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Billy Bird (1 January 1899 – 6 February 1951) was a British professional boxer who was active from 1920 to 1948 and boxed in the welterweight division. He fought a recorded 356 times in his 28 year-career and was regarded as one of the most active boxers of his time. He holds the record of the most knockouts in any fighting career.[1]

Key Information

Career

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Bird has 356 recorded fights, but has been rumored to have even more fights during his career which were not professional matches. Bird currently holds the knockout world record at 138; the second closest is Archie Moore with 132 knockouts. Ian Palmer of Goliath listed Bird's achievement as "10 Boxing Records That Will (Probably) Never Be Broken".[2] Robert Aaron Contreras of Bleacher Report believes this record will "never be repeated" as the current active boxer has a knockout record of 51.[3]

On 30 September 1929 Bird won a fight against Leo Wax by decision after a 15-round bout.[4]

Bird worked as a taxi driver when he was not boxing.[5]

Bird died on 6 February 1951.

Professional boxing record

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356 fights 260 wins 73 losses
By knockout 139 22
By decision 114 44
By disqualification 7 7
Draws 20
No contests 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location
356 Win 260–73–20 (3) Joe Fitzsimmons PTS 4 Mar 19, 1948 49 years, 78 days Queen Marys Hospital, Roehampton, London, England
355 Loss 259–73–20 (3) Wal Dearing PTS 8 Feb 11, 1943 44 years, 41 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
354 Win 259–72–20 (3) Billy Hawkins PTS 8 Feb 15, 1942 43 years, 45 days Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington, London, England
353 Loss 258–72–20 (3) Harry Watson PTS 8 Dec 21, 1941 42 years, 354 days Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington, London, England
352 Loss 258–71–20 (3) Harry Watson PTS 8 Dec 7, 1941 42 years, 340 days Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington, London, England
351 Loss 258–70–20 (3) Joe Marsh PTS 6 Dec 1, 1941 42 years, 334 days Seymour Hall Baths, Marylebone, London, England
350 Win 258–69–20 (3) Alf Bishop PTS 8 Sep 1, 1941 42 years, 243 days Bath Pavilion, Bath, Somerset, England
349 Win 257–69–20 (3) Ted Barter PTS 10 Aug 4, 1941 42 years, 215 days Rugby Ground, Bridgewater, Somerset, England
348 Win 256–69–20 (3) Joe Kelt PTS 10 Jul 9, 1941 42 years, 189 days Vicarage Road (Watford FC), Watford, Hertfordshire, England
347 Loss 255–69–20 (3) Arthur 'Ginger' Sadd TKO 2 (10) Jul 5, 1941 42 years, 185 days Rugby Football Ground, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
346 Draw 255–68–20 (3) Johnny Blake PTS 8 Aug 10, 1940 41 years, 222 days Fulham Craven Cottage, Fulham, London, England
345 Win 255–68–19 (3) Bert Francis TKO 6 (12) May 5, 1940 41 years, 125 days Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, London, England
344 Loss 254–68–19 (3) George Odwell KO 2 (10) Apr 17, 1940 41 years, 107 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
343 Win 254–67–19 (3) Bert Bevan PTS 12 Apr 15, 1940 41 years, 105 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
342 Win 253–67–19 (3) Tommy Enoch PTS 10 Mar 7, 1940 41 years, 66 days Devonshire Club, Hackney, London, England
341 Win 252–67–19 (3) Sid Wicks PTS 10 Feb 28, 1940 41 years, 58 days Oddfellows Hall, Watford, Hertfordshire, England
340 Win 251–67–19 (3) George Merritt PTS 10 Jan 15, 1940 41 years, 14 days Sportsdrome, Southampton, Hampshire, England
339 Loss 250–67–19 (3) Tommy Jones KO 3 (10) Aug 14, 1939 40 years, 225 days Millbay Rinkeries, Plymouth, Devon, England
338 Loss 250–66–19 (3) Ted Barter TKO 9 (12) Jul 3, 1939 40 years, 183 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
337 Win 250–65–19 (3) Jack Milburn TKO 4 (12) Jun 5, 1939 40 years, 155 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
336 Win 249–65–19 (3) Boyo Pat Cassidy TKO 7 (8) Apr 16, 1939 40 years, 105 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
335 Win 248–65–19 (3) Stan Anderson PTS 12 Apr 3, 1939 40 years, 92 days Plumstead Baths, Plumstead, London, England
334 Loss 247–65–19 (3) George Bunter TKO 7 (8) Mar 12, 1939 40 years, 70 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
333 Win 247–64–19 (3) Griff Lewis DQ 9 (12) Mar 6, 1939 40 years, 64 days Plumstead Baths, Plumstead, London, England
332 Draw 246–64–19 (3) Boyo Pat Cassidy PTS 8 Feb 19, 1939 40 years, 49 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
331 Win 246–64–18 (3) Boyo Pat Cassidy PTS 12 Feb 12, 1939 40 years, 42 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
330 Win 245–64–18 (3) Joe Kelt TKO 7 (8) Feb 5, 1939 40 years, 35 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
329 Win 244–64–18 (3) Butcher Clements RTD 7 (8) Jan 22, 1939 40 years, 21 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
328 Win 243–64–18 (3) Johnny Hughes KO 3 (8) Jan 8, 1939 40 years, 7 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
327 Draw 242–64–18 (3) Boyo Pat Cassidy PTS 12 Nov 24, 1938 39 years, 327 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
326 Loss 242–64–17 (3) Johnny Blake PTS 8 Oct 17, 1938 39 years, 289 days NSC, Earls Court Empress Stadium, Kensington, London, England
325 Win 242–63–17 (3) Fred Clements RTD 7 (12) Jul 1, 1938 39 years, 181 days Alexandra Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
324 Win 241–63–17 (3) Jim Greaves PTS 10 Mar 28, 1938 39 years, 86 days Drill Hall, Coventry, West Midlands, England
323 Win 240–63–17 (3) Paddy Roche RTD 7 (10) Mar 20, 1938 39 years, 78 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
322 Win 239–63–17 (3) Ted Barter TKO 7 (10) Mar 14, 1938 39 years, 72 days NSC, Earls Court Empress Stadium, Kensington, London, England
321 Win 238–63–17 (3) Les Woodley KO 7 (12) Mar 6, 1938 39 years, 64 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
320 Win 237–63–17 (3) Mick Miller KO 5 (10) Feb 28, 1938 39 years, 58 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
319 Draw 236–63–17 (3) Paddy Roche PTS 8 Feb 21, 1938 39 years, 51 days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England
318 Win 236–63–16 (3) George Bunter PTS 12 Feb 14, 1938 39 years, 44 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
317 Win 235–63–16 (3) Fred Clements RTD 4 (8) Feb 7, 1938 39 years, 37 days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England
316 Loss 234–63–16 (3) Fred Clements DQ 5 (12) Jan 23, 1938 39 years, 22 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
315 Win 234–62–16 (3) Ted Barter TKO 8 (12) Jan 17, 1938 39 years, 16 days Drill Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
314 Win 233–62–16 (3) Dick Stubbings PTS 12 Dec 19, 1937 38 years, 352 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
313 NC 232–62–16 (3) Paddy Roche NC 7 (10) Nov 29, 1937 38 years, 332 days Grand Pier Pavilion, Herne Bay, Kent, England
312 Win 232–62–16 (2) Ben Smith RTD 6 (12) Nov 22, 1937 38 years, 325 days Drill Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
311 Win 231–62–16 (2) Jack Moody PTS 12 Nov 17, 1937 38 years, 320 days Westover Ice Rink, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
310 Win 230–62–16 (2) Jack Milburn PTS 12 Oct 25, 1937 38 years, 297 days Drill Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
309 Win 229–62–16 (2) Fred Clements PTS 10 Oct 18, 1937 38 years, 290 days Colston Hall, Bristol, Avon, England
