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Johnny Jadick
Born
John J. Jadick

(1908-06-16)June 16, 1908
DiedApril 3, 1970(1970-04-03) (aged 61)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesKensington Stringbean
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights164
Wins99
Wins by KO15
Losses57
Draws8

John J. Jadick, better known as Johnny Jadick (June 16, 1908 – April 3, 1970) was an American light welterweight boxer and the NBA light welterweight world champion in 1932. In September 1932, the NBA decided not to recognize junior divisions. Jadick continued to reign as the world light welterweight champion until February 1933 when he was defeated by Battling Shaw for the championship which had been continually recognized by the Louisiana State boxing commission. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1][2] Though not an exceptionally strong puncher, he had great speed, and an effective left jab. He was managed by Tommy White, and trained by Joe Ferguson.

Early life and career

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John Jadick was born on June 16, 1908, in the Kensington section of Philadelphia where he spent most of his life.[3]

One of his first professional victories came in 1925, when he defeated Harry Decker in an eight-round decision. Between July 1923, and March 1927, he won 42 of 45 fights, with only two losses and one draw.[3] In his early career in Philadelphia, Jadick was often managed and promoted by Johhny Burns, particularly when he fought at the Cambria Athletic Club, where Burns worked. Jadick once admitted he patterned his style of boxing from Tommy Loughran, a famous Philadelphian light heavyweight champion, also managed briefly by Burns in his early career.[4] Jadick was quite tall for a lightweight at 5' 8", which gave him an advantage in defending blows, though he lacked the power of some stockier competitors.

On March 12, 1928, Jadick lost to Pete Nebo in a ten-round points decision at the Arena in Philadelphia. Both fought in the featherweight range of 126 pounds. Nebo won from hard, accurate blows at close quarters and when coming out of clinches. Having only a two-inch disadvantage in reach, he was able to maneuver effectively during the infighting to score points.[5] In their two subsequent meetings, Nebo won in a close eight-round newspaper decision on May 6, 1927, in Camden, New Jersey, and March 12, 1928, in a ten-round points decision at the Arena in Philadelphia.

He defeated English-born Jewish lightweight boxing great Al Foreman on May 21, 1928, in an eight-round points decision at the Polo Grounds in New York. One of Jadick's better known opponents, Foreman would take the Canadian, British Empire, and British Board of Control (BBOC) World Lightweight Championships during his career.[1]

On August 8, 1928, Jadick lost to Dick "Honeyboy" Finnegan, considered a serious Jr. Lightweight contender, at Braves Field in Boston, Massachusetts, in a ten-round points decision. Finnegan won an easy victory by exhibiting more speed than Jadick. He won six of the rounds, with Jadick winning only one, and three even.[6] Jadick had defeated Finnegan two months earlier fighting in the lightweight range in a ten-round points decision in his hometown at Shibe Park in Philadelphia before an enormous crowd of 18,000. Jadick built up a lead, taking the first two rounds, but sagged a bit in the middle rounds, hampered somewhat by the wet footing caused by the pouring rain in the outdoor arena. Jadick had enough left to take the decision in the late rounds when the footing in the arena began to dry.[7] The verdict for Jadick, however, was surprisingly unpopular with the home crowd.[8] Finnegan was a competent southpaw who had taken both an Army and Navy and New England Lightweight title earlier in his career.

On December 7, 1928, Jadick defeated talented black boxer Bruce Flowers at Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, in a ten-round points decision. Although Flowers seemed to have an edge in the first part of the bout, Jadick won the decision with a strong comeback in the subsequent rounds.[9]

On January 11, 1929, Jadick faced a seventh round disqualification for holding against Jewish great Louis "Kid" Kaplan at the Boston Garden. Jadick may have been outclassed by Kaplan, who had formerly taken the Featherweight Championship of the World in January 1925.

