Charles Henry "Jack" Blackburn (May 20, 1883 – April 24, 1942) was an American boxer and boxing trainer. Fighting in the first half of his career as a lightweight and later a welterweight, he was known for an exceptional defense and fought many men above his weight class, including six bouts with the great Sam Langford. He fought Joe Gans three times in no-decision bouts, defeating him once according to newspaper accounts and made good showings against Harry Lewis, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, and Harry Greb.[1] He found most of his fame training 1937 World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, but also had a significant role in training 1926 Lightweight Champion Sammy Mandell. He helped to train World Bantamweight Champion Bud Taylor and World Light-Heavyweight Champion John Henry Lewis as well.[2]

Jack Blackburn
Born
Charles Henry Blackburn

(1883-05-20)May 20, 1883
DiedApril 24, 1942(1942-04-24) (aged 59)
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights168[1]
With the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins117
Wins by KO34
Losses24
Draws22
No contests5

Early life and career edit

Birth in Versailles, Kentucky, May 1883 edit

Blackburn was born the son of a minister on May 20, 1883, in Versailles, Kentucky. At the age of ten he moved to Indiana, where he was raised in Indianapolis and Terra Haute. In one of his earliest bouts, according to the Pittsburgh Courier, he knocked out Eddie Gardner, brother of the better known Oscar, in eleven rounds in 1899. Frank Sutton was his trainer for a large portion of his career after Blackburn came to Pittsburgh to box around 1903. At one time Sutton operated a boxing club on Ross Street in Pittsburgh, though Blackburn did much of his mid-career boxing in Philadelphia.[3][4]

Blackburn fought 147 recorded professional fights, often against considerably heavier opponents, though many of his fights were never recorded. He fought notable boxing legends Joe Gans, Sam Langford, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, Panama Joe Gans, and Harry Greb and finished with a final record omitting newspaper decisions of 99–26–19. After retiring from boxing around 1923, he became a trainer, most notably of legendary heavyweight champion Joe Louis.

Bouts with Black Philadelphian boxer Dave Holly edit

Blackburn met Black Philadelphia boxer Dave Holly on at least five occasions. He first met Holly on May 4, 1903, drawing with him in a newspaper decision at the Sports Club in Philadelphia. Blackburn likely lost to Holly in a close six-round newspaper decision on November 21, 1903, at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia. On August 26, 1904, three Philadelphia newspapers considered Blackburn the victor over Holly in a close six-round match at the Manhattan Athletic Club in Philadelphia. On January 20, 1905, the two met again in a no-decision bout in Philadelphia.[5]

On January 10, 1906, Blackburn defeated Holly at the National Sporting Club in Wilmington, Delaware, in a close six-round newspaper decision. Blackburn floored Holly with a right to the jaw in the second round, but in the third Holly sent Blackburn to the mat for a count. In the fourth through the sixth, the Pittsburgh Press considered Blackburn to have the advantage, though the fighting was close. On October 11, 1906, the Philadelphia Item considered Blackburn the victor over Holly in a six-round match at the Broadway Athletic Club in Philadelphia. All of these matches were likely originally no-decision bouts.[6] Holly was a Black Philadelphian boxer who would meet Sam Langford and Joe Gans on several occasions, including a bout with Joe Gans in a World Lightweight Championship bout on July 23, 1906.[5]

Boxing career highlights edit

Bouts with World Lightweight Champion Joe Gans edit

 
Joe Gans

Boxing with a three-inch reach advantage on November 2, 1903, Blackburn impressively defeated the great World Lightweight Champion Joe Gans in a close non-title, six-round newspaper decision at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Blackburn was actually down in the first round from a short right to the jaw, but fought on gamely. Blackburn scored frequently with straight lefts to Gans, as well as blows to the body.[7] On March 25, 1904, Blackburn lost to Joe Gans in Baltimore, Maryland in a fifteen-round points decision. The Philadelphia Item noted that "Gans won easily". It was Blackburn's first loss by decision, but it was to one of the greatest black lightweights in history.[5]

On December 31, 1903, boxing as a light welterweight at 142, Blackburn lost to 1907 World Welterweight Champion Mike "Twin" Sullivan at the Chelsea Athletic Club in Chelsea, Massachusetts in fifteen rounds in the opinion of most of the Boston newspapers. The bout was most likely a pre-arranged draw.[5]

On January 8, 1904, Blackburn drew with Black boxer Sam Bolen in a close fifteen-round decision at Shlegel's Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. The Scranton Republican felt strongly that Bolen had the better of the bout in every round but the second, when he was briefly down on the mat.[8] He fought Bolen one other time, in a six-round win by newspaper decision on December 3, 1904, before the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia.[5]

On October 13, 1905, Blackburn fought a fifteen-round pre-arranged draw at the Marlborough Theatre in Marborough, Massachusetts, with Black New York based boxer Larry Temple. A talented adversary, Temple would fight Joe Walcott, Sam Langford, and Harry Lewis in his career. Blackburn fought Temple on September 4, 1905, in a twelve-round draw in Sharon Pennsylvania, sandwiched between two bouts with Sam Langford.[5]

Boxing later on June 9, 1906, Blackburn lost to Gans in a six-round bout decided in Gans' favor by newspaper decision at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Boston Morning Journal wrote that "Gans showed that he was his opponent's master in every department of the game."[5]

Bouts with future World Colored Middleweight Champion Sam Langford edit

Blackburn fought the extraordinary Sam Langford a noteworthy six times in his career. On December 23, 1903, perhaps in one of his most memorable fights, Blackburn met Langford for the first time in a twelve-round pre-arranged draw at the Central Athletic Club in Boston, Massachusetts. Three local Boston papers, including the Boston Globe and Herald wrote that Blackburn likely had the better of the bout. On January 11, 1904, Blackburn and Langford fought a six-round draw at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On September 9, 1904, Blackburn drew with Langford at the Marlborough Opera House in Marlborough, Massachusetts in a fifteen-round points decision. The fight was sensational, and Blackburn may have been outweighed by Langford by well over thirty pounds.[4][5]

On September 20, 1905, in front of a substantial crowd of 600, at the Lyric Athletic Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Blackburn and Langford met in a ten-round draw. The boxing was fierce and drew blood and both boxers had the better of their opponent at times, with Langford finding a way to counter the keen left of Blackburn. In the third round Blackburn was doubled over the ropes by Langford, and may have been out but for the bell.[9]

Gans and Blackburn met earlier on August 18, 1905, in Leiperville, Pennsylvania, in what was considered a great bout, though Blackburn lost in a fifteen-round points decision.[5] Langford would rightfully claim the World Colored Heavyweight Championship when Jack Johnson vacated it in July 1909, and defend it for several fights, though he would be denied a chance at Johnson's new World Heavyweight Title. Langford would take the World Colored Middleweight Championship defeating Young Peter Jackson in a twenty-round bout on November 12, 1907, at the Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles.

Wins over Jimmy Gardner, Blink McCloskey, and George Cole 1904–07 edit

On January 2, 1904, Blackburn defeated well known light and welterweight Jimmy Gardner at the Central Athletic Club in Boston, Massachusetts in a twelve-round points decision.[5]

On September 14, 1904, Blackburn defeated prolific Jewish Philadelphian boxer Blink McCloskey in a six-round newspaper decision by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Record.[5] McCloskey was a boxer of considerable ability and usually lost only to boxers of considerable talent.

