1921 24 years, 143 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US For NYSAC and NBA bantamweight titles
108 Loss 8–11–11 (78) William Vincent PTS 8 Oct 7, 1921 24 years, 109 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
107 Draw 8–10–11 (78) Sammy Nable PTS 12 Sep 26, 1921 24 years, 98 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
106 Win 8–10–10 (78) Roy Moore NWS 10 Sep 9, 1921 24 years, 81 days Twin Cities AC, East Chicago, Indiana, US
105 Draw 8–10–10 (77) Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 12 Aug 26, 1921 24 years, 67 days Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
104 Draw 8–10–9 (77) Joe Burman PTS 10 Jun 21, 1921 24 years, 1 day Boxing Drome, New York City, New York, US
103 Draw 8–10–8 (77) Willie Spencer PTS 12 Jun 10, 1921 23 years, 355 days Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
102 Win 8–10–7 (77) Midget Smith PTS 12 May 2, 1921 23 years, 316 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
101 Win 7–10–7 (77) Benny Coster PTS 15 Apr 26, 1921 23 years, 310 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
100 Loss 6–10–7 (77) Midget Smith SD 15 Apr 7, 1921 23 years, 291 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
99 Draw 6–9–7 (77) Midget Smith PTS 10 Mar 21, 1921 23 years, 274 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
98 Loss 6–9–6 (77) Roy Moore TKO 11 (15) Dec 29, 1920 23 years, 192 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
97 Loss 6–8–6 (77) Joe Lynch KO 15 (15), 0:43 Dec 2, 1920 23 years, 165 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
96 Win 6–7–6 (77) Charles Ledoux PTS 15 Oct 15, 1920 23 years, 117 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
95 Draw 5–7–6 (77) Joe Burman NWS 10 Oct 9, 1920 23 years, 111 days East Chicago, Indiana, US
94 Draw 5–7–6 (76) Joe Lynch PTS 15 Sep 28, 1920 23 years, 100 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93 Win 5–7–5 (76) Pete Herman NWS 10 Sep 11, 1920 23 years, 83 days Oswego Arena, East Chicago, Indiana, US
92 Draw 5–7–5 (75) Terry Martin PTS 12 Aug 3, 1920 23 years, 44 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
91 Loss 5–7–4 (75) Frankie Burns NWS 12 Jul 13, 1920 23 years, 23 days Armory AA, Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
90 Loss 5–7–4 (74) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Jun 1, 1920 22 years, 347 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
89 Loss 5–7–4 (73) Young Montreal PTS 12 May 3, 1920 22 years, 318 days Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
88 Draw 5–6–4 (73) Chip Davis NWS 10 May 1, 1920 22 years, 316 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87 Draw 5–6–4 (72) Abe Friedman PTS 12 Apr 27, 1920 22 years, 312 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
86 Win 5–6–3 (72) Lew Angelo NWS 8 Mar 22, 1920 22 years, 276 days Grand Theatre, Trenton, New Jersey, US
85 Win 5–6–3 (71) Roy Moore NWS 10 Mar 3, 1920 22 years, 257 days Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US
84 Win 5–6–3 (70) Jimmy Conway KO 1 (12) Feb 26, 1920 22 years, 251 days Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, US
83 Loss 4–6–3 (70) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 12 Feb 23, 1920 22 years, 248 days Portland, Maine, US
82 Win 4–6–3 (69) William Vincent NWS 10 Jan 21, 1920 22 years, 215 days Detroit, Michigan, US
81 Loss 4–6–3 (68) Johnny Buff NWS 8 Jan 15, 1920 22 years, 209 days Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
80 Win 4–6–3 (67) Patsy Wallace NWS 6 Jan 5, 1920 22 years, 199 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
79 Win 4–6–3 (66) Marty Collins NWS 10 Dec 29, 1919 22 years, 192 days Grand Opera House, Syracuse, New York, US
78 Win 4–6–3 (65) Patsy Johnson NWS 8 Dec 22, 1919 22 years, 185 days 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, US
77 Win 4–6–3 (64) Jimmy Wilde NWS 10 Dec 6, 1919 22 years, 169 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
76 Loss 4–6–3 (63) Kid Regan NWS 8 Oct 28, 1919 22 years, 130 days Saint Louis, Missouri, US
75 Win 4–6–3 (62) Kid Regan NWS 8 Oct 14, 1919 22 years, 116 days Saint Louis, Missouri, US
74 Win 4–6–3 (61) Sammy Marino NWS 10 Oct 10, 1919 22 years, 112 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
73 Win 4–6–3 (60) Pete Herman NWS 10 Sep 15, 1919 22 years, 87 days Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