Wins over Henry Tuttle

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On November 25, 1929, Jadick defeated Henry Tuttle, known as King Tut, a noted Minneapolis lightweight, in an important eighth round Technical Knockout. Tuttle had hopes of competing for the World Lightweight Championship. Their feature match in Philadelphia before a crowd of 7,000, catapulted Jadick to greater recognition, at least among regional boxing fans and officials. Tut did not return to the ring in the eighth round because of a badly injured eye. Jadick had injured Tut's eye early in the bout, and as a result had won several of the succeeding rounds, until Tut appeared to rally in the fifth and sixth. Between the sixth and seventh rounds, the ring physician ordered an end to the bout after examining Tut. Jadick was two pounds lighter than Tut at 134, putting them both near the light welterweight minimum of 135.[10][11] One year later, Jadick defeated Tut again on October 4, 1930, in a ten-round points decision in Milwaukee, dashing Tuttle's hopes of becoming a lightweight contender.[1]

Loss to Benny Bass, 1930

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On December 8, 1930, at 132 pounds, Jadick first met exceptional boxer Benny Bass, in a non-title fight, losing in a close ten round unanimous points decision at the Arena in Philadelphia. Jadick used a rapid left, and a jarring right uppercut against his opponent, and seemed to have a decided edge in the fighting at times. Bass, stockier built, pressed the fighting in most of the bout and appeared stronger than Jadick, who had a reliable scientific defense partly due to his six-inch advantage in reach.[12] Bass was a former World Jr. Lightweight champion having taken the title in December 1929. He had also formerly held the World Featherweight Championship in the late 1920s. On July 31, 1934, Jadick would lose to Bass again in a ten-round points decision at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.

On July 14, 1931, Jadick defeated Tony Herrera in a decisive ten round victory at the Myers Bowl in Pittsburgh, after having scored a clean knockdown of his opponent in the first round. Jadick clearly took six of the ten rounds, though one judge voted for Herrera.[13] On November 30, 1931, Jadick lost to Herrera at Motor Square Garden in Pittsburgh in a sixth round Technical Knockout just six weeks before the most important victory of his career against Tony Canzoneri. By the time of the bout, Jadick was fully under the management of Tommy White.[14]

Win over Lew Massey, 1931

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On October 26, 1931, he defeated highly rated fellow Philadelphian Lew Massey at the Arena in Philadelphia in a bout that was stopped in the seventh because of a cut above Massey's left eye, causing a technical knock-out.[1]

Jadick had fought a ten-round draw with Massey three weeks earlier at the same location before a crowd of 7,000. In the close draw match, Jadick was down in the first round with Massey's flurry of blows helping him to win it. Massey tripped once in the seventh, briefly falling to the mat, but the bout was close with each boxer taking four rounds apiece.[15]

World Light welter champ

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Tony Canzoneri

On January 18, 1932, Jadick became the World Light Welterweight Champion after a ten-round Unanimous Decision against Tony Canzoneri at the Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[16] Jadick's jabbing left may have played a major role in his victory. Jadick was very briefly down from a left to the jaw in the first round. The fighting was fierce with frequent toe to toe battling.[17] A few boxing historians today consider Jadick's win quite an upset considering the skill and achievements of Canzoneri, a three division world champion and both a light and jr. welterweight title holder. They attribute Jadick's win partially to partisan officiating by the Philadelphia judges and referees who may have favored the hometown hero.[2] Jadick's World Light Welterweight division title was recognized by the National Boxing Association (NBA) until September 1932, when their recognition of the division lapsed, though Jadick's claim to the title is still generally recognized through February 1933 when he was defeated by Battling Shaw.[1]

Title defense against Tony Canzoneri, 1932

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In a very significant win in a sanctioned light welterweight title match, Jadick defeated Tony Canzoneri, on July 18, 1932, for the second time. The two light welterweights fought a ten-round split decision at Shibe Park in Philadelphia with Jadick scientifically warding off the more aggressive Canzoneri. Jadick's long left jabs effectively halted the frequent advances of Canzoneri. One judge voted for Canzoneri in the close decision, and the ruling for Jadick was not popular with many in the crowd, who may have been swayed by Canzoneri's more aggressive style.[18]

NBA Light Welterweight Title Defense

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Jadick defended the championship just once in a rematch against Tony Canzoneri on July 18, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, via Split Decision. In his one successful title defense, he retained the NBA light welterweight championship in one of the last sanctioned fights by the NBA shortly before they stopped recognizing Junior divisions in September 1932. Despite having lost his title outside of the ring, Jadick continued reigning as the world light welterweight champion as recognized by the state of Louisiana before he lost the title to Mexican, Battling Shaw on February 20, 1933, by majority decision. Jadick had several non title bouts between his 3 world championship matches, but were not considered to be fought for his world title as his opponents all weighed over the 140lbs limit of the light welterweight division [1]

