Jimmy Walsh (American boxer)

Jimmy Walsh (July 18, 1883 – November 23, 1964) was an American boxer who claimed the World Bantamweight Championship on March 29, 1905, when he defeated Monte Attell, in a controversial six-round bout at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia.[1] His claim was recognized by the World Boxing Association, at the time the National Boxing Association. The fight ended in a disqualification called by the referee when Walsh sent a low right hook that landed below the belt of Attell. Most sources believed Walsh had led throughout the fight and that the blow should have been considered legal, which may be why Walsh was credited with the title by the National Boxing Association.[2][3]

For the British lightweight boxing champion of the 1930s, see Jimmy Walsh (boxer).
Jimmy Walsh
Walsh as a young boxer circa 1912
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Reach63.5 in (161 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born(1883-07-18)July 18, 1883
DiedNovember 23, 1964(1964-11-23) (aged 81)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights104; With the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins57
Wins by KO14
Losses19
Draws27
No contests1

He unsuccessfully challenged Abe Attell twice and Johnny Kilbane once for the world featherweight championship. He was managed through most of his career by Eddie E. Keevin, who also managed Black heavyweight contender Sam Langford.[4][2]

Early boxing career

Boxing as an amateur as early as 1901, Walsh began boxing professionally around 1902 in the Boston area, winning all but one of his better publicized fights between April 1902 and March 1904.

Walsh fought Albert "Al" Delmont eleven times, winning seven, losing once, and drawing three times.[5] At least five of these meetings were early in his career in 1902, and six of these bouts are recorded in his BoxRec record.[2][3]

He fought Patsy McKenna twice in November and December 1902 in Boston and then Salem, Massachusetts, drawing in six rounds both times.[2]

His victory against Johnny Sheehan on February 20, 1903, in Boston was booked as the "105 pound championship of the East" and was one of his first eight-round bouts, in an early career that took place almost exclusively at Boston boxing clubs and almost always in six-round bouts.[2]

His bout against Willie Shumaker on March 26, 1903 at the Essex Athletic Club in Boston was billed as the American 105 pound title and ended in a ten-round points decision in his favor, though he was down in the first round.

Walsh's boxing dominance was becoming more apparent by 1904. On March 3, 1904, in a twelve-round bout at the Riverview Athletic Club with Jack Desmond in Lowell, Massachusetts, Walsh's opponent was in a dazed condition by the third round, and it became apparent to those present, Desmond "was not in Walsh's class." The draw ruling, in the opinion of the Boston Post, was a clear victory for Walsh as they wrote Desmond "nearly collapsed" by the final round.[6]

First World Bantamweight title match

He competed for what could be considered his first shot at the World Bantamweight Title on April 18, 1904, in a twelve-round loss to London-born Brit Digger Stanley in London, billed as the 112 pound world title. Stanley was both the British and European Bantamweight Champion. Walsh met with Digger Stanley again on June 6, 1904, at the National Sporting Club in London in a twenty-round draw.[2] The Wikes-Barre Times recognized the bout as the Bantamweight Championship and noted the purse was $1000.[7] They met again in a fifteen-round draw bout in October 1905, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, with Walsh never defeating Stanley.

Claiming the World Bantamweight Title
Walsh circa 1907

On March 29, 1905, Walsh first claimed the World Bantamweight Title in a bout against Monte Attell, brother of champion Abe, in Philadelphia that ended when the referee called a disqualification against Walsh in the sixth round. One source noted that Walsh, "had the better of the bout from the start", and that the blow which occurred two minutes into the sixth round was accidental.[8] The National Boxing Association recognized Walsh's claim to the Bantamweight Championship. The St. Louis Dispatch, noted that according to most spectators ringside, the "blow was a fair one", though it was a "terrific right hook", and did notable injury to Attell. Controversy arose as to who won the bout as many observers considered the blow legal, and that "Walsh completely had Attell at his mercy throughout the entire contest."[3]

Monte Attell and Walsh fought again on December 21, 1908, in a fifteen-round draw at the Colliseum in San Francisco. The bout was not considered a title fight because Walsh was unable to make the agreed upon weight. The Montreal Gazette noted that Walsh had the better of the last four rounds, with Attell having a slight edge in the first three rounds, but that the boxing was very close for much of the fight.[9]

Losing the World Bantamweight Title

On January 29, 1909, Walsh met Jimmy Reagan at the Dreamland Rink in San Francisco for a twelve-round World Bantamweight Title match. According to the Oakland Tribune, "Reagan led in every one of the fifteen rounds with Walsh and was entitled to the verdict," though admitting the "title was a very close one."[10] Joe Woodman, Walsh's own manager, admitted that Walsh had been beaten in eight of the twelve rounds, though it was a surprise to much of the audience who believed that Reagan had been overmatched with Walsh in the days before the fight. Walsh was considered to have a more clever boxing form and finesse, particularly in the early rounds, but Reagan was the aggressor, delivering more blows, and taking the initiative in the final rounds.[11] Reagan was only eighteen at the time of his victory over Walsh and had fought in relatively few major professional bouts.[12]