72 Win 4–6–3 (59) William Vincent NWS 10 Sep 1, 1919 22 years, 73 days Detroit, Michigan, US
71 Win 4–6–3 (58) Pete Herman NWS 10 Aug 15, 1919 22 years, 56 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
70 Win 4–6–3 (57) Patsy Johnson NWS 10 Jul 14, 1919 22 years, 24 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
69 Win 4–6–3 (56) Joe Burman NWS 10 Jun 16, 1919 21 years, 361 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
68 Win 4–6–3 (55) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Jun 4, 1919 21 years, 349 days John Wagner's Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
67 Win 4–6–3 (54) Abe Friedman NWS 6 May 19, 1919 21 years, 333 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66 Win 4–6–3 (53) Frankie Mason NWS 8 May 7, 1919 21 years, 321 days Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan, US
65 Win 4–6–3 (52) Chalky Wimler NWS 6 Apr 14, 1919 21 years, 298 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
64 Loss 4–6–3 (51) Jack 'Kid' Wolfe NWS 10 Mar 24, 1919 21 years, 277 days Grand Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, US
63 Win 4–6–3 (50) Patsy Johnson NWS 8 Mar 19, 1919 21 years, 272 days McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
62 Loss 4–6–3 (49) Patsy Johnson NWS ? Mar 10, 1919 21 years, 263 days Harrison AC, Trenton, New Jersey, US
61 Draw 4–6–3 (48) Joe Burman NWS 8 Jan 27, 1919 21 years, 221 days Grand Theatre, Trenton, New Jersey, US
60 Win 4–6–3 (47) Young Eddie Wagond NWS 6 Dec 21, 1918 21 years, 184 days National AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59 Draw 4–6–3 (46) Dick Loadman PTS 12 Dec 20, 1918 21 years, 183 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
58 Win 4–6–2 (46) Harold Farese NWS 8 Dec 17, 1918 21 years, 180 days Broad AC, Newark, New Jersey, US
57 Loss 4–6–2 (45) Patsy Johnson NWS 8 Dec 16, 1918 21 years, 179 days Trenton, New Jersey, US
56 Loss 4–6–2 (44) Harold Farese NWS 8 Dec 9, 1918 21 years, 172 days McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
55 Win 4–6–2 (43) Young Terry McGovern NWS 6 Dec 6, 1918 21 years, 169 days Cambria AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
54 Win 4–6–2 (42) Eddie Wimler NWS 6 Dec 2, 1918 21 years, 165 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
53 Loss 4–6–2 (41) Frankie Burns NWS 6 Nov 16, 1918 21 years, 149 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
52 Draw 4–6–2 (40) Dick Loadman NWS 10 Sep 17, 1918 21 years, 89 days Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, US
51 Loss 4–6–2 (39) Pete Herman NWS 6 Sep 2, 1918 21 years, 74 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
50 Loss 4–6–2 (38) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 8 Aug 5, 1918 21 years, 46 days Armory AA, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
49 Win 4–6–2 (37) Harvey Crosby DQ 1 (8) Jul 29, 1918 21 years, 39 days Armory AA Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
48 Loss 3–6–2 (37) Harvey Crosby NWS 8 Jul 4, 1918 21 years, 14 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
47 Loss 3–6–2 (36) Al Shubert PTS 12 Jun 24, 1918 21 years, 4 days New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
46 Draw 3–5–2 (36) Frankie Burns NWS 6 Jun 20, 1918 21 years, 0 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45 Loss 3–5–2 (35) Pete Herman NWS 6 May 4, 1918 20 years, 318 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
44 Win 3–5–2 (34) Joe Tuber NWS 6 Apr 6, 1918 20 years, 290 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
43 Loss 3–5–2 (33) Kid Williams PTS 12 Apr 1, 1918 20 years, 285 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
42 Loss 3–4–2 (33) Frankie Burns NWS 10 Feb 21, 1918 20 years, 246 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
41 Loss 3–4–2 (32) Memphis Pal Moore PTS 10 Feb 18, 1918 20 years, 243 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
40 Draw 3–3–2 (32) Joey Leonard NWS 10 Jan 1, 1918 20 years, 195 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
39 Draw 3–3–2 (31) Andy Chaney PTS 15 Dec 26, 1917 20 years, 189 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
38 Draw 3–3–1 (31) Steve Flessner PTS 10 Dec 12, 1917 20 years, 175 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
37 Win 3–3 (31) Freddie Haefling NWS 10 Nov 26, 1917 20 years, 159 days Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
36 Loss 3–3 (30) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Oct 30, 1917 20 years, 132 days German Hall, Albany, New York, US