World Light welter title loss, 1933

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Jadick lost the World Light Welterweight Championship before 3,000 fans on February 20, 1933, in a decisive ten round mixed decision to Texan-born Mexican boxer "Battling" Shaw at the Coliseum Arena in New Orleans. The loss of the division title by Jadick so quickly was somewhat of a surprise to many of the spectators. Both boxers weighed in at close to 136 pounds. Jadick had the advantage in the early rounds attacking Shaw with stiff rights and left hooks to the head while Shaw went for the body.[19] In Shaw's first title defense, three months later in New Orleans, he was soundly defeated by Tony Canzoneri, who retook the title, knocking Shaw to the canvas in both the first and eighth rounds.[20] Canzoneri's dominance of Shaw made some boxing historians puzzle over how he lost twice to Jadick only the previous year.

On November 17, 1933, Jadick beat Pete Nebo for the first time, defeating him in a ten-round points decision at the Cambria Athletic Club in Philadelphia.

On December 8, 1933, Jadick defeated Tony Falco in a ten-round points decision at the Cambria Athletic Club in Philadelphia. His career and boxing record began a steady, rapidly accelerating decline after his victory.[1]

On April 6, 1934, Jadick defeated Charley Bedami in a ten-round unanimous decision at Holyoke, Massachusetts.[1]

In a noteworthy win, on February 18, 1935, Jadick, at 137 pounds, defeated Fritzie Zivic, 1940 NBA World Welterweight Champion, in a ten-round points decision at the Auditorium in Washington, D. C.[21]

At 145 1/4 pounds, on July 22, 1936, Jadick lost to 1940 Welterweight Champion as recognized by Maryland, Izzy Jannazzo, in a ten-round points decision at the Dykman Oval in Manhattan. In a decisive win, Jannazzo, soon to be a top welterweight contender, put Jadick on the canvas in the first, fourth and sixth rounds.[22] The fight was a benefit for the United Palestine Appeal.[23]

Boxing retirement

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From November 1935 to September 1937, Jadick lost all but one of his last twenty fights. He retired from boxing in 1937 after a long downhill slide in his career, fighting his last bout against Mike Piskin on September 24, 1937, at his first major boxing venue, Cambria Stadium in his beloved Philadelphia.

He died on April 3, 1970, at his home on West Silver Street in Philadelphia. Funeral services were held on April 7, the following Tuesday morning at St. Edmund's Catholic Church in Philadelphia.[3] He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, and was survived by his wife, Mary.[24][25]

Achievements and honors

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Jadick was elected to the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame in 1963.[3]

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[26] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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164 fights 91 wins 54 losses
By knockout 16 6
By decision 73 47
By disqualification 2 1
Draws 8
Newspaper decisions/draws 11