World Featherweight Championships
Featherweight Champion Abe Attell

Walsh lost to World Featherweight Champion Abe Attell three times in title matches; on September 12, 1907 for a ten-round decision in Indianapolis, on December 7, 1906, in a ten-round TKO in Los Angeles, and on February 22, 1906 for a fifteen-round decision in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in which Attell "badly punished" Walsh. Not surprisingly, Attell was the odds on favorite for the December 1906 fight.[13] He met Attell twice in non-title matches on April 3, 1913, in New York in a ten-round loss by decision and on October 24, 1912, in a twelve-round draw in Boston.[2] After the April 3, 1913, New York bout, Walsh's manager Eddie Keevin filed charges against Attell with the New York boxing commission that Attell had used eye gouging against Walsh in their bout.[14]

Non-title fights in later career

In his November 9, 1909, twelve-round draw bout with Tommy O'Toole in Boston, Walsh put O'Toole down for the count of nine in the tenth round. Not surprisingly the Philadelphia Item gave him the newspaper decision.[15][2]

On January 8, 1910, he fought six rounds to a draw at Pittsburgh's Old City Hall with Patsy Brannigan, though at least one newspaper gave him the decision.[16]

On April 21, 1910, he was defeated by Pal Moore in ten rounds at the Empire Athletic Club in Harlem, New York, at least according to the respected newspaper decision of the New York Times. Moore was only seventeen at the time. It was a rare loss for Walsh, and according to one source, he lost at least six of the ten rounds. Many of Walsh's losses were to top rated boxers, and Moore had not yet distinguished himself to that extent. He would defeat Moore in a twelve-round points decision the following month in Boston.[17][2]

On November 18, 1910, he defeated talented British boxer Sam Keller at New York's Fairmont Athletic club in a ten-round match. Walsh's victory was most clearly secured in the final round when Walsh landed repeated blows to the body. Walsh began showing an advantage by the seventh round.[18]

On November 23, 1910, he lost decisively to Monte Attell, who had recently held the bantamweight championship, in a ten-round match in San Francisco. Walsh may have been overweight for the bout at 122 pounds, and appeared to have been most effective in the first round. Attell evaded his opponent with clever footwork and rocked Walsh, in the brutal bout, with blows to the jaw, mouth, and nose. Walsh was said to have been swinging wildly and ineffectively by the last four rounds.[19]

Attempting World Featherweight Title

He fought Johnny Kilbane in a World Featherweight Title match on May 21, 1912, at the Pilgrim Athletic Club in Boston, Massachusetts, to a twelve-round draw decision.[2] They had previously fought in a non-title match on May 30, 1911, in a twelve-round draw bout in Canton, Ohio, that was characterized as "full of clinches", with neither man "doing much hard work."[20]

They fought for the last time on September 16, 1913, in a twelve-round bout dominated by Kilbane at the Atlas Athletic Association in Boston. As an important late career bout, Walsh, according to one source fought primarily defensively against the featherweight champion, who probably outweighed him in the bout, as several sources wrote that Kilbane was fighting as a lightweight, heavier than his normal featherweight status. Fighting defensively, one source noted "Walsh did not land half a dozen blows up to the tenth." As an indication of his cautious boxing technique, most of Walsh's blows were with his left throughout the bout. Only in the twelfth round was Walsh clearly seen as the aggressor, but by the end of the last round Kilbane was observed to have landed more blows than Walsh. Walsh was losing more frequently at his career neared its end, but was still boxing quality opponents, even if he was fighting cautiously.[21][2]

On October 4, 1913, he fought the Jewish boxer Eddie Wallace in Brooklyn defeating him in a ten-round newspaper decision. Wallace was a skilled featherweight who would later meet the great Benny Leonard, Lew Tendler, Freddie Welsh and Johnny Dundee in his career, though without achieving an impressive win loss record.

One of his last bouts was with Johnny Ertle, in Milwaukee, on February 25, 1914, which he lost in an eight-round newspaper decision.


Refereeing career

From 1920 to 1934, Walsh refereed 186 bouts. Despite never referring a world championship fight, he did referee bouts for world champions such as Battling Battalino, Benny Bass, Sammy Fuller, Charles 'Bud' Taylor, Kid Chocolate, Johnny Jadick, Isadore Schwartz, Fidel LaBarba, Frankie Genaro, Pancho Villa, Mike Ballerino, Johnny Dundee, Pete Latzo, and Kid Williams.[22]

Retirement from boxing

In late 1909, Walsh gave some boxing instruction to Charles Taft, son of President Taft, and to Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of ex-President Teddy Roosevelt, who had taken boxing at Harvard.[23] In February 1913, he was giving boxing instruction to the sons of several of Brookline, Massachusetts's wealthiest families.[24]

Walsh retired from the ring in late 1914, having attained an exceptional record with only ten losses by decision in roughly 150 matches.[25] According to one source, he worked as a head salesman for a cigar firm in Boston after retiring from boxing, and sent a son to the U.S. Naval Academy.[26]

He died on November 23, 1964.