35 Loss 3–3 (29) Frankie Burns NWS 10 Oct 15, 1917 20 years, 117 days Auditorium, Albany, New York, US
34 Loss 3–3 (28) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Aug 20, 1917 20 years, 61 days Convention Hall, Saratoga, New York, US
33 Loss 3–3 (27) Kid Williams NWS 6 Jul 27, 1917 20 years, 37 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
32 Loss 3–3 (26) Joe Burman NWS 10 Jun 19, 1917 19 years, 364 days Pioneer SC, New York City, New York, US
31 Draw 3–3 (25) William Vincent NWS 10 May 29, 1917 19 years, 343 days National SC, Albany, New York, US
30 Draw 3–3 (24) William Vincent NWS 10 May 15, 1917 19 years, 329 days German Hall, Albany, New York, US
29 Win 3–3 (23) Frankie Daly NWS 10 Apr 14, 1917 19 years, 298 days Fairmont SC, New York City, New York, US
28 Win 3–3 (22) Johnny Solzberg NWS 10 Apr 5, 1917 19 years, 289 days Harlem SC, New York City, New York, US
27 Loss 3–3 (21) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Feb 27, 1917 19 years, 252 days Pioneer SC, New York City, New York, US
26 Loss 3–3 (20) Frankie Burns NWS 10 Feb 9, 1917 19 years, 234 days Harlem SC, New York City, New York, US
25 Draw 3–3 (19) Johnny Coulon NWS 10 Feb 5, 1917 19 years, 230 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
24 Loss 3–3 (18) Mickey Dunn NWS 10 Jan 5, 1917 19 years, 199 days Harlem SC, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 3–3 (17) Bobby Hubon NWS 10 Jan 1, 1917 19 years, 195 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 3–3 (16) Gardner Brooks NWS 10 Dec 12, 1916 19 years, 175 days Hunter Point SC, New York City, New York, US
21 Loss 3–3 (15) Frankie Burns NWS 10 Nov 27, 1916 19 years, 160 days Pioneer SC, New York City, New York, US
20 Loss 3–3 (14) Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Nov 25, 1916 19 years, 158 days Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
19 Win 3–3 (13) Bobby Hubon NWS 10 Nov 14, 1916 19 years, 147 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18 Loss 3–3 (12) Frankie Britt NWS 10 Nov 10, 1916 19 years, 143 days Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US
17 Loss 3–3 (11) Joe Lynch NWS 10 Sep 26, 1916 19 years, 98 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
16 Loss 3–3 (10) Young Zulu Kid KO 5 (?) Jun 2, 1916 18 years, 348 days Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 3–2 (10) Jack Sayles NWS 10 May 24, 1916 18 years, 339 days Stadium AC, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 3–2 (9) Johnny Taylor NWS 10 May 12, 1916 18 years, 327 days Brown's Gym AA, New York City, New York, US
13 Loss 3–2 (8) Freddie Haefling NWS 10 Mar 27, 1916 18 years, 281 days Majestic Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
12 Win 3–2 (7) Johnny Fisse NWS 10 Mar 25, 1916 18 years, 279 days Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 3–2 (6) Abe Friedman NWS 10 Feb 28, 1916 18 years, 253 days Majestic Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
10 Loss 3–2 (5) Abe Friedman NWS 10 Feb 21, 1916 18 years, 246 days Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US
9 Win 3–2 (4) Freddie Haefling PTS 10 Jan 28, 1916 18 years, 222 days Majestic Theater, Waterbury, Connecticut, US
8 Win 2–2 (4) Eddie Gorman DQ 2 (6) Jan 17, 1916 18 years, 211 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
7 Loss 1–2 (4) Johnny Eggers KO 3 Jan 14, 1916 18 years, 208 days Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
6 Loss 1–1 (4) Teddy Jacobs NWS 10 Nov 12, 1915 18 years, 145 days Long Acre AA, New York City, New York, US
5 Loss 1–1 (3) Jack Diamond TKO 2 (?) Mar 16, 1915 17 years, 269 days Brown's Gym AA, New York City, New York, US
4 Draw 1–0 (3) Young Benny NWS 10 Jan 16, 1915 17 years, 210 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, US
3 Win 1–0 (2) Buddy Faulkes PTS 12 Nov 26, 1914 17 years, 159 days Hanna Armory, New Britain, Connecticut, US
2 Loss 0–0 (2) Frankie Daly NWS 10 Oct 5, 1914 17 years, 107 days Olympic AC, New York City, New York, US
1 Loss 0–0 (1) Percy Young Aubrey NWS 10 May 23, 1914 16 years, 337 days Brown's Gym AA, New York City, New York, US

Unofficial record

148 fights 59 wins 64 losses
By knockout 2 9
By decision 55 54
By disqualification 2 1
Draws 23
No contests 2

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
148 Loss 59–64–23 (2) Young Mulligan PTS 10 May 25, 1926 28 years, 339 days Armory, Norwalk, New Jersey, US
