Kid Williams
Kid Williams | |
|---|---|
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| Born | John Gutenko December 1, 1893 |
| Died | October 18, 1963 (aged 69) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Baltimore Tiger |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 207 |
| Wins | 162 |
| Wins by KO | 50 |
| Losses | 30 |
| Draws | 12 |
| No contests | 3 |
John Gutenko (December 1, 1893 – October 18, 1963) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American boxer of Danish and Polish heritage who fought under the name Kid Williams and was known as the Baltimore Tiger, he knocked out Johnny Coulon in Vernon, California, on June 9, 1914. This victory earned him the Bantamweight Championship world title.[1] In 1970 Johnny Gutenko was inducted into the Ring magazine’s Boxing Hall of Fame after being nominated “by the sports editors, boxing writers, and television sportscasters.” At the time, the magazine’s founder Nat Fleischer ranked him number three among bantamweights.[2] However, the website AinsworthSports.com rated him number one for the 1910 decade.[3] Over twenty years later, he would be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Ironically, the ceremony occurred in Canastota, New York, on June 9, 1996, the eighty-second anniversary of winning the bantamweight title.[4]
Biography[edit]
John Gutenko was born at Rahó, Máramaros, Austria-Hungary (today part of Western Ukraine).[5] Along with his mother, Aniela (born in Barkhagen, German Empire on November 7, 1876 – August 23, 1939), and his two brothers (Ludwik "Louis" and Rudolph) and two sisters (Bertha and Helen), they arrived in Baltimore on September 28, 1904, aboard the SS Breslau.[6] John’s father, Wincenty Gutenko (born in Copenhagen, Denmark on May 4, 1866 – October 15, 1925), had immigrated earlier in the year. Wincenty arrived in New York before moving to Baltimore, where a large Polish Galician Community was located in the Fells’ Point neighborhood in southeast Baltimore City.[7] Three more children were born in Baltimore: Zygmunt (Sigmund), born on June 27, 1905; Paulina Rita (Lena), born on August 28, 1908; and Elizabeth, born on August 23, 1910. The family worshipped at the Polish Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. There, he met his wife Agnieszka (Agnes) Zwiaskowska/Wiaskowska (died January 8, 1971). They were married on May 23, 1916. They had two daughters-Katherine born February 8, 1919, and Rosalie Jeanette Gutenko, born April 21, 1927. He died at his daughter’s home on Payson Street, Baltimore City, Maryland, on October 18, 1963. After a Requiem Mass at Holy Rosary Church, he was buried in the Gutenko Family Plot at Holy Rosary Cemetery.[8]
By 1928 the boxer “who a few years ago was idolized by ring followers” was ‘practically penniless’ [and] not many years ago [he] had a fortune of $300,000, made out of the ring, and some investments. Now he is broke, and his fighting days are over.”[9] Before he began his boxing career, Gutenko had left school after the third grade and worked as an apprentice typesetter. Possibly for one of the Baltimore Polish-language or German newspapers. After losing the title in 1917, he returned to typesetting but left to pursue his boxing career again. After he quit boxing, he would work for Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, Maryland. During World War II, he was featured along with other workers promoting their efforts on behalf of the War.[10]
Professional boxing record[edit]
John Gutnko's boxing career began on July 25, 1910, with a knockout win that started a meteoric rise and the race to win the bantamweight title. The latter was achieved because of his second manager Sammy Harris. It was Sammy Harris who, to garner publicity about his protégé John Gutenko reinvented and created a myth about themselves that the writers and fans were willing to accept since it made for good press. The most often repeated tale involved how Harris “discovered” the future bantamweight champion. At Harris’s prompting, Guntenko often told reporters: I sold him a paper, and he gave me half a dollar to get changed. I ran away with the half dollar. The next time Harris saw me, he took me up to his athletic club to box. He wanted to see me get licked for stealing his half dollar. But I didn’t get licked. And Harris kept me and trained me, and he made me a champion.[11]
It made for an excellent newspaper copy but was a complete fabrication. Gutenko did not sign with Harris until almost a year after he began his boxing career. Another more plausible explanation was offered by Gutenko a year before his death. In the interview, he told John Sherwood, an Evening Sun writer, that he first put on boxing gloves in the empty stock room of Tom the Greek’s candy store on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore’s Fells’ Point.
Gutenko’s boxing career was initially managed by local boxing promoter Joe Barrett who arranged for his first match at the Oriole Baseball Park against Shep Ferren. A right-handed punch to Farren’s jaw sent the boxer to the canvas and gave the novice his first win.[12]
His loss by knockout against George Henry Chaney, born in Baltimore on September 18, 1892, occurred at Baltimore’s Germania Maennerchor Hall on January 2, 1911,[13] eventually leading to him becoming the protégé of promoter and manager Sammy Harris. Under Harris’ tutelage, he began an impressive winning streak. Then, on October 12, 1912, he met the reigning Bantamweight title holder, Johnny Coulon, at Madison Square Garden. Much to everyone’s disbelief, he fought the champion to a standstill. “Some of the ringside sharps gave the Kid the shade, and all agreed that the Baltimore lad was entitled to a draw at the worst.”[14] The Polish boxer spent the next year and a half trying to force Coulon to a rematch. Although Coulon only fought three bouts during this time, Gutenko continued to take on worthy opponents, including the English (Johnny Hughes)[15] and French (Charles LeDoux) bantamweight champions.[16]
Finally, when an influential Californian boxing promoter, Tom McCarey, declared Gutenko the bantamweight champion after Coulon repeatedly failed to defend the title, Coulon was forced to step into the ring. Unfortunately, it appears Coulon was right to avoid a rematch as Gutenko knocked him out and became the Bantamweight Champion of the World.[17]
John Gutenko gave several versions of how he acquired the fighting name “Kid Williams.” One of the most details suggests the name came from a Baltimore African American bantamweight boxer who encouraged Gutenko to assume his fighting moniker the night before a fight:
He hunted up his pal that night in order to obtain a line on the game. His friend’s name was Williams. Friend Williams was a regular prizefighter – regular in licking he received. He had just quit the game on that account. Still, Jonathan Gutenko (called ‘Dutch’). That name will never do. They puzzled away until Williams abruptly ended it by exclaiming: ‘Why not use mine? Williams? Sure!'[18]
His nickname the Baltimore Tiger was coined by members of the New York sportswriter fraternity. It may have been former gunslinger turned sportswriter Bat Materson who came up with the moniker as he described Gutenko's aggressive boxing style as like that of a tiger.
Ironically, John Gutenko’s first fight after winning the bantamweight title was against Pete Herman in New Orleans.[19] Unfortunately, the Baltimore Tiger would lose his title three years later to Herman in New Orleans on January 9, 1917. They had met the year before, where Gutenko prevailed, but the third time was not the charm, and he lost by being outpointed.[20] Gutenko never recaptured the title, and on September 9, 1929, the Maryland State Athletic Commission “decided for the best interests of everyone concerned, including Williams himself, that the Kid would not be allowed to fight anymore in the State.” The action was taken because “the members of the ring body felt that there was danger of the veteran fight suffering serious injury if allowed to continue.” Thus, revoking his license and ending his boxing career.[21]
After his death, the boxing world began to acknowledge his “great natural ability as a fighter.”[22] On December 3, 1966, his brother Rudolph (February 18, 1900 – August 6, 1969), a Maryland bicycling champion in the 1920s, represented him when the Baltimore Tiger was elected to the Maryland Athletic Sports Hall of Fame.[23] The plaque awarded him was later hung “on the Baltimore Civic Center wall.”[24]
John Gutenko was not the only member of the family to aspire to a boxing career. His younger brother Louis (September 28, 1895 – June 17, 1961) also began his career in 1910 as a lightweight. He remained in his brother’s shadow fighting under the name Young Kid Williams. However, he never achieved fame or a title like his older brother.[25]
All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[26] unless otherwise stated.