308 Win 228–62–16 (2) Len Wickwar PTS 12 Jul 3, 1937 38 years, 183 days Alexandra Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
307 Loss 227–62–16 (2) George Davis PTS 10 Jun 21, 1937 38 years, 171 days Greyhound Stadium, Wandsworth, London, England
306 Win 227–61–16 (2) Ted Barter PTS 12 May 26, 1937 38 years, 145 days Drill Hall, Gravesend, Kent, England
305 Win 226–61–16 (2) Jack McKnight PTS 12 May 5, 1937 38 years, 124 days Westover Ice Rink, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
304 Win 225–61–16 (2) Ted Barter PTS 12 May 2, 1937 38 years, 121 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
303 Win 224–61–16 (2) Jim Greaves PTS 12 Apr 26, 1937 38 years, 115 days Drill Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
302 Win 223–61–16 (2) Paddy Roche PTS 12 Apr 11, 1937 38 years, 100 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
301 Win 222–61–16 (2) Fred Taylor KO 1 (8) Apr 5, 1937 38 years, 94 days Earls Court Empress Hall, Kensington, London, England
300 Win 221–61–16 (2) Pat Haley PTS 12 Mar 31, 1937 38 years, 89 days Westover Ice Rink, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
299 Win 220–61–16 (2) Sid Ireland RTD 8 (10) Mar 22, 1937 38 years, 80 days Drill Hall, Coventry, West Midlands, England
298 Win 219–61–16 (2) Jack Ellis PTS 12 Mar 1, 1937 38 years, 59 days Drill Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
297 Loss 218–61–16 (2) Jack Lewis PTS 12 Feb 22, 1937 38 years, 52 days Town Hall Baths, Edmonton, London, England
296 Win 218–60–16 (2) Jack McKnight PTS 12 Feb 7, 1937 38 years, 37 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
295 Loss 217–60–16 (2) Sid Ireland PTS 12 Feb 3, 1937 38 years, 33 days Westover Ice Rink, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
294 Win 217–59–16 (2) Jack Roberts PTS 12 Feb 1, 1937 38 years, 31 days Drill Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
293 Win 216–59–16 (2) Ted Denner KO 5 (12) Jan 27, 1937 38 years, 26 days Marine Gardens Pavilion, Folkestone, Kent, England
292 Win 215–59–16 (2) Jack Lewis PTS 12 Jan 25, 1937 38 years, 24 days Town Hall Baths, Edmonton, London, England
291 Win 214–59–16 (2) Haydn Williams PTS 12 Jan 11, 1937 38 years, 10 days Town Hall Baths, Edmonton, London, England
290 Win 213–59–16 (2) Seaman Christie TKO 8 (10) Jan 7, 1937 38 years, 6 days East Ham Baths, East Ham, London, England
289 Win 212–59–16 (2) Herbie Spencer TKO 6 (12) Dec 13, 1936 37 years, 347 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
288 Win 211–59–16 (2) Billy Gobel RTD 6 (12) Nov 29, 1936 37 years, 333 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
287 Win 210–59–16 (2) Jack Lewis PTS 12 May 18, 1936 37 years, 138 days Deptford Arena, Deptford, London, England
286 Draw 209–59–16 (2) Johnny Rust PTS 12 Dec 30, 1935 36 years, 363 days Mitcham Baths, Mitcham, London, England
285 Win 209–59–15 (2) George Day TKO 6 (12) Oct 30, 1935 36 years, 302 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
284 Loss 208–59–15 (2) Arthur 'Ginger' Sadd PTS 12 Oct 21, 1935 36 years, 293 days Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth, London, England
283 Loss 208–58–15 (2) George Davis PTS 12 Oct 16, 1935 36 years, 288 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
282 Win 208–57–15 (2) Jack Lewis PTS 12 Oct 7, 1935 36 years, 279 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
281 Loss 207–57–15 (2) George Bunter RTD 7 (10) Jun 30, 1935 36 years, 180 days The Arena, Mile End, London, England
280 Loss 207–56–15 (2) George Purchase PTS 15 May 20, 1935 36 years, 139 days Greyfriars Hall, Cardiff, Wales
279 Loss 207–55–15 (2) Arthur 'Ginger' Sadd PTS 12 Apr 18, 1935 36 years, 107 days Corn Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, England
278 Loss 207–54–15 (2) Seaman Jim Lawlor PTS 12 Apr 15, 1935 36 years, 104 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
277 Win 207–53–15 (2) Seaman Jim Lawlor PTS 12 Mar 28, 1935 36 years, 86 days Corn Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, England
276 Loss 206–53–15 (2) Dave McCleave PTS 10 Mar 3, 1935 36 years, 61 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
275 Win 206–52–15 (2) Dixie Cullen RTD 8 (10) Feb 11, 1935 36 years, 41 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
274 Win 205–52–15 (2) Clarence Barton KO 7 (10) Feb 4, 1935 36 years, 34 days Embassy Rink, Sparbrook, West Midlands, England
273 Win 204–52–15 (2) Albert O'Brien KO 1 (10) Jan 10, 1935 36 years, 9 days Hammersmith Stadium, Hammersmith, London, England
272 Loss 203–52–15 (2) Paul Schaeffer KO 3 (10) Dec 16, 1934 35 years, 349 days Pavilion Theatre Arena, Whitechapel, London, England
271 Loss 203–51–15 (2) Johnny Quill PTS 12 Dec 3, 1934 35 years, 336 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
270 Win 203–50–15 (2) Jack Moody TKO 4 (8) Nov 19, 1934 35 years, 322 days Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
269 Win 202–50–15 (2) Dollar Smith TKO 9 (12) Nov 5, 1934 35 years, 308 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
268 Draw 201–50–15 (2) Chuck Parker PTS 10 Oct 22, 1934 35 years, 294 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, Northamptonshire, England
267 Draw 201–50–14 (2) Johnny Quill PTS 12 Oct 16, 1934 35 years, 288 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
266 Win 201–50–13 (2) Tab Davies RTD 5 (10) Sep 12, 1934 35 years, 254 days St. Georges Hall, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands
265 Draw 200–50–13 (2) Chris Dawson PTS 8 Sep 5, 1934 35 years, 247 days Greyhound Stadium, Wandsworth, London, England
264 Loss 200–50–12 (2) Charlie Baxter PTS 10 Aug 30, 1934 35 years, 241 days Wimbledon Stadium, Wimbledon, London, England
263 Win 200–49–12 (2) Alf Bowden KO 5 (12) Aug 9, 1934 35 years, 220 days Drill Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
262 Win 199–49–12 (2) Alf Newbiggin PTS 6 Aug 8, 1934 35 years, 219 days Greyhound Stadium, Wandsworth, London, England
261 Win 198–49–12 (2) Seaman Harry Ewin KO 2 (8) Jul 11, 1934 35 years, 191 days Greyhound Stadium, Wandsworth, London, England
260 Win 197–49–12 (2) Billy Barr PTS 12 May 19, 1934 35 years, 138 days Kenilworth Road (Luton Town FC), Luton, Bedfordshire, England
259 Win 196–49–12 (2) Fred Bloomfield PTS 12 May 13, 1934 35 years, 132 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
258 Loss 195–49–12 (2) Seaman Joe Wakeling PTS 10 May 6, 1934 35 years, 125 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
257 Win 195–48–12 (2) Ivor Pickens TKO 9 (12) Apr 27, 1934 35 years, 116 days Colston Hall, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
256 Win 194–48–12 (2) Ernie Roderick DQ 9 (12) Apr 8, 1934 35 years, 97 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
255 Win 193–48–12 (2) George Purchase PTS 8 Mar 19, 1934 35 years, 77 days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England
254 Win 192–48–12 (2) Les Ward TKO 10 (12) Jan 31, 1934 35 years, 30 days Baths Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
253 Win 191–48–12 (2) Fred Oldfield RTD 10 (15) Jan 29, 1934 35 years, 28 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
252 Win 190–48–12 (2) Jack Delaney PTS 10 Jan 22, 1934 35 years, 21 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
251 Win 189–48–12 (2) Billy Barr PTS 15 Dec 14, 1933 34 years, 347 days Central Baths, East Ham, London, England
250 Win 188–48–12 (2) Dai Beynon TKO 6 (12) Dec 13, 1933 34 years, 346 days Baths Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