On June 10, 1905, Blackburn first met Black Philadelphian boxer George Cole in Philadelphia, losing in a six-round newspaper decision of the Philadelphia Item. Cole's win was something of an upset. On January 1, 1907, Blackburn decisively won his first newspaper decision over Cole at the Philadelphia Athletic Club, giving Cole a "bad whipping". On June 7, 1907, at the New Pen Art Club in Philadelphia, Blackburn won again in a six-round newspaper decision over Cole.[5]

Ten bouts with Black boxer George Gunther edit

On January 3, 1906, Blackburn first met Black boxer George Gunther at New Castle, Pennsylvania in a fifteen-round bout, defeating him in the opinion of several newspapers. On January 31, 1906, Blackburn defeated Gunther by newspaper decision in a ten-round bout in Newcastle, Pennsylvania, though Blackburn was down in both the third and sixth rounds. Fighting as a 132-pound lightweight, Blackburn was outweighed by ten pounds though having a three-inch height advantage.[10] On February 7 he would defeat Gunther in a six-round newspaper decision in Pittsburgh in the opinion of three Pittsburgh newspapers as well as the smaller Newcastle Herald.[11] He would meet Gunther a total of ten times drawing with him once, and fighting many close bouts in which he was usually the victor in the opinions of most newspapers.[5]

In their December 6, 1907 bout, Blackburn knocked out Gunther in the fifth round at the Industrial Athletic Club in Philadelphia. After sidestepping a rush by Gunther, Blackburn's knockout blow was the result of a well-timed right on Gunther's jaw. The fifth saw some heavy blows on both sides.[12] In their April 18, 1907 six round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Blackburn had the better of the close match, in the opinion of the Philadelphia Item but was still battered by the end. Gunther was dropped for a count of nine in the second, but showed a slight advantage in the remaining rounds and took the lead in the sixth when Blackburn showed fatigue.[13] On May 23, 1907, against at Philadelphia's Broadway Athletic Club, Blackburn fought what the local papers ruled a draw with Gunther, though the Pittsburgh Press felt a hard left hook to Gunther's face in the fourth gave him the advantage in the bout.[5][14] Gunther would face many great boxers in his career including Sam Langford, Harry Lewis, and George Carpentier in France.

Bouts with Jim Barry, July, September 1907 edit

On July 8, and September 5, 1907, Blackburn won by newspaper decision and then lost on points to talented opponent Jim Barry who outweighed him by about twenty pounds in both matches. The bouts were in Philadelphia, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. In their July bout Barry was down in the middle of the sixth round from a hard blow to the head and the Wilkes-Barre Evening News wrote that Blackburn had the best of every round.[15] Barry had been a Montana cowboy and would fight some talented heavyweights in his career including Sam Langford, Battling Levinsky, and Billy Miske, though he would die tragically in a shooting after a boxing match in Ancon, Panama in March 1917.

Impressive bout with 1908 World Welterweight Champion Harry Lewis, November 1907 edit

 
Champion Harry Lewis

On November 20, 1907, before around 3000 spectators, Blackburn impressively defeated 1908 World Welterweight Champion Harry Lewis, though the six-round, no-decision bout at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia was decided by newspaper decision of the Philadelphia Item and Philadelphia Record. The bout was a carefully boxed defensive show with neither boxer landing knockout blows. Showing an effective defense against such an exceptional boxer as Lewis was a considerable achievement for Blackburn.[5] Blackburn appeared to land more blows than Lewis in the first two rounds, but was cautious in the third and fourth. He opened up in the fifth and sixth, being urged on by the crowd, and connected with a few powerful rights, particularly one to the ribs of Lewis which caused him to cover up. Characteristic of Blackburn's style, he effectively used his left jab throughout the bout. Blackburn's three inch reach advantage was used to his benefit.[16][17] The Wilkes-Barre Evening News wrote that "the bout was so palpably one sided, even the most ardent admirers of Lewis were quieted before the third round was over." Each man collected around $1000 from the well attended bout.[18] The New York Age wrote that "Blackburn was a marvel of science, and self-possession, outboxing his opponent at every angle, judging distance better and hitting a harder blow."[19]

Loss to 1905 World Light Heavyweight Champion Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, June 1908 edit

Boxing as a 147-pound welterweight on June 10, 1908, Blackburn was defeated by Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in a six-round bout at the National Athletic Club. O'Brien knocked Blackburn down in the first round and had him groggy in the third, but Blackburn evaded a knockout in the no-decision bout. Blackburn was outweighed in the bout by slightly under twenty-five pounds, though both boxers were near equal in height.[20] Blackburn was very briefly down in the fifth from a slip. The sixth saw many heavy blows landed but neither men down for a count. The bout was fast throughout.[21] O'Brien had taken the World Light Heavyweight Championship in December 1905.

On December 10 and 14, 1908, Blackburn met competent Southpaw boxer Jack Robinson at the Broadway and West End Athletic Clubs in Philadelphia, winning in a close newspaper decision on the tenth, and again in a six-round newspaper decision on the fourteenth.[5]

Four bouts with Mike Donovan edit

Blackburn first defeated Mike Donovan on October 18, 1907, in a six-round bout at Industrial Hall in Philadelphia in the opinion of the Philadelphia Record, though several newspapers considered the close fight a draw.[5] On December 24, 1907, Blackburn defeated Donovan in Reading, Pennsylvania at the Bijou Theatre in a ten-round newspaper decision. On April 21, 1908, Blackburn drew with Donovan in ten rounds at the Abel Opera House in Easton, Pennsylvania. In their November 23, 1908, six round bout, at the opening of Duquesne Gardens as a fight venue in Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Post wrote that "from start to finish, Blackburn danced around the Rochester man (Donovan), landing six blows to his opponent's one," and that he used a large repertoire of blows against which Donovan's only effective defense was to clinch.[22]

Trouble with the law, manslaughter conviction, 1909–14 edit

Blackburn fought outside the ring at times, which caused him trouble in his life. He served four years and eight months for manslaughter as the result of a tragic shooting spree he instigated that led to several deaths in Philadelphia in 1909.[23] In 1935, Blackburn was indicted for manslaughter, as a result of two shootings in October of that year, though the charges were later dropped. He was briefly held in jail on October 21, 1935, and probably for a period later in that year.[3][24][25]

Second half of career, and return to boxing after jail sentence edit

After the completion of his jail sentence, Blackburn usually fought closer to the welterweight and light middleweight divisions, but continued to fight highly skilled opponents. His loss of training and advancing age caused by his sentence affected his boxing somewhat, and he won fewer bouts subsequent to his jail term.

