Tom Lees (boxer)
Thomas James Lees (16 June 1858 – 11 July 1947) was an Australian boxer and the second reported person to hold the title Heavyweight Champion of Australia, from May 1885 to September 1886.
| Tom Lees | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Thomas James Lees |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 16 June 1858 Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 11 July 1947 |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 48 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 5 |
| No contests | 14 |
During a long career in boxing he fought bouts in South Africa, USA, Canada and the UK as well as in Australasia. "He won and held the Australian championship against some of the best men in the world,"[1] including such famous heavyweight boxers as Peter Jackson, Joe Goddard and Bob Fitzsimmons. His record comes to: 16 wins (9 by knockout), 10 losses, 5 draws and 13 no decisions.
References
- Doherty, William J (1831). In the Days of the Giants. London; Sydney: George G Harrap. p. 272.
- Tom Lees' Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 15 August 2016.
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