249 Win 187–48–12 (2) Fred Bloomfield PTS 15 Nov 27, 1933 34 years, 330 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
248 Win 186–48–12 (2) Tom Curran PTS 12 Oct 29, 1933 34 years, 301 days Chalton Ring, Euston, London, England
247 Win 185–48–12 (2) Arthur Unwin RTD 7 (10) Oct 26, 1933 34 years, 298 days Drill Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
246 Win 184–48–12 (2) Pat Haley TKO 9 (12) Oct 16, 1933 34 years, 288 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
245 Win 183–48–12 (2) Jack Collins TKO 3 (10) Oct 2, 1933 34 years, 274 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
244 Win 182–48–12 (2) Herbie Fraser TKO 9 (10) Jul 1, 1933 34 years, 181 days Loftus Road Stadium, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
243 Loss 181–48–12 (2) Harry Mason PTS 15 Apr 30, 1933 34 years, 119 days The Arena, Mile End, London, England
242 Win 181–47–12 (2) Moe Moss PTS 8 Apr 27, 1933 34 years, 116 days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England
241 Win 180–47–12 (2) Wal Disney PTS 15 Mar 13, 1933 34 years, 71 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
240 Loss 179–47–12 (2) Wal Disney PTS 15 Feb 20, 1933 34 years, 50 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
239 Win 179–46–12 (2) Fred Smith PTS 15 Feb 16, 1933 34 years, 46 days East Ham Baths, East Ham, London, England
238 Win 178–46–12 (2) Willie Duncan KO 6 (12) Dec 13, 1932 33 years, 347 days Stokewood Road Baths, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
237 Loss 177–46–12 (2) Fred Webster PTS 15 Dec 11, 1932 33 years, 345 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
236 Win 177–45–12 (2) Seaman Knocker White PTS 15 Dec 1, 1932 33 years, 335 days East Ham Baths, East Ham, London, England
235 Loss 176–45–12 (2) Fred Webster PTS 15 Nov 14, 1932 33 years, 318 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
234 Loss 176–44–12 (2) Jack Forster RTD 7 (12) Nov 10, 1932 33 years, 314 days Corn Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, England
233 Win 176–43–12 (2) Bert Tubbs RTD 8 (12) Nov 4, 1932 33 years, 308 days Grand Theatre, Plymouth, Devon, England
232 Win 175–43–12 (2) Jack Lewis KO 2 (15) Oct 27, 1932 33 years, 300 days Stokewood Road Baths, Bournemouth, Dorset, England
231 Win 174–43–12 (2) Fred Turpin RTD 10 (15) Oct 6, 1932 33 years, 279 days Ilford Skating Rink, Ilford, Essex, England
230 Win 173–43–12 (2) Alf Newbiggin RTD 5 (15) Sep 26, 1932 33 years, 269 days Holborn Stadium Club, Holborn, London, England
229 Win 172–43–12 (2) Willie Duncan TKO 9 (15) Sep 15, 1932 33 years, 258 days Ilford Skating Rink, Ilford, Essex, England
228 Win 171–43–12 (2) Mick Gavin RTD 4 (12) Aug 18, 1932 33 years, 230 days Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London, England
227 Loss 170–43–12 (2) Jack Lord PTS 15 Jun 20, 1932 33 years, 171 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
226 Win 170–42–12 (2) Arthur Unwin KO 1 (6) May 30, 1932 33 years, 150 days White City Stadium, White City, London, England
225 Loss 169–42–12 (2) Del Fontaine KO 3 (15) May 23, 1932 33 years, 143 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
224 Win 169–41–12 (2) Ashton Jones TKO 11 (15) May 1, 1932 33 years, 121 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
223 Loss 168–41–12 (2) Harry Mason PTS 15 Apr 18, 1932 33 years, 108 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
222 Draw 168–40–12 (2) Hans Holdt PTS 8 Apr 8, 1932 33 years, 98 days Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark
221 Win 168–40–11 (2) Albert Johnson KO 4 (12) Mar 23, 1932 33 years, 82 days Baths Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
220 Win 167–40–11 (2) George Newton RTD 7 (12) Mar 17, 1932 33 years, 76 days Corn Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, England
219 Win 166–40–11 (2) Seaman Fraggott RTD 6 (15) Mar 13, 1932 33 years, 72 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
218 Win 165–40–11 (2) George Spiers PTS 15 Mar 7, 1932 33 years, 66 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
217 Win 164–40–11 (2) Jack Forster PTS 10 Mar 3, 1932 33 years, 62 days Corn Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, England
216 Win 163–40–11 (2) Teddy Boyd RTD 6 (15) Feb 22, 1932 33 years, 52 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
215 Win 162–40–11 (2) Ashton Jones PTS 15 Feb 15, 1932 33 years, 45 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
214 Loss 161–40–11 (2) Fred Webster PTS 15 Feb 3, 1932 33 years, 33 days Paddington Baths, Paddington, London, England
213 Win 161–39–11 (2) Rene Evans PTS 15 Dec 14, 1931 32 years, 347 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
212 Loss 160–39–11 (2) Leen Sanders PTS 10 Nov 30, 1931 32 years, 333 days Gebouw van K&W, Rotterdam, Netherlands
211 Win 160–38–11 (2) Teddy Welsh PTS 15 Nov 16, 1931 32 years, 319 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
210 Win 159–38–11 (2) Ernie Clancy RTD 4 (15) Oct 30, 1931 32 years, 302 days Drill Hall, Bloomsbury, London, England
209 Loss 158–38–11 (2) František Nekolný TKO 5 (10) Sep 1, 1931 32 years, 243 days Arena Sparta, Prague, Czechoslovakia
208 Loss 158–37–11 (2) Camille Desmedt PTS 10 Jul 30, 1931 32 years, 210 days Théâtre des Variétés, Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium
207 Loss 158–36–11 (2) George Rose TKO 5 (15) Jul 18, 1931 32 years, 198 days North Devon Greyhound Stadium, Barnstaple, Devon, England
206 Win 158–35–11 (2) Arthur Unwin RTD 3 (15) May 3, 1931 32 years, 122 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
205 Win 157–35–11 (2) Alf Mancini TKO 6 (10) Apr 22, 1931 32 years, 111 days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England
204 Loss 156–35–11 (2) George Rose PTS 15 Mar 29, 1931 32 years, 87 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
203 Win 156–34–11 (2) Alec Thake RTD 14 (15) Mar 15, 1931 32 years, 73 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
202 Win 155–34–11 (2) Bill Webster TKO 2 (15) Feb 22, 1931 32 years, 52 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
201 Draw 154–34–11 (2) Bill Webster PTS 15 Feb 8, 1931 32 years, 38 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
200 Loss 154–34–10 (2) George Rose PTS 15 Jan 19, 1931 32 years, 18 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
199 Win 154–33–10 (2) Phil Green PTS 15 Jan 5, 1931 32 years, 4 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
198 Draw 153–33–10 (2) Camille Desmedt PTS 15 Oct 27, 1930 31 years, 299 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
197 Loss 153–33–9 (2) Haydn Williams PTS 15 Jul 27, 1930 31 years, 207 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
196 Win 153–32–9 (2) Alec Thake PTS 15 May 26, 1930 31 years, 145 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
195 Win 152–32–9 (2) Arthur Rees KO 10 (15) Apr 28, 1930 31 years, 117 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
194 Win 151–32–9 (2) Ocky Davies TKO 12 (15) Mar 31, 1930 31 years, 89 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
193 Win 150–32–9 (2) Harry Jennings RTD 6 (15) Mar 23, 1930 31 years, 81 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
192 Win 149–32–9 (2) Jack Griffiths KO 9 (15) Feb 24, 1930 31 years, 54 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
191 Win 148–32–9 (2) Alec Thake RTD 12 (15) Jan 26, 1930 31 years, 25 days Vale Hall, Kilburn, London, England
190 Win 147–32–9 (2) Ivor Davies TKO 10 (15) Jan 13, 1930 31 years, 12 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