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
164 Loss 91–54–8 (11) Mike Piskin PTS 10 Sep 24, 1937 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
163 Loss 91–53–8 (11) Mike Piskin PTS 8 Aug 27, 1937 Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
162 Loss 91–52–8 (11) Saverio Turiello PTS 10 Apr 19, 1937 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
161 Loss 91–51–8 (11) Ralph Zannelli PTS 10 Mar 29, 1937 Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
160 Loss 91–50–8 (11) Fritzie Zivic KO 6 (10) Feb 11, 1937 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
159 Loss 91–49–8 (11) Sammy Luftspring UD 8 Feb 3, 1937 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
158 Loss 91–48–8 (11) Wesley Ramey UD 10 Jan 22, 1937 Arena, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, U.S.
157 Loss 91–47–8 (11) Mickey Serrian UD 10 Jan 1, 1937 Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Loss 91–46–8 (11) Johnny Clinton PTS 10 Nov 20, 1936 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 91–45–8 (11) Mickey O'Brien MD 8 Oct 26, 1936 Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Loss 90–45–8 (11) Jimmy Leto UD 10 Oct 19, 1936 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
153 Loss 90–44–8 (11) Izzy Jannazzo PTS 10 Jul 22, 1936 Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
152 Loss 90–43–8 (11) Bushy Graham PTS 8 Jun 15, 1936 Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, U.S.
151 Loss 90–42–8 (11) Chino Alvarez KO 7 (10) May 28, 1936 Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
150 Loss 90–41–8 (11) Young Gene Buffalo PTS 10 May 8, 1936 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
149 Loss 90–40–8 (11) Tony Canzoneri PTS 10 Apr 9, 1936 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
148 Loss 90–39–8 (11) Sonny Jones UD 10 Mar 2, 1936 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
147 Loss 90–38–8 (11) Freddie Cochrane PTS 10 Feb 24, 1936 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
146 Loss 90–37–8 (11) Tony Morgano PTS 10 Jan 16, 1936 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Win 90–36–8 (11) Tony Greb KO 8 (10) Dec 20, 1935 Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Loss 89–36–8 (11) Six Second Powell PTS 8 Dec 9, 1935 Amusement Academy, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
143 Loss 89–35–8 (11) Tony Falco PTS 10 Nov 22, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
142 Win 89–34–8 (11) Billy McMahon MD 10 Nov 4, 1935 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
141 Win 88–34–8 (11) Billy McMahon UD 10 Oct 21, 1935 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
140 Loss 87–34–8 (11) Jack Portney PTS 10 Oct 14, 1935 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
139 Loss 87–33–8 (11) Willie Pal PTS 10 Oct 3, 1935 Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
138 Draw 87–32–8 (11) Eddie Cool PTS 10 Sep 27, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137 Draw 87–32–7 (11) George Gibbs PTS 10 Sep 20, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
136 Loss 87–32–6 (11) Tony Falco PTS 10 Aug 31, 1935 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
135 Win 87–31–6 (11) George Gibbs PTS 10 Jul 26, 1935 Atlantic City Auditorium, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
134 Loss 86–31–6 (11) Teddy Loder PTS 10 Jul 16, 1935 Triboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Win 86–30–6 (11) Joe Vignali PTS 10 Jul 1, 1935 Hawkins Stadium, Albany, New York, U.S.
132 Loss 85–30–6 (11) Bucky Jones PTS 8 Jun 10, 1935 Amusement Academy, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
131 Loss 85–29–6 (11) Maxie Strub PTS 10 May 9, 1935 Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Loss 85–28–6 (11) Charley Burns PTS 8 Apr 8, 1935 Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Loss 85–27–6 (11) George Gibbs SD 10 Mar 15, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Win 85–26–6 (11) Fritzie Zivic PTS 10 Feb 18, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
127 Win 84–26–6 (11) Phil Baker PTS 10 Jan 21, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
126 Win 83–26–6 (11) Phil Baker PTS 10 Jan 11, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
125 Loss 82–26–6 (11) Sammy Fuller TKO 4 (10) Nov 30, 1934 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Win 82–25–6 (11) Mickey Serrian PTS 10 Oct 19, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Draw 81–25–6 (11) Bucky Jones PTS 10 Sep 21, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Loss 81–25–5 (11) Benny Bass PTS 10 Jul 31, 1934 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Loss 81–24–5 (11) Eddie Cool MD 10 Jun 20, 1934 Cambria Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 81–23–5 (11) Charley Badami UD 10 Apr 16, 1934 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
119 Loss 80–23–5 (11) Lou Ambers UD 10 Mar 19, 1934 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
118 Loss 80–22–5 (11) Tony Falco PTS 10 Mar 12, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 80–21–5 (11) Mickey Serrian PTS 10 Feb 26, 1934 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
116 Draw 79–21–5 (11) Harry Serody PTS 10 Feb 23, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 Win 79–21–4 (11) Ray Napolitano PTS 6 Feb 10, 1934 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Loss 78–21–4 (11) Jimmy Leto UD 10 Feb 5, 1934 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
