Fidel LaBarba
American boxer
Fidel LaBarba
LaBarba in 1935
Born Fidel La Barba
September 29, 1905Died October 2, 1981(1981-10-02) (aged 76) Nationality American Statistics Weight(s) Flyweight Height 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) Reach 66 in (168 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 94 Wins 72 Wins by KO 15 Losses 15 Draws 7
Fidel LaBarba (September 29, 1905 – October 2, 1981) was an American boxer and sportswriter .[1] He was born in New York City and grew up in Los Angeles, California . LaBarba began his amateur career at fourteen, eventually winning the flyweight division at the national Amateur Athletic Union tournament in Boston and later qualifying for the United States Olympic team.[2]
As a professional boxer, La Barba was a world champion in the flyweight division.
Amateur career
LaBarba in 1924.
LaBarba began boxing around age 12 or 13 in little amateur cards held weekly at places such as the Elks Club, which were promoted by Carlo Curtiss, who had been one of World Heavyweight Champion Jess Willard 's managers. "Sometimes we would have nude women at these events," he said. The first known mention of "Young Fidel" is September 17, 1920, by the Los Angeles Times , announcing a boxing/wrestling show at the Italian picnic the next day at Selig Zoo where his opponent was to be "Battling Bennie", newsboy like Fidel. Eventually, Central Junior High School boxing instructor Bob Howard saw his potential. According to an interview published January 28, 1927 in some United States newspapers, LaBarba mentioned that he defeated a boy named Dave Mariney (a.k.a. Marini) for the high school championship. Based upon this win, his friends suggested he join the amateurs, which he did. By this, he likely meant he joined the A.A.U. Fidel found it ironic that his first "official" amateur opponent was none other than Dave Mariney. This was at a semi-monthly boxing show sponsored by the Los Angeles Athletic Club (L.A.A.C). "It looked like a crime to match the two," reported the Los Angeles Times November 4, 1920. LaBarba was about four feet tall, and his opponent a foot and a half taller. "But LaBarba soon showed he knew how to take care of himself."
George Blake reportedly was the referee at that fight. He and Charles Keppen ran these L.A.A.C. shows. Blake had come to Los Angeles from Chicago in 1904. He had been a United States Army boxing instructor during World War I. By the early 1920s, Blake was a well-known referee for boxing venues such as Jack Doyle's Vernon Arena , and would become the regular referee at the soon-to-be-built Hollywood Legion Stadium. He was much-respected and known as a man of impeccable character. Blake took an interest in the young and talented Fidel LaBarba, and asked Bob Howard to have him come down to the club. " I was asked four or five times, but was embarrassed to go," LaBarba explained. He owned only one pair of torn tennis shoes. He finally mustered the fortitude to go see Blake; thus started a very long relationship. LaBarba continued to have many amateur bouts. "We would receive a gift worth $35.00," he noted. "Later, they would give us a gift certificate to buy clothes at places like the Broadway, or Sears."
Meanwhile, LaBarba attended Central Jr. High School, and then Lincoln High School—both in Los Angeles. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, and especially football. He was the quarterback for the "lightweight" (midget) football team. While in high school, he sometimes worked nights until midnight, racking pins at a bowling alley, then sleeping on a cot in back of the building. In the morning he would grab a bite to eat at the local restaurant, then head off to school about a mile away.
By 1924, LaBarba had lost only one bout after some 30-plus recorded contests. George Blake took eight of his L.A.A.C. boxers to Boston June 1924 for the Olympic trials, and LaBarba qualified. LaBarba won the gold medal in the flyweight division at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris . After the Games, Blake arranged an amateur card at Doyle's Vernon Arena with all the American Olympic fighters, at which LaBarba finished out his amateur career.
Olympic Results
Jul 15, 1924 E. Warwick (England) @ Velodrome d'Hiver , Paris, France W-3 (first round)
Jul 16, 1924 Gaetano Lanzi (Italy) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France TKO-2 (second round)
Jul 18, 1924 Rennis/Rennie (Canada) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (quarter-final Round)
Jul 19?, 1924 Rinaldo Castellenghi @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (semi-final Round)
Jul 20, 1924 James McKenzie (G.B.) @ Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France W-3 (final)
Pro career
Although still in high school, LaBarba turned professional that same year.