147 Win 59–63–23 (2) Georgie Sanders PTS 8 Feb 22, 1926 28 years, 247 days Hot Springs, Arkansas, US
146 Loss 58–63–23 (2) Giovanni Salerno NWS 10 Nov 6, 1925 28 years, 139 days Floral Park Arena, North Bergen, New Jersey, US
145 Loss 58–62–23 (2) Red Chapman TKO 3 (10) Oct 23, 1925 28 years, 125 days Lawrence, Massachusetts, US
144 Loss 58–61–23 (2) Johnny Kochansky NWS 10 Sep 8, 1925 28 years, 80 days Jersey City, New Jersey, US
143 ND 58–60–23 (2) Petey Mack ND 12 Aug 3, 1925 28 years, 44 days Jersey City, New Jersey, US
142 Loss 58–60–23 (1) Harry London TKO 4 (10) Aug 1, 1925 28 years, 42 days Hollywood Baseball Park, Long Branch, New Jersey, US Sharkey fell out of the ring and could not continue
141 Win 58–59–23 (1) Midget Mike Moran NWS 10 Jul 24, 1925 28 years, 34 days Bayonne, Louisiana, US
140 NC 57–59–23 (1) Pete Sarmiento NC 3 (12) Jul 16, 1925 28 years, 26 days Dexter Park Stadium, New Jersey, US Rain came down so hard the canvas became
water-soaked and slippery and the bout had to be stopped
139 Win 57–59–23 Johnny Curtin NWS 12 Jul 6, 1925 28 years, 16 days Oakland AA, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
138 Draw 56–59–23 Joe Lynch PTS 4 Jul 2, 1925 28 years, 12 days Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
137 Loss 56–59–22 Frankie Fasano PTS 10 May 13, 1925 27 years, 327 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
136 Win 56–58–22 Harry London PTS 10 Apr 29, 1925 27 years, 313 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
135 Win 55–58–22 Willie Tucker KO 1 (?) Apr 23, 1925 27 years, 307 days Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
134 Loss 54–58–22 Eddie Bowen NWS 10 Apr 1, 1925 27 years, 285 days Barracks, Washington, DC, US
133 Loss 54–57–22 Frankie Fasano DQ 2 (?) Dec 2, 1924 27 years, 165 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US Sharkey claimed a foul, but the referee disagreed.
Sharkey attacked him and was DQ'd.
132 Win 53–57–22 Willie Duffy PTS 10 Nov 13, 1924 27 years, 146 days Columbus Hall, Yonkers, New York, US
131 Loss 52–57–22 Izzy Cooper PTS 6 Oct 27, 1924 27 years, 129 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
130 Win 52–56–22 Jack Dalton PTS 8 Mar 13, 1924 26 years, 267 days Shreveport, Louisiana, US
129 Loss 51–56–22 Eddie McKenna TKO 8 (15) Feb 18, 1924 26 years, 243 days Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
128 Loss 51–55–22 Jack Lockhart KO 1 (4) Sep 26, 1923 26 years, 98 days Arena, Seattle, Washington, US
127 Loss 51–54–22 George Marks PTS 4 Sep 18, 1923 26 years, 90 days Arena, Vernon, California, US
126 Loss 51–53–22 Peter Zivic PTS 12 Jun 19, 1923 25 years, 364 days Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
125 Win 51–52–22 Mickey Brown PTS 12 Jun 8, 1923 25 years, 353 days Rink SC, New York City, New York, US
124 Loss 50–52–22 Johnny Curtin PTS 8 Jun 2, 1923 25 years, 347 days Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
123 Loss 50–51–22 Charlie Beecher PTS 8 Apr 23, 1923 25 years, 307 days Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
122 Loss 50–50–22 Johnny Curtin NWS 12 Jan 8, 1923 25 years, 202 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
121 Loss 50–49–22 Tommy Gerrard NWS 12 Jan 1, 1923 25 years, 195 days Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
120 Loss 50–48–22 Sammy Sieger PTS 12 Jul 29, 1922 25 years, 39 days Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
119 Loss 50–47–22 Johnny Dundee UD 15 Jul 6, 1922 25 years, 16 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US For NYSAC super featherweight title
118 Win 50–46–22 Jack Hausner PTS 12 Jun 2, 1922 24 years, 347 days Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
117 Draw 49–46–22 Vincent 'Pepper' Martin PTS 12 May 20, 1922 24 years, 334 days Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
116 Win 49–46–21 Roy Moore PTS 12 May 9, 1922 24 years, 323 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
115 Win 48–46–21 Harry London PTS 12 Apr 29, 1922 24 years, 313 days Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
114 Win 47–46–21 Joe O'Donnell NWS 8 Apr 20, 1922 24 years, 304 days Ice Palace, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
113 Win 46–46–21 Sammy Nable PTS 12 Apr 11, 1922 24 years, 295 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