Close loss to heavyweight Gunboat Smith, May 1914 edit

In one of his first bouts after his prison term, fighting as a 150-pound light middleweight, he lost to Gunboat Smith in a six-round newspaper decision in front of 3000 fans at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia on May 20, 1914. Smith was a 6' 2" heavyweight who outweighed him by thirty pounds. Blackburn was down for a count of nine from a right to the forehead in the first round. Blackburn took another count of nine in the fifth round, but throughout the fight he showed pluck and often was the aggressor. In the fourth and particularly the third rounds, Blackburn kept the boxing close and may have taken the third.[26] Smith would meet Battling Levinsky and Jack Dempsey on several occasions in his career, and was considered one of the top white heavyweight contenders at the time.[27]

Exciting bout with 1923 World Middleweight Champion Harry Greb, January 1915 edit

 
Champion Harry Greb

On January 25, 1915, Blackburn met 1923 World Middleweight Champion Harry Greb at Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, losing in a six-round newspaper decision of the Pittsburgh Post. Even against the great competitor Greb who was known to throw an exceptionally large number of punches, the Post wrote that Blackburn "blocked, side-stepped, slipped, rode, and ducked", putting up an excellent defense. The bout was reasonably close with Greb clearly taking around four of the six rounds.[5] Blackburn opened up in the third, sending a stiff left to the jaw of Greb and another to the mouth. Blackburn may have taken the sixth, but Greb's ability to throw far more punches, characteristic of his style, probably helped him to win on points.[28] The Pittsburgh Press noted Blackburn's "eel-like evasions of Greb's short range stuff", and that he "served flashes of former brilliancy", but Greb's youth, stamina, and strength was the final determinant of the fight's outcome.[29] The Pittsburgh Post wrote that Blackburn was "so elusive that not one punch in ten that Greb started ever connected."

On August 23, 1916, Blackburn defeated Young Ahearn, a noted welter and middleweight based in Brooklyn, at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a six-round newspaper decision of Philadelphia's Public Ledger, and Record. Blackburn had a two-inch advantage in height and reach, though Ahearn was six years younger at only twenty-three to Blackburn's thirty-four, an advancing age for a competitive boxer. One month later on August 8, Blackburn and Ahearn would fight a ten-round draw at the Harlem Sports Club in New York City.[5]

On October 20 and November 3, 1916, Blackburn lost twice to powerful hitter Joe Borrell by six-round newspaper decisions at the Nonpareil Athletic Club in Philadelphia. In their October 20 bout, Blackburn staggered Borrell in the first with a right hook to the jaw, making Borrell fight more cautiously. In the sixth and final round, Borrell took the advantage, staggering Blackburn, and showing more aggression. Borrell was ten years younger than Blackburn at only twenty-four.[30] In their November 3, bout, Borrell gave Blackburn a "severe whipping", and never let up on his opponent. Borrell reached both the head and body.[31] In their last bout on June 15, 1917, in a six-round bout at the Cambria Club in Philadelphia, Blackburn defeated Borrell in the opinion of the Philadelphia Record, though the boxing was close.

Late career loss to the future Colored Light Heavyweight Champion Kid Norfolk, June 1920 edit

On June 22, 1920, Blackburn met the great future 1923 Colored Light Heavyweight World Champion Kid Norfolk, originally William Ward, losing in a fourth-round knockout at Madison Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Norfolk reportedly had a twenty-pound advantage on Blackburn and was about thirteen years younger, requiring the referee to stop the bout in the fourth round, as Blackburn could do little against his far stronger opponent. A match with such a glaring weight discrepancy would not have been made among more contemporary boxers, though Blackburn had a slight advantage in height and reach.[32]

Loss to Panama Joe Gans, July 1922 edit

Blackburn fought the Barbados-born boxer Panama Joe Gans, who had boxed extensively in Panama where he lived prior to 1917. Panama Joe held the World Colored Middleweight Championship from 1920 to 1924, and held a Panamanian Lightweight Title in his youth. On July 24, 1922, Blackburn lost one of his last bouts to Gans in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a fourth-round technical knockout of a scheduled ten round bout. Panama Joe was a formidable boxer and fourteen years younger than Blackburn when they met, though Blackburn had a three-inch advantage in height and reach. Boxing at forty, Blackburn probably should not have been matched with the twenty-six year old Gans.[33]

On March 7, 1923, Gans fought Ray Pelkey, in what was likely his last recorded bout, at the Auditorium in Oakland, California, losing in a third-round knockout. Blackburn went down to one knee in the third round and remarked to the referee that he lacked the wind to continue. The referee ended the bout as a knockout. Blackburn was boxing at forty to Pelkey's twenty-four years.[34] Eleven years later, Blackburn would begin training Joe Louis.

Sammy Mandell takes World Lightweight Championship, July 1926 edit

On July 3, 1926 Sammy Mandell took the World Lightweight Championship, defeating Rocky Kansas in Chicago. Blackburn had trained Mandell on his punching skills from his earliest start in boxing.[3][35]

Working as a trainer to Joe Louis, 1934–42 edit

After retiring from boxing around 1923, Blackburn drifted from job to job before Black Chicago businessman, Julian Black chose him to train Joe Louis, who was fresh from his achievements in the Golden Gloves. Blackburn wrote he had trained Louis since June 1934, shortly before Louis's first recorded professional bout, a knockout against Jack Kracken in Chicago. He helped Louis to properly time his blows, improve his punching accuracy, and to focus on proper balance. Blackburn's greatest achievement as a trainer came on June 22, 1937, when Joe Louis took the World Heavyweight Championship from Jim Braddock at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois in an eighth-round knockout.[4] Blackburn had trouble with drinking in his later years while training Joe Louis that likely caused the deterioration of his health.[3][36]

List of Blackburn's trainees edit

In his career, besides his long work with Joe Louis, Blackburn had roles training Light Heavyweight Champion John Henry Lewis, Bantamweight Champion Bud Taylor, as well as Art Lasky, Jackie Fields, Lew Tendler, Sailor Freedman, and Von Porat.[4] He also trained Billy Ryan a welterweight from Cincinnati. While in Philadelphia, Blackburn briefly trained Jersey Joe Walcott.

Early death by heart attack in 1942 edit

He died on April 24, 1942, of a heart attack while he was being given a routine physical examination. He had been suffering from pneumonia for two months, beginning shortly before Joe Louis met Abe Simon at Madison Square Garden in March of that year. Only months before his death, Blackburn was in Louis's corner giving him advice.

Blackburn's death came particularly hard for his greatest training protégé, world heavyweight champion Joe Louis whom he had trained since Louis's first professional bout. His funeral, which several thousand attended, took place on the South side of Chicago at Pilgrim Baptist Church on April 29, 1942. He was buried at Chicago's Lincoln Cemetery.[37] Chicago businessman Julian Black, who had helped recruit him as a trainer for Joe Louis, attended, as did Louis's manager Mike Jacobs.[38] He was survived by his widow Laura, a stepson, a brother John, and a sister.[2]

Legacy edit

He is an inductee of the World Boxing Hall of Fame and was an inductee of the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the non-participant category in 1992.[3]

He appeared as a character in the opera, Shadowboxer, based on the life of Joe Louis. He was portrayed by actor Richard Roundtree in the 2002 film Joe and Max and also by James Edwards in the 1953 movie The Joe Louis Story.[39]

Professional boxing record edit

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[40] unless otherwise stated.