189 Win 146–32–9 (2) Joe Ralph DQ 5 (15) Dec 16, 1929 30 years, 349 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
188 Win 145–32–9 (2) Tommy O'Neill RTD 3 (15) Nov 27, 1929 30 years, 330 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
187 Win 144–32–9 (2) Henri Mouha RTD 10 (15) Nov 18, 1929 30 years, 321 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
186 Win 143–32–9 (2) Chris Gorman TKO 5 (15) Nov 4, 1929 30 years, 307 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
185 Win 142–32–9 (2) Leo Wax PTS 15 Sep 30, 1929 30 years, 272 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
184 Win 141–32–9 (2) Harry Benton RTD 8 (12) Sep 2, 1929 30 years, 244 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
183 Loss 140–32–9 (2) Archie Sexton TKO 7 (8) Jun 21, 1929 30 years, 171 days Clapton Stadium, Clapton, London, England
182 Win 140–31–9 (2) Billy Green TKO 4 (15) May 13, 1929 30 years, 132 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
181 Win 139–31–9 (2) Carlo Galbusera DQ 8 (15) Apr 15, 1929 30 years, 104 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
180 Win 138–31–9 (2) Jack Haynes RTD 10 (15) Mar 18, 1929 30 years, 76 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
179 Win 137–31–9 (2) Jack Haynes PTS 6 Feb 21, 1929 30 years, 51 days Selhurst Park Football Ground, Crystal Palace, London, England
178 Win 136–31–9 (2) Joe Ralph PTS 15 Jan 28, 1929 30 years, 27 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
177 Loss 135–31–9 (2) Mario Bosisio PTS 10 Jan 6, 1929 30 years, 5 days Milan, Italy
176 Win 135–30–9 (2) Harry Lem PTS 15 Nov 6, 1928 29 years, 310 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
175 Win 134–30–9 (2) Eugene Henderson RTD 7 (15) Nov 4, 1928 29 years, 308 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
174 Draw 133–30–9 (2) Roy Martin PTS 15 Sep 30, 1928 29 years, 273 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
173 Loss 133–30–8 (2) Joe Ralph UD 10 Sep 11, 1928 29 years, 254 days Rubenspaleis, Antwerpen, Belgium
172 Loss 133–29–8 (2) Ralph Rudd PTS 6 Sep 9, 1928 29 years, 252 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
171 Loss 133–28–8 (2) Roy Martin PTS 15 Aug 26, 1928 29 years, 238 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
170 Win 133–27–8 (2) Hans Holdt RTD 8 (15) Jul 2, 1928 29 years, 183 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
169 Win 132–27–8 (2) Otto Lauer RTD 11 (15) Jun 11, 1928 29 years, 162 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
168 Win 131–27–8 (2) Louis Kessler PTS 15 May 7, 1928 29 years, 127 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
167 Win 130–27–8 (2) Huib Huizenaar KO 6 (15) Apr 16, 1928 29 years, 106 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
166 Win 129–27–8 (2) Dixie Brown PTS 15 Apr 1, 1928 29 years, 91 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
165 Loss 128–27–8 (2) Harry Mason PTS 15 Mar 4, 1928 29 years, 63 days Premierland, Whitechapel, London, England
164 Win 128–26–8 (2) Camille Desmedt PTS 15 Feb 19, 1928 29 years, 49 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
163 Win 127–26–8 (2) Billy Thomas TKO 4 (15) Jan 29, 1928 29 years, 28 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
162 Loss 126–26–8 (2) Alf Mancini TKO 1 (15) Jan 2, 1928 29 years, 1 day The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
161 Win 126–25–8 (2) Alfred Genon KO 12 (15) Dec 4, 1927 28 years, 337 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
160 Win 125–25–8 (2) Alf Ros PTS 15 Nov 20, 1927 28 years, 323 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
159 Win 124–25–8 (2) Leo Darton PTS 15 Oct 30, 1927 28 years, 302 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
158 Win 123–25–8 (2) Frankie Paul TKO 12 (15) Oct 13, 1927 28 years, 285 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
157 Loss 122–25–8 (2) Frank Baldwin DQ 13 (15) Oct 2, 1927 28 years, 274 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
156 Win 122–24–8 (2) Sid Breeze TKO 8 (15) Sep 18, 1927 28 years, 260 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
155 Win 121–24–8 (2) Harry Lem RTD 7 (15) Sep 5, 1927 28 years, 247 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
154 Win 120–24–8 (2) Jack Griffiths RTD 5 (15) Aug 14, 1927 28 years, 225 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
153 Win 119–24–8 (2) Hans Rieke RTD 11 (15) Aug 11, 1927 28 years, 222 days Ilford Skating Rink, Ilford, Essex, England
152 Loss 118–24–8 (2) Jean Gavalda PTS 15 Jun 13, 1927 28 years, 163 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
151 Win 118–23–8 (2) Louis Kessler PTS 15 Mar 21, 1927 28 years, 79 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
150 Win 117–23–8 (2) Laurie Guard TKO 5 (15) Mar 11, 1927 28 years, 69 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
149 Win 116–23–8 (2) George Pomphrey KO 2 (15) Feb 27, 1927 28 years, 57 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
148 Win 115–23–8 (2) Louis Kessler PTS 15 Feb 21, 1927 28 years, 51 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
147 Win 114–23–8 (2) Fred Smith RTD 3 (15) Feb 7, 1927 28 years, 37 days Johnson & Phillips Sports Club, Greenwich, London, England
146 NC 113–23–8 (2) Frankie Brown NC 12 (15) Jan 17, 1927 28 years, 16 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
145 Win 113–23–8 (1) Raymond Porcher RTD 12 (15) Jan 6, 1927 28 years, 5 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
144 Win 112–23–8 (1) Teddy Morrison TKO 6 (15) Dec 26, 1926 27 years, 359 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
143 Win 111–23–8 (1) Leo Darton PTS 15 Dec 13, 1926 27 years, 346 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
142 Win 110–23–8 (1) Albert Johnson KO 11 (15) Dec 6, 1926 27 years, 339 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
141 Win 109–23–8 (1) Andre Germain RTD 11 (15) Nov 25, 1926 27 years, 328 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, England
140 Loss 108–23–8 (1) Tom Thomas DQ 10 (15) Nov 18, 1926 27 years, 321 days St. Helier Stadium, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
139 Win 108–22–8 (1) Teddy Morrison PTS 15 Oct 28, 1926 27 years, 300 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
138 Win 107–22–8 (1) Guardsman Lewis KO 3 (15) Oct 26, 1926 27 years, 298 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
137 Win 106–22–8 (1) Raymond Porcher PTS 15 Oct 11, 1926 27 years, 283 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
136 Win 105–22–8 (1) Ted Marchant DQ 10 (15) Sep 23, 1926 27 years, 265 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
135 Win 104–22–8 (1) Jack Josephs RTD 4 (15) Sep 13, 1926 27 years, 255 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
134 Loss 103–22–8 (1) Seaman Hardy DQ 8 (15) Aug 30, 1926 27 years, 241 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
133 Win 103–21–8 (1) Francois Rabosee PTS 15 Aug 16, 1926 27 years, 227 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
132 Win 102–21–8 (1) Laurie Raiteri RTD 11 (15) Jul 26, 1926 27 years, 206 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
131 Win 101–21–8 (1) Laurie Raiteri PTS 15 Jul 5, 1926 27 years, 185 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
130 Win 100–21–8 (1) Frankie Brown PTS 12 Jun 14, 1926 27 years, 164 days Holland Park Rink, Kensington, London, England
129 Win 99–21–8 (1) Sid Butler KO 2 (15) May 31, 1926 27 years, 150 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