112 Win 45–46–21 Willie Spencer PTS 12 Mar 28, 1922 24 years, 281 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111 Loss 44–46–21 Johnny Brown NWS 10 Mar 17, 1922 N/A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Exact date and venue unknown
110 Win 44–45–21 Earl McArthur NWS 10 Feb 27, 1922 24 years, 252 days Edgewater Garden, Sioux City, Iowa, US
109 Loss 43–45–21 Johnny Buff PTS 15 Nov 10, 1921 24 years, 143 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US For NYSAC and NBA bantamweight titles
108 Loss 43–44–21 William Vincent PTS 8 Oct 7, 1921 24 years, 109 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
107 Draw 43–43–21 Sammy Nable PTS 12 Sep 26, 1921 24 years, 98 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
106 Win 43–43–20 Roy Moore NWS 10 Sep 9, 1921 24 years, 81 days Twin Cities AC, East Chicago, Indiana, US
105 Draw 42–43–20 Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 12 Aug 26, 1921 24 years, 67 days Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
104 Draw 42–43–19 Joe Burman PTS 10 Jun 21, 1921 24 years, 1 day Boxing Drome, New York City, New York, US
103 Draw 42–43–18 Willie Spencer PTS 12 Jun 10, 1921 23 years, 355 days Palace of Joy, New York City, New York, US
102 Win 42–43–17 Midget Smith PTS 12 May 2, 1921 23 years, 316 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
101 Win 41–43–17 Benny Coster PTS 15 Apr 26, 1921 23 years, 310 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
100 Loss 40–43–17 Midget Smith SD 15 Apr 7, 1921 23 years, 291 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, US
99 Draw 40–42–17 Midget Smith PTS 10 Mar 21, 1921 23 years, 274 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
98 Loss 40–42–16 Roy Moore TKO 11 (15) Dec 29, 1920 23 years, 192 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
97 Loss 40–41–16 Joe Lynch KO 15 (15), 0:43 Dec 2, 1920 23 years, 165 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
96 Win 40–40–16 Charles Ledoux PTS 15 Oct 15, 1920 23 years, 117 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
95 Draw 39–40–16 Joe Burman NWS 10 Oct 9, 1920 23 years, 111 days East Chicago, Indiana, US
94 Draw 39–40–15 Joe Lynch PTS 15 Sep 28, 1920 23 years, 100 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93 Win 39–40–14 Pete Herman NWS 10 Sep 11, 1920 23 years, 83 days Oswego Arena, East Chicago, Indiana, US
92 Draw 38–40–14 Terry Martin PTS 12 Aug 3, 1920 23 years, 44 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
91 Loss 38–40–13 Frankie Burns NWS 12 Jul 13, 1920 23 years, 23 days Armory AA, Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
90 Loss 38–39–13 Dick Loadman NWS 10 Jun 1, 1920 22 years, 347 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
89 Loss 38–38–13 Young Montreal PTS 12 May 3, 1920 22 years, 318 days Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US
88 Draw 38–37–13 Chip Davis NWS 10 May 1, 1920 22 years, 316 days Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
87 Draw 38–37–12 Abe Friedman PTS 12 Apr 27, 1920 22 years, 312 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
86 Win 38–37–11 Lew Angelo NWS 8 Mar 22, 1920 22 years, 276 days Grand Theatre, Trenton, New Jersey, US
85 Win 37–37–11 Roy Moore NWS 10 Mar 3, 1920 22 years, 257 days Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US
84 Win 36–37–11 Jimmy Conway KO 1 (12) Feb 26, 1920 22 years, 251 days Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, US
83 Loss 35–37–11 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 12 Feb 23, 1920 22 years, 248 days Portland, Maine, US
82 Win 35–36–11 William Vincent NWS 10 Jan 21, 1920 22 years, 215 days Detroit, Michigan, US
81 Loss 34–36–11 Johnny Buff NWS 8 Jan 15, 1920 22 years, 209 days Grand View Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
80 Win 34–35–11 Patsy Wallace NWS 6 Jan 5, 1920 22 years, 199 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
79 Win 33–35–11 Marty Collins NWS 10 Dec 29, 1919 22 years, 192 days Grand Opera House, Syracuse, New York, US
78 Win 32–35–11 Patsy Johnson NWS 8 Dec 22, 1919 22 years, 185 days 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, US
77 Win 31–35–11 Jimmy Wilde NWS 10 Dec 6, 1919 22 years, 169 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
76 Loss 30–35–11 Kid Regan NWS 8 Oct 28, 1919 22 years, 130 days Saint Louis, Missouri, US
75 Win 30–34–11 Kid Regan NWS 8 Oct 14, 1919 22 years, 116 days Saint Louis, Missouri, US
74 Win 29–34–11 Sammy Marino NWS 10 Oct 10, 1919 22 years, 112 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