Official record[edit]
| 207 fights | 100 wins | 19 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 50 | 5 |
| By decision | 42 | 9 |
| By disqualification | 8 | 5 |
| Draws | 8 | |
| No contests | 3 | |
| Newspaper decisions/draws | 77 | |
All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted to the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | Loss | 100–19–8 (80) | Bobby Burns | TKO | 2 (8) | Sep 3, 1929 | 35 years, 272 days | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 206 | Win | 100–18–8 (80) | Frankie Garcia | PTS | 8 | Jul 12, 1929 | 35 years, 219 days | Greensboro A.C., Greensboro, Maryland, US | |
| 205 | Loss | 99–18–8 (80) | Joe Belmont | PTS | 8 | Apr 9, 1929 | 35 years, 125 days | Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US | |
| 204 | Loss | 99–17–8 (80) | Sid Lampe | PTS | 10 | Mar 6, 1929 | 35 years, 91 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 203 | Win | 99–16–8 (80) | Sid Lampe | DQ | 8 (12) | Feb 11, 1929 | 35 years, 68 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 202 | Win | 98–16–8 (80) | Bobby Garcia | PTS | 10 | Jan 14, 1929 | 35 years, 40 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 201 | Win | 97–16–8 (80) | Lou Guglielmini | PTS | 8 | Dec 27, 1928 | 35 years, 22 days | Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US | |
| 200 | Win | 96–16–8 (80) | Willie Parrish | TKO | 5 (10) | Dec 14, 1928 | 35 years, 9 days | 104th Medical Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 199 | Win | 95–16–8 (80) | Joe Caniano | PTS | 8 | Dec 7, 1928 | 35 years, 2 days | National Guard Armory, Centreville, Maryland, US | |
| 198 | Win | 94–16–8 (80) | Eddie Bowling | PTS | 8 | Nov 29, 1928 | 34 years, 360 days | St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 197 | Win | 93–16–8 (80) | Joe Caniano | PTS | 8 | Oct 26, 1928 | 34 years, 326 days | National Guard Armory, Centreville, Florida, US | |
| 196 | Win | 92–16–8 (80) | Lou Guglielmini | PTS | 8 | Sep 28, 1928 | 34 years, 298 days | Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 195 | Win | 91–16–8 (80) | Jack Daly | PTS | 8 | Sep 7, 1928 | 34 years, 277 days | Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 194 | Draw | 90–16–8 (80) | Tony Ross | PTS | 12 | Aug 27, 1928 | 34 years, 266 days | Maryland Baseball Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 193 | Win | 90–16–7 (80) | Young Joe O'Donnell | PTS | 8 | Aug 8, 1928 | 34 years, 247 days | Location unknown | |
| 192 | Loss | 89–16–7 (80) | Eddie Buell | TKO | 4 (8) | Jul 19, 1928 | 34 years, 227 days | Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 191 | Win | 89–15–7 (80) | Jimmy Hogan | PTS | 3 | Jul 15, 1927 | 33 years, 222 days | 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 190 | Win | 88–15–7 (80) | Jack Skinner | KO | 3 (8) | Feb 25, 1927 | 33 years, 82 days | St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 189 | Loss | 87–15–7 (80) | Battling Mack | NWS | 10 | Mar 19, 1926 | 32 years, 104 days | Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US | |
| 188 | Win | 87–15–7 (79) | Al Monahan | PTS | 10 | Mar 5, 1926 | 32 years, 90 days | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 187 | NC | 86–15–7 (79) | Billy Pimpus | NC | 3 (8) | Feb 8, 1926 | 32 years, 65 days | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Cut from accidental headbutt |
| 186 | Loss | 86–15–7 (78) | Nate Carp | DQ | 11 (12) | Jan 4, 1926 | 32 years, 30 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 185 | Win | 86–14–7 (78) | Jackie West | PTS | 10 | Dec 28, 1925 | 32 years, 23 days | Arcade, Washington, D.C., US | |
| 184 | Draw | 85–14–7 (78) | Jackie West | PTS | 10 | Oct 2, 1925 | 31 years, 301 days | Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US | |
| 183 | Win | 85–14–6 (78) | Midget Smith | DQ | 7 (12) | Sep 28, 1925 | 31 years, 297 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 182 | Win | 84–14–6 (78) | Red Leonard | PTS | 10 | Sep 4, 1925 | 31 years, 273 days | Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US | |
| 181 | Win | 83–14–6 (78) | Midget Smith | PTS | 12 | Aug 21, 1925 | 31 years, 259 days | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 180 | Loss | 82–14–6 (78) | Frankie Genaro | PTS | 12 | Jun 26, 1925 | 31 years, 203 days | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 179 | Win | 82–13–6 (78) | Terry McHugh | DQ | 3 (10) | Apr 24, 1925 | 31 years, 140 days | Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, US | McHugh DQ'd for low blows |
| 178 | Draw | 81–13–6 (78) | Lew Mayrs | PTS | 12 | Apr 20, 1925 | 31 years, 136 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 177 | Win | 81–13–5 (78) | Al Monahan | NW | 8 | Feb 9, 1925 | 31 years, 66 days | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 176 | Win | 81–13–5 (77) | Jackie West | NWS | 8 | Jan 19, 1925 | 31 years, 45 days | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 175 | Win | 81–13–5 (76) | Joey Schwartz | PTS | 12 | Dec 29, 1924 | 31 years, 24 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 174 | Win | 80–13–5 (76) | Al Markie | PTS | 10 | Apr 5, 1924 | 30 years, 122 days | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 173 | Loss | 79–13–5 (76) | Abe Friedman | DQ | 8 (12) | Feb 27, 1924 | 30 years, 84 days | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US | Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow and blow to the back of the head |
| 172 | Win | 79–12–5 (76) | Young Montreal | PTS | 10 | Feb 6, 1924 | 30 years, 63 days | Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 171 | Win | 78–12–5 (76) | Charley Goodman | PTS | 12 | Jan 14, 1924 | 30 years, 40 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 170 | Win | 77–12–5 (76) | Midget Smith | PTS | 12 | Jan 1, 1924 | 30 years, 27 days | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 169 | Win | 76–12–5 (76) | Danny Lee | KO | 1 (12), 1:20 | Dec 22, 1923 | 30 years, 17 days | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 168 | Win | 75–12–5 (76) | Ludger Kid Dube | NWS | 6 | Dec 12, 1923 | 30 years, 7 days | Waterville, Maine, US | |
| 167 | Loss | 75–12–5 (75) | Charley Holman | DQ | 9 (12) | Oct 24, 1923 | 29 years, 323 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow |
| 166 | Win | 75–11–5 (75) | Frankie Daly | PTS | 12 | Sep 26, 1923 | 29 years, 295 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 165 | Loss | 74–11–5 (75) | Pancho Villa | NWS | 8 | Jul 31, 1923 | 29 years, 238 days | Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 164 | Win | 74–11–5 (74) | Bud Dempsey | PTS | 12 | Jul 13, 1923 | 29 years, 220 days | Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US | |
| 163 | Loss | 73–11–5 (74) | Bobby Garcia | PTS | 12 | Apr 25, 1923 | 29 years, 141 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 162 | Win | 73–10–5 (74) | Battling Mack | NWS | 8 | Apr 16, 1923 | 29 years, 132 days | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 161 | Loss | 73–10–5 (73) | Bobby Garcia | DQ | 9 (12) | Apr 4, 1923 | 29 years, 120 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 160 | Win | 73–9–5 (73) | Sammy Sandow | PTS | 12 | Mar 12, 1923 | 29 years, 97 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 159 | Win | 72–9–5 (73) | Young Montreal | PTS | 12 | Jan 15, 1923 | 29 years, 41 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 158 | Win | 71–9–5 (73) | Battling Harry Leonard | DQ | 1 (12), 2:24 | Dec 22, 1922 | 29 years, 17 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Leonard DQ'd for a low blow |
| 157 | Win | 70–9–5 (73) | Eddie O'Dowd | DQ | 9 (10) | Nov 24, 1922 | 28 years, 354 days | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 156 | Win | 69–9–5 (73) | Roy Moore | TKO | 11 (12) | Sep 18, 1922 | 28 years, 287 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 155 | Win | 68–9–5 (73) | Joe Dundee | DQ | 10 (12) | Sep 4, 1922 | 28 years, 273 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 154 | Win | 67–9–5 (73) | Joe Mandell | DQ | 6 (?) | Jul 8, 1922 | 28 years, 215 days | Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 153 | Draw | 66–9–5 (73) | Terry Martin | PTS | 12 | Feb 15, 1922 | 28 years, 72 days | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 152 | Win | 66–9–4 (73) | Jimmy Mendo | NWS | 8 | Oct 18, 1921 | 27 years, 317 days | Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 151 | Win | 66–9–4 (72) | Mickey Brown | PTS | 12 | Oct 13, 1921 | 27 years, 312 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 150 | Loss | 65–9–4 (72) | Andy Chaney | PTS | 10 | Oct 4, 1921 | 27 years, 303 days | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 149 | Win | 65–8–4 (72) | Louisiana | NWS | 8 | Jun 29, 1921 | 27 years, 206 days | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 148 | Win | 65–8–4 (71) | Frankie Edwards | DQ | 9 (12) | Jun 11, 1921 | 27 years, 188 days | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 147 | Win | 64–8–4 (71) | Patsy Scanlon | NWS | 10 | May 20, 1921 | 27 years, 166 days | Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 146 | Loss | 64–8–4 (70) | Jack 'Kid' Wolfe | PTS | 12 | May 18, 1921 | 27 years, 164 days | Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| 145 | Win | 64–7–4 (70) | Packey O'Gatty | TKO | 9 (15), 2:25 | May 11, 1921 | 27 years, 157 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 144 | Win | 63–7–4 (70) | Joe Burman | NWS | 8 | Apr 25, 1921 | 27 years, 141 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 143 | Win | 63–7–4 (69) | Earl Puryear | PTS | 12 | Apr 18, 1921 | 27 years, 134 days | Playhouse, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 142 | Win | 62–7–4 (69) | Joe O'Donnell | NWS | 8 | Mar 17, 1921 | 27 years, 102 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 141 | Win | 62–7–4 (68) | Marty Collins | PTS | 12 | Mar 15, 1921 | 27 years, 100 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 140 | Win | 61–7–4 (68) | Jack Perry | NWS | 8 | Mar 5, 1921 | 27 years, 90 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 139 | Win | 61–7–4 (67) | Tommy Ryan | NWS | 10 | Mar 2, 1921 | 27 years, 87 days | Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 138 | Win | 61–7–4 (66) | Abe Goldstein | NWS | 8 | Feb 21, 1921 | 27 years, 78 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 137 | Loss | 61–7–4 (65) | Carl Tremaine | NWS | 8 | Jan 24, 1921 | 27 years, 50 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 136 | Win | 61–7–4 (64) | Battling Harry Leonard | NWS | 8 | Dec 18, 1920 | 27 years, 13 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 135 | Win | 61–7–4 (63) | Charles Ledoux | PTS | 12 | Dec 16, 1920 | 27 years, 11 days | 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 134 | Win | 60–7–4 (63) | Earl Puryear | NWS | 8 | Nov 13, 1920 | 26 years, 344 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 133 | Win | 60–7–4 (62) | Sammy Sandow | PTS | 12 | Oct 28, 1920 | 26 years, 328 days | 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 132 | Win | 59–7–4 (62) | Joe Nelson | TKO | 5 (8) | Oct 16, 1920 | 26 years, 316 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 131 | Win | 58–7–4 (62) | Johnny Ertle | PTS | 12 | Aug 13, 1920 | 26 years, 252 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 130 | Win | 57–7–4 (62) | Dutch Brandt | TKO | 3 (12) | Jun 28, 1920 | 26 years, 206 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 129 | Win | 56–7–4 (62) | Patsy Johnson | NWS | 8 | May 24, 1920 | 26 years, 171 days | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 128 | Loss | 56–7–4 (61) | Frankie Tucker | KO | 3 (8) | Dec 19, 1919 | 26 years, 14 days | Strand Theater, Drumright, Oklahoma, US | |
| 127 | Win | 56–6–4 (61) | Andy Chaney | PTS | 12 | Jun 1, 1918 | 24 years, 178 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 126 | Win | 55–6–4 (61) | Joe Tuber | NWS | 6 | May 20, 1918 | 24 years, 166 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 125 | Win | 55–6–4 (60) | Jackie Sharkey | PTS | 12 | Apr 1, 1918 | 24 years, 117 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 124 | Win | 54–6–4 (60) | Joe Leopold | PTS | 10 | Feb 25, 1918 | 24 years, 82 days | Denver, Colorado, US | |
| 123 | Loss | 53–6–4 (60) | Joe Lynch | TKO | 4 (6) | Jan 29, 1918 | 24 years, 55 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 122 | Draw | 53–5–4 (60) | Johnny Ertle | PTS | 12 | Dec 17, 1917 | 24 years, 12 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | For world bantamweight title claim |
| 121 | Loss | 53–5–3 (60) | Benny McNeil | NWS | 10 | Oct 16, 1917 | 23 years, 315 days | Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| 120 | Win | 53–5–3 (59) | Dick Loadman | PTS | 12 | Oct 1, 1917 | 23 years, 300 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 119 | Win | 52–5–3 (59) | Gussie Lewis | NWS | 6 | Sep 24, 1917 | 23 years, 293 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 118 | Win | 52–5–3 (58) | Jackie Sharkey | NWS | 6 | Jul 27, 1917 | 23 years, 234 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 117 | Loss | 52–5–3 (57) | Pete Herman | NWS | 6 | Jun 13, 1917 | 23 years, 190 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 116 | Win | 52–5–3 (56) | Benny McNeil | PTS | 15 | May 24, 1917 | 23 years, 170 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 115 | Win | 51–5–3 (56) | Bernie Hahn | NWS | 6 | May 14, 1917 | 23 years, 160 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 114 | Win | 51–5–3 (55) | Jimmy Taylor | NWS | 6 | Apr 23, 1917 | 23 years, 139 days | Orpheum Theatre, York, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 113 | Win | 51–5–3 (54) | Benny McNeil | NWS | 6 | Apr 2, 1917 | 23 years, 118 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 112 | Win | 51–5–3 (53) | Jimmy Murray | NWS | 10 | Mar 27, 1917 | 23 years, 112 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 111 | Draw | 51–5–3 (52) | Joe Lynch | NWS | 10 | Mar 13, 1917 | 23 years, 98 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 110 | Win | 51–5–3 (51) | Benny Kaufman | TKO | 10 (15) | Mar 8, 1917 | 23 years, 93 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 109 | Loss | 50–5–3 (51) | Eddie O'Keefe | NWS | 6 | Feb 19, 1917 | 23 years, 76 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 108 | Win | 50–5–3 (50) | Benny McNeil | NWS | 15 | Jan 30, 1917 | 23 years, 56 days | Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, US | |
| 107 | Loss | 50–5–3 (49) | Pete Herman | PTS | 20 | Jan 9, 1917 | 23 years, 35 days | Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Lost world bantamweight title |
| 106 | Win | 50–4–3 (49) | Billy Fitzsimmons | NWS | 10 | Dec 7, 1916 | 23 years, 2 days | Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 105 | Win | 50–4–3 (48) | Al Shubert | NWS | 10 | Oct 26, 1916 | 22 years, 326 days | Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 104 | Win | 50–4–3 (47) | Al Shubert | NWS | 6 | Oct 16, 1916 | 22 years, 316 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 103 | Win | 50–4–3 (46) | Benny Kaufman | NWS | 6 | Oct 2, 1916 | 22 years, 302 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 102 | Win | 50–4–3 (45) | Dick Loadman | NWS | 10 | Sep 15, 1916 | 22 years, 285 days | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 101 | Win | 50–4–3 (44) | Joe O'Donnell | NWS | 6 | Sep 11, 1916 | 22 years, 281 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 100 | Win | 50–4–3 (43) | Frankie Brown | NWS | 10 | Sep 4, 1916 | 22 years, 274 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 99 | Win | 50–4–3 (42) | Young Joey Mendo | TKO | 5 (?) | Aug 28, 1916 | 22 years, 267 days | Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 98 | Win | 49–4–3 (42) | Alf Mansfield | TKO | 5 (10) | Jul 12, 1916 | 22 years, 220 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 97 | Win | 48–4–3 (42) | Benny McCoy | TKO | 7 (10) | May 30, 1916 | 22 years, 177 days | Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 96 | Win | 47–4–3 (42) | Billy Bevan | NWS | 10 | May 15, 1916 | 22 years, 162 days | Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 95 | Win | 47–4–3 (41) | Battling Lahn | NWS | 10 | Apr 11, 1916 | 22 years, 128 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 94 | Draw | 47–4–3 (40) | Pete Herman | PTS | 20 | Feb 7, 1916 | 22 years, 64 days | Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Retained world bantamweight title |
| 93 | Draw | 47–4–2 (40) | Frankie Burns | PTS | 20 | Dec 6, 1915 | 22 years, 1 day | Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Retained world bantamweight title |
| 92 | Loss | 47–4–1 (40) | Memphis Pal Moore | NWS | 8 | Oct 28, 1915 | 21 years, 327 days | Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US | |
| 91 | Win | 47–4–1 (39) | Dutch Brandt | PTS | 10 | Oct 5, 1915 | 21 years, 304 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 90 | Loss | 46–4–1 (39) | Johnny Ertle | DQ | 5 (10) | Sep 10, 1915 | 21 years, 279 days | Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US | World bantamweight title at stake; Referee said that Williams landed low blows and DQ'd him Both fighters claimed the title |
| 89 | Win | 46–3–1 (39) | Jimmy Taylor | PTS | 15 | Jul 24, 1915 | 21 years, 231 days | Terrapin Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | Retained world bantamweight title |
| 88 | Win | 45–3–1 (39) | Jimmy Murray | NWS | 10 | Jun 4, 1915 | 21 years, 181 days | Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 87 | Loss | 45–3–1 (38) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Apr 5, 1915 | 21 years, 121 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 86 | Loss | 45–3–1 (37) | Johnny Kilbane | NWS | 6 | Mar 17, 1915 | 21 years, 102 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 85 | NC | 45–3–1 (36) | Joe Superior | NC | 5 (?) | Feb 25, 1915 | 21 years, 82 days | Bijou Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, US | |