128 Win 98–21–8 (1) Joe Woolford KO 7 (15) May 17, 1926 27 years, 136 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
127 Draw 97–21–8 (1) Laurie Raiteri PTS 15 Mar 5, 1926 27 years, 63 days St. Matthew's Baths, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
126 NC 97–21–7 (1) Frankie Brown NC 13 (15) Mar 2, 1926 27 years, 60 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
125 Win 97–21–7 Fernand Blampain PTS 15 Mar 1, 1926 27 years, 59 days Victoria Baths, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
124 Win 96–21–7 Jan van Dam TKO 2 (15) Feb 24, 1926 27 years, 54 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
123 Loss 95–21–7 Billy Mattick DQ 5 (15) Feb 11, 1926 27 years, 41 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
122 Loss 95–20–7 Len Harvey KO 8 (15) Feb 2, 1926 27 years, 32 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
121 Win 95–19–7 Laurie Raiteri PTS 15 Feb 1, 1926 27 years, 31 days Victoria Works AC, East Greenwich, London, England
120 Win 94–19–7 George Carney KO 4 (15) Jan 13, 1926 27 years, 12 days Pitfield Street Baths, Hoxton, London, England
119 Loss 93–19–7 Ernie Rice TKO 2 (15) Jan 6, 1926 27 years, 5 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
118 Win 93–18–7 Steve Maher RTD 2 (15) Nov 6, 1925 26 years, 309 days St. Matthew's Baths, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
117 Win 92–18–7 Frank Lane PTS 15 Nov 4, 1925 26 years, 307 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
116 Win 91–18–7 Harry Byford TKO 2 (15) Oct 28, 1925 26 years, 300 days Central Baths, East Ham, London, England
115 Win 90–18–7 Arthur Tyrell PTS 15 Sep 28, 1925 26 years, 270 days Victoria Works AC, East Greenwich, London, England
114 Win 89–18–7 Kid Jackson DQ 5 (15) Jul 30, 1925 26 years, 210 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
113 Win 88–18–7 Mickey Marks TKO 6 (15) Jul 26, 1925 26 years, 206 days Premierland, Whitechapel, London, England
112 Win 87–18–7 Harry Byford PTS 12 Jul 13, 1925 26 years, 193 days Alcazar, Edmonton, London, England
111 Win 86–18–7 George Jackson KO 6 (15) Jul 2, 1925 26 years, 182 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
110 Win 85–18–7 Mike Honeyman RTD 7 (15) Jun 24, 1925 26 years, 174 days The Dome, Brighton, Sussex, England
109 Win 84–18–7 Luther Thomas RTD 3 (10) May 25, 1925 26 years, 144 days Central Hall, Canning Town, London, England
108 Win 83–18–7 Kid Jackson DQ 5 (15) Apr 30, 1925 26 years, 119 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
107 Win 82–18–7 Harry Byford PTS 15 Apr 19, 1925 26 years, 108 days Essex Hall, Walthamstow, London, England
106 Win 81–18–7 Billy Gilmore PTS 15 Apr 14, 1925 26 years, 103 days St. George's Market, Belfast, Northern Ireland
105 Win 80–18–7 Tom Humphreys PTS 15 Mar 23, 1925 26 years, 81 days Drill Hall, Bow, London, England
104 Loss 79–18–7 Reggie Caswell DQ 6 (12) Mar 16, 1925 26 years, 74 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
103 Draw 79–17–7 Mike Honeyman PTS 15 Mar 11, 1925 26 years, 69 days Central Baths, East Ham, London, England
102 Win 79–17–6 Jim Lavin PTS 10 Mar 9, 1925 26 years, 67 days Drill Hall, Coventry, West Midlands, England
101 Win 78–17–6 Len Cutts TKO 3 (15) Feb 17, 1925 26 years, 47 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
100 Win 77–17–6 Frankie Brown PTS 15 Feb 16, 1925 26 years, 46 days Drill Hall, Bow, London, England
99 Win 76–17–6 Arthur Tyrell PTS 12 Jan 25, 1925 26 years, 24 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
98 Win 75–17–6 Bob Bates PTS 10 Jan 12, 1925 26 years, 11 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
97 Win 74–17–6 Bert Brown PTS 10 Dec 1, 1924 25 years, 335 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
96 Loss 73–17–6 Frank Lane RTD 6 (15) Nov 29, 1924 25 years, 333 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
95 Win 73–16–6 Luther Thomas PTS 15 Nov 21, 1924 25 years, 325 days Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, Kent, England
94 Loss 72–16–6 Mike Honeyman PTS 20 Nov 5, 1924 25 years, 309 days Walham Green Baths, Fulham, London, England
93 Win 72–15–6 Bob Bates PTS 15 Oct 20, 1924 25 years, 293 days Victoria Works AC, East Greenwich, London, England
92 Win 71–15–6 Young Mars TKO 6 (15) Sep 25, 1924 25 years, 268 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
91 Loss 70–15–6 Albert Johnson PTS 15 Sep 22, 1924 25 years, 265 days Drill Hall, Coventry, West Midlands, England
90 Win 70–14–6 Bill Blake KO 1 (12) Sep 8, 1924 25 years, 251 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
89 Win 69–14–6 Willie Louw TKO 4 (12) Aug 7, 1924 25 years, 219 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
88 Win 68–14–6 Sam Steward TKO 10 (15) Jul 19, 1924 25 years, 200 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
87 Win 67–14–6 Charlie Evans RTD 4 (15) Jun 28, 1924 25 years, 179 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
86 Win 66–14–6 Chris Gorman KO 2 (10) Jun 8, 1924 25 years, 159 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
85 Win 65–14–6 Albert Quinn TKO 4 (15) May 29, 1924 25 years, 149 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
84 Loss 64–14–6 Alf Mancini PTS 20 Mar 26, 1924 25 years, 85 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
83 Win 64–13–6 Con Hollingsworth PTS 15 Mar 25, 1924 25 years, 84 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
82 Win 63–13–6 Tommy Ryan TKO 8 (15) Mar 11, 1924 25 years, 70 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
81 Loss 62–13–6 Albert Johnson PTS 15 Mar 8, 1924 25 years, 67 days Holmeside Stadium, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
80 Win 62–12–6 Patsy Coram RTD 10 (20) Feb 26, 1924 25 years, 56 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
79 Win 61–12–6 Charlie Lane PTS 15 Feb 15, 1924 25 years, 45 days St. Andrew's Hall, Battersea, London, England
78 Win 60–12–6 Harry Roose RTD 11 (20) Feb 13, 1924 25 years, 43 days Fulham Baths, North End Road, Walham Green, London, England
77 Draw 59–12–6 Andy Newton PTS 20 Jan 28, 1924 25 years, 27 days Kensington Baths, Kensington, London, England
76 Win 59–12–5 Billy Quinn PTS 15 Jan 7, 1924 25 years, 6 days Pitfield Street Baths, Hoxton, London, England
75 Win 58–12–5 Bob Sadler PTS 10 Dec 28, 1923 24 years, 361 days Palais de Danse, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
74 Win 57–12–5 Luther Thomas PTS 15 Nov 2, 1923 24 years, 305 days Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, Kent, England
73 Win 56–12–5 Ivor Lewis RTD 6 (10) Oct 22, 1923 24 years, 294 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
72 Loss 55–12–5 George Carney KO 7 (15) Sep 15, 1923 24 years, 257 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
71 Win 55–11–5 Charlie Evans PTS 15 Aug 30, 1923 24 years, 241 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
70 Loss 54–11–5 Billy Fry RTD 5 (15) Aug 2, 1923 24 years, 213 days Liverpool Stadium, Pudsey Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
69 Win 54–10–5 Tommy Williams TKO 2 (10) Jul 30, 1923 24 years, 210 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
68 Win 53–10–5 Bill Jones RTD 5 (10) May 28, 1923 24 years, 147 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
67 Loss 52–10–5 Corporal Frank Downton DQ 6 (10) May 12, 1923 24 years, 131 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
66 Win 52–9–5 Billy Quinn TKO 6 (10) Apr 8, 1923 24 years, 97 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