113 Win 78–20–4 (11) Joe Glick PTS 10 Jan 12, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 77–20–4 (11) Tony Falco SD 10 Dec 8, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111 Win 76–20–4 (11) Pete Nebo PTS 10 Nov 17, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 75–20–4 (11) Stumpy Jacobs PTS 10 Oct 13, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Loss 74–20–4 (11) Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 10 Apr 17, 1933 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
108 Loss 74–19–4 (11) Eddie Cool MD 10 Apr 3, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Win 74–18–4 (11) Eddie Isaacs PTS 10 Mar 20, 1933 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Exact date in March 1933 unknown
106 Loss 73–18–4 (11) Wesley Ramey PTS 10 Mar 3, 1933 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
105 Loss 73–17–4 (11) Battling Shaw MD 10 Feb 20, 1933 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Lost world light welterweight title
104 Draw 73–16–4 (11) Johnny Lucas PTS 10 Feb 3, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Win 73–16–3 (11) Lew Raymond TKO 5 (10) Nov 18, 1932 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 72–16–3 (11) Joey Harrison PTS 10 Oct 20, 1932 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
101 Win 71–16–3 (11) Lew Raymond UD 8 Oct 4, 1932 Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 70–16–3 (11) Tony Canzoneri SD 10 Jul 18, 1932 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NBA light welterweight title
99 Win 69–16–3 (11) Pat Igo UD 10 Jun 28, 1932 Lakewood Park, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 68–16–3 (11) Herman Follins PTS 10 May 26, 1932 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 67–16–3 (11) Pat Igo UD 10 Mar 29, 1932 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 66–16–3 (11) Wildcat O'Connor UD 10 Feb 25, 1932 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Loss 65–16–3 (11) Harry Dublinsky MD 10 Feb 8, 1932 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 65–15–3 (11) Tony Canzoneri UD 10 Jan 18, 1932 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won NBA light welterweight title
93 Loss 64–15–3 (11) Tony Herrera TKO 6 (10) Nov 30, 1931 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 64–14–3 (11) Lew Massey RTD 7 (10) Oct 26, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Draw 63–14–3 (11) Lew Massey PTS 10 Oct 5, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Loss 63–14–2 (11) Sammy Dorfman SD 10 Aug 11, 1931 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 63–13–2 (11) Tony Herrera SD 10 Jul 13, 1931 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 62–13–2 (11) Tommy Liberto PTS 8 Jun 2, 1931 Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
87 Loss 61–13–2 (11) Wesley Ramey PTS 8 May 25, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
86 Win 61–12–2 (11) Davey Abad NWS 10 Apr 10, 1931 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
85 Win 61–12–2 (10) Ray Collins KO 6 (10) Mar 6, 1931 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
84 Loss 60–12–2 (10) Ray Miller KO 1 (10) Feb 20, 1931 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
83 Loss 60–11–2 (10) Benny Bass UD 10 Dec 8, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 60–10–2 (10) Tommy Grogan PTS 10 Nov 17, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 59–10–2 (10) King Tut PTS 10 Oct 4, 1930 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
80 Win 58–10–2 (10) Pat Igo PTS 10 Jun 16, 1930 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Draw 57–10–2 (10) Gaston LeCadre PTS 10 Feb 3, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Win 57–10–1 (10) King Tut TKO 8 (10) Nov 25, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77 Win 56–10–1 (10) Luis Vicentini PTS 10 Nov 18, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Win 55–10–1 (10) Eddie Reed PTS 10 Oct 28, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
75 Loss 54–10–1 (10) Eddie Reed KO 1 (10) Sep 24, 1929 Sesquicentennial Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 54–9–1 (10) Lope Tenorio PTS 10 Sep 18, 1929 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
73 Loss 53–9–1 (10) Billy Wallace PTS 10 Jul 24, 1929 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. For vacant USA Pennsylvania lightweight title
72 Loss 53–8–1 (10) Tommy Grogan PTS 10 Jun 18, 1929 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 53–7–1 (10) Joey Kaufman DQ 3 (10) Mar 14, 1929 Manhattan Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. Kaufman was disqualified for repeated low blows
70 Win 52–7–1 (10) Henri Dewancker PTS 10 Feb 14, 1929 Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Loss 51–7–1 (10) Louis 'Kid' Kaplan DQ 7 (10) Jan 11, 1929 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Jadick was disqualified for persistent holding
68 Win 51–6–1 (10) Bruce Flowers PTS 10 Dec 7, 1928 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
67 Win 50–6–1 (10) Steve Smith PTS 10 Nov 22, 1928 Dreamland Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Loss 49–6–1 (10) Emory Cabana PTS 10 Oct 15, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Loss 49–5–1 (10) Dick Finnegan PTS 10 Aug 8, 1928 Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
64 Win 49–4–1 (10) Dick Finnegan PTS 10 Jun 18, 1928 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 48–4–1 (10) Al Foreman PTS 8 May 21, 1928 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Win 47–4–1 (10) Chuck Liddell NWS 8 Apr 26, 1928 Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