| 84 | Win | 45–3–1 (35) | Jimmy Murray | NWS | 6 | Feb 15, 1915 | 21 years, 72 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 83 | Win | 45–3–1 (34) | Eddie Wallace | NWS | 10 | Feb 2, 1915 | 21 years, 59 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 82 | Win | 45–3–1 (33) | Johnny Daly | NWS | 10 | Dec 25, 1914 | 21 years, 20 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 81 | Win | 45–3–1 (32) | Joe O'Donnell | TKO | 3 (6) | Dec 19, 1914 | 21 years, 14 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 80 | Win | 44–3–1 (32) | Young Freddie Diggins | TKO | 3 (6) | Nov 30, 1914 | 20 years, 360 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 79 | Win | 43–3–1 (32) | Dutch Brandt | NWS | 10 | Oct 27, 1914 | 20 years, 326 days | Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 78 | Win | 43–3–1 (31) | Pekin Kid Herman | KO | 4 (6) | Sep 28, 1914 | 20 years, 297 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 77 | Win | 42–3–1 (31) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Sep 14, 1914 | 20 years, 283 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 76 | Win | 42–3–1 (30) | Pete Herman | NWS | 10 | Jun 30, 1914 | 20 years, 207 days | Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | |
| 75 | Win | 42–3–1 (29) | Johnny Coulon | KO | 3 (20) | Jun 9, 1914 | 20 years, 186 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim; Won world bantamweight title |
| 74 | Draw | 41–3–1 (29) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Apr 6, 1914 | 20 years, 122 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 73 | Win | 41–3–1 (28) | Young Freddie Diggins | NWS | 6 | Mar 23, 1914 | 20 years, 108 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 72 | Win | 41–3–1 (27) | Eddie Campi | KO | 12 (20) | Jan 31, 1914 | 20 years, 57 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim; Won European bantamweight title |
| 71 | Win | 40–3–1 (27) | Chick Hayes | TKO | 7 (15) | Jan 5, 1914 | 20 years, 31 days | Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Wisconsin, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim |
| 70 | Win | 39–3–1 (27) | Dick Loadman | NWS | 10 | Nov 27, 1913 | 19 years, 357 days | Riverview A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | World bantamweight title claim at stake; (via KO only) |
| 69 | Win | 39–3–1 (26) | Battling Reddy | NWS | 6 | Nov 24, 1913 | 19 years, 354 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 68 | Win | 39–3–1 (25) | Patsy Brannigan | NWS | 6 | Oct 25, 1913 | 19 years, 324 days | Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 67 | Win | 39–3–1 (24) | Willie Mack | NWS | 6 | Oct 6, 1913 | 19 years, 305 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 66 | Win | 39–3–1 (23) | Mickey Dunn | KO | 2 (15) | Oct 3, 1913 | 19 years, 302 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim |
| 65 | Win | 38–3–1 (23) | Charles Ledoux | TKO | 16 (20) | Jul 15, 1913 | 19 years, 222 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | Claimed vacant world bantamweight title |
| 64 | Win | 37–3–1 (23) | Jim Kenrick | TKO | 6 (15) | Jun 11, 1913 | 19 years, 188 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 63 | Win | 36–3–1 (23) | Young Freddie Diggins | KO | 4 (15) | May 14, 1913 | 19 years, 160 days | Empire Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 62 | Win | 35–3–1 (23) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Apr 26, 1913 | 19 years, 142 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 61 | Draw | 35–3–1 (22) | Frank Bradley | NWS | 6 | Apr 14, 1913 | 19 years, 130 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 60 | Win | 35–3–1 (21) | Frankie Conway | NWS | 6 | Mar 29, 1913 | 19 years, 114 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 59 | Win | 35–3–1 (20) | Eddie Campi | PTS | 20 | Feb 12, 1913 | 19 years, 69 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | |
| 58 | Win | 34–3–1 (20) | Frankie Conway | NWS | 6 | Jan 4, 1913 | 19 years, 30 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 57 | Win | 34–3–1 (19) | Charles Ledoux | NWS | 6 | Dec 11, 1912 | 19 years, 6 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 56 | Win | 34–3–1 (18) | Harry Smith | NWS | 6 | Nov 22, 1912 | 18 years, 353 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 55 | Win | 34–3–1 (17) | Billy Fitzsimmons | NWS | 10 | Nov 6, 1912 | 18 years, 337 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 54 | Win | 34–3–1 (16) | Johnny Hughes | NWS | 6 | Nov 1, 1912 | 18 years, 332 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 53 | Win | 34–3–1 (15) | Johnny Coulon | NWS | 10 | Oct 18, 1912 | 18 years, 318 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 52 | Win | 34–3–1 (14) | Young Freddie Diggins | NWS | 6 | Sep 24, 1912 | 18 years, 294 days | Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 51 | Win | 34–3–1 (13) | Billy Fitzsimmons | TKO | 8 (10) | Sep 16, 1912 | 18 years, 286 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 50 | Win | 33–3–1 (13) | Mickey Brown | TKO | 8 (?) | Sep 4, 1912 | 18 years, 274 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 49 | Win | 32–3–1 (13) | Kid Kelly | TKO | 9 (10) | Aug 26, 1912 | 18 years, 265 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 48 | Win | 31–3–1 (13) | Battling Reddy | NWS | 10 | Aug 17, 1912 | 18 years, 256 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 47 | Win | 31–3–1 (12) | Young Mickey McDonough | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 9, 1912 | 18 years, 248 days | Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 46 | Win | 30–3–1 (12) | Johnny Solzberg | RTD | 7 (10) | Jul 29, 1912 | 18 years, 237 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 45 | Win | 29–3–1 (12) | Artie Edwards | TKO | 8 (10) | Jul 20, 1912 | 18 years, 228 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 44 | Win | 28–3–1 (12) | Charley Goldman | PTS | 15 | May 31, 1912 | 18 years, 178 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 43 | Win | 27–3–1 (12) | Young Ketchel | KO | 2 (15) | May 2, 1912 | 18 years, 149 days | Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 42 | Win | 26–3–1 (12) | Battling Reddy | NWS | 10 | Apr 23, 1912 | 18 years, 140 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 41 | Win | 26–3–1 (11) | Johnny Daly | PTS | 15 | Apr 9, 1912 | 18 years, 126 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 40 | Win | 25–3–1 (11) | Kohoma Kid | KO | 4 (15) | Mar 6, 1912 | 18 years, 92 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 39 | Win | 24–3–1 (11) | Young Joe Stanley | NWS | 10 | Feb 10, 1912 | 18 years, 67 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 38 | Loss | 24–3–1 (10) | Johnny Solzberg | NWS | 10 | Jan 30, 1912 | 18 years, 56 days | Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 37 | Win | 24–3–1 (9) | Benny Reilly | KO | 12 (15) | Jan 19, 1912 | 18 years, 45 days | Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 36 | Win | 23–3–1 (9) | Young Mickey McDonough | NWS | 10 | Jan 17, 1912 | 18 years, 43 days | Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 35 | Draw | 23–3–1 (8) | Charley Harvey | NWS | 10 | Jan 15, 1912 | 18 years, 41 days | Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 34 | Win | 23–3–1 (7) | Banty Lewis | NWS | 10 | Jan 6, 1912 | 18 years, 32 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 33 | Win | 23–3–1 (6) | Barry Hill | NWS | 10 | Dec 23, 1911 | 18 years, 18 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 32 | Win | 23–3–1 (5) | Eddie McCloskey | PTS | 6 | Nov 24, 1911 | 17 years, 354 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 31 | Win | 22–3–1 (5) | Frankie Smith | TKO | 6 (6) | Nov 10, 1911 | 17 years, 340 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 30 | Win | 21–3–1 (5) | Barry Hill | PTS | 15 | Oct 30, 1911 | 17 years, 329 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 29 | Win | 20–3–1 (5) | Paddy Mitchell | NWS | 6 | Oct 2, 1911 | 17 years, 301 days | Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 28 | Win | 20–3–1 (4) | Willie Carroll | KO | 2 (6) | Sep 4, 1911 | 17 years, 273 days | Brighton Beach A.C., Brighton Beach, Indiana, US | |
| 27 | ND | 19–3–1 (4) | K.O. Sweeney | ND | 10 | Aug 19, 1911 | 17 years, 257 days | New York City, New York, US | |
| 26 | Win | 19–3–1 (3) | Willie Faust | KO | 4 (6) | Aug 15, 1911 | 17 years, 253 days | Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 25 | Win | 18–3–1 (3) | Johnny Solzberg | NWS | 10 | Aug 7, 1911 | 17 years, 245 days | Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 24 | Win | 18–3–1 (2) | Willie Carroll | KO | 4 (6) | Aug 1, 1911 | 17 years, 239 days | 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 23 | Win | 17–3–1 (2) | Babe Davis | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 31, 1911 | 17 years, 238 days | Perth Amboy, New Jersey, US | |
| 22 | Win | 16–3–1 (2) | Babe Davis | TKO | 5 (?) | Jul 28, 1911 | 17 years, 235 days | Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 21 | Win | 15–3–1 (2) | Young Packey McFarland | KO | 5 (?) | Jul 27, 1911 | 17 years, 234 days | New York City, New York, US | |