On August 22, 1925, LaBarba defeated Frankie Genaro in a convincing 10-round decision to win the American Flyweight title. In 1927, he defeated Elky Clark to win the vacant flyweight championship of the world. La Barba dominated the fight, knocked Clark down five times and won all twelve rounds.[3]
Seven months later, LaBarba retired to enter Stanford University . Less than a year later, however, he returned to the ring as a featherweight . He won his first five fights, and in 1931 split two decisions with Kid Chocolate . On May 22, 1931, he was given an opportunity to win the world featherweight title, but was out pointed by Battling Battalino .
LaBarba's career was prematurely curtailed when he suffered a detached retina in training for a fight against Kid Chocolate for the New York featherweight title. On December 9, 1932, LaBarba not only lost the fight in a close decision, but went blind in his eye. After the fight, he underwent surgery to repair the tear, but it was unsuccessful and he eventually had to have the eye removed.
Later life
In 1933, he was forced to retire, and returned to Stanford, where he earned a degree in journalism. After graduating from Stanford he worked as a sportswriter, and later worked in public relations, as a screenwriter, and as a technical advisor in Hollywood for boxing movies.
Fidel LaBarba died of heart failure in Los Angeles, California, in 1981.[1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.
Professional boxing record
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec ,[4] unless otherwise stated.
Official record
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
Location
Notes
95
Win
69–15–6 (5)
Mose Butch
UD
10
Feb 13, 1933
Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
94
Loss
68–15–6 (5)
Seaman Tommy Watson
UD
12
Jan 27, 1933
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93
Loss
68–14–6 (5)
Tommy Paul
MD
10
Dec 29, 1932
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
92
Loss
68–13–6 (5)
Kid Chocolate
MD
15
Dec 9, 1932
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For world super featherweight title ; For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
91
Win
68–12–6 (5)
Conrad Sanico
TKO
6 (8)
Nov 10, 1932
Houston Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
90
Win
67–12–6 (5)
Little Dempsey
PTS
10
Oct 15, 1932
Honolulu, Hawaii
89
Win
66–12–6 (5)
Sailor Ray Butler
PTS
10
Oct 8, 1932
Volcano Arena, Hilo, Hawaii
88
Win
65–12–6 (5)
Frank Torres
TKO
4 (8)
Sep 5, 1932
Maunaloa, Hawaii
87
Win
64–12–6 (5)
Vince Venturillo
TKO
10 (10), 2:50
Sep 2, 1932
Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
86
Win
63–12–6 (5)
Al Citrino
TKO
6 (10)
Aug 12, 1932
Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
85
Win
62–12–6 (5)
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Jul 29, 1932
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
84
Win
61–12–6 (5)
Bobby Gray
KO
8 (10)
Jun 28, 1932
Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
83
Win
60–12–6 (5)
Tommy Paul
PTS
10
Jun 14, 1932
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
82
Win
59–12–6 (5)
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Jun 2, 1932
Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
81
Loss
58–12–6 (5)
Johnny Pena
PTS
10
Apr 29, 1932
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
80
Win
58–11–6 (5)
Petey Sarron
PTS
10
Apr 22, 1932
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
79
Win
57–11–6 (5)
Max Tarley
PTS
10
Apr 8, 1932
Stockton, California, US
78
Win
56–11–6 (5)
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Mar 11, 1932
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
77
Loss
55–11–6 (5)
Baby Arizmendi
PTS
10
Jan 1, 1932
El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
76
Win
55–10–6 (5)
Davey Jones
PTS
6
Dec 17, 1931
Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, US
75
Win
54–10–6 (5)
Benny Pelz
PTS
6
Dec 15, 1931
Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US
74
Win
53–10–6 (5)
Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter
KO
1 (10), 2:10
Dec 9, 1931
Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
73
Win
52–10–6 (5)
Santiago Zorrilla
TKO
6 (10)
Nov 27, 1931
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
72
Win
51–10–6 (5)
Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter
PTS
6
Nov 10, 1931
Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, US
71
Win
50–10–6 (5)
Joe Guerrero
PTS
10
Oct 9, 1931
Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
70
Win
49–10–6 (5)
Johnny Previs
PTS
10
Sep 16, 1931
Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California, US
69
Win
48–10–6 (5)
Isidro Pinto de Sa
PTS
10
Aug 21, 1931
Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
68
Win
47–10–6 (5)
Santiago Zorrilla
PTS
10
Aug 6, 1931
Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
67
Win
46–10–6 (5)
Jackie Mandell
KO
1 (10)
Jul 20, 1931
Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, US
66
Win
45–10–6 (5)
Ray Montoya
PTS
10
Jul 4, 1931
Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, US
65
Loss
44–10–6 (5)
Claude Varner
PTS
10
Jun 26, 1931
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
64
Loss
44–9–6 (5)
Christopher Battalino
UD
15
May 22, 1931
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For NYSAC, NBA , and The Ring featherweight titles
63
Win
44–8–6 (5)
Kid Francis
UD
10
Mar 27, 1931
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
62
Draw
43–8–6 (5)
Claude Varner
PTS
10
Feb 3, 1931
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
61
Loss
43–8–5 (5)
Eddie Shea
PTS
10
Dec 10, 1930
Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
60
Win
43–7–5 (5)
Charles 'Bud' Taylor
PTS
10
Nov 28, 1930
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
59
Win
42–7–5 (5)
Kid Chocolate
UD
10
Nov 3, 1930
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
58
Draw
41–7–5 (5)
Earl Mastro
PTS
10
Aug 7, 1930
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
57
Win
41–7–4 (5)
Bushy Graham
PTS
10
May 28, 1930
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56
Win
40–7–4 (5)
Charles 'Bud' Taylor
PTS
10
Apr 21, 1930
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
55
Win
39–7–4 (5)
Tommy Paul
UD
10
Apr 4, 1930
Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
54
Win
38–7–4 (5)
Santiago Zorrilla
PTS
10
Mar 4, 1930
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
53
Win
37–7–4 (5)
Charley Sullivan
KO
5 (10)
Feb 14, 1930
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
52
Win
36–7–4 (5)
Johnny Torres
PTS
10
Jan 28, 1930
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
51
Win
35–7–4 (5)
Ignacio Fernandez
PTS
10
Jan 14, 1930
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
50
Loss
34–7–4 (5)
Kid Francis
PTS
12
Oct 12, 1929
Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France
49
Win
34–6–4 (5)
Jackie Mandell
TKO
8 (10)
Aug 30, 1929
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
48
Loss
33–6–4 (5)
Earl Mastro
PTS
10
Jun 25, 1929
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
47
Win
33–5–4 (5)
Tommy Paul
MD
6
Jun 7, 1929
Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
46
Loss
32–5–4 (5)
Kid Chocolate
MD
10
May 22, 1929
New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
45
Win
32–4–4 (5)
Willie Smith
TKO
12 (15)
Mar 16, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
44
Win
31–4–4 (5)
Billy Grime
PTS
15
Mar 2, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
43
Win
30–4–4 (5)
Willie Smith
PTS
15
Feb 9, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
42
Win
29–4–4 (5)
Billy 'Young' McAllister
KO
4 (15)
Jan 26, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
41
Win
28–4–4 (5)
Ray Ravani
KO
8 (10)
Nov 23, 1927
Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
40
Win
27–4–4 (5)
Young Nationalista
PTS
10
Sep 25, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
39
Win
26–4–4 (5)
Bushy Graham
PTS
10
Sep 11, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
38
Win
25–4–4 (5)
Earl Mastro
PTS
10
Aug 7, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
37
Win
24–4–4 (5)
Huerta Evans
PTS
10
Jul 17, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
36
Win
23–4–4 (5)
Johnny Vacca
PTS
10
Aug 23, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
35
Win
22–4–4 (5)
Memphis Pal Moore
PTS
10
Jul 12, 1927
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
34
Draw
21–4–4 (5)
Clarence Rosen
NWS
10
Jun 27, 1927
Bay City, Michigan, US
33
Win
21–4–4 (4)
Mike Brody
NWS
10
Jun 21, 1927
University of St. Louis Athletic Field, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
32
Win
21–4–4 (3)
Willie LaMorte
TKO
10 (12)
May 27, 1927
Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
31
Win
20–4–4 (3)
Babe Kellar
NWS
10
May 11, 1927
Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
30
Win
20–4–4 (2)
Billy Shaw
PTS
10
Apr 29, 1927
Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