Professional boxing record

All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[27] unless otherwise stated.

Official record
104 fights 33 wins 10 losses
By knockout 14 1
By decision 18 8
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 20
No contests 1
Newspaper decisions/draws 40

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 Age Notes
104 Loss 33–10–20 (41) Johnny Ertle NWS 8 Feb 25, 1914 26 years, 222 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
103 Draw 33–10–20 (40) Young McAuliffe NWS 10 Jan 1, 1914 26 years, 167 days Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
102 Win 33–10–20 (39) Joe Goldberg NWS 10 Dec 9, 1913 26 years, 144 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
101 Win 33–10–20 (38) "Young" Louis Goldie NWS 6 Nov 5, 1913 26 years, 110 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Draw 33–10–20 (37) Willie Jones NWS 10 Nov 1, 1913 26 years, 106 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
99 Win 33–10–20 (36) Joe Goldberg NWS 10 Oct 27, 1913 26 years, 101 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
98 Win 33–10–20 (35) Eddie Wallace NWS 10 Oct 4, 1913 26 years, 78 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
97 Loss 33–10–20 (34) Johnny Kilbane PTS 12 Sep 16, 1913 26 years, 60 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
96 Win 33–9–20 (34) Jim Kenrick NWS 10 Sep 2, 1913 26 years, 46 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Draw 33–9–20 (33) Adolph Zotte PTS 10 Jun 28, 1913 25 years, 345 days Saltaire Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
94 Win 33–9–19 (33) Kid Julian NWS 10 Apr 28, 1913 25 years, 284 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
93 Win 33–9–19 (32) Bobby Pittsley NWS 10 Apr 7, 1913 25 years, 263 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
92 Loss 33–9–19 (31) Abe Attell NWS 10 Apr 3, 1913 25 years, 259 days Forty-Fourth Street A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Draw 33–9–19 (30) Tommy Dixon NWS 8 Nov 13, 1912 25 years, 118 days Windsor, Ontario, Canada
90 Draw 33–9–19 (29) Abe Attell PTS 12 Oct 24, 1912 25 years, 98 days Pilgrim A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
89 Draw 33–9–18 (29) Patsy Brannigan PTS 10 Aug 14, 1912 25 years, 27 days Pilgrim A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
88 Draw 33–9–17 (29) Johnny Kilbane PTS 12 May 21, 1912 24 years, 308 days Pilgrim A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For world featherweight title
87 NC 33–9–16 (29) Joe Coster NC 8 (10) Apr 10, 1912 24 years, 267 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. Both fighters DQ'd for holding
86 Draw 33–9–16 (28) Eddie Sherman PTS 6 (8) Mar 18, 1912 24 years, 244 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Attendance & receipts were so small the bout was stopped short;
Results unclear
85 Win 33–9–15 (28) Alf Lynch NWS 8 Jan 3, 1912 24 years, 169 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
84 Win 33–9–15 (27) Jim Kenrick NWS 8 Dec 11, 1911 24 years, 146 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
83 Win 33–9–15 (26) Fred Landowne TKO 7 (10) Jun 14, 1911 23 years, 331 days Island Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
82 Draw 32–9–15 (26) Johnny Kilbane NWS 12 May 30, 1911 23 years, 316 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
81 Draw 32–9–15 (25) Al Delmont PTS 12 May 16, 1911 23 years, 302 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
80 Draw 32–9–14 (25) Bert O'Donnell NWS 6 Jan 27, 1911 23 years, 193 days Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Loss 32–9–14 (24) Joe Coster NWS 10 Dec 19, 1910 23 years, 154 days Marathon A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Loss 32–9–14 (23) Monte Attell PTS 10 Nov 23, 1910 23 years, 128 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. For world bantamweight title
77 Win 32–8–14 (23) Sam Kellar NWS 10 Nov 15, 1910 23 years, 120 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 32–8–14 (22) Young Britt PTS 10 Sep 20, 1910 23 years, 64 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
75 Win 31–8–14 (22) Philadelphia Pal Moore PTS 12 May 31, 1910 22 years, 317 days Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
74 Loss 30–8–14 (22) Philadelphia Pal Moore NWS 10 Apr 21, 1910 22 years, 277 days Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 30–8–14 (21) Eddie Greenwald NWS 10 Apr 8, 1910 22 years, 264 days Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
72 Win 30–8–14 (20) Young Britt NWS 10 Apr 4, 1910 22 years, 260 days American A.C., Schenectady, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Draw 30–8–14 (19) Al Delmont PTS 8 Mar 15, 1910 22 years, 240 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