| 20 | Loss | 14–3–1 (2) | George K.O. Chaney | PTS | 20 | Jul 10, 1911 | 17 years, 217 days | Ford Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 19 | Win | 14–2–1 (2) | Kid Murphy | PTS | 15 | May 26, 1911 | 17 years, 172 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 18 | Win | 13–2–1 (2) | Jimmy Cross | KO | 5 (10) | Mar 21, 1911 | 17 years, 106 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 17 | Loss | 12–2–1 (2) | Charley Harvey | PTS | 15 | Mar 14, 1911 | 17 years, 99 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 16 | Win | 12–1–1 (2) | Leo Walton | KO | 3 (10) | Feb 20, 1911 | 17 years, 77 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 15 | Loss | 11–1–1 (2) | George K.O. Chaney | KO | 6 (15) | Jan 2, 1911 | 17 years, 28 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 14 | Win | 11–0–1 (2) | Tommy Buck | NWS | 10 | Nov 29, 1910 | 16 years, 359 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 13 | Win | 11–0–1 (1) | Frank Bradley | KO | 5 (15) | Nov 1, 1910 | 16 years, 331 days | Princess Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 12 | Draw | 10–0–1 (1) | Tommy Buck | PTS | 15 | Oct 11, 1910 | 16 years, 310 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0 (1) | Babe Stinger | KO | 5 (6) | Oct 4, 1910 | 16 years, 303 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0 (1) | Buck Kirchener | TKO | 4 (6) | Sep 26, 1910 | 16 years, 295 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0 (1) | Sammy Miller | KO | 1 (6) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0 (1) | Buddy Jones | KO | 2 (6) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0 (1) | Joe Britton | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0 (1) | Sammy Miller | KO | 1 (6) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 5 | Loss | 4–0 (1) | Tommy Buck | NWS | 6 | Aug 29, 1910 | 16 years, 267 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Shep Farren | KO | 6 (6) | Aug 22, 1910 | 16 years, 260 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Young McFarland | TKO | 1 (6) | Aug 9, 1910 | 16 years, 247 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ike Miller | KO | 2 (6) | Aug 1, 1910 | 16 years, 239 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Shep Farren | KO | 5 (6) | Jul 25, 1910 | 16 years, 232 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US |
Unofficial record[edit]
| 207 fights | 162 wins | 30 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 50 | 5 |
| By decision | 104 | 20 |
| By disqualification | 8 | 5 |
| Draws | 12 | |
| No contests | 3 | |
Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions to the win/loss/draw column.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Age | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | Loss | 162–30–12 (3) | Bobby Burns | TKO | 2 (8) | Sep 3, 1929 | 35 years, 272 days | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 206 | Win | 162–29–12 (3) | Frankie Garcia | PTS | 8 | Jul 12, 1929 | 35 years, 219 days | Greensboro A.C., Greensboro, Maryland, US | |
| 205 | Loss | 161–29–12 (3) | Joe Belmont | PTS | 8 | Apr 9, 1929 | 35 years, 125 days | Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US | |
| 204 | Loss | 161–28–12 (3) | Sid Lampe | PTS | 10 | Mar 6, 1929 | 35 years, 91 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 203 | Win | 161–27–12 (3) | Sid Lampe | DQ | 8 (12) | Feb 11, 1929 | 35 years, 68 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 202 | Win | 160–27–12 (3) | Bobby Garcia | PTS | 10 | Jan 14, 1929 | 35 years, 40 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 201 | Win | 159–27–12 (3) | Lou Guglielmini | PTS | 8 | Dec 27, 1928 | 35 years, 22 days | Armory, Hagerstown, Maryland, US | |
| 200 | Win | 158–27–12 (3) | Willie Parrish | TKO | 5 (10) | Dec 14, 1928 | 35 years, 9 days | 104th Medical Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 199 | Win | 157–27–12 (3) | Joe Caniano | PTS | 8 | Dec 7, 1928 | 35 years, 2 days | National Guard Armory, Centreville, Maryland, US | |
| 198 | Win | 156–27–12 (3) | Eddie Bowling | PTS | 8 | Nov 29, 1928 | 34 years, 360 days | St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 197 | Win | 155–27–12 (3) | Joe Caniano | PTS | 8 | Oct 26, 1928 | 34 years, 326 days | National Guard Armory, Centreville, Florida, US | |
| 196 | Win | 154–27–12 (3) | Lou Guglielmini | PTS | 8 | Sep 28, 1928 | 34 years, 298 days | Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 195 | Win | 153–27–12 (3) | Jack Daly | PTS | 8 | Sep 7, 1928 | 34 years, 277 days | Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 194 | Draw | 152–27–12 (3) | Tony Ross | PTS | 12 | Aug 27, 1928 | 34 years, 266 days | Maryland Baseball Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 193 | Win | 152–27–11 (3) | Young Joe O'Donnell | PTS | 8 | Aug 8, 1928 | 34 years, 247 days | Location unknown | |
| 192 | Loss | 151–27–11 (3) | Eddie Buell | TKO | 4 (8) | Jul 19, 1928 | 34 years, 227 days | Riverview Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 191 | Win | 151–26–11 (3) | Jimmy Hogan | PTS | 3 | Jul 15, 1927 | 33 years, 222 days | 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 190 | Win | 150–26–11 (3) | Jack Skinner | KO | 3 (8) | Feb 25, 1927 | 33 years, 82 days | St. Stanislaus Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 189 | Loss | 149–26–11 (3) | Battling Mack | NWS | 10 | Mar 19, 1926 | 32 years, 104 days | Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US | |
| 188 | Win | 149–25–11 (3) | Al Monahan | PTS | 10 | Mar 5, 1926 | 32 years, 90 days | Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 187 | NC | 148–25–11 (3) | Billy Pimpus | NC | 3 (8) | Feb 8, 1926 | 32 years, 65 days | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Cut from accidental headbutt |
| 186 | Loss | 148–25–11 (2) | Nate Carp | DQ | 11 (12) | Jan 4, 1926 | 32 years, 30 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 185 | Win | 148–24–11 (2) | Jackie West | PTS | 10 | Dec 28, 1925 | 32 years, 23 days | Arcade, Washington, D.C., US | |
| 184 | Draw | 147–24–11 (2) | Jackie West | PTS | 10 | Oct 2, 1925 | 31 years, 301 days | Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US | |
| 183 | Win | 147–24–10 (2) | Midget Smith | DQ | 7 (12) | Sep 28, 1925 | 31 years, 297 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 182 | Win | 146–24–10 (2) | Red Leonard | PTS | 10 | Sep 4, 1925 | 31 years, 273 days | Grime's Battery Armory, Norfolk, Virginia, US | |
| 181 | Win | 145–24–10 (2) | Midget Smith | PTS | 12 | Aug 21, 1925 | 31 years, 259 days | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 180 | Loss | 144–24–10 (2) | Frankie Genaro | PTS | 12 | Jun 26, 1925 | 31 years, 203 days | Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 179 | Win | 144–23–10 (2) | Terry McHugh | DQ | 3 (10) | Apr 24, 1925 | 31 years, 140 days | Charlton's Hall, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, US | McHugh DQ'd for low blows |
| 178 | Draw | 143–23–10 (2) | Lew Mayrs | PTS | 12 | Apr 20, 1925 | 31 years, 136 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 177 | Win | 143–23–9 (2) | Al Monahan | NW | 8 | Feb 9, 1925 | 31 years, 66 days | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 176 | Win | 142–23–9 (2) | Jackie West | NWS | 8 | Jan 19, 1925 | 31 years, 45 days | Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 175 | Win | 141–23–9 (2) | Joey Schwartz | PTS | 12 | Dec 29, 1924 | 31 years, 24 days | 104th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 174 | Win | 140–23–9 (2) | Al Markie | PTS | 10 | Apr 5, 1924 | 30 years, 122 days | 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 173 | Loss | 139–23–9 (2) | Abe Friedman | DQ | 8 (12) | Feb 27, 1924 | 30 years, 84 days | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US | Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow and blow to the back of the head |
| 172 | Win | 139–22–9 (2) | Young Montreal | PTS | 10 | Feb 6, 1924 | 30 years, 63 days | Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 171 | Win | 138–22–9 (2) | Charley Goodman | PTS | 12 | Jan 14, 1924 | 30 years, 40 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 170 | Win | 137–22–9 (2) | Midget Smith | PTS | 12 | Jan 1, 1924 | 30 years, 27 days | Rink S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 169 | Win | 136–22–9 (2) | Danny Lee | KO | 1 (12), 1:20 | Dec 22, 1923 | 30 years, 17 days | Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 168 | Win | 135–22–9 (2) | Ludger Kid Dube | NWS | 6 | Dec 12, 1923 | 30 years, 7 days | Waterville, Maine, US | |
| 167 | Loss | 134–22–9 (2) | Charley Holman | DQ | 9 (12) | Oct 24, 1923 | 29 years, 323 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | Williams DQ'd for a kidney blow |
| 166 | Win | 134–21–9 (2) | Frankie Daly | PTS | 12 | Sep 26, 1923 | 29 years, 295 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 165 | Loss | 133–21–9 (2) | Pancho Villa | NWS | 8 | Jul 31, 1923 | 29 years, 238 days | Shetzline Ballpark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 164 | Win | 133–20–9 (2) | Bud Dempsey | PTS | 12 | Jul 13, 1923 | 29 years, 220 days | Steeplechase A.A., New York City, New York, US | |