73 Win 28–34–11 Pete Herman NWS 10 Sep 15, 1919 22 years, 87 days Roller Palace Rink, Detroit, Michigan, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
72 Win 27–34–11 William Vincent NWS 10 Sep 1, 1919 22 years, 73 days Detroit, Michigan, US
71 Win 26–34–11 Pete Herman NWS 10 Aug 15, 1919 22 years, 56 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US World bantamweight title at stake;
(via KO only)
70 Win 25–34–11 Patsy Johnson NWS 10 Jul 14, 1919 22 years, 24 days Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
69 Win 24–34–11 Joe Burman NWS 10 Jun 16, 1919 21 years, 361 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
68 Win 23–34–11 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Jun 4, 1919 21 years, 349 days John Wagner's Arena, Racine, Wisconsin, US
67 Win 22–34–11 Abe Friedman NWS 6 May 19, 1919 21 years, 333 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
66 Win 21–34–11 Frankie Mason NWS 8 May 7, 1919 21 years, 321 days Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan, US
65 Win 20–34–11 Chalky Wimler NWS 6 Apr 14, 1919 21 years, 298 days Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
64 Loss 19–34–11 Jack 'Kid' Wolfe NWS 10 Mar 24, 1919 21 years, 277 days Grand Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, US
63 Win 19–33–11 Patsy Johnson NWS 8 Mar 19, 1919 21 years, 272 days McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
62 Loss 18–33–11 Patsy Johnson NWS ? Mar 10, 1919 21 years, 263 days Harrison AC, Trenton, New Jersey, US
61 Draw 18–32–11 Joe Burman NWS 8 Jan 27, 1919 21 years, 221 days Grand Theatre, Trenton, New Jersey, US
60 Win 18–32–10 Young Eddie Wagond NWS 6 Dec 21, 1918 21 years, 184 days National AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
59 Draw 17–32–10 Dick Loadman PTS 12 Dec 20, 1918 21 years, 183 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
58 Win 17–32–9 Harold Farese NWS 8 Dec 17, 1918 21 years, 180 days Broad AC, Newark, New Jersey, US
57 Loss 16–32–9 Patsy Johnson NWS 8 Dec 16, 1918 21 years, 179 days Trenton, New Jersey, US
56 Loss 16–31–9 Harold Farese NWS 8 Dec 9, 1918 21 years, 172 days McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
55 Win 16–30–9 Young Terry McGovern NWS 6 Dec 6, 1918 21 years, 169 days Cambria AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
54 Win 15–30–9 Eddie Wimler NWS 6 Dec 2, 1918 21 years, 165 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
53 Loss 14–30–9 Frankie Burns NWS 6 Nov 16, 1918 21 years, 149 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
52 Draw 14–29–9 Dick Loadman NWS 10 Sep 17, 1918 21 years, 89 days Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, US
51 Loss 14–29–8 Pete Herman NWS 6 Sep 2, 1918 21 years, 74 days Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
50 Loss 14–28–8 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 8 Aug 5, 1918 21 years, 46 days Armory AA, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
49 Win 14–27–8 Harvey Crosby DQ 1 (8) Jul 29, 1918 21 years, 39 days Armory AA Outdoor Arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
48 Loss 13–27–8 Harvey Crosby NWS 8 Jul 4, 1918 21 years, 14 days 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
47 Loss 13–26–8 Al Shubert PTS 12 Jun 24, 1918 21 years, 4 days New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
46 Draw 13–25–8 Frankie Burns NWS 6 Jun 20, 1918 21 years, 0 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
45 Loss 13–25–7 Pete Herman NWS 6 May 4, 1918 20 years, 318 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
44 Win 13–24–7 Joe Tuber NWS 6 Apr 6, 1918 20 years, 290 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
43 Loss 12–24–7 Kid Williams PTS 12 Apr 1, 1918 20 years, 285 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
42 Loss 12–23–7 Frankie Burns NWS 10 Feb 21, 1918 20 years, 246 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
41 Loss 12–22–7 Memphis Pal Moore PTS 10 Feb 18, 1918 20 years, 243 days Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
40 Draw 12–21–7 Joey Leonard NWS 10 Jan 1, 1918 20 years, 195 days Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
39 Draw 12–21–6 Andy Chaney PTS 15 Dec 26, 1917 20 years, 189 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
38 Draw 12–21–5 Steve Flessner PTS 10 Dec 12, 1917 20 years, 175 days Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