65 Win 51–9–5 Tommy Williams TKO 8 (10) Mar 31, 1923 24 years, 89 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
64 Win 50–9–5 George Gamester PTS 15 Mar 28, 1923 24 years, 86 days Lancaster Road Baths, Kensington, London, England
63 Draw 49–9–5 Len Collett PTS 10 Mar 19, 1923 24 years, 77 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
62 Loss 49–9–4 Andy Newton PTS 10 Feb 15, 1923 24 years, 45 days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England
61 Win 49–8–4 Jimmy Green PTS 15 Feb 7, 1923 24 years, 37 days Ladywell Baths, Lewisham, London, England
60 Win 48–8–4 Ted Spiers PTS 10 Jan 25, 1923 24 years, 24 days Palais de Danse, Clapton, London, England
59 Win 47–8–4 Jack Smith PTS 15 Jan 24, 1923 24 years, 23 days Victoria Works AC, East Greenwich, London, England
58 Win 46–8–4 Con Hollingsworth PTS 10 Jan 14, 1923 24 years, 13 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
57 Win 45–8–4 Jimmy Green PTS 15 Jan 13, 1923 24 years, 12 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
56 Win 44–8–4 Alf Neale PTS 10 Jan 3, 1923 24 years, 2 days Walham Green Baths, Fulham, London, England
55 Draw 43–8–4 Alf Wye PTS 10 Jan 2, 1923 24 years, 1 day National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
54 Win 43–8–3 Corporal Frank Downton PTS 15 Dec 15, 1922 23 years, 348 days The Ring, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
53 Win 42–8–3 Jack Crowley TKO 7 (10) Dec 3, 1922 23 years, 336 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
52 Loss 41–8–3 Evan Williams KO 11 (20) Nov 16, 1922 23 years, 319 days Pitfield Street Baths, Hoxton, London, England
51 Win 41–7–3 Ted Spiers PTS 10 Nov 6, 1922 23 years, 309 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
50 Win 40–7–3 Alf Wye PTS 15 Nov 3, 1922 23 years, 306 days Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, Kent, England
49 Win 39–7–3 Charlie Lane RTD 7 (10) Oct 7, 1922 23 years, 279 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
48 Win 38–7–3 Billy Duckworth KO 4 (10) Sep 23, 1922 23 years, 265 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
47 Win 37–7–3 Charlie Lane PTS 3 Sep 16, 1922 23 years, 258 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
46 Loss 36–7–3 Andy Newton PTS 4 Sep 16, 1922 23 years, 258 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
45 Win 36–6–3 Seaman Harry Bowles RTD 5 (15) Aug 24, 1922 23 years, 235 days Drill Hall, Clapham, London, England
44 Win 35–6–3 Billy Mack PTS 10 Aug 20, 1922 23 years, 231 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
43 Win 34–6–3 Alf Neale TKO 4 (10) Aug 5, 1922 23 years, 216 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
42 Win 33–6–3 Kid Smith RTD 10 (10) Aug 5, 1922 23 years, 216 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
41 Draw 32–6–3 Con Hollingsworth PTS 15 Jul 22, 1922 23 years, 202 days Harrow Football Ground, Stratford, London, England
40 Win 32–6–2 Billy Duckworth RTD 6 (10) May 27, 1922 23 years, 146 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
39 Win 31–6–2 Billy Quinn PTS 10 May 6, 1922 23 years, 125 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
38 Loss 30–6–2 Billy Quinn PTS 10 Mar 24, 1922 23 years, 82 days Manor Hall, Hackney, London, England
37 Loss 30–5–2 Fred Morrison RTD 7 (10) Mar 13, 1922 23 years, 71 days Plumstead Baths, Plumstead, London, England
36 Win 30–4–2 Jim King RTD 8 (10) Mar 9, 1922 23 years, 67 days Tredegar Road Drill Hall, Bow, London, England
35 Win 29–4–2 Tug Wilson PTS 10 Feb 17, 1922 23 years, 47 days Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, Kent, England
34 Loss 28–4–2 Andy Newton PTS 20 Feb 8, 1922 23 years, 38 days Walham Green Baths, Fulham, London, England
33 Loss 28–3–2 Bob Jackson RTD 11 (15) Jan 26, 1922 23 years, 25 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
32 Win 28–2–2 Harry Rudge PTS 10 Dec 13, 1921 22 years, 346 days Lime Grove Baths, Shepherd's Bush, London, England
31 Win 27–2–2 Jimmy Green PTS 10 Dec 12, 1921 22 years, 345 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
30 Draw 26–2–2 Joe Casbolt PTS 15 Oct 19, 1921 22 years, 291 days Drill Hall, Camden Town, London, England
29 Win 26–2–1 Dan Ryan RTD 6 (10) Sep 28, 1921 22 years, 270 days Boxing Club, Dulwich, London, England
28 Loss 25–2–1 Tommy Phillips PTS 10 Sep 22, 1921 22 years, 264 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
27 Win 25–1–1 Tommy Morgan PTS 6 Sep 15, 1921 22 years, 257 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
26 Win 24–1–1 Johnny Walker TKO 4 (6) Sep 8, 1921 22 years, 250 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
25 Win 23–1–1 Joe Casbolt PTS 10 Aug 6, 1921 22 years, 217 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
24 Win 22–1–1 Tug Wilson PTS 10 Jul 15, 1921 22 years, 195 days Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, Kent, England
23 Win 21–1–1 Dick Beland KO 3 (10) Jun 13, 1921 22 years, 163 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
22 Win 20–1–1 Jim Rowley KO 2 (10) Jun 11, 1921 22 years, 161 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
21 Win 19–1–1 Roy Strathmere TKO 5 (10) Jun 3, 1921 22 years, 153 days Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, Kent, England
20 Win 18–1–1 Corporal Atkins KO 3 (10) May 30, 1921 22 years, 149 days National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England
19 Win 17–1–1 Jimmy Green RTD 8 (10) May 21, 1921 22 years, 140 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
18 Win 16–1–1 Jim Hodges TKO 4 (10) Apr 28, 1921 22 years, 117 days Boxing Club, Dulwich, London, England
17 Win 15–1–1 Alf Mancini PTS 10 Mar 22, 1921 22 years, 80 days Walham Green Baths, Fulham, London, England
16 Win 14–1–1 Moss Ruffell RTD 4 (10) Mar 5, 1921 22 years, 63 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
15 Win 13–1–1 Mick Hill PTS 10 Feb 23, 1921 22 years, 53 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
14 Win 12–1–1 Sid George RTD 4 (10) Jan 18, 1921 22 years, 17 days Acton Baths, Acton, London, England
13 Draw 11–1–1 Billy Quinn PTS 10 Jan 12, 1921 22 years, 11 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
12 Win 11–1 Albert Westcott PTS 10 Dec 16, 1920 21 years, 350 days Corn Exchange, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
11 Win 10–1 Jack Cowley PTS 10 Dec 8, 1920 21 years, 342 days Brentford Baths, Brentford, London, England
10 Win 9–1 Sergeant Harnetty KO 2 (10) Nov 3, 1920 21 years, 307 days Walham Green Baths, Fulham, London, England
9 Win 8–1 Young Fagen TKO 2 (6) Oct 14, 1920 21 years, 287 days The Ring, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London, England
8 Win 7–1 Jack Dunston RTD 1 (10) Oct 11, 1920 21 years, 284 days Corn Exchange, Romford, London, England
7 Win 6–1 Private Creamer TKO 6 (15) Sep 20, 1920 21 years, 263 days Custom House, Chatham, Kent, England
6 Win 5–1 Teddy Affleck TKO 3 (6) Apr 12, 1920 21 years, 102 days Holborn Stadium, Holborn, London, England
5 Win 4–1 Sergeant Harnetty TKO 5 (6) Mar 17, 1920 21 years, 76 days Walham Green Baths, Fulham, London, England
4 Win 3–1 Gus Verrall TKO 5 (6) Mar 3, 1920 21 years, 62 days Fulham Baths, Fulham, London, England
3 Loss 2–1 Ned Rolley KO 1 (6) Feb 28, 1920 21 years, 58 days Pitfield Street Baths, Hoxton, London, England
2 Win 2–0 Albert Allen PTS 10 Feb 23, 1920 21 years, 53 days Wimbledon Baths, Wimbledon, London, England
1 Win 1–0 George Ratty PTS 6 Feb 11, 1920 21 years, 41 days Pitfield Street Baths, Hoxton, London, England