| 163 | Loss | 132–20–9 (2) | Bobby Garcia | PTS | 12 | Apr 25, 1923 | 29 years, 141 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 162 | Win | 132–19–9 (2) | Battling Mack | NWS | 8 | Apr 16, 1923 | 29 years, 132 days | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 161 | Loss | 131–19–9 (2) | Bobby Garcia | DQ | 9 (12) | Apr 4, 1923 | 29 years, 120 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 160 | Win | 131–18–9 (2) | Sammy Sandow | PTS | 12 | Mar 12, 1923 | 29 years, 97 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 159 | Win | 130–18–9 (2) | Young Montreal | PTS | 12 | Jan 15, 1923 | 29 years, 41 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 158 | Win | 129–18–9 (2) | Battling Harry Leonard | DQ | 1 (12), 2:24 | Dec 22, 1922 | 29 years, 17 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Leonard DQ'd for a low blow |
| 157 | Win | 128–18–9 (2) | Eddie O'Dowd | DQ | 9 (10) | Nov 24, 1922 | 28 years, 354 days | Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 156 | Win | 127–18–9 (2) | Roy Moore | TKO | 11 (12) | Sep 18, 1922 | 28 years, 287 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 155 | Win | 126–18–9 (2) | Joe Dundee | DQ | 10 (12) | Sep 4, 1922 | 28 years, 273 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 154 | Win | 125–18–9 (2) | Joe Mandell | DQ | 6 (?) | Jul 8, 1922 | 28 years, 215 days | Ridgewood Grove S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 153 | Draw | 124–18–9 (2) | Terry Martin | PTS | 12 | Feb 15, 1922 | 28 years, 72 days | Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 152 | Win | 124–18–8 (2) | Jimmy Mendo | NWS | 8 | Oct 18, 1921 | 27 years, 317 days | Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 151 | Win | 123–18–8 (2) | Mickey Brown | PTS | 12 | Oct 13, 1921 | 27 years, 312 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 150 | Loss | 122–18–8 (2) | Andy Chaney | PTS | 10 | Oct 4, 1921 | 27 years, 303 days | Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 149 | Win | 122–17–8 (2) | Louisiana | NWS | 8 | Jun 29, 1921 | 27 years, 206 days | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 148 | Win | 121–17–8 (2) | Frankie Edwards | DQ | 9 (12) | Jun 11, 1921 | 27 years, 188 days | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 147 | Win | 120–17–8 (2) | Patsy Scanlon | NWS | 10 | May 20, 1921 | 27 years, 166 days | Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 146 | Loss | 119–17–8 (2) | Jack 'Kid' Wolfe | PTS | 12 | May 18, 1921 | 27 years, 164 days | Troop A. Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| 145 | Win | 119–16–8 (2) | Packey O'Gatty | TKO | 9 (15), 2:25 | May 11, 1921 | 27 years, 157 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 144 | Win | 118–16–8 (2) | Joe Burman | NWS | 8 | Apr 25, 1921 | 27 years, 141 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 143 | Win | 117–16–8 (2) | Earl Puryear | PTS | 12 | Apr 18, 1921 | 27 years, 134 days | Playhouse, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 142 | Win | 116–16–8 (2) | Joe O'Donnell | NWS | 8 | Mar 17, 1921 | 27 years, 102 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 141 | Win | 115–16–8 (2) | Marty Collins | PTS | 12 | Mar 15, 1921 | 27 years, 100 days | 4th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 140 | Win | 114–16–8 (2) | Jack Perry | NWS | 8 | Mar 5, 1921 | 27 years, 90 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 139 | Win | 113–16–8 (2) | Tommy Ryan | NWS | 10 | Mar 2, 1921 | 27 years, 87 days | Palisades Rink, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 138 | Win | 112–16–8 (2) | Abe Goldstein | NWS | 8 | Feb 21, 1921 | 27 years, 78 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 137 | Loss | 111–16–8 (2) | Carl Tremaine | NWS | 8 | Jan 24, 1921 | 27 years, 50 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 136 | Win | 111–15–8 (2) | Battling Harry Leonard | NWS | 8 | Dec 18, 1920 | 27 years, 13 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 135 | Win | 110–15–8 (2) | Charles Ledoux | PTS | 12 | Dec 16, 1920 | 27 years, 11 days | 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 134 | Win | 109–15–8 (2) | Earl Puryear | NWS | 8 | Nov 13, 1920 | 26 years, 344 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 133 | Win | 108–15–8 (2) | Sammy Sandow | PTS | 12 | Oct 28, 1920 | 26 years, 328 days | 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 132 | Win | 107–15–8 (2) | Joe Nelson | TKO | 5 (8) | Oct 16, 1920 | 26 years, 316 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 131 | Win | 106–15–8 (2) | Johnny Ertle | PTS | 12 | Aug 13, 1920 | 26 years, 252 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 130 | Win | 105–15–8 (2) | Dutch Brandt | TKO | 3 (12) | Jun 28, 1920 | 26 years, 206 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 129 | Win | 104–15–8 (2) | Patsy Johnson | NWS | 8 | May 24, 1920 | 26 years, 171 days | Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 128 | Loss | 103–15–8 (2) | Frankie Tucker | KO | 3 (8) | Dec 19, 1919 | 26 years, 14 days | Strand Theater, Drumright, Oklahoma, US | |
| 127 | Win | 103–14–8 (2) | Andy Chaney | PTS | 12 | Jun 1, 1918 | 24 years, 178 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 126 | Win | 102–14–8 (2) | Joe Tuber | NWS | 6 | May 20, 1918 | 24 years, 166 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 125 | Win | 101–14–8 (2) | Jackie Sharkey | PTS | 12 | Apr 1, 1918 | 24 years, 117 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 124 | Win | 100–14–8 (2) | Joe Leopold | PTS | 10 | Feb 25, 1918 | 24 years, 82 days | Denver, Colorado, US | |
| 123 | Loss | 99–14–8 (2) | Joe Lynch | TKO | 4 (6) | Jan 29, 1918 | 24 years, 55 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 122 | Draw | 99–13–8 (2) | Johnny Ertle | PTS | 12 | Dec 17, 1917 | 24 years, 12 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | For world bantamweight title claim |
| 121 | Loss | 99–13–7 (2) | Benny McNeil | NWS | 10 | Oct 16, 1917 | 23 years, 315 days | Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| 120 | Win | 99–12–7 (2) | Dick Loadman | PTS | 12 | Oct 1, 1917 | 23 years, 300 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 119 | Win | 98–12–7 (2) | Gussie Lewis | NWS | 6 | Sep 24, 1917 | 23 years, 293 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 118 | Win | 97–12–7 (2) | Jackie Sharkey | NWS | 6 | Jul 27, 1917 | 23 years, 234 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 117 | Loss | 96–12–7 (2) | Pete Herman | NWS | 6 | Jun 13, 1917 | 23 years, 190 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 116 | Win | 96–11–7 (2) | Benny McNeil | PTS | 15 | May 24, 1917 | 23 years, 170 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 115 | Win | 95–11–7 (2) | Bernie Hahn | NWS | 6 | May 14, 1917 | 23 years, 160 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 114 | Win | 94–11–7 (2) | Jimmy Taylor | NWS | 6 | Apr 23, 1917 | 23 years, 139 days | Orpheum Theatre, York, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 113 | Win | 93–11–7 (2) | Benny McNeil | NWS | 6 | Apr 2, 1917 | 23 years, 118 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 112 | Win | 92–11–7 (2) | Jimmy Murray | NWS | 10 | Mar 27, 1917 | 23 years, 112 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 111 | Draw | 91–11–7 (2) | Joe Lynch | NWS | 10 | Mar 13, 1917 | 23 years, 98 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 110 | Win | 91–11–6 (2) | Benny Kaufman | TKO | 10 (15) | Mar 8, 1917 | 23 years, 93 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 109 | Loss | 90–11–6 (2) | Eddie O'Keefe | NWS | 6 | Feb 19, 1917 | 23 years, 76 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 108 | Win | 90–10–6 (2) | Benny McNeil | NWS | 15 | Jan 30, 1917 | 23 years, 56 days | Convention Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, US | |
| 107 | Loss | 89–10–6 (2) | Pete Herman | PTS | 20 | Jan 9, 1917 | 23 years, 35 days | Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Lost world bantamweight title |