29
Win
19–4–4 (2)
Young Montreal
PTS
10
Apr 11, 1927
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
28
Loss
18–4–4 (2)
Johnny Vacca
PTS
10
Mar 21, 1927
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
27
Loss
18–3–4 (2)
Johnny Vacca
PTS
10
Feb 14, 1927
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26
Win
18–2–4 (2)
Elky Clark
UD
12
Jan 21, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
Retained NBA flyweight title; Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring flyweight titles
25
Win
17–2–4 (2)
Delos 'Kid' Williams
PTS
10
Dec 17, 1926
Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, US
24
Win
16–2–4 (2)
California Joe Lynch
DQ
4 (10)
Nov 19, 1926
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, US
23
Draw
15–2–4 (2)
Young Nationalista
PTS
10
Oct 26, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
22
Draw
15–2–3 (2)
Newsboy Brown
PTS
10
Oct 5, 1926
Arena, Vernon, California, US
21
Win
15–2–2 (2)
Paul Milnar
PTS
8
Sep 2, 1926
Peoria, Illinois, US
20
Win
14–2–2 (2)
Happy Atherton
PTS
10
Aug 25, 1926
Loyola University Athletic Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
19
Win
13–2–2 (2)
Emil Paluso
PTS
10
Aug 13, 1926
Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
18
Win
12–2–2 (2)
Georgie Rivers
PTS
10
Jul 7, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Retained NBA and American flyweight titles
17
Win
11–2–2 (2)
Emil Paluso
NWS
12
May 4, 1926
Arena, Vernon, California, US
16
Win
11–2–2 (1)
Clever Sencio
PTS
10
Mar 31, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
15
Win
10–2–2 (1)
Vic King
TKO
4 (10)
Mar 12, 1926
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
14
Win
9–2–2 (1)
Clever Sencio
NWS
12
Jan 20, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
13
Win
9–2–2
Lew Perfetti
PTS
6
Dec 23, 1925
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
12
Win
8–2–2
Ray Fee
TKO
1 (10), 2:09
Nov 20, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
11
Win
7–2–2
Frankie Genaro
PTS
10
Aug 22, 1925
Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, US
Won American and vacant NBA flyweight titles
10
Win
6–2–2
Georgie Rivers
PTS
10
Jul 17, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
9
Win
5–2–2
Teddy Silva
PTS
10
May 29, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
8
Draw
4–2–2
Newsboy Brown
PTS
10
Apr 17, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
7
Win
4–2–1
Georgie Rivers
PTS
10
Mar 20, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
6
Win
3–2–1
Young Nationalista
PTS
10
Feb 20, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
5
Loss
2–2–1
Jimmy McLarnin
PTS
10
Jan 13, 1925
Arena, Vernon, California, US
4
Win
2–1–1
Pedro Villa
PTS
4
Dec 4, 1924
Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, US
3
Draw
1–1–1
Jimmy McLarnin
PTS
4
Nov 11, 1924
Arena, Vernon, California, US
2
Loss
1–1
Jimmy McLarnin
PTS
4
Oct 28, 1924
Arena, Vernon, California, US
1
Win
1–0
Frankie Grandetta
PTS
4
Oct 14, 1924
Arena, Vernon, California, US
Unofficial record
95 fights
73 wins
15 losses
By knockout
16
0
By decision
56
15
By disqualification
1
0
Draws
7
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
95
Win
73–15–7
Mose Butch
UD
10
Feb 13, 1933
Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
94
Loss
72–15–7
Seaman Tommy Watson
UD
12
Jan 27, 1933
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
93
Loss
72–14–7
Tommy Paul
MD
10
Dec 29, 1932
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
92
Loss
72–13–7
Kid Chocolate
MD
15
Dec 9, 1932
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For world super featherweight title ; For NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles
91
Win
72–12–7
Conrad Sanico
TKO
6 (8)
Nov 10, 1932
Houston Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii
90
Win
71–12–7
Little Dempsey
PTS
10
Oct 15, 1932
Honolulu, Hawaii
89
Win
70–12–7
Sailor Ray Butler
PTS
10
Oct 8, 1932
Volcano Arena, Hilo, Hawaii
88
Win
69–12–7
Frank Torres
TKO
4 (8)
Sep 5, 1932
Maunaloa, Hawaii
87
Win
68–12–7
Vince Venturillo
TKO
10 (10), 2:50
Sep 2, 1932
Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
86
Win
67–12–7
Al Citrino
TKO
6 (10)
Aug 12, 1932
Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
85
Win
66–12–7
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Jul 29, 1932
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
84
Win
65–12–7
Bobby Gray
KO
8 (10)
Jun 28, 1932
Forman's Arena, San Jose, California, US
83
Win