Official record edit

168 fights 47 wins 9 losses
By knockout 34 5
By decision 13 4
Draws 11
No contests 5
Newspaper decisions/draws 96

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
168 Loss 47–9–11 (101) Ray Pelkey KO 3 (4) Mar 7, 1923 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
167 Loss 47–8–11 (101) Panama Joe Gans TKO 4 (10) Jul 24, 1922 Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Illinois, U.S.
166 Win 47–7–11 (101) Bonecrusher McNally KO 2 (10) Apr 25, 1922 Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
165 Win 46–7–11 (101) Calvin Respress NWS 10 Apr 7, 1922 Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
164 Win 46–7–11 (100) Young Jack Johnson PTS 8 Dec 20, 1920 Grand Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
163 Loss 45–7–11 (100) Kid Norfolk KO 4 (8) Jun 22, 1920 Madison A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
162 Win 45–6–11 (100) Smiling Kid Nolan KO 2 (6) Jan 27, 1920 Marble Hall, Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
161 Win 44–6–11 (100) Jimmy Lyggett Sr. NWS 6 Nov 28, 1918 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
160 Win 44–6–11 (99) Harry Baker NWS 8 Nov 22, 1918 Penns Grove, New Jersey, U.S.
159 Win 44–6–11 (98) Larry Williams NWS 8 Sep 20, 1918 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
158 Win 44–6–11 (97) Willie Langford NWS 12 Apr 22, 1918 Palace Theatre, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
157 Win 44–6–11 (96) Young Herman Miller NWS 6 Dec 7, 1917 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Win 44–6–11 (95) Henry Hauber NWS 6 Oct 4, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 44–6–11 (94) Joe Rosen NWS 6 Sep 6, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Win 44–6–11 (93) Pat O'Malley NWS 6 Aug 13, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Win 44–6–11 (92) Henry Hauber NWS 6 Jul 16, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152 Win 44–6–11 (91) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Jun 15, 1917 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151 Loss 44–6–11 (90) Larry Williams NWS 6 May 31, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
150 Win 44–6–11 (89) Harry Baker NWS 6 Mar 29, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
149 Win 44–6–11 (88) Henry Hauber NWS 6 Feb 15, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148 Win 44–6–11 (87) Harry Baker NWS 6 Feb 1, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Win 44–6–11 (86) Christy Williams PTS 10 Jan 22, 1917 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
146 Loss 43–6–11 (86) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Nov 21, 1916 Grand Opera House, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Loss 43–6–11 (85) Eddie Revoire NWS 6 Nov 17, 1916 Ryan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Loss 43–6–11 (84) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Nov 3, 1916 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
143 Loss 43–6–11 (83) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Oct 20, 1916 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
142 Loss 43–6–11 (82) Eddie Revoire NWS 6 Oct 17, 1916 Ryan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
141 Draw 43–6–11 (81) Young Ahearn NWS 10 Sep 8, 1916 Harlem S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 43–6–11 (80) Young Ahearn NWS 6 Aug 23, 1916 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
139 Win 43–6–11 (79) George K O Samson KO 2 (6) Jun 28, 1916 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Win 42–6–11 (79) Willie Baker KO 4 (6) Jun 20, 1916 Ryan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137 Win 41–6–11 (79) Joe Rosen NWS 6 Jun 12, 1916 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
136 Win 41–6–11 (78) One Round Sylvester NWS 8 Jan 7, 1916 Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
135 Win 41–6–11 (77) One Round Sylvester NWS 8 Dec 25, 1915 Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
134 Win 41–6–11 (76) Jack Watts TKO 9 (10) Sep 6, 1915 Columbia Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
133 Loss 40–6–11 (76) Eddie Palmer PTS 8 Aug 2, 1915 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
132 Draw 40–5–11 (76) Al Rogers NWS 6 Jan 27, 1915 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Loss 40–5–11 (75) Harry Greb NWS 6 Jan 25, 1915 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Loss 40–5–11 (74) Harry Baker NWS 6 Jan 19, 1915 Fairmont A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Draw 40–5–11 (73) Harry Baker NWS 6 Jan 12, 1915 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Draw 40–5–11 (72) Al Grayber NWS 6 Dec 16, 1914 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 40–5–11 (71) Emmett 'Kid' Wagner KO 4 (10) Oct 29, 1914 Lyric Theatre, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Loss 40–4–11 (71) Bill Watkins KO 4 (10) Oct 10, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Loss 40–3–11 (71) Young Tommy Coleman NWS 6 Oct 5, 1914 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
124 Loss 40–3–11 (70) Jack McCarron NWS 6 Sep 12, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Loss 40–3–11 (69) Gunboat Smith NWS 6 May 20, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Win 40–3–11 (68) Tommy Howell NWS 6 Apr 4, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Win 40–3–11 (67) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Dec 29, 1908 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 40–3–11 (66) Jack Robinson NWS 6 Dec 14, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Win 40–3–11 (65) Jack Robinson NWS 3 Dec 10, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 40–3–11 (64) Mickey McDonough NWS 3 Dec 10, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 40–3–11 (63) Professor Mike Donovan NWS 6 Nov 23, 1908 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116 Win 40–3–11 (62) George Memsic NWS 6 Nov 7, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 NC 40–3–11 (61) Cy Flynn NC 6 (6) Sep 30, 1908 Germania Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S. Referee stopped the fight and declared the men were stalling
114 Win 40–3–11 (60) John Willie NWS 6 Sep 26, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113 Win 40–3–11 (59) Tony Caponi NWS 6 Sep 14, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 40–3–11 (58) George Gunther NWS 6 Jun 18, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111 Loss 40–3–11 (57) Philadelphia Jack O'Brien NWS 6 Jun 10, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 40–3–11 (56) Steve Crosby NWS 6 May 1, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 40–3–11 (55) Mark Anderson TKO 2 (6) May 1, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Draw 39–3–11 (55) Professor Mike Donovan PTS 10 Apr 21, 1908 Abie Opera House, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Win 39–3–10 (55) Bill Heveron TKO 3 (6) Apr 13, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Win 38–3–10 (55) Young Tommy Coleman NWS 6 Mar 20, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
105 Win 38–3–10 (54) Terry Martin NWS 6 Mar 14, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
104 Win 38–3–10 (53) George Gunther NWS 6 Feb 27, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Win 38–3–10 (52) Charley Hitte TKO 14 (20) Jan 21, 1908 Albany, New York, U.S.
102 Win 37–3–10 (52) Jack Bonner NWS 6 Jan 17, 1908 Industrial A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Draw 37–3–10 (51) George Gunther NWS 6 Jan 9, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 37–3–10 (50) Professor Mike Donovan NWS 10 Dec 24, 1907 Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Win 37–3–10 (49) Jack Morgan TKO 3 (6) Dec 20, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 36–3–10 (49) George Gunther KO 5 (6) Dec 6, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 35–3–10 (49) Harry Lewis NWS 6 Nov 20, 1907 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 35–3–10 (48) Professor Mike Donovan NWS 6 Oct 18, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Loss 35–3–10 (47) Jim Barry PTS 6 Sep 5, 1907 Savoy A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
94 Win 35–2–10 (47) Jim Barry NWS 6 Jul 8, 1907 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 35–2–10 (46) Billy Burke NWS 6 Jun 27, 1907 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 35–2–10 (45) Terry Martin NWS 6 Jun 17, 1907 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 35–2–10 (44) George Cole NWS 6 Jun 7, 1907 New Penn Art A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Win 35–2–10 (43) Fred Bradley KO 2 (6) May 27, 1907 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Draw 34–2–10 (43) George Gunther NWS 6 May 23, 1907 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 34–2–10 (42) Herman Miller KO 3 (6) May 17, 1907 New Penn Art A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 33–2–10 (42) George Gunther NWS 10 May 15, 1907 National S.C., Lyric Hall, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
