Harlem Tommy Murphy
American boxer
5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.66 m)Harlem Tommy Murphy (April 13, 1885 – November 26, 1958) was an American boxer whose career lasted from 1903 to 1917. He was a contender in three different divisions; being ranked in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight weight classes.[1] During his tenure as a fighter, he squared off against some of the greatest boxers of all-time, including Abe Attell, Packey McFarland, Terry McGovern, Ad Wolgast and Harry Harris.[2]
Notable bouts
Result | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes[2] |
Loss | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1914-04-17 | ![]() | For World Lightweight Title. |
Loss | ![]() | NWS | 10 | 1913-10-17 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Win | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1913-04-19 | ![]() | |
Draw | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1913-02-22 | ![]() | |
Draw | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1912-08-03 | ![]() | |
Win | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1912-03-09 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1911-11-30 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | NWS | 10 | 1911-04-18 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Loss | ![]() | NWS | 10 | 1910-05-20 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Win | ![]() | NWS | 10 | 1910-04-28 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Win | ![]() | PTS | 20 | 1910-02-28 | ![]() | |
Win | ![]() | NWS | 6 | 1909-09-01 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Win | ![]() | PTS | 12 | 1909-06-01 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | PTS | 12 | 1909-03-23 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | NWS | 10 | 1909-03-16 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Loss | ![]() | NWS | 10 | 1909-01-29 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Loss | ![]() | NWS | 6 | 1908-11-18 | ![]() | Newspaper Decision |
Draw | ![]() | PTS | 12 | 1908-11-18 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | DQ | 8 (10) | 1907-06-03 | ![]() | |
Draw | ![]() | NWS | 6 | 1907-05-22 | ![]() | |
Win | ![]() | NWS | 6 | 1907-01-09 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | PTS | 15 | 1906-12-12 | ![]() | |
Loss | ![]() | TKO | 1 (6) | 1905-10-18 | ![]() | |
Win | ![]() | KO | 2 (6) | 1905-09-20 | ![]() |
References
- ^ "Harlem Tommy Murphy" Was Leading Contender in Three Different Weight Classes (Ottawa Citizen - Feb 4, 1928)
- ^ a b Harlem Tommy Murphy's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-18.
External links
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