37 Win 12–21–4 Freddie Haefling NWS 10 Nov 26, 1917 20 years, 159 days Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
36 Loss 12–20–4 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Oct 30, 1917 20 years, 132 days German Hall, Albany, New York, US
35 Loss 12–19–4 Frankie Burns NWS 10 Oct 15, 1917 20 years, 117 days Auditorium, Albany, New York, US
34 Loss 12–18–4 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Aug 20, 1917 20 years, 61 days Convention Hall, Saratoga, New York, US
33 Loss 12–17–4 Kid Williams NWS 6 Jul 27, 1917 20 years, 37 days Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
32 Loss 12–16–4 Joe Burman NWS 10 Jun 19, 1917 19 years, 364 days Pioneer SC, New York City, New York, US
31 Draw 12–15–4 William Vincent NWS 10 May 29, 1917 19 years, 343 days National SC, Albany, New York, US
30 Draw 12–15–3 William Vincent NWS 10 May 15, 1917 19 years, 329 days German Hall, Albany, New York, US
29 Win 12–15–2 Frankie Daly NWS 10 Apr 14, 1917 19 years, 298 days Fairmont SC, New York City, New York, US
28 Win 11–15–2 Johnny Solzberg NWS 10 Apr 5, 1917 19 years, 289 days Harlem SC, New York City, New York, US
27 Loss 10–15–2 Joe Lynch NWS 10 Feb 27, 1917 19 years, 252 days Pioneer SC, New York City, New York, US
26 Loss 10–14–2 Frankie Burns NWS 10 Feb 9, 1917 19 years, 234 days Harlem SC, New York City, New York, US
25 Draw 10–13–2 Johnny Coulon NWS 10 Feb 5, 1917 19 years, 230 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
24 Loss 10–13–1 Mickey Dunn NWS 10 Jan 5, 1917 19 years, 199 days Harlem SC, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 10–12–1 Bobby Hubon NWS 10 Jan 1, 1917 19 years, 195 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 9–12–1 Gardner Brooks NWS 10 Dec 12, 1916 19 years, 175 days Hunter Point SC, New York City, New York, US
21 Loss 8–12–1 Frankie Burns NWS 10 Nov 27, 1916 19 years, 160 days Pioneer SC, New York City, New York, US
20 Loss 8–11–1 Memphis Pal Moore NWS 10 Nov 25, 1916 19 years, 158 days Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
19 Win 8–10–1 Bobby Hubon NWS 10 Nov 14, 1916 19 years, 147 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
18 Loss 7–10–1 Frankie Britt NWS 10 Nov 10, 1916 19 years, 143 days Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US
17 Loss 7–9–1 Joe Lynch NWS 10 Sep 26, 1916 19 years, 98 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
16 Loss 7–8–1 Young Zulu Kid KO 5 (?) Jun 2, 1916 18 years, 348 days Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 7–7–1 Jack Sayles NWS 10 May 24, 1916 18 years, 339 days Stadium AC, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 6–7–1 Johnny Taylor NWS 10 May 12, 1916 18 years, 327 days Brown's Gym AA, New York City, New York, US
13 Loss 5–7–1 Freddie Haefling NWS 10 Mar 27, 1916 18 years, 281 days Majestic Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
12 Win 5–6–1 Johnny Fisse NWS 10 Mar 25, 1916 18 years, 279 days Fairmont AC, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 4–6–1 Abe Friedman NWS 10 Feb 28, 1916 18 years, 253 days Majestic Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US
10 Loss 3–6–1 Abe Friedman NWS 10 Feb 21, 1916 18 years, 246 days Olympia Boxing Club, New York City, New York, US
9 Win 3–5–1 Freddie Haefling PTS 10 Jan 28, 1916 18 years, 222 days Majestic Theater, Waterbury, Connecticut, US
8 Win 2–5–1 Eddie Gorman DQ 2 (6) Jan 17, 1916 18 years, 211 days Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
7 Loss 1–5–1 Johnny Eggers KO 3 Jan 14, 1916 18 years, 208 days Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
6 Loss 1–4–1 Teddy Jacobs NWS 10 Nov 12, 1915 18 years, 145 days Long Acre AA, New York City, New York, US
5 Loss 1–3–1 Jack Diamond TKO 2 (?) Mar 16, 1915 17 years, 269 days Brown's Gym AA, New York City, New York, US
4 Draw 1–2–1 Young Benny NWS 10 Jan 16, 1915 17 years, 210 days Brown's Gym, New York City, New York, US
3 Win 1–2 Buddy Faulkes PTS 12 Nov 26, 1914 17 years, 159 days Hanna Armory, New Britain, Connecticut, US
2 Loss 0–2 Frankie Daly NWS 10 Oct 5, 1914 17 years, 107 days Olympic AC, New York City, New York, US
1 Loss 0–1 Percy Young Aubrey NWS 10 May 23, 1914 16 years, 337 days Brown's Gym AA, New York City, New York, US

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Jackie Sharkey". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Three New York Knockouts", The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York, pg. 2, 3 June 1916