86 Win 33–2–10 (41) George Gunther NWS 6 Apr 18, 1907 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 33–2–10 (40) Billy Burke NWS 6 Jan 25, 1907 Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 33–2–10 (39) Kid Henry NWS 6 Jan 24, 1907 Maennerchor Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83 Win 33–2–10 (38) George Cole NWS 6 Jan 1, 1907 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 33–2–10 (37) Eddie Haney TKO 2 (6) Nov 29, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 32–2–10 (37) Ted Smith NWS 10 Nov 6, 1906 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Win 32–2–10 (36) Dave Holly NWS 6 Oct 11, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 32–2–10 (35) Billy Burke TKO 3 (6) Aug 23, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Win 31–2–10 (35) Billy Burke NWS 6 Aug 2, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77 Draw 31–2–10 (34) George Gunther NWS 6 Jul 5, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Loss 31–2–10 (33) Joe Gans NWS 6 Jun 29, 1906 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
75 Win 31–2–10 (32) Kid Wilson NWS 6 Jun 7, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 31–2–10 (31) Sammy Campbell NWS 4 May 11, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 31–2–10 (30) Sammy Campbell NWS 4 May 4, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 31–2–10 (29) Cleve Hawkins KO 2 (6) May 1, 1906 20th Century A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 30–2–10 (29) Kid Wilson PTS 8 Mar 20, 1906 Realty Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
70 Win 29–2–10 (29) Jack Williams NWS 6 Mar 8, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Win 29–2–10 (28) George Gunther NWS 6 Feb 7, 1906 18th Regiment Armory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 29–2–10 (27) George Gunther NWS 10 Jan 31, 1906 New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67 Win 29–2–10 (26) Pat O'Rourke NWS 3 Jan 19, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 29–2–10 (25) Sailor Burke NWS 3 Jan 1, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Draw 29–2–10 (24) Larry Temple PTS 15 Oct 13, 1905 Marlborough Theater, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S. Stipulation of a draw if both lasted the distance
64 NC 29–2–9 (24) Sam Langford NC 1 (6) Oct 7, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. It quickly evident that the fighters had agreed to participate only if the fight was faked
63 Win 29–2–9 (23) Harry Senter PTS 6 Oct 4, 1905 National S.C., Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
62 Draw 28–2–9 (23) Jack Williams NWS 6 Oct 4, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Draw 28–2–9 (22) Sam Langford PTS 10 Sep 20, 1905 Lyric A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Draw 28–2–8 (22) Larry Temple PTS 12 Sep 4, 1905 Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Loss 28–2–7 (22) Sam Langford PTS 15 Aug 18, 1905 Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 28–1–7 (22) Jack Williams NWS 6 Aug 10, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Loss 28–1–7 (21) George Cole NWS 6 Jun 10, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Win 28–1–7 (20) Joe Allen KO 1 (6) Apr 22, 1905 Manayunk A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 27–1–7 (20) Dick Fitzpatrick KO 2 (12) Apr 3, 1905 Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 26–1–7 (20) Cy Flynn PTS 12 Feb 27, 1905 Nonpareil A.C., Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 25–1–7 (20) Ed Smith PTS 10 Feb 21, 1905 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 24–1–7 (20) Kid Wilson NWS 6 Feb 17, 1905 Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 24–1–7 (19) Kid Ferry KO 7 (10) Jan 31, 1905 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 23–1–7 (19) Charley Mulhall PTS 10 Jan 19, 1905 Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 22–1–7 (19) Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 12, 1905 Marlborough Theater, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
48 Draw 22–1–7 (18) Sam Langford PTS 15 Dec 9, 1904 Marlborough Theater, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
47 Win 22–1–6 (18) Sam Bolen NWS 6 Dec 3, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 22–1–6 (17) Joe Grim NWS 6 Dec 1, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 22–1–6 (16) Joe Grim NWS 6 Nov 3, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Win 22–1–6 (15) Charley Hitte TKO 3 (6) Sep 23, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 21–1–6 (15) Blink McCloskey NWS 6 Sep 14, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 21–1–6 (14) Dave Holly NWS 6 Aug 26, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Win 21–1–6 (13) Harry Lenny TKO 5 (6) Jul 18, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 20–1–6 (13) Kid Ferry KO 8 (10) Apr 5, 1904 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 19–1–6 (13) Joe Gans PTS 15 Mar 25, 1904 Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
38 NC 19–0–6 (13) Danny Duane NC 2 (15) Mar 1, 1904 Weimer Auditorium, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. Down from a low blow, Blackburn was hit a number of times by Duane while on the canvas
37 Win 19–0–6 (12) Kid Wilson NWS 6 Jan 25, 1904 Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 19–0–6 (11) Charley Mulhall NWS 6 Jan 19, 1904 Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 19–0–6 (10) Sam Langford NWS 6 Jan 11, 1904 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Draw 19–0–6 (9) Sam Bolen PTS 15 Jan 8, 1904 Shlegel's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
33 Win 19–0–5 (9) Jimmy Gardner PTS 12 Jan 2, 1904 Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
32 Draw 18–0–5 (9) Mike "Twin" Sullivan PTS 15 Dec 31, 1903 Chelsea A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
31 Draw 18–0–4 (9) Sam Langford PTS 12 Dec 23, 1903 Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
30 Loss 18–0–3 (9) Dave Holly NWS 6 Nov 21, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 18–0–3 (8) Joe Gans NWS 6 Nov 2, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 18–0–3 (7) Eddie Kennedy NWS 6 Oct 12, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Win 18–0–3 (6) Tommy Daly KO 3 (6) Sep 25, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 NC 17–0–3 (6) Tommy Cleary NC 1 (6) Sep 25, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Blackburn accidentally hit Tom Cleary low and Tom Daly took Cleary's place
25 Win 17–0–3 (5) Vernon Campbell TKO 4 (6) Sep 18, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 16–0–3 (5) Tommy Wild TKO 2 (6) Sep 15, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 15–0–3 (5) Howard Wilson NWS 6 Sep 1, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 15–0–3 (4) Kid Terrell TKO 4 (6) Jul 3, 1903 Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Draw 14–0–3 (4) Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 6 Jun 19, 1903 Ariel A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Win 14–0–3 (3) Joe Uvanni TKO 6 (6) Jun 13, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 13–0–3 (3) Jack McKenzie NWS 6 May 5, 1903 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Draw 13–0–3 (2) Dave Holly NWS 6 May 4, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 13–0–3 (1) Charles McDonald KO 3 (6) Mar 9, 1903 Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 12–0–3 (1) James Frazier PTS 6 Mar 2, 1903 Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 11–0–3 (1) Kid Reynolds KO 2 (?) Feb 23, 1903 Masonic Hall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 10–0–3 (1) Eddie Gardner TKO 10 (15) Dec 15, 1902 Casino Theatre, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
13 Win 9–0–3 (1) Otis Southers KO 2 (?) Dec 1, 1902 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
12 Win 8–0–3 (1) Bob Fanning PTS 10 Aug 14, 1902 Columbia theatre, Frankfort, Indiana, U.S.
11 Win 7–0–3 (1) Bob Fanning PTS 10 Aug 7, 1902 Columbia theatre, Frankfort, Indiana, U.S.
10 Draw 6–0–3 (1) Jack Cullen PTS 10 May 5, 1902 Empire Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
9 Draw 6–0–2 (1) Steve Crosby PTS 10 Apr 10, 1902 Cleveland Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8 Win 6–0–1 (1) Kid Stevens KO 2 (?) Mar 6, 1902 Odd Fellows Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7 ND 5–0–1 (1) Eugene Bezenah ND ? Dec 16, 1901 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Jim Glasgow KO 2 (6) Nov 19, 1901 Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5 Draw 4–0–1 Jack Cullen PTS 10 May 11, 1901 Empire Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 William Love KO 2 (?) Apr 25, 1901 Alexandria A.C., Alexandria, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 John Dean PTS 4 Feb 21, 1901 Alexandria A.C., Alexandria, Indiana, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Joe Trevan PTS 4 Dec 27, 1900 Odd Fellows Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Albert Bean KO 7 (?) Apr 29, 1900 Alexandria A.C., Alexandria, Indiana, U.S.

