Jack Moran (boxer)

Jack Moran (July 4, 1894 – November 4, 1966)[1] was an American professional boxer from 1911-1922. At birth, his last name was Cizek, which he changed to Moran for promotional reasons. He fought for the world light heavyweight boxing title.

Jack Moran
Statistics
Real nameJohn Ralph Cizek
Weight(s)Heavyweight, light heavyweight
NationalityAmerican
Born(1894-07-04)July 4, 1894
DiedNovember 4, 1966(1966-11-04) (aged 72)

Career

In January 1917 he took a newspaper decision over Jack Geyer. In his next bout he fought a draw with Gunboat Smith. In March 1917 he faced Battling Levinsky, losing on points in a fight for the world light heavyweight title.[2]

In March 1917 he was stopped in the third round by Jack Dillon, and in September 1918 was knocked pout in the first round by Jack Dempsey in Reno.[3] Despite never winning again, he continued to fight until 1922, with a brief comeback in 1931.

He later worked as a boxing referee.[2]

Moran died on November 4, 1966, aged 72.[3]

In the 29 bouts listed by Boxrec.com, he:[4]

  • Won 2 (KO 1) + lost 17 (KO 15) + drawn 2 = 21
    • rounds boxed 102
  • Newspaper decisions won 2 + lost 5 + drawn 1 = 8
    • rounds boxed 74

Opponents

Notable boxers he fought included:[4]

References
  1. Jack Moran's profile in the Minnesota Death Index
  2. "Jack Moran to Referee", The Bulletin, September 15, 1933, p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2018
  3. "Ex-Boxer Dies", Spokane Daily Chronicle, November 5, 1966, p. 6. Retrieved January 17, 2018
  4. Boxing record for Jack Moran from BoxRec (registration required)


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