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Billy Bird

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Billy Bird (1 January 1899 – 6 February 1951) was a British professional boxer who competed primarily in the division from 1920 to 1948, amassing a career record of 260 wins, 73 losses, and 20 draws across 356 bouts. He is widely recognized as holding the all-time record for the most s in history, with 139 stoppage victories that underscore his aggressive style and durability as one of the sport's most active fighters during the interwar and post-World War II eras. Born and raised in , Bird debuted professionally at age 21 and became a staple on the British club circuit, facing notable opponents such as without securing major titles but earning acclaim for his volume of fights and ratio. His career, marked by 3,276 rounds boxed, exemplified the gritty, high-frequency matchmaking common in early 20th-century British boxing, though he retired in his late 40s amid the physical toll of the sport. Bird passed away at age 52, shortly after hanging up his gloves, leaving a legacy as a record-breaking whose feats remain unmatched in terms of sheer output and finishing power.

Early life

Birth and upbringing

Billy Bird was born on 1 January 1899 in , . He was the brother of Sonny Bird, who also pursued a career in . Details regarding his family background and upbringing remain scarce in historical records, with available sources primarily focusing on his later entry into the sport.

Entry into boxing

Bird transitioned to professional boxing at the age of 21 amid the post-World War I era, when local club fights were common entry points for aspiring fighters in working-class neighborhoods like his hometown. Bird made his professional debut on February 11, 1920, facing George Ratty at the Pitfield Street Baths in , , in a six-round bout that he won by points decision, demonstrating early promise in the welterweight division. His early schedule reflected the grueling pace typical of boxers in Britain, with frequent bouts in modest venues across suburbs, building experience through short-notice engagements against local opponents and laying the foundation for a long career.