Unofficial record edit

168 fights 117 wins 24 losses
By knockout 34 5
By decision 83 19
Draws 22
No contests 5

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
168 Loss 117–24–22 (5) Ray Pelkey KO 3 (4) Mar 7, 1923 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
167 Loss 117–23–22 (5) Panama Joe Gans TKO 4 (10) Jul 24, 1922 Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Illinois, U.S.
166 Win 117–22–22 (5) Bonecrusher McNally KO 2 (10) Apr 25, 1922 Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
165 Win 116–22–22 (5) Calvin Respress NWS 10 Apr 7, 1922 Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
164 Win 115–22–22 (5) Young Jack Johnson PTS 8 Dec 20, 1920 Grand Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
163 Loss 114–22–22 (5) Kid Norfolk KO 4 (8) Jun 22, 1920 Madison A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
162 Win 114–21–22 (5) Smiling Kid Nolan KO 2 (6) Jan 27, 1920 Marble Hall, Biddeford, Maine, U.S.
161 Win 113–21–22 (5) Jimmy Lyggett Sr. NWS 6 Nov 28, 1918 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
160 Win 112–21–22 (5) Harry Baker NWS 8 Nov 22, 1918 Penns Grove, New Jersey, U.S.
159 Win 111–21–22 (5) Larry Williams NWS 8 Sep 20, 1918 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
158 Win 110–21–22 (5) Willie Langford NWS 12 Apr 22, 1918 Palace Theatre, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
157 Win 109–21–22 (5) Young Herman Miller NWS 6 Dec 7, 1917 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Win 108–21–22 (5) Henry Hauber NWS 6 Oct 4, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 107–21–22 (5) Joe Rosen NWS 6 Sep 6, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Win 106–21–22 (5) Pat O'Malley NWS 6 Aug 13, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Win 105–21–22 (5) Henry Hauber NWS 6 Jul 16, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
152 Win 104–21–22 (5) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Jun 15, 1917 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
151 Loss 103–21–22 (5) Larry Williams NWS 6 May 31, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
150 Win 103–20–22 (5) Harry Baker NWS 6 Mar 29, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
149 Win 102–20–22 (5) Henry Hauber NWS 6 Feb 15, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
148 Win 101–20–22 (5) Harry Baker NWS 6 Feb 1, 1917 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Win 100–20–22 (5) Christy Williams PTS 10 Jan 22, 1917 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
146 Loss 99–20–22 (5) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Nov 21, 1916 Grand Opera House, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Loss 99–19–22 (5) Eddie Revoire NWS 6 Nov 17, 1916 Ryan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Loss 99–18–22 (5) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Nov 3, 1916 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
143 Loss 99–17–22 (5) Joe Borrell NWS 6 Oct 20, 1916 Nonpareil A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
142 Loss 99–16–22 (5) Eddie Revoire NWS 6 Oct 17, 1916 Ryan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
141 Draw 99–15–22 (5) Young Ahearn NWS 10 Sep 8, 1916 Harlem S.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
140 Win 99–15–21 (5) Young Ahearn NWS 6 Aug 23, 1916 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
139 Win 98–15–21 (5) George K O Samson KO 2 (6) Jun 28, 1916 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Win 97–15–21 (5) Willie Baker KO 4 (6) Jun 20, 1916 Ryan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137 Win 96–15–21 (5) Joe Rosen NWS 6 Jun 12, 1916 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
136 Win 95–15–21 (5) One Round Sylvester NWS 8 Jan 7, 1916 Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
135 Win 94–15–21 (5) One Round Sylvester NWS 8 Dec 25, 1915 Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
134 Win 93–15–21 (5) Jack Watts TKO 9 (10) Sep 6, 1915 Columbia Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
133 Loss 92–15–21 (5) Eddie Palmer PTS 8 Aug 2, 1915 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
132 Draw 92–14–21 (5) Al Rogers NWS 6 Jan 27, 1915 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
131 Loss 92–14–20 (5) Harry Greb NWS 6 Jan 25, 1915 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Loss 92–13–20 (5) Harry Baker NWS 6 Jan 19, 1915 Fairmont A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Draw 92–12–20 (5) Harry Baker NWS 6 Jan 12, 1915 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Draw 92–12–19 (5) Al Grayber NWS 6 Dec 16, 1914 Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
127 Loss 92–12–18 (5) Emmett 'Kid' Wagner KO 4 (10) Oct 29, 1914 Lyric Theatre, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
126 Loss 92–11–18 (5) Bill Watkins KO 4 (10) Oct 10, 1914 Broadway S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
125 Loss 92–10–18 (5) Young Tommy Coleman NWS 6 Oct 5, 1914 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
124 Loss 92–9–18 (5) Jack McCarron NWS 6 Sep 12, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Loss 92–8–18 (5) Gunboat Smith NWS 6 May 20, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Win 92–7–18 (5) Tommy Howell NWS 6 Apr 4, 1914 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Win 91–7–18 (5) Harry Mansfield NWS 6 Dec 29, 1908 Douglas A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 90–7–18 (5) Jack Robinson NWS 6 Dec 14, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
119 Win 89–7–18 (5) Jack Robinson NWS 3 Dec 10, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
118 Win 88–7–18 (5) Mickey McDonough NWS 3 Dec 10, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 87–7–18 (5) Professor Mike Donovan NWS 6 Nov 23, 1908 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
116 Win 86–7–18 (5) George Memsic NWS 6 Nov 7, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 NC 85–7–18 (5) Cy Flynn NC 6 (6) Sep 30, 1908 Germania Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S. Referee stopped the fight and declared the men were stalling
114 Win 85–7–18 (4) John Willie NWS 6 Sep 26, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
113 Win 84–7–18 (4) Tony Caponi NWS 6 Sep 14, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 83–7–18 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 Jun 18, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111 Loss 82–7–18 (4) Philadelphia Jack O'Brien NWS 6 Jun 10, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 82–6–18 (4) Steve Crosby NWS 6 May 1, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Win 81–6–18 (4) Mark Anderson TKO 2 (6) May 1, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
108 Draw 80–6–18 (4) Professor Mike Donovan PTS 10 Apr 21, 1908 Abie Opera House, Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Win 80–6–17 (4) Bill Heveron TKO 3 (6) Apr 13, 1908 West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
106 Win 79–6–17 (4) Young Tommy Coleman NWS 6 Mar 20, 1908 Ontario A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
105 Win 78–6–17 (4) Terry Martin NWS 6 Mar 14, 1908 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
104 Win 77–6–17 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 Feb 27, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Win 76–6–17 (4) Charley Hitte TKO 14 (20) Jan 21, 1908 Albany, New York, U.S.
102 Win 75–6–17 (4) Jack Bonner NWS 6 Jan 17, 1908 Industrial A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