64–12–7
Tommy Paul
PTS
10
Jun 14, 1932
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
82
Win
63–12–7
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Jun 2, 1932
Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
81
Loss
62–12–7
Johnny Pena
PTS
10
Apr 29, 1932
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
80
Win
62–11–7
Petey Sarron
PTS
10
Apr 22, 1932
Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
79
Win
61–11–7
Max Tarley
PTS
10
Apr 8, 1932
Stockton, California, US
78
Win
60–11–7
Varias Milling
PTS
10
Mar 11, 1932
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
77
Loss
59–11–7
Baby Arizmendi
PTS
10
Jan 1, 1932
El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
76
Win
59–10–7
Davey Jones
PTS
6
Dec 17, 1931
Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, US
75
Win
58–10–7
Benny Pelz
PTS
6
Dec 15, 1931
Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, US
74
Win
57–10–7
Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter
KO
1 (10), 2:10
Dec 9, 1931
Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
73
Win
56–10–7
Santiago Zorrilla
TKO
6 (10)
Nov 27, 1931
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
72
Win
55–10–7
Lesie 'Wildcat' Carter
PTS
6
Nov 10, 1931
Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, US
71
Win
54–10–7
Joe Guerrero
PTS
10
Oct 9, 1931
Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
70
Win
53–10–7
Johnny Previs
PTS
10
Sep 16, 1931
Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, California, US
69
Win
52–10–7
Isidro Pinto de Sa
PTS
10
Aug 21, 1931
Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
68
Win
51–10–7
Santiago Zorrilla
PTS
10
Aug 6, 1931
Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
67
Win
50–10–7
Jackie Mandell
KO
1 (10)
Jul 20, 1931
Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, US
66
Win
49–10–7
Ray Montoya
PTS
10
Jul 4, 1931
Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, US
65
Loss
48–10–7
Claude Varner
PTS
10
Jun 26, 1931
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
64
Loss
48–9–7
Christopher Battalino
UD
15
May 22, 1931
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
For NYSAC, NBA , and The Ring featherweight titles
63
Win
48–8–7
Kid Francis
UD
10
Mar 27, 1931
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
62
Draw
47–8–7
Claude Varner
PTS
10
Feb 3, 1931
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
61
Loss
47–8–6
Eddie Shea
PTS
10
Dec 10, 1930
Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
60
Win
47–7–6
Charles 'Bud' Taylor
PTS
10
Nov 28, 1930
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
59
Win
46–7–6
Kid Chocolate
UD
10
Nov 3, 1930
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
58
Draw
45–7–6
Earl Mastro
PTS
10
Aug 7, 1930
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
57
Win
45–7–5
Bushy Graham
PTS
10
May 28, 1930
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56
Win
44–7–5
Charles 'Bud' Taylor
PTS
10
Apr 21, 1930
Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, US
55
Win
43–7–5
Tommy Paul
UD
10
Apr 4, 1930
Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
54
Win
42–7–5
Santiago Zorrilla
PTS
10
Mar 4, 1930
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
53
Win
41–7–5
Charley Sullivan
KO
5 (10)
Feb 14, 1930
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
52
Win
40–7–5
Johnny Torres
PTS
10
Jan 28, 1930
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
51
Win
39–7–5
Ignacio Fernandez
PTS
10
Jan 14, 1930
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
50
Loss
38–7–5
Kid Francis
PTS
12
Oct 12, 1929
Velodrome d'Hiver, Paris, France
49
Win
38–6–5
Jackie Mandell
TKO
8 (10)
Aug 30, 1929
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
48
Loss
37–6–5
Earl Mastro
PTS
10
Jun 25, 1929
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
47
Win
37–5–5
Tommy Paul
MD
6
Jun 7, 1929
Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
46
Loss
36–5–5
Kid Chocolate
MD
10
May 22, 1929
New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
45
Win
36–4–5
Willie Smith
TKO
12 (15)
Mar 16, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
44
Win
35–4–5
Billy Grime
PTS
15
Mar 2, 1929
West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
43
Win
34–4–5
Willie Smith
PTS
15
Feb 9, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
42
Win
33–4–5
Billy 'Young' McAllister
KO
4 (15)
Jan 26, 1929
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
41
Win
32–4–5
Ray Ravani