70 Win 30–8–13 (19) Joe Coster NWS 6 Feb 10, 1910 22 years, 207 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
69 Win 30–8–13 (18) Patsy Brannigan NWS 6 Jan 28, 1910 22 years, 194 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 30–8–13 (17) Alf Lynch NWS 10 Dec 23, 1909 22 years, 158 days Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
67 Win 30–8–13 (16) Billy Allen NWS 10 Dec 13, 1909 22 years, 148 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
66 Draw 30–8–13 (15) Tommy O'Toole PTS 12 Nov 9, 1909 22 years, 114 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
65 Win 30–8–12 (15) Johnny Whittaker NWS 6 Jul 13, 1909 21 years, 360 days Bijou Theater, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 30–8–12 (14) Digger Stanley PTS 15 May 24, 1909 21 years, 310 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
63 Loss 30–8–11 (14) "Young" George Pierce NWS 6 Mar 27, 1909 21 years, 252 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Loss 30–8–11 (13) Jimmy Reagan PTS 12 Jan 29, 1909 21 years, 195 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. Lost world bantamweight title claim
61 Draw 30–7–11 (13) Monte Attell PTS 15 Dec 21, 1908 21 years, 156 days Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim;
Both fighters claimed the title
60 Win 30–7–10 (13) Young Britt PTS 15 Oct 9, 1908 21 years, 83 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Billed for world bantamweight title claim;
Later found out to be an over the weight bout
59 Loss 29–7–10 (13) Joe Wagner NWS 6 Sep 24, 1908 21 years, 68 days Whirlwind A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 29–7–10 (12) Jimmy Carroll TKO 11 (15) Jun 26, 1908 20 years, 344 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim
57 Win 28–7–10 (12) Eddie Menney NWS 10 May 19, 1908 20 years, 306 days McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56 Loss 28–7–10 (11) "Young" George Pierce NWS 6 Apr 6, 1908 20 years, 263 days West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Draw 28–7–10 (10) Al Delmont PTS 12 Mar 31, 1908 21 years, 105 days Winnisimmett Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim
54 Win 28–7–9 (10) Babe Cullen PTS 10 Oct 1, 1907 20 years, 75 days Winnisimmett Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
53 Loss 27–7–9 (10) Abe Attell PTS 10 Sep 12, 1907 20 years, 56 days Auditorium (Virginia Ave.), Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For world featherweight title
52 Win 27–6–9 (10) Young Erlenborn PTS 12 Sep 2, 1907 20 years, 46 days Winnismet Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
51 Loss 26–6–9 (10) Freddie Weeks PTS 10 Jun 18, 1907 19 years, 335 days Denver A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
50 Win 26–5–9 (10) Eddie Menney PTS 10 Mar 8, 1907 19 years, 233 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Claimed 115lbs world title
49 Loss 25–5–9 (10) Abe Attell TKO 9 (20) Dec 7, 1906 19 years, 142 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world featherweight title
48 Win 25–4–9 (10) Willie Moody NWS 6 Apr 9, 1906 18 years, 265 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Loss 25–4–9 (9) Abe Attell PTS 15 Feb 22, 1906 18 years, 219 days Lincoln A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. For world featherweight title
46 Win 25–3–9 (9) Jack Langdon NWS 6 Feb 19, 1906 18 years, 216 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 25–3–9 (8) Johnny Reagan KO 5 (15) Feb 12, 1906 18 years, 209 days Pythian Rink, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
44 Win 24–3–9 (8) Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Jan 27, 1906 18 years, 193 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 24–3–9 (7) Digger Stanley PTS 15 Oct 20, 1905 18 years, 94 days Pythian Rink, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim
42 Draw 23–3–9 (7) Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Sep 23, 1905 18 years, 67 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Loss 23–3–9 (6) Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Sep 4, 1905 18 years, 48 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 23–3–9 (5) Willie Gibbs PTS 15 May 23, 1905 17 years, 309 days Douglas A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
39 Win 22–3–9 (5) Phil Logan NWS 6 May 1, 1905 17 years, 287 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 22–3–9 (4) Danny Dougherty NWS 6 Mar 31, 1905 17 years, 256 days Knickerbocker A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Loss 22–3–9 (3) Monte Attell DQ 6 (6) Mar 29, 1905 17 years, 254 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Claimed world bantamweight title;