101 Draw 74–6–17 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 Jan 9, 1908 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 74–6–16 (4) Professor Mike Donovan NWS 10 Dec 24, 1907 Bijou Theater, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Win 73–6–16 (4) Jack Morgan TKO 3 (6) Dec 20, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 72–6–16 (4) George Gunther KO 5 (6) Dec 6, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 71–6–16 (4) Harry Lewis NWS 6 Nov 20, 1907 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 70–6–16 (4) Professor Mike Donovan NWS 6 Oct 18, 1907 Industrial Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Loss 69–6–16 (4) Jim Barry PTS 6 Sep 5, 1907 Savoy A.C., Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
94 Win 69–5–16 (4) Jim Barry NWS 6 Jul 8, 1907 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
93 Win 68–5–16 (4) Billy Burke NWS 6 Jun 27, 1907 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 67–5–16 (4) Terry Martin NWS 6 Jun 17, 1907 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Win 66–5–16 (4) George Cole NWS 6 Jun 7, 1907 New Penn Art A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Win 65–5–16 (4) Fred Bradley KO 2 (6) May 27, 1907 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Draw 64–5–16 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 May 23, 1907 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 64–5–15 (4) Herman Miller KO 3 (6) May 17, 1907 New Penn Art A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 63–5–15 (4) George Gunther NWS 10 May 15, 1907 National S.C., Lyric Hall, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
86 Win 62–5–15 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 Apr 18, 1907 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 61–5–15 (4) Billy Burke NWS 6 Jan 25, 1907 Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 60–5–15 (4) Kid Henry NWS 6 Jan 24, 1907 Maennerchor Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
83 Win 59–5–15 (4) George Cole NWS 6 Jan 1, 1907 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 58–5–15 (4) Eddie Haney TKO 2 (6) Nov 29, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 57–5–15 (4) Ted Smith NWS 10 Nov 6, 1906 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
80 Win 56–5–15 (4) Dave Holly NWS 6 Oct 11, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Win 55–5–15 (4) Billy Burke TKO 3 (6) Aug 23, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Win 54–5–15 (4) Billy Burke NWS 6 Aug 2, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77 Draw 53–5–15 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 Jul 5, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Loss 53–5–14 (4) Joe Gans NWS 6 Jun 29, 1906 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
75 Win 53–4–14 (4) Kid Wilson NWS 6 Jun 7, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 52–4–14 (4) Sammy Campbell NWS 4 May 11, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 51–4–14 (4) Sammy Campbell NWS 4 May 4, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
72 Win 50–4–14 (4) Cleve Hawkins KO 2 (6) May 1, 1906 20th Century A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 49–4–14 (4) Kid Wilson PTS 8 Mar 20, 1906 Realty Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
70 Win 48–4–14 (4) Jack Williams NWS 6 Mar 8, 1906 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Win 47–4–14 (4) George Gunther NWS 6 Feb 7, 1906 18th Regiment Armory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 46–4–14 (4) George Gunther NWS 10 Jan 31, 1906 New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
67 Win 45–4–14 (4) Pat O'Rourke NWS 3 Jan 19, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 44–4–14 (4) Sailor Burke NWS 3 Jan 1, 1906 Sharkey A.C., Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Draw 43–4–14 (4) Larry Temple PTS 15 Oct 13, 1905 Marlborough Theater, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S. Stipulation of a draw if both lasted the distance
64 NC 43–4–13 (4) Sam Langford NC 1 (6) Oct 7, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. It quickly evident that the fighters had agreed to participate only if the fight was faked
63 Win 43–4–13 (3) Harry Senter PTS 6 Oct 4, 1905 National S.C., Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
62 Draw 42–4–13 (3) Jack Williams NWS 6 Oct 4, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
61 Draw 42–4–12 (3) Sam Langford PTS 10 Sep 20, 1905 Lyric A.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Draw 42–4–11 (3) Larry Temple PTS 12 Sep 4, 1905 Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Loss 42–4–10 (3) Sam Langford PTS 15 Aug 18, 1905 Leiperville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 42–3–10 (3) Jack Williams NWS 6 Aug 10, 1905 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Loss 41–3–10 (3) George Cole NWS 6 Jun 10, 1905 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Win 41–2–10 (3) Joe Allen KO 1 (6) Apr 22, 1905 Manayunk A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 40–2–10 (3) Dick Fitzpatrick KO 2 (12) Apr 3, 1905 Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Win 39–2–10 (3) Cy Flynn PTS 12 Feb 27, 1905 Nonpareil A.C., Sharon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 38–2–10 (3) Ed Smith PTS 10 Feb 21, 1905 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 37–2–10 (3) Kid Wilson NWS 6 Feb 17, 1905 Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 36–2–10 (3) Kid Ferry KO 7 (10) Jan 31, 1905 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 35–2–10 (3) Charley Mulhall PTS 10 Jan 19, 1905 Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49 Win 34–2–10 (3) Joe Grim NWS 6 Jan 12, 1905 Marlborough Theater, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
48 Draw 33–2–10 (3) Sam Langford PTS 15 Dec 9, 1904 Marlborough Theater, Marlborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
47 Win 33–2–9 (3) Sam Bolen NWS 6 Dec 3, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 32–2–9 (3) Joe Grim NWS 6 Dec 1, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 31–2–9 (3) Joe Grim NWS 6 Nov 3, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Win 30–2–9 (3) Charley Hitte TKO 3 (6) Sep 23, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 29–2–9 (3) Blink McCloskey NWS 6 Sep 14, 1904 Broadway A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 28–2–9 (3) Dave Holly NWS 6 Aug 26, 1904 Manhattan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Win 27–2–9 (3) Harry Lenny TKO 5 (6) Jul 18, 1904 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 26–2–9 (3) Kid Ferry KO 8 (10) Apr 5, 1904 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 25–2–9 (3) Joe Gans PTS 15 Mar 25, 1904 Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
38 NC 25–1–9 (3) Danny Duane NC 2 (15) Mar 1, 1904 Weimer Auditorium, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S. Down from a low blow, Blackburn was hit a number of times by Duane while on the canvas
37 Win 25–1–9 (2) Kid Wilson NWS 6 Jan 25, 1904 Broadway A.C., Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 24–1–9 (2) Charley Mulhall NWS 6 Jan 19, 1904 Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Draw 23–1–9 (2) Sam Langford NWS 6 Jan 11, 1904 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Draw 23–1–8 (2) Sam Bolen PTS 15 Jan 8, 1904 Shlegel's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
33 Win 23–1–7 (2) Jimmy Gardner PTS 12 Jan 2, 1904 Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
32 Draw 22–1–7 (2) Mike "Twin" Sullivan PTS 15 Dec 31, 1903 Chelsea A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
31 Draw 22–1–6 (2) Sam Langford PTS 12 Dec 23, 1903 Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