KO
8 (10)
Nov 23, 1927
Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
40
Win
31–4–5
Young Nationalista
PTS
10
Sep 25, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
39
Win
30–4–5
Bushy Graham
PTS
10
Sep 11, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
38
Win
29–4–5
Earl Mastro
PTS
10
Aug 7, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
37
Win
28–4–5
Huerta Evans
PTS
10
Jul 17, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
36
Win
27–4–5
Johnny Vacca
PTS
10
Aug 23, 1927
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
35
Win
26–4–5
Memphis Pal Moore
PTS
10
Jul 12, 1927
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
34
Draw
25–4–5
Clarence Rosen
NWS
10
Jun 27, 1927
Bay City, Michigan, US
33
Win
25–4–4
Mike Brody
NWS
10
Jun 21, 1927
University of St. Louis Athletic Field, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
32
Win
24–4–4
Willie LaMorte
TKO
10 (12)
May 27, 1927
Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
31
Win
23–4–4
Babe Kellar
NWS
10
May 11, 1927
Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
30
Win
22–4–4
Billy Shaw
PTS
10
Apr 29, 1927
Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
29
Win
21–4–4
Young Montreal
PTS
10
Apr 11, 1927
Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
28
Loss
20–4–4
Johnny Vacca
PTS
10
Mar 21, 1927
Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
27
Loss
20–3–4
Johnny Vacca
PTS
10
Feb 14, 1927
Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US
26
Win
20–2–4
Elky Clark
UD
12
Jan 21, 1927
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
Retained NBA flyweight title; Won vacant NYSAC and The Ring flyweight titles
25
Win
19–2–4
Delos 'Kid' Williams
PTS
10
Dec 17, 1926
Civic Auditorium, Fresno, California, US
24
Win
18–2–4
California Joe Lynch
DQ
4 (10)
Nov 19, 1926
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, US
23
Draw
17–2–4
Young Nationalista
PTS
10
Oct 26, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
22
Draw
17–2–3
Newsboy Brown
PTS
10
Oct 5, 1926
Arena, Vernon, California, US
21
Win
17–2–2
Paul Milnar
PTS
8
Sep 2, 1926
Peoria, Illinois, US
20
Win
16–2–2
Happy Atherton
PTS
10
Aug 25, 1926
Loyola University Athletic Field, Chicago, Illinois, US
19
Win
15–2–2
Emil Paluso
PTS
10
Aug 13, 1926
Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois, US
18
Win
14–2–2
Georgie Rivers
PTS
10
Jul 7, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
Retained NBA and American flyweight titles
17
Win
13–2–2
Emil Paluso
NWS
12
May 4, 1926
Arena, Vernon, California, US
16
Win
12–2–2
Clever Sencio
PTS
10
Mar 31, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
15
Win
11–2–2
Vic King
TKO
4 (10)
Mar 12, 1926
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
14
Win
10–2–2
Clever Sencio
NWS
12
Jan 20, 1926
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
13
Win
9–2–2
Lew Perfetti
PTS
6
Dec 23, 1925
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
12
Win
8–2–2
Ray Fee
TKO
1 (10), 2:09
Nov 20, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
11
Win
7–2–2
Frankie Genaro
PTS
10
Aug 22, 1925
Ascot Park, Los Angeles, California, US
Won American and vacant NBA flyweight titles
10
Win
6–2–2
Georgie Rivers
PTS
10
Jul 17, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
9
Win
5–2–2
Teddy Silva
PTS
10
May 29, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
8
Draw
4–2–2
Newsboy Brown
PTS
10
Apr 17, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
7
Win
4–2–1
Georgie Rivers
PTS
10
Mar 20, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
6
Win
3–2–1
Young Nationalista
PTS
10
Feb 20, 1925
Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
5
Loss
2–2–1
Jimmy McLarnin
PTS
10
Jan 13, 1925
Arena, Vernon, California, US
4
Win
2–1–1
Pedro Villa
PTS
4
Dec 4, 1924
Chief Petty Officers Club, San Pedro, California, US
3
Draw
1–1–1
Jimmy McLarnin
PTS
4
Nov 11, 1924
Arena, Vernon, California, US
2
Loss
1–1
Jimmy McLarnin
PTS
4
Oct 28, 1924
Arena, Vernon, California, US
1
Win
1–0
Frankie Grandetta
PTS
4
Oct 14, 1924
Arena, Vernon, California, US
See also
References
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Achievements
Vacant Title last held by
Pancho Villa
World Flyweight Champion August 22, 1925 – August 23, 1927 vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Benny Lynch
1904: 105 lb (47.6 kg) · 1920–1936: 112 lb (50.8 kg) · 1948–1964: 51 kg · 1968–2008: 48–51 kg · 2012: 49–52 kg · 2016: 50-52 kg · 2020–: up to 52 kg