Walsh claims title after leading until DQ'd for a low blow
36 Win 22–2–9 (3) Joe Wagner TKO 2 (6) Mar 25, 1905 17 years, 250 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Win 21–2–9 (3) Monte Attell NWS 6 Mar 20, 1905 17 years, 245 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 21–2–9 (2) Tommy Feltz DQ 11 (15) Mar 7, 1905 17 years, 232 days Douglas A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
33 Win 20–2–9 (2) Harry Brodigan KO 1 (10), 2:30 Dec 26, 1904 17 years, 161 days North Street Rink, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
32 Win 19–2–9 (2) Bob Kendrick NWS 6 Oct 8, 1904 17 years, 82 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Draw 19–2–9 (1) Danny Dougherty NWS 6 Sep 17, 1904 17 years, 61 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Draw 19–2–9 Digger Stanley PTS 15 Jun 6, 1904 16 years, 324 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Billed 112lbs world title
29 Loss 19–2–8 Digger Stanley PTS 15 Apr 18, 1904 16 years, 275 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Billed 8st world title
28 Draw 19–1–8 Jack Desmond PTS 12 Mar 2, 1904 16 years, 228 days Riverview A.C., Dracut, Massachusetts, U.S.
27 Win 19–1–7 Tommy Quigley KO 13 (?) Feb 23, 1904 16 years, 220 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
26 Win 18–1–7 Jim Connolly TKO 1 (?) Feb 20, 1904 16 years, 217 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Win 17–1–7 Kid Williams TKO 2 (12) Feb 6, 1904 16 years, 203 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
24 Win 16–1–7 Kid Paul KO 5 (?) Jan 9, 1904 16 years, 175 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
23 Win 15–1–7 Harry Brown TKO 9 (?) Nov 21, 1903 16 years, 126 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
22 Win 14–1–7 Young Hines KO 2 (?) Nov 9, 1903 16 years, 114 days Allston A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
21 Win 13–1–7 Eddie Carr TKO 10 (?) Oct 2, 1903 16 years, 76 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
20 Win 12–1–7 Al Delmont PTS 12 Sep 11, 1903 16 years, 55 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
19 Win 11–1–7 Terry Edwards PTS 12 May 6, 1903 15 years, 292 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
18 Win 10–1–7 Terry Edwards PTS 10 Apr 24, 1903 15 years, 280 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
17 Win 9–1–7 Johnny Powers PTS 10 Apr 17, 1903 15 years, 273 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
16 Win 8–1–7 Willie Schumacher PTS 10 Mar 26, 1903 15 years, 251 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Billed American bantamweight title
15 Win 7–1–7 Johnny Powers PTS 10 Mar 17, 1903 15 years, 242 days Tammany A.C., Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
14 Win 6–1–7 Johnny Kid Sheehan PTS 8 Feb 20, 1903 15 years, 217 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Claimed bantamweight championship of the East
13 Win 5–1–7 Young Brooks PTS 6 Jan 28, 1903 15 years, 194 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
12 Win 4–1–7 Kid Terrell KO ? (6) Jan 23, 1903 15 years, 189 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
11 Win 3–1–7 Patsy McKenna PTS 6 Dec 30, 1902 15 years, 165 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
10 Win 2–1–7 Denny Ryan KO 2 (?) Dec 25, 1902 15 years, 160 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
9 Draw 1–1–7 Patsy McKenna PTS 6 Dec 19, 1902 15 years, 154 days Hoffman A.C., Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
8 Draw 1–1–6 Patsy McKenna PTS 6 Nov 7, 1902 15 years, 112 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
7 Draw 1–1–5 Al Delmont PTS 6 Oct 17, 1902 15 years, 91 days Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
6 Draw 1–1–4 Johnny Lynch PTS 6 Oct 13, 1902 15 years, 87 days Cambridge A.A., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
5 Draw 1–1–3 Al Delmont PTS 6 Oct 7, 1902 15 years, 81 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
4 Draw 1–1–2 Jimmy Malloy PTS 6 Aug 20, 1902 15 years, 33 days Wilkens A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
3 Loss 1–1–1 Al Delmont PTS 10 Aug 1, 1902 15 years, 14 days King Philip Club, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Al Delmont PTS 6 Jun 25, 1902 14 years, 342 days East Boston A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Al Delmont PTS 6 Apr 19, 1902 14 years, 275 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Unofficial record
104 fights 57 wins 19 losses
By knockout 14 1
By decision 42 17
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 27
No contests 1