61 Win 47–4–1 (9) Al Winkler PTS 8 Mar 26, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Loss 46–4–1 (9) Pete Nebo PTS 10 Mar 12, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 46–3–1 (9) Jackie Snyder TKO 7 (10) Feb 6, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 45–3–1 (9) Henri Dewancker SD 10 Jan 27, 1928 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Win 44–3–1 (9) Bucky Boyle PTS 10 Jan 2, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Win 43–3–1 (9) Hubert Gillis PTS 10 Dec 5, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 42–3–1 (9) Tommy Gervel UD 10 Nov 18, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Loss 41–3–1 (9) Joe Glick PTS 10 Oct 26, 1927 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 41–2–1 (9) Billy Pop Humphries PTS 10 Oct 14, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 40–2–1 (9) Tim O'Dowd PTS 10 Sep 23, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 39–2–1 (9) Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 Jun 3, 1927 Boger Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Loss 38–2–1 (9) Pete Nebo NWS 8 May 6, 1927 Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Draw 38–2–1 (8) Joey Williams PTS 10 Apr 22, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Loss 38–2 (8) Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 10 Mar 21, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 38–1 (8) Eddie Ochs KO 1 (10) Mar 4, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 37–1 (8) George Siddons PTS 10 Jan 21, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 36–1 (8) Wilbur Cohen PTS 10 Dec 25, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Win 35–1 (8) George Siddons PTS 10 Dec 3, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 34–1 (8) Ralph Repman KO 3 (10) Nov 5, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 33–1 (8) Nick Quagarelli PTS 10 Oct 18, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Win 32–1 (8) Georges Amblard PTS 10 Oct 1, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 31–1 (8) Len Brenner KO 6 (10) Sep 10, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Win 30–1 (8) Joey Williams SD 8 Jul 8, 1926 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 29–1 (8) Harry Scott NWS 8 Jul 2, 1926 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 29–1 (7) Young Freddie Welsh PTS 8 Jun 10, 1926 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 28–1 (7) Harry Scott PTS 10 May 21, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Win 27–1 (7) Pedro Aguinaldo KO 3 (8) Apr 23, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 26–1 (7) Joe Souza PTS 6 Apr 12, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Win 25–1 (7) Harry Scott PTS 8 Apr 9, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Win 24–1 (7) Jimmy Burns PTS 8 Mar 19, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Win 23–1 (7) Lew Skymer PTS 8 Feb 26, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Win 22–1 (7) Young Freddie Welsh PTS 8 Feb 5, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 21–1 (7) Young Freddie Welsh UD 8 Jan 22, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 20–1 (7) Steve Nitchie TKO 8 (8) Jan 1, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Win 19–1 (7) Tommy Murray PTS 10 Nov 26, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 18–1 (7) Jackie Hindle NWS 8 Nov 5, 1925 Temple Theatre, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 18–1 (6) Pinky Kaufman KO 4 (8) Oct 23, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 17–1 (6) Lew Skymer PTS 8 Oct 22, 1925 Temple Theater, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 17–1 (5) Jimmy Burns PTS 8 Oct 9, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 16–1 (5) Harry Decker PTS 8 Sep 11, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 15–1 (5) Harry Decker PTS 8 Aug 3, 1925 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Loss 14–1 (5) Battling Mack NWS 10 Jul 30, 1925 Public Service Ball Park, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Win 14–1 (4) Billy Pimpus PTS 10 Apr 24, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Win 13–1 (4) Joe Wilton PTS 6 Apr 3, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 12–1 (4) Billy Hauber KO 1 (6) Mar 13, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 11–1 (4) Dave Frey PTS 6 Feb 20, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 10–1 (4) Leo Reynolds TKO 6 (6) Jan 23, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 9–1 (4) Harry Gimbel PTS 8 Jan 9, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Win 8–1 (4) Tommy Maher PTS 6 Dec 25, 1924 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 7–1 (4) Kid Apollo NWS ? Dec 5, 1924 Armory, Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 7–1 (3) Mickey Birket DQ 2 (6) Nov 11, 1924 Midway Auditorium, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 6–1 (3) Sammy Carson PTS 6 Sep 12, 1924 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Loss 5–1 (3) Jack Metz NWS 6 Jul 14, 1924 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Loss 5–1 (2) Steve Nitchie UD 6 May 12, 1924 Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 5–0 (2) Steve Nitchie PTS 6 Apr 21, 1924 Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 4–0 (2) Teddy Squint UD 6 Apr 8, 1924 Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 3–0 (2) Patsy Togo NWS 6 Mar 31, 1924 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 3–0 (1) Young Tommy Langdon PTS 6 Mar 14, 1924 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 2–0 (1) Frank Baker NWS 4 Nov 2, 1923 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Larry Henderson TKO 3 (6) Aug 24, 1923 Logan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Johnny Dougherty KO 3 (6) Jul 23, 1923 Logan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Unofficial record