| 106 | Win | 89–9–6 (2) | Billy Fitzsimmons | NWS | 10 | Dec 7, 1916 | 23 years, 2 days | Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 105 | Win | 88–9–6 (2) | Al Shubert | NWS | 10 | Oct 26, 1916 | 22 years, 326 days | Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 104 | Win | 87–9–6 (2) | Al Shubert | NWS | 6 | Oct 16, 1916 | 22 years, 316 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 103 | Win | 86–9–6 (2) | Benny Kaufman | NWS | 6 | Oct 2, 1916 | 22 years, 302 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 102 | Win | 85–9–6 (2) | Dick Loadman | NWS | 10 | Sep 15, 1916 | 22 years, 285 days | Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 101 | Win | 84–9–6 (2) | Joe O'Donnell | NWS | 6 | Sep 11, 1916 | 22 years, 281 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 100 | Win | 83–9–6 (2) | Frankie Brown | NWS | 10 | Sep 4, 1916 | 22 years, 274 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 99 | Win | 82–9–6 (2) | Young Joey Mendo | TKO | 5 (?) | Aug 28, 1916 | 22 years, 267 days | Baseball Park, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 98 | Win | 81–9–6 (2) | Alf Mansfield | TKO | 5 (10) | Jul 12, 1916 | 22 years, 220 days | Gayety Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 97 | Win | 80–9–6 (2) | Benny McCoy | TKO | 7 (10) | May 30, 1916 | 22 years, 177 days | Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 96 | Win | 79–9–6 (2) | Billy Bevan | NWS | 10 | May 15, 1916 | 22 years, 162 days | Coliseum A.C., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 95 | Win | 78–9–6 (2) | Battling Lahn | NWS | 10 | Apr 11, 1916 | 22 years, 128 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 94 | Draw | 77–9–6 (2) | Pete Herman | PTS | 20 | Feb 7, 1916 | 22 years, 64 days | Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Retained world bantamweight title |
| 93 | Draw | 77–9–5 (2) | Frankie Burns | PTS | 20 | Dec 6, 1915 | 22 years, 1 day | Tulane Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | Retained world bantamweight title |
| 92 | Loss | 77–9–4 (2) | Memphis Pal Moore | NWS | 8 | Oct 28, 1915 | 21 years, 327 days | Phoenix A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US | |
| 91 | Win | 77–8–4 (2) | Dutch Brandt | PTS | 10 | Oct 5, 1915 | 21 years, 304 days | Lyric Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 90 | Loss | 76–8–4 (2) | Johnny Ertle | DQ | 5 (10) | Sep 10, 1915 | 21 years, 279 days | Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US | World bantamweight title at stake; Referee said that Williams landed low blows and DQ'd him Both fighters claimed the title |
| 89 | Win | 76–7–4 (2) | Jimmy Taylor | PTS | 15 | Jul 24, 1915 | 21 years, 231 days | Terrapin Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | Retained world bantamweight title |
| 88 | Win | 75–7–4 (2) | Jimmy Murray | NWS | 10 | Jun 4, 1915 | 21 years, 181 days | Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 87 | Loss | 74–7–4 (2) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Apr 5, 1915 | 21 years, 121 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 86 | Loss | 74–6–4 (2) | Johnny Kilbane | NWS | 6 | Mar 17, 1915 | 21 years, 102 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 85 | NC | 74–5–4 (2) | Joe Superior | NC | 5 (?) | Feb 25, 1915 | 21 years, 82 days | Bijou Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, US | |
| 84 | Win | 74–5–4 (1) | Jimmy Murray | NWS | 6 | Feb 15, 1915 | 21 years, 72 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 83 | Win | 73–5–4 (1) | Eddie Wallace | NWS | 10 | Feb 2, 1915 | 21 years, 59 days | Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 82 | Win | 72–5–4 (1) | Johnny Daly | NWS | 10 | Dec 25, 1914 | 21 years, 20 days | Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US | |
| 81 | Win | 71–5–4 (1) | Joe O'Donnell | TKO | 3 (6) | Dec 19, 1914 | 21 years, 14 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 80 | Win | 70–5–4 (1) | Young Freddie Diggins | TKO | 3 (6) | Nov 30, 1914 | 20 years, 360 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 79 | Win | 69–5–4 (1) | Dutch Brandt | NWS | 10 | Oct 27, 1914 | 20 years, 326 days | Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 78 | Win | 68–5–4 (1) | Pekin Kid Herman | KO | 4 (6) | Sep 28, 1914 | 20 years, 297 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 77 | Win | 67–5–4 (1) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Sep 14, 1914 | 20 years, 283 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 76 | Win | 66–5–4 (1) | Pete Herman | NWS | 10 | Jun 30, 1914 | 20 years, 207 days | Pelican Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | |
| 75 | Win | 65–5–4 (1) | Johnny Coulon | KO | 3 (20) | Jun 9, 1914 | 20 years, 186 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim; Won world bantamweight title |
| 74 | Draw | 64–5–4 (1) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Apr 6, 1914 | 20 years, 122 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 73 | Win | 64–5–3 (1) | Young Freddie Diggins | NWS | 6 | Mar 23, 1914 | 20 years, 108 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 72 | Win | 63–5–3 (1) | Eddie Campi | KO | 12 (20) | Jan 31, 1914 | 20 years, 57 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim; Won European bantamweight title |
| 71 | Win | 62–5–3 (1) | Chick Hayes | TKO | 7 (15) | Jan 5, 1914 | 20 years, 31 days | Monumental Theatre, Baltimore, Wisconsin, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim |
| 70 | Win | 61–5–3 (1) | Dick Loadman | NWS | 10 | Nov 27, 1913 | 19 years, 357 days | Riverview A.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | World bantamweight title claim at stake; (via KO only) |
| 69 | Win | 60–5–3 (1) | Battling Reddy | NWS | 6 | Nov 24, 1913 | 19 years, 354 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 68 | Win | 59–5–3 (1) | Patsy Brannigan | NWS | 6 | Oct 25, 1913 | 19 years, 324 days | Old City Hall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 67 | Win | 58–5–3 (1) | Willie Mack | NWS | 6 | Oct 6, 1913 | 19 years, 305 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 66 | Win | 57–5–3 (1) | Mickey Dunn | KO | 2 (15) | Oct 3, 1913 | 19 years, 302 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | Retained world bantamweight title claim |
| 65 | Win | 56–5–3 (1) | Charles Ledoux | TKO | 16 (20) | Jul 15, 1913 | 19 years, 222 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | Claimed vacant world bantamweight title |
| 64 | Win | 55–5–3 (1) | Jim Kenrick | TKO | 6 (15) | Jun 11, 1913 | 19 years, 188 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 63 | Win | 54–5–3 (1) | Young Freddie Diggins | KO | 4 (15) | May 14, 1913 | 19 years, 160 days | Empire Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 62 | Win | 53–5–3 (1) | Louisiana | NWS | 6 | Apr 26, 1913 | 19 years, 142 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 61 | Draw | 52–5–3 (1) | Frank Bradley | NWS | 6 | Apr 14, 1913 | 19 years, 130 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 60 | Win | 52–5–2 (1) | Frankie Conway | NWS | 6 | Mar 29, 1913 | 19 years, 114 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 59 | Win | 51–5–2 (1) | Eddie Campi | PTS | 20 | Feb 12, 1913 | 19 years, 69 days | Arena, Vernon, California, US | |
| 58 | Win | 50–5–2 (1) | Frankie Conway | NWS | 6 | Jan 4, 1913 | 19 years, 30 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 57 | Win | 49–5–2 (1) | Charles Ledoux | NWS | 6 | Dec 11, 1912 | 19 years, 6 days | National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 56 | Win | 48–5–2 (1) | Harry Smith | NWS | 6 | Nov 22, 1912 | 18 years, 353 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 55 | Win | 47–5–2 (1) | Billy Fitzsimmons | NWS | 10 | Nov 6, 1912 | 18 years, 337 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 54 | Win | 46–5–2 (1) | Johnny Hughes | NWS | 6 | Nov 1, 1912 | 18 years, 332 days | Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 53 | Win | 45–5–2 (1) | Johnny Coulon | NWS | 10 | Oct 18, 1912 | 18 years, 318 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | World bantamweight title at stake; (via KO only) |
| 52 | Win | 44–5–2 (1) | Young Freddie Diggins | NWS | 6 | Sep 24, 1912 | 18 years, 294 days | Spring Garden A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 51 | Win | 43–5–2 (1) | Billy Fitzsimmons | TKO | 8 (10) | Sep 16, 1912 | 18 years, 286 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 50 | Win | 42–5–2 (1) | Mickey Brown | TKO | 8 (?) | Sep 4, 1912 | 18 years, 274 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 49 | Win | 41–5–2 (1) | Kid Kelly | TKO | 9 (10) | Aug 26, 1912 | 18 years, 265 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 48 | Win | 40–5–2 (1) | Battling Reddy | NWS | 10 | Aug 17, 1912 | 18 years, 256 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 47 | Win | 39–5–2 (1) | Young Mickey McDonough | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 9, 1912 | 18 years, 248 days | Albaugh's Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 46 | Win | 38–5–2 (1) | Johnny Solzberg | RTD | 7 (10) | Jul 29, 1912 | 18 years, 237 days | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 45 | Win | 37–5–2 (1) | Artie Edwards | TKO | 8 (10) | Jul 20, 1912 | 18 years, 228 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 44 | Win | 36–5–2 (1) | Charley Goldman | PTS | 15 | May 31, 1912 | 18 years, 178 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 43 | Win | 35–5–2 (1) | Young Ketchel | KO | 2 (15) | May 2, 1912 | 18 years, 149 days | Holliday Street Theatre, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 42 | Win | 34–5–2 (1) | Battling Reddy | NWS | 10 | Apr 23, 1912 | 18 years, 140 days | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 41 | Win | 33–5–2 (1) | Johnny Daly | PTS | 15 | Apr 9, 1912 | 18 years, 126 