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
104 Loss 57–19–27 (1) Johnny Ertle NWS 8 Feb 25, 1914 26 years, 222 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
103 Draw 57–18–27 (1) Young McAuliffe NWS 10 Jan 1, 1914 26 years, 167 days Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
102 Win 57–18–26 (1) Joe Goldberg NWS 10 Dec 9, 1913 26 years, 144 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
101 Win 56–18–26 (1) "Young" Louis Goldie NWS 6 Nov 5, 1913 26 years, 110 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Draw 55–18–26 (1) Willie Jones NWS 10 Nov 1, 1913 26 years, 106 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
99 Win 55–18–25 (1) Joe Goldberg NWS 10 Oct 27, 1913 26 years, 101 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
98 Win 54–18–25 (1) Eddie Wallace NWS 10 Oct 4, 1913 26 years, 78 days Irving A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
97 Loss 53–18–25 (1) Johnny Kilbane PTS 12 Sep 16, 1913 26 years, 60 days Atlas A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
96 Win 53–17–25 (1) Jim Kenrick NWS 10 Sep 2, 1913 26 years, 46 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
95 Draw 52–17–25 (1) Adolph Zotte PTS 10 Jun 28, 1913 25 years, 345 days Saltaire Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
94 Win 52–17–24 (1) Kid Julian NWS 10 Apr 28, 1913 25 years, 284 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
93 Win 51–17–24 (1) Bobby Pittsley NWS 10 Apr 7, 1913 25 years, 263 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
92 Loss 50–17–24 (1) Abe Attell NWS 10 Apr 3, 1913 25 years, 259 days Forty-Fourth Street A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Draw 50–16–24 (1) Tommy Dixon NWS 8 Nov 13, 1912 25 years, 118 days Windsor, Ontario, Canada
90 Draw 50–16–23 (1) Abe Attell PTS 12 Oct 24, 1912 25 years, 98 days Pilgrim A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
89 Draw 50–16–22 (1) Patsy Brannigan PTS 10 Aug 14, 1912 25 years, 27 days Pilgrim A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
88 Draw 50–16–21 (1) Johnny Kilbane PTS 12 May 21, 1912 24 years, 308 days Pilgrim A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. For world featherweight title
87 NC 50–16–20 (1) Joe Coster NC 8 (10) Apr 10, 1912 24 years, 267 days Manhattan Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. Both fighters DQ'd for holding
86 Draw 50–16–20 Eddie Sherman PTS 6 (8) Mar 18, 1912 24 years, 244 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Attendance & receipts were so small the bout was stopped short;
Results unclear
85 Win 50–16–19 Alf Lynch NWS 8 Jan 3, 1912 24 years, 169 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
84 Win 49–16–19 Jim Kenrick NWS 8 Dec 11, 1911 24 years, 146 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
83 Win 48–16–19 Fred Landowne TKO 7 (10) Jun 14, 1911 23 years, 331 days Island Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
82 Draw 47–16–19 Johnny Kilbane NWS 12 May 30, 1911 23 years, 316 days Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
81 Draw 47–16–18 Al Delmont PTS 12 May 16, 1911 23 years, 302 days Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
80 Draw 47–16–17 Bert O'Donnell NWS 6 Jan 27, 1911 23 years, 193 days Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Loss 47–16–16 Joe Coster NWS 10 Dec 19, 1910 23 years, 154 days Marathon A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
78 Loss 47–15–16 Monte Attell PTS 10 Nov 23, 1910 23 years, 128 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. For world bantamweight title
77 Win 47–14–16 Sam Kellar NWS 10 Nov 15, 1910 23 years, 120 days Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 46–14–16 Young Britt PTS 10 Sep 20, 1910 23 years, 64 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
75 Win 45–14–16 Philadelphia Pal Moore PTS 12 May 31, 1910 22 years, 317 days Arena (Armory A.A.), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
74 Loss 44–14–16 Philadelphia Pal Moore NWS 10 Apr 21, 1910 22 years, 277 days Empire A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
73 Win 44–13–16 Eddie Greenwald NWS 10 Apr 8, 1910 22 years, 264 days Milwaukee A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
72 Win 43–13–16 Young Britt NWS 10 Apr 4, 1910 22 years, 260 days American A.C., Schenectady, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Draw 42–13–16 Al Delmont PTS 8 Mar 15, 1910 22 years, 240 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
70 Win 42–13–15 Joe Coster NWS 6 Feb 10, 1910 22 years, 207 days American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
69 Win 41–13–15 Patsy Brannigan NWS 6 Jan 28, 1910 22 years, 194 days Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Loss 40–13–15 Alf Lynch NWS 10 Dec 23, 1909 22 years, 158 days Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
67 Win 40–12–15 Billy Allen NWS 10 Dec 13, 1909 22 years, 148 days Alhambra, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
66 Draw 39–12–15 Tommy O'Toole PTS 12 Nov 9, 1909 22 years, 114 days Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
65 Win 39–12–14 Johnny Whittaker NWS 6 Jul 13, 1909 21 years, 360 days Bijou Theater, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64 Draw 38–12–14 Digger Stanley PTS 15 May 24, 1909 21 years, 310 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
63 Loss 38–12–13 "Young" George Pierce NWS 6 Mar 27, 1909 21 years, 252 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
62 Loss 38–11–13 Jimmy Reagan PTS 12 Jan 29, 1909 21 years, 195 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. Lost world bantamweight title claim
61 Draw 38–10–13 Monte Attell PTS 15 Dec 21, 1908 21 years, 156 days Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim;
Both fighters claimed the title
60 Win 38–10–12 Young Britt PTS 15 Oct 9, 1908 21 years, 83 days Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Billed for world bantamweight title claim;
Later found out to be an over the weight bout
59 Loss 37–10–12 Joe Wagner NWS 6 Sep 24, 1908 21 years, 68 days Whirlwind A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 37–9–12 Jimmy Carroll TKO 11 (15) Jun 26, 1908 20 years, 344 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim
57 Win 36–9–12 Eddie Menney NWS 10 May 19, 1908 20 years, 306 days McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56 Loss 35–9–12 "Young" George Pierce NWS 6 Apr 6, 1908 20 years, 263 days West End A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Draw 35–8–12 Al Delmont PTS 12 Mar 31, 1908 21 years, 105 days Winnisimmett Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim
54 Win 35–8–11 Babe Cullen PTS 10 Oct 1, 1907 20 years, 75 days Winnisimmett Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