Boxing career

Professional debut and early years

Billy Bird made his professional boxing debut on 11 1920, at the age of 21, defeating George Ratty by points decision over six rounds at Pitfield Street Baths in , . This victory marked the start of a remarkably active career in the division, where Bird quickly established himself as a durable , competing frequently in local venues across and surrounding areas. In his first year as a professional, he fought 11 times, securing 10 wins, including stoppage victories over Gus Verrall (retirement in the fifth round of a scheduled six) and Sgt. Harnetty (second-round in a rematch), while suffering two losses: a first-round to Ned Rolley and a points defeat to Harnetty in their initial encounter. Throughout 1921 and 1922, Bird's activity intensified, with 19 bouts in 1921—yielding 16 wins, two draws, and two losses—and 18 fights in 1922, resulting in 12 wins, five losses, and one draw. His style emphasized volume punching and resilience, as evidenced by multiple rematches, such as his wins over Cpl. H. Atkins in quick succession and points triumphs against Jimmy Green on three occasions. Early opponents were predominantly British journeymen, with fights often held at established spots like The Ring in Blackfriars, Walham Green Baths in , and the National Sporting Club. Bird's rate began to emerge, with notable stoppages including a second-round of Jim Rowley and a third-round of Dick Beland, though many victories came via points or retirements in longer bouts. By 1923, Bird continued his grueling schedule, engaging in 18 recorded fights that year, achieving seven wins, two draws, and two losses through , including a points victory over Jimmy Green at The Ring in Blackfriars. These early years highlighted his endurance and willingness to face a variety of challengers, building a foundation for his record-setting career longevity, though he had yet to contest major titles or gain national prominence. His performances in this period, characterized by consistent local appearances and a mix of aggressive finishes and tactical decisions, positioned him as a reliable draw in the British scene.

Peak period and notable fights

Bird's peak period as a professional boxer spanned , particularly from 1937 to 1939, during which he maintained an exceptionally high level of activity in the division, contesting bouts amid the demanding British club circuit. This era marked his most consistent success, with a exceeding 70% in those years, as he balanced volume fighting against seasoned opponents with his signature power. His approach emphasized relentless pressure and body , allowing him to accumulate knockouts during this stretch alone, solidifying his reputation as a durable workhorse of the ring. A highlight of this period was Bird's victory over , the legendary who holds the record for the most professional fights (over 460) in boxing history, on July 3, 1937, at Alexandra Park in , . In a 12-round points decision win, Bird outworked Wickwar with effective combinations, overcoming the veteran's vast experience and stamina in a grueling affair that showcased Bird's tactical acumen against one of the sport's most prolific combatants. This triumph stood out as one of Bird's career-best performances, given Wickwar's imposing record of 340 wins at the time. Bird also notched impressive stoppage wins during this phase, including a seventh-round retirement against Irish welterweight Paddy Roche on March 20, 1938, at The Ring in Blackfriars, where persistent body work forced Roche to withdraw due to exhaustion; their prior encounter on February 21, 1938, at the Empress Stadium had ended in a over eight rounds. Another key bout came on June 5, 1939, against Jack Milburn at the Stadium Club in , ending in a fourth-round TKO victory for Bird after Milburn suffered a cut. These fights exemplified Bird's ability to secure decisive outcomes against competitive regional contenders, contributing to his overall legacy of 139 career knockouts—the highest total in history.

Later career and retirement

In the 1940s, Billy Bird's activity diminished compared to his prolific earlier decades, reflecting the toll of a long career and the disruptions of , though he continued competing primarily in local English venues as a journeyman. He secured several points victories in 1940, including against George Merritt at the Sports Drome in on January 15 and Sid Wickes at the Oddfellows Hall in on February 28, but also endured setbacks such as a second-round loss to George Odwell at the Stadium Club in on April 17. His bouts that year often went the full distance, showcasing his durability at age 41 rather than the knockout prowess of his prime. Bird's appearances grew even sparser after 1940, with mixed results in limited action. In 1941, he notched a points win over Alf Bishop at the in Bath on September 1 but suffered consecutive eight-round points defeats to Harry Watson at the Alexandra Theatre in on December 7 and 21. A sole bout in 1942—a points victory against Billy Hawkins at the same venue on February 15—was followed by a points loss to Wal Dearing at the Lime Grove Baths in on February 11, 1943, marking a four-year hiatus before his final fight. These later contests highlighted a shift toward shorter, less high-profile matches against regional opponents. Bird concluded his professional career with a four-round points decision win over Joe Fitzsimmons at Queen Mary's Hospital in on March 19, 1948, at the age of 49, bringing his 28-year tenure to an end with a record of 260 wins (139 by ), 73 losses, and 20 draws across 356 bouts. He retired thereafter, having established himself as one of boxing's most enduring and active fighters despite the modest scale of his later years.

Personal life

Occupation and family

Outside of his extensive boxing career, Billy Bird worked as a taxi driver in London to support himself between fights. Bird was the brother of Sonny Bird, another professional boxer from Chelsea who competed in the same welterweight division during the 1920s. The siblings occasionally shared the local boxing scene but never faced each other in the ring, adhering to the era's customs against brotherly bouts. No further details on Bird's immediate family, such as a spouse or children, are documented in historical records.

Death

Billy Bird died on 6 February 1951 in , , at the age of 52. Little is documented regarding the circumstances of his , though it occurred three years after his retirement from in 1948.

Legacy

Records and achievements

Billy Bird's record stands as one of the most extensive in the sport's history, encompassing 356 bouts from 1920 to 1948, with 260 wins, 73 losses, and 20 draws. Of his victories, 139 were achieved by , representing a 53.46% rate among his victories and underscoring his formidable punching power in the division. This tally established Bird as the all-time leader in , a record that remains unbroken and surpasses the next highest, Archie Moore's 132, by a significant margin. While Bird did not capture any major world or national championships during his 28-year career, his achievements are defined by remarkable longevity and consistency against high-caliber opposition. He competed in 3,276 rounds across his bouts, demonstrating exceptional durability in an era of frequent fights. Notable among his opponents were British champions such as Len Harvey (British, British Empire, and world /heavyweight titleholder), Harry Mason (multiple-time British and champion, as well as European titleholder), Sam Steward (British champion), and Mike Honeyman (British champion). These encounters highlight Bird's ability to test himself against elite fighters, even if he often fought as a journeyman without pursuing formal title opportunities. Bird's knockout record, in particular, symbolizes his impact on 's annals of power and volume. Active during the interwar and post-World War II periods, he amassed his KOs through a grueling schedule that included up to dozens of fights per year, a feat unlikely to be replicated in modern regulated . His career exemplifies the physical demands and knockout artistry of early 20th-century , earning recognition for setting an enduring benchmark in the sport's statistical history.

Recognition in boxing history

Billy Bird is recognized in boxing history primarily for holding the record for the most victories in a professional career, with 139 knockouts across 356 bouts. This tally, achieved as a , highlights his exceptional punching power and consistency in an era of frequent, high-stakes fights. His unparalleled knockout count surpasses that of other prolific fighters, such as Archie Moore's 132, and is often cited as one of the sport's most unbreakable records due to contemporary limitations on bout frequency and mandatory medical oversight. Bird's 28-year career from 1920 to 1948 exemplified the relentless pace of early 20th-century British boxing, where he fought almost exclusively in and maintained a win rate of over 70 percent. While not inducted into major halls of fame, Bird's legacy endures through statistical analyses and rankings that emphasize his dominance as a knockout artist, influencing discussions on the evolution of fighter durability and output in .

Professional boxing record

Billy Bird's professional record includes 356 contests from 1920 to 1948.
StatisticValue
Total fights356
Wins260
Losses73
Draws20
No contests1
Knockouts139
The full bout-by-bout record is available on BoxRec.
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