30 Loss 22–1–5 (2) Dave Holly NWS 6 Nov 21, 1903 National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 22–0–5 (2) Joe Gans NWS 6 Nov 2, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 21–0–5 (2) Eddie Kennedy NWS 6 Oct 12, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Win 20–0–5 (2) Tommy Daly KO 3 (6) Sep 25, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 NC 19–0–5 (2) Tommy Cleary NC 1 (6) Sep 25, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Blackburn accidentally hit Tom Cleary low and Tom Daly took Cleary's place
25 Win 19–0–5 (1) Vernon Campbell TKO 4 (6) Sep 18, 1903 State A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 18–0–5 (1) Tommy Wild TKO 2 (6) Sep 15, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Win 17–0–5 (1) Howard Wilson NWS 6 Sep 1, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 16–0–5 (1) Kid Terrell TKO 4 (6) Jul 3, 1903 Central A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Draw 15–0–5 (1) Jack "Twin" Sullivan NWS 6 Jun 19, 1903 Ariel A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Win 15–0–4 (1) Joe Uvanni TKO 6 (6) Jun 13, 1903 Southern A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 14–0–4 (1) Jack McKenzie NWS 6 May 5, 1903 Penn Art Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Draw 13–0–4 (1) Dave Holly NWS 6 May 4, 1903 Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 13–0–3 (1) Charles McDonald KO 3 (6) Mar 9, 1903 Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 12–0–3 (1) James Frazier PTS 6 Mar 2, 1903 Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 11–0–3 (1) Kid Reynolds KO 2 (?) Feb 23, 1903 Masonic Hall, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 10–0–3 (1) Eddie Gardner TKO 10 (15) Dec 15, 1902 Casino Theatre, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
13 Win 9–0–3 (1) Otis Southers KO 2 (?) Dec 1, 1902 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
12 Win 8–0–3 (1) Bob Fanning PTS 10 Aug 14, 1902 Columbia theatre, Frankfort, Indiana, U.S.
11 Win 7–0–3 (1) Bob Fanning PTS 10 Aug 7, 1902 Columbia theatre, Frankfort, Indiana, U.S.
10 Draw 6–0–3 (1) Jack Cullen PTS 10 May 5, 1902 Empire Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
9 Draw 6–0–2 (1) Steve Crosby PTS 10 Apr 10, 1902 Cleveland Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8 Win 6–0–1 (1) Kid Stevens KO 2 (?) Mar 6, 1902 Odd Fellows Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7 ND 5–0–1 (1) Eugene Bezenah ND ? Dec 16, 1901 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Jim Glasgow KO 2 (6) Nov 19, 1901 Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5 Draw 4–0–1 Jack Cullen PTS 10 May 11, 1901 Empire Theater, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 William Love KO 2 (?) Apr 25, 1901 Alexandria A.C., Alexandria, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 John Dean PTS 4 Feb 21, 1901 Alexandria A.C., Alexandria, Indiana, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Joe Trevan PTS 4 Dec 27, 1900 Odd Fellows Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Albert Bean KO 7 (?) Apr 29, 1900 Alexandria A.C., Alexandria, Indiana, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Boxing record for Jack Blackburn from BoxRec (registration required)
  2. ^ a b "Jack Blackburn, Louis Trainer, Dies in Chicago", The Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, pg. 14, 25 April 1942
  3. ^ a b c d e "Jack Blackburn". International Boxing Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d Blackburn, Jack, "How I trained Joe Louis to Beat Carnera", The Pittsburgh Courier, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 14, 20 July 1935
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Jack Blackburn". BoxRec. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  6. ^ "Jack Blackburn Won", Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 14, 11 January 1906
  7. ^ "The World of Sport", Harrisburgh Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 3 November 1903
  8. ^ "Met in the Ring", The Scranton Republican, Scranton, Pennsylvania, pg. 1, 9 January 1904
  9. ^ "Jack Blackburn and Sam Langford Draw", The St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 16, 21 September 1905
  10. ^ St Louis Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 14, 1 February 1906
  11. ^ "Blackburn Won", New Castle Herald, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 8 February 1906
  12. ^ "Blackburn Knocked Out George Gunther", Evening Star, Washington, D.C., pg. 9, 7 December 1907
  13. ^ "Blackburn in a Hard Battle", The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 26, 19 April 1907
  14. ^ "Australian Got a Beating", The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 26, 24 May 1907
  15. ^ "Blackburn Beat Barry", Wilkes-Barre Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 9 July 1907
  16. ^ "Blackburn Gets Best of Harry Lewis", Wilkes-Barre Times, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 21 November 1907
  17. ^ 3000 fans attended in "Lewis Outpointed by Jack Blackburn", Evening Star, Washington, D.C., pg. 22, 21 November 1907
  18. ^ "Blackburn Wins from Harry Lewis", Wilkes-Barre Evening News, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 10, 21 November 1907
  19. ^ "Live News of Philadelphia", The New York Age, New York, New York, pg. 1, 28 November 1907
  20. ^ "Jack O'Brien Defeats Blackburn in Six Rounds", New Castle Herald, New Castle, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 11 June 1908
  21. ^ "Jack O'Brien Won From Blackburn", Trenton Evening News", Trenton, New Jersey, pg. 11, 11 June 1908
  22. ^ "Jack Blackburn's Clever Boxing Proves Too Much for Mike Donovan", The Pittsburgh Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 9, 24 November 1908
  23. ^ "Jack Blackburn Rated Louis Best of All Time", St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 25, 25 April 1942
  24. ^ Louis's Trainer Suspected of Shooting Girl", Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, pg. 1, 22 October 1935
  25. ^ Shooting of a bystander precipitated manslaughter charge in "Blackburn is Held for Manslaughter", The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, pg. 19, 6 December 1935
  26. ^ The boxing was close in "Gunboat Smith Beat Blackburn", Delaware County Daily Times, Chester, Pennsylvania, pg. 10, 21 May 1914
  27. ^ "Gunboat Smith Wins From Jack Blackburn", The Allentown Democrat, Allentown, Pennsylvania, pg. 5, 22 May 1914
  28. ^ "Harry Greb Winner Over Jack Blackburn", The Gazette Times, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 10, 26 January 1915
  29. ^ Jab, Jim, "Rooters Help Harry Greb to Ring Victory", The Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 24, 26 January 1915
  30. ^ "Joe Borrell Land Win Over Blackburn", The Wilkes-Barre Evening News, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pg. 9, 21 October 1916
  31. ^ "Joe Borrell Beats J. Blackburn Badly", The Pittsburgh Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 11, 4 November 1916
  32. ^ "Too Big For Blackburn", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 14, 23 June 1920
  33. ^ "Last Nite's Fights", Logansport Pharoah Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, pg. 7, 25 July 1922
  34. ^ "Jack Blackburn Got No Mo Wind", El Paso Herald, El Paso, Texas, pg. 21, 10 March 1923
  35. ^ "Sammy Mandell". BoxRec. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  36. ^ Julian Black chose him as trainer in "Jack Blackburn's Death Toughtest Blow for Lewis", The News-Herald, Franklin, Pennsylvania, pg. 7, 25 April 1942
  37. ^ "Blackburn Goes to his Rest", Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 26, 30 April 1942
  38. ^ "Jack Blackburn's Death Toughest Blow for Louis", The News Herald, Franklin, Pennsylvania, pg. 7, 25 April 1942
  39. ^ Midegette, Anne, "Inspired by Joe Louis, opera 'Shadowboxer' scores one for reality", Washington Post, April 17, 2010
  40. ^ "BoxRec: Jack Blackburn".