53 Loss 34–8–11 Abe Attell PTS 10 Sep 12, 1907 20 years, 56 days Auditorium (Virginia Ave.), Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. For world featherweight title
52 Win 34–7–11 Young Erlenborn PTS 12 Sep 2, 1907 20 years, 46 days Winnismet Club, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
51 Loss 33–7–11 Freddie Weeks PTS 10 Jun 18, 1907 19 years, 335 days Denver A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
50 Win 33–6–11 Eddie Menney PTS 10 Mar 8, 1907 19 years, 233 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Claimed 115lbs world title
49 Loss 32–6–11 Abe Attell TKO 9 (20) Dec 7, 1906 19 years, 142 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world featherweight title
48 Win 32–5–11 Willie Moody NWS 6 Apr 9, 1906 18 years, 265 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Loss 31–5–11 Abe Attell PTS 15 Feb 22, 1906 18 years, 219 days Lincoln A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. For world featherweight title
46 Win 31–4–11 Jack Langdon NWS 6 Feb 19, 1906 18 years, 216 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 30–4–11 Johnny Reagan KO 5 (15) Feb 12, 1906 18 years, 209 days Pythian Rink, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
44 Win 29–4–11 Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Jan 27, 1906 18 years, 193 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 28–4–11 Digger Stanley PTS 15 Oct 20, 1905 18 years, 94 days Pythian Rink, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained world bantamweight title claim
42 Draw 27–4–11 Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Sep 23, 1905 18 years, 67 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Loss 27–4–10 Tommy O'Toole NWS 6 Sep 4, 1905 18 years, 48 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 27–3–10 Willie Gibbs PTS 15 May 23, 1905 17 years, 309 days Douglas A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
39 Win 26–3–10 Phil Logan NWS 6 May 1, 1905 17 years, 287 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 25–3–10 Danny Dougherty NWS 6 Mar 31, 1905 17 years, 256 days Knickerbocker A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Loss 24–3–10 Monte Attell DQ 6 (6) Mar 29, 1905 17 years, 254 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Claimed world bantamweight title;
Walsh claims title after leading until DQ'd for a low blow
36 Win 24–2–10 Joe Wagner TKO 2 (6) Mar 25, 1905 17 years, 250 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Win 23–2–10 Monte Attell NWS 6 Mar 20, 1905 17 years, 245 days Washington S.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 22–2–10 Tommy Feltz DQ 11 (15) Mar 7, 1905 17 years, 232 days Douglas A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
33 Win 21–2–10 Harry Brodigan KO 1 (10), 2:30 Dec 26, 1904 17 years, 161 days North Street Rink, Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
32 Win 20–2–10 Bob Kendrick NWS 6 Oct 8, 1904 17 years, 82 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Draw 19–2–10 Danny Dougherty NWS 6 Sep 17, 1904 17 years, 61 days National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Draw 19–2–9 Digger Stanley PTS 15 Jun 6, 1904 16 years, 324 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Billed 112lbs world title
29 Loss 19–2–8 Digger Stanley PTS 15 Apr 18, 1904 16 years, 275 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Billed 8st world title
28 Draw 19–1–8 Jack Desmond PTS 12 Mar 2, 1904 16 years, 228 days Riverview A.C., Dracut, Massachusetts, U.S.
27 Win 19–1–7 Tommy Quigley KO 13 (?) Feb 23, 1904 16 years, 220 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
26 Win 18–1–7 Jim Connolly TKO 1 (?) Feb 20, 1904 16 years, 217 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Win 17–1–7 Kid Williams TKO 2 (12) Feb 6, 1904 16 years, 203 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
24 Win 16–1–7 Kid Paul KO 5 (?) Jan 9, 1904 16 years, 175 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
23 Win 15–1–7 Harry Brown TKO 9 (?) Nov 21, 1903 16 years, 126 days Central A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
22 Win 14–1–7 Young Hines KO 2 (?) Nov 9, 1903 16 years, 114 days Allston A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
21 Win 13–1–7 Eddie Carr TKO 10 (?) Oct 2, 1903 16 years, 76 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
20 Win 12–1–7 Al Delmont PTS 12 Sep 11, 1903 16 years, 55 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
19 Win 11–1–7 Terry Edwards PTS 12 May 6, 1903 15 years, 292 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
18 Win 10–1–7 Terry Edwards PTS 10 Apr 24, 1903 15 years, 280 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
17 Win 9–1–7 Johnny Powers PTS 10 Apr 17, 1903 15 years, 273 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
16 Win 8–1–7 Willie Schumacher PTS 10 Mar 26, 1903 15 years, 251 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Billed American bantamweight title
15 Win 7–1–7 Johnny Powers PTS 10 Mar 17, 1903 15 years, 242 days Tammany A.C., Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
14 Win 6–1–7 Johnny Kid Sheehan PTS 8 Feb 20, 1903 15 years, 217 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Claimed bantamweight championship of the East
13 Win 5–1–7 Young Brooks PTS 6 Jan 28, 1903 15 years, 194 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
12 Win 4–1–7 Kid Terrell KO ? (6) Jan 23, 1903 15 years, 189 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
11 Win 3–1–7 Patsy McKenna PTS 6 Dec 30, 1902 15 years, 165 days Essex A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
10 Win 2–1–7 Denny Ryan KO 2 (?) Dec 25, 1902 15 years, 160 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
9 Draw 1–1–7 Patsy McKenna PTS 6 Dec 19, 1902 15 years, 154 days Hoffman A.C., Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
8 Draw 1–1–6 Patsy McKenna PTS 6 Nov 7, 1902 15 years, 112 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
7 Draw 1–1–5 Al Delmont PTS 6 Oct 17, 1902 15 years, 91 days Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
6 Draw 1–1–4 Johnny Lynch PTS 6 Oct 13, 1902 15 years, 87 days Cambridge A.A., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
5 Draw 1–1–3 Al Delmont PTS 6 Oct 7, 1902 15 years, 81 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
4 Draw 1–1–2 Jimmy Malloy PTS 6 Aug 20, 1902 15 years, 33 days Wilkens A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
3 Loss 1–1–1 Al Delmont PTS 10 Aug 1, 1902 15 years, 14 days King Philip Club, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
2 Draw 1–0–1 Al Delmont PTS 6 Jun 25, 1902 14 years, 342 days East Boston A.A., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Al Delmont PTS 6 Apr 19, 1902 14 years, 275 days Lenox A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