  3. ^ "Joe Lynch Outpoints Sharkey", The New York Times, New York, New York, pg. 12, 27 September 1916
  4. ^ "Joe Lynch Outpoints Jack Sharkey", The Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 8, 28 February 1917
  5. ^ Lynch was down in the bout in "Joe Lynch Knocks Out Jack Sharkey", Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 3 December 1920
  6. ^ "Joe Lynch Knocks Out Jack Sharkey", Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania, pg. 18, 3 December 1920
  7. ^ "Expect Italian Fund Bouts to Draw $80,000", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 20, 2 July 1925
  8. ^ "Burns a Winner", El Paso Herald, El Paso, Texas, pg. 13, 16 February 1917
  9. ^ "Burns Outpointed Sharkey in Ten Rounds", Durham Morning Herald, Durham, North Carolina, pg. 5, 10 February 1917
  10. ^ "With the Scrappers", Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 17, 18 October 1917
  11. ^ 4000 attended in "With the Scrappers" Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 17, 28 May 1918
  12. ^ "Sharkey Loses to Burns", The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 22 February 1918
  13. ^ "Burns Wins", The Courier News, Bridgewater, New Jersey, pg. 12, 14 July 1920
  14. ^ "Jack Sharkey Proves Too Fast For Tuber", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 9 April 1918
  15. ^ Silver, Mike, Stars in the Ring, (2016), Lyons Press, Guilford, Connecticut, pps. 207-8
  16. ^ Sharkey was the aggressor, "Pete Herman is Beaten", The Pittsburgh Sunday Post, pg. 17, 5 May 1918
  17. ^ "Sharkey Defeats Bantam Champion", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 7 May 1918
  18. ^ Sharkey fared will in "Jack Sharkey Wins", The Philadelphia Inquirer", Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 3 September 1918
  19. ^ Herman had the advantage in "Pete Herman Wins Scrappy Bantam Go", Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 12, 3 September 1918
  20. ^ "Pete Herman Wins", The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Canada, pg. 12, 3 September 1918
  21. ^ Sharkey had the edge in "Sharkey Given Decision", The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Kansas, pg. 1, 16 August 1919
  22. ^ The bout was close in "Jack Sharkey Gets Decision Over Champ Pete Herman", The Gazette Times, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 14, 16 August 1919
  23. ^ "Jack Sharkey Hands Out Hard Jolts to Pete Herman", Harrisburg Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pg. 5, 16 September 1919
  24. ^ Sharkey had an edge in the September, 1920 bout in "Jack Sharkey Wins Over Pete Herman, Bantamweight", The San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardino, California, pg. 9, 12 September 1920
  25. ^ "English Bantam Champ Loses Popular Verdict to American", El Paso Herald, El Paso, Texas, pg. 12, 8 December 1919
  26. ^ "Wilde is Favored to Beat Sharkey", St Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 12, 6 December 1919.
  27. ^ "Yankee Wins Over Briton", The Daily Gate City and Constitution Democrat, Keokuk, Iowa, pg. 6, 8 December 1919
  28. ^ Made $20000 in the bout in "Starring in Sports", The Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, pg. 4, 16 April 1920
  29. ^ Edgren, Robert, "Jack Sharkey Wins Decision Over Game Charley Ledoux", The Evening World, New York, New York, pg. 8, 16 October 1920
  30. ^ New York Times gave three rounds in "All Buff, Verdict", New Castle Herald, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 20, 11 November 1921
  31. ^ Peglar, Westbrook, "Johnny Buff Wins Over Jack Sharkey", The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, pg. 4, 11 November 1921
  32. ^ Van Every, Ed, "Dundee Scores Easy Victory Over Sharkey", New York Evening World, New York, New York, pg. 14, 7 July 1922
  33. ^ Lawrence, Jack, "Johnny Dundee Favored to Beat Jack Sharkey",New York Tribune, pg. 13 6 July 1922
  34. ^ "Buff Makes Sharkey Go Limit to Win By Shade", Reading Times, Reading, Pennsylvania, pg. 15, 17 January 1920
  35. ^ His license was revoked in "Jack Sharkey's License Revoked By Commission", The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, p. 15, 4 December 1924.
  36. ^ "Sharkey Defeated in Ten Round Bout With Fasano", The News-Herald, Franklin, Pennsylvania, pg. 8, 14 May 1925
  37. ^ "BoxRec: Jackie Sharkey".

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