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 40 | Win | 32–5–2 (1) | Kohoma Kid | KO | 4 (15) | Mar 6, 1912 | 18 years, 92 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 39 | Win | 31–5–2 (1) | Young Joe Stanley | NWS | 10 | Feb 10, 1912 | 18 years, 67 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 38 | Loss | 30–5–2 (1) | Johnny Solzberg | NWS | 10 | Jan 30, 1912 | 18 years, 56 days | Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 37 | Win | 30–4–2 (1) | Benny Reilly | KO | 12 (15) | Jan 19, 1912 | 18 years, 45 days | Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 36 | Win | 29–4–2 (1) | Young Mickey McDonough | NWS | 10 | Jan 17, 1912 | 18 years, 43 days | Royale A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 35 | Draw | 28–4–2 (1) | Charley Harvey | NWS | 10 | Jan 15, 1912 | 18 years, 41 days | Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 34 | Win | 28–4–1 (1) | Banty Lewis | NWS | 10 | Jan 6, 1912 | 18 years, 32 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 33 | Win | 27–4–1 (1) | Barry Hill | NWS | 10 | Dec 23, 1911 | 18 years, 18 days | Fairmont A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 32 | Win | 26–4–1 (1) | Eddie McCloskey | PTS | 6 | Nov 24, 1911 | 17 years, 354 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 31 | Win | 25–4–1 (1) | Frankie Smith | TKO | 6 (6) | Nov 10, 1911 | 17 years, 340 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 30 | Win | 24–4–1 (1) | Barry Hill | PTS | 15 | Oct 30, 1911 | 17 years, 329 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 29 | Win | 23–4–1 (1) | Paddy Mitchell | NWS | 6 | Oct 2, 1911 | 17 years, 301 days | Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 28 | Win | 22–4–1 (1) | Willie Carroll | KO | 2 (6) | Sep 4, 1911 | 17 years, 273 days | Brighton Beach A.C., Brighton Beach, Indiana, US | |
| 27 | ND | 21–4–1 (1) | K.O. Sweeney | ND | 10 | Aug 19, 1911 | 17 years, 257 days | New York City, New York, US | |
| 26 | Win | 21–4–1 | Willie Faust | KO | 4 (6) | Aug 15, 1911 | 17 years, 253 days | Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 25 | Win | 20–4–1 | Johnny Solzberg | NWS | 10 | Aug 7, 1911 | 17 years, 245 days | Brooklyn Beach A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 24 | Win | 19–4–1 | Willie Carroll | KO | 4 (6) | Aug 1, 1911 | 17 years, 239 days | 20th Century A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 23 | Win | 18–4–1 | Babe Davis | KO | 1 (?) | Jul 31, 1911 | 17 years, 238 days | Perth Amboy, New Jersey, US | |
| 22 | Win | 17–4–1 | Babe Davis | TKO | 5 (?) | Jul 28, 1911 | 17 years, 235 days | Twentieth Century A.C., New York City, New York, US | |
| 21 | Win | 16–4–1 | Young Packey McFarland | KO | 5 (?) | Jul 27, 1911 | 17 years, 234 days | New York City, New York, US | |
| 20 | Loss | 15–4–1 | George K.O. Chaney | PTS | 20 | Jul 10, 1911 | 17 years, 217 days | Ford Opera House, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 19 | Win | 15–3–1 | Kid Murphy | PTS | 15 | May 26, 1911 | 17 years, 172 days | Monumental Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 18 | Win | 14–3–1 | Jimmy Cross | KO | 5 (10) | Mar 21, 1911 | 17 years, 106 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 17 | Loss | 13–3–1 | Charley Harvey | PTS | 15 | Mar 14, 1911 | 17 years, 99 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 | Leo Walton | KO | 3 (10) | Feb 20, 1911 | 17 years, 77 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 15 | Loss | 12–2–1 | George K.O. Chaney | KO | 6 (15) | Jan 2, 1911 | 17 years, 28 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 14 | Win | 12–1–1 | Tommy Buck | NWS | 10 | Nov 29, 1910 | 16 years, 359 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 13 | Win | 11–1–1 | Frank Bradley | KO | 5 (15) | Nov 1, 1910 | 16 years, 331 days | Princess Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 12 | Draw | 10–1–1 | Tommy Buck | PTS | 15 | Oct 11, 1910 | 16 years, 310 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Babe Stinger | KO | 5 (6) | Oct 4, 1910 | 16 years, 303 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Buck Kirchener | TKO | 4 (6) | Sep 26, 1910 | 16 years, 295 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Sammy Miller | KO | 1 (6) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Buddy Jones | KO | 2 (6) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Joe Britton | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Sammy Miller | KO | 1 (6) | Sep 12, 1910 | 16 years, 281 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 5 | Loss | 4–1 | Tommy Buck | NWS | 6 | Aug 29, 1910 | 16 years, 267 days | Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Shep Farren | KO | 6 (6) | Aug 22, 1910 | 16 years, 260 days | Germania Maennerchor Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Young McFarland | TKO | 1 (6) | Aug 9, 1910 | 16 years, 247 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ike Miller | KO | 2 (6) | Aug 1, 1910 | 16 years, 239 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Shep Farren | KO | 5 (6) | Jul 25, 1910 | 16 years, 232 days | Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US |
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- ^ Hollowak, Thomas. John Gutenko: Kid Williams the Baltimore Tiger-Fighting to Become the Bantam Champion of the World, 1910-1914. Baltimore: Historyk Press, 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ AinsworthSports.com, “The Top Ranked Bantamweight Boxers of the 1910s,” http://ainsworthsports.com/boxing_fighter_rankings_by_weight_class_bantamweight_1910s.htm [accessed November 1, 2021].
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- ^ Ancestry.com, “U.S. Naturalization Records, 1840-1957” [database on-line], Provo, Utah, 2010.
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- ^ Thomas L. Hollowak, “Documenting his Polish Ancestry and Debunking a Myth,” Rodziny: The Quarterly Journal of the Polish Genealogical Society of America, Volume XLIV, Number 4, Fall 2021, pp 13-22.
- ^ “Kid Williams Sent to Jail in Dry Case,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, March 29, 1928, p 11.
- ^ Thomas L. Hollowak, John Gutenko: Kid Williams the Baltimore Tiger – Fighting to Become the Bantam Champion of the World, 1910-1914, [Baltimore: Historyk Press, 2022], https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5HS6Z6F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AQZ0Y8X6QDY&keywords=john+gutenko&qid=1656664351&s=books&sprefix=john+gutenko%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-1.
- ^ “Stolen Money Made Williams A Champ: The Kid Talks to Star Correspondent,” Seattle Star, June 20, 1914, p 7.
- ^ John Sherwood, “World of Silence: Kid Williams, Ex-Ring Champ, Has Memories--Not of Fights,” The Evening Sun, Baltimore, May 31, 1962, C1.
- ^ “Harvey Beats Williams: Local Lad Outclassed in Fight with Windy City Boy,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, March 15, 1911, p 12.
- ^ "Kid Williams, Baltimore's Bantam Boxer 20 Tomorrow," The Farmer, Bridgeport, Connecticut, December 4, 1913, p 8.
- ^ “John Hughes Meets Williams Tonight,” The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1, 1912, p 10
- ^ “Fighting Tiger Defeats Ledoux,” The Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, December 12, 1912, p 8.
- ^ 1 Harry A. Williams, “Kid Williams is New Bantamweight Champ,” The Los Angeles Times, June 10, 1914, Part III, p 1.
- ^ Robert L. Ripley, "Monikers of Famous Fighter-Do ou Know Jonathan Gutenko?" The Sunday Sun, Washington, D.C., part 5, p 2.
- ^ “Herman Badly Battered,” The Evening Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, July 1, 1914, p 9.
- ^ “Bantam Title to Herman,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, January 10, 1917, p 6.
- ^ “Kid Williams Put Under Ban,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, September 10, 1929, p 14.
- ^ “Kid Williams Hardest Hitter Ever Known in Bantam Class,” The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Canada, June 11, 1914, p 13.
- ^ “M Club Fete Set Tonight,” The Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, December 3, 1966, p B3.
- ^ “Kid Williams,” Veteran Boxing Association, Inc., International Ring No. 101, Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame, 1st Annual Dinner Program, [Baltimore: Privately Published, October 21, 1973] unpaginated.
- ^ Louis stated on his naturalization petition that he was born in Rah, Hungary, and is of the Polish race. Ancestry.com. Maryland, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1931, Lehi, Utah, 2016, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61200/images/47293_302022005448_1961-00495?treeid=&personid=&hintid=&queryId=1b8f9421f27545efdcdb0d718a667f99&usePUB=true&_phsrc=vQT4538&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&_ga=2.116206598.1860158080.1616746348-375560140.1610293198&pId=83803 [accessed January 21, 2021].
- ^ "BoxRec: Kid Williams".
External links[edit]
- Boxing record for Kid Williams from BoxRec (registration required)