See also

References
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  2. "Jimmy Walsh". BoxRec. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 30 March 1905, p. 18.
  4. The Salt Lake Herald, Salt Lake City, Utah, 5 May 1907, p. 9.
  5. Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, California, 27 October 1905, p.11.
  6. Boston Post, Boston, Massachusetts, 3 March 1904, p.3.
  7. Description of Digger Stanley bout in "Jimmy Walsh Defeated", Wilkes-Barre Times, 19 April 1904, p. 8.
  8. "Monte Attell Was Carried Out", The Plain Speaker, Hazelton, Pennsylvania, 30 March 1905, p. 4.
  9. "Fight a Draw", The Montreal Gazette, 22 December 1908, p. 6.
  10. "Monte Has Right to Claim Championship Title", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, 9 August 1909, p. 11.
  11. Smith, Eddie, "Clever San Francisco Boy Wins Over Boston Champ", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, 30 January 1909, p. 15.
  12. "Jimmy Reagan, World's Champion Bantam", The Tacoma Times, Tacoma, Washington, 17 February 1909, p. 2.
  13. "Attell and Jimmy Walsh", St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, Missouri, 7 December 1906, p. 16.
  14. "Charges Filed Against Attell", The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, 8 April 1913, p. 8.
  15. "O' Toole Fights Draw with Welsh", Reno Gazette-Journal, 10 November 1909, p. 6.
  16. "Among the Pugs in Pittsburgh", Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 29 January 1910, p. 1.
  17. "Pal Moore Won", The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, 22 April 1910, p. 1.
  18. "Jimmy Walsh Wins Out", Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier, Ottumwa, Iowa, 19 November 1910, p. 2.
  19. "Monte Attell Defeats Jimmy Walsh in Ten Rounds", San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, California, 24 November 1910, p. 13.
  20. "Picked Up in Fight Land", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, 31 May 1911, p. 11.
  21. "Johnny Kilbane Won From Jimmy Walsh", Lewiston Evening Journal, 17 December 1913, p. 5.
  22. "BoxRec: Login".
  23. "Taft Hires a Boxer", The Alantown Leader, Alantown, Pennsylvania, 9 October 1909, p. 2.
  24. "Jimmy Walsh, Crack Bantamweight Now has $20,000,000" Boxing Class, Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 11 February 1913, p. 10.
  25. "Jimmy Walsh Retires", Indianapolis-Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, 22 March 1914, p. 36.
  26. "Far Back", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, 21 May 1932, p. 17
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