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164 fights 99 wins 57 losses
By knockout 16 6
By decision 81 50
By disqualification 2 1
Draws 8

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
164 Loss 99–57–8 Mike Piskin PTS 10 Sep 24, 1937 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
163 Loss 99–56–8 Mike Piskin PTS 8 Aug 27, 1937 Ocean View A.A., Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
162 Loss 99–55–8 Saverio Turiello PTS 10 Apr 19, 1937 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
161 Loss 99–54–8 Ralph Zannelli PTS 10 Mar 29, 1937 Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
160 Loss 99–53–8 Fritzie Zivic KO 6 (10) Feb 11, 1937 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
159 Loss 99–52–8 Sammy Luftspring UD 8 Feb 3, 1937 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
158 Loss 99–51–8 Wesley Ramey UD 10 Jan 22, 1937 Arena, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, U.S.
157 Loss 99–50–8 Mickey Serrian UD 10 Jan 1, 1937 Town Hall, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
156 Loss 99–49–8 Johnny Clinton PTS 10 Nov 20, 1936 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
155 Win 99–48–8 Mickey O'Brien MD 8 Oct 26, 1936 Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
154 Loss 98–48–8 Jimmy Leto UD 10 Oct 19, 1936 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
153 Loss 98–47–8 Izzy Jannazzo PTS 10 Jul 22, 1936 Dyckman Oval, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
152 Loss 98–46–8 Bushy Graham PTS 8 Jun 15, 1936 Utica Stadium, Utica, New York, U.S.
151 Loss 98–45–8 Chino Alvarez KO 7 (10) May 28, 1936 Benjamin Field Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
150 Loss 98–44–8 Young Gene Buffalo PTS 10 May 8, 1936 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
149 Loss 98–43–8 Tony Canzoneri PTS 10 Apr 9, 1936 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
148 Loss 98–42–8 Sonny Jones UD 10 Mar 2, 1936 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
147 Loss 98–41–8 Freddie Cochrane PTS 10 Feb 24, 1936 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
146 Loss 98–40–8 Tony Morgano PTS 10 Jan 16, 1936 Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Win 98–39–8 Tony Greb KO 8 (10) Dec 20, 1935 Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
144 Loss 97–39–8 Six Second Powell PTS 8 Dec 9, 1935 Amusement Academy, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
143 Loss 97–38–8 Tony Falco PTS 10 Nov 22, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
142 Win 97–37–8 Billy McMahon MD 10 Nov 4, 1935 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
141 Win 96–37–8 Billy McMahon UD 10 Oct 21, 1935 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
140 Loss 95–37–8 Jack Portney PTS 10 Oct 14, 1935 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
139 Loss 95–36–8 Willie Pal PTS 10 Oct 3, 1935 Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
138 Draw 95–35–8 Eddie Cool PTS 10 Sep 27, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
137 Draw 95–35–7 George Gibbs PTS 10 Sep 20, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
136 Loss 95–35–6 Tony Falco PTS 10 Aug 31, 1935 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
135 Win 95–34–6 George Gibbs PTS 10 Jul 26, 1935 Atlantic City Auditorium, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
134 Loss 94–34–6 Teddy Loder PTS 10 Jul 16, 1935 Triboro Stadium, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
133 Win 94–33–6 Joe Vignali PTS 10 Jul 1, 1935 Hawkins Stadium, Albany, New York, U.S.
132 Loss 93–33–6 Bucky Jones PTS 8 Jun 10, 1935 Amusement Academy, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
131 Loss 93–32–6 Maxie Strub PTS 10 May 9, 1935 Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
130 Loss 93–31–6 Charley Burns PTS 8 Apr 8, 1935 Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
129 Loss 93–30–6 George Gibbs SD 10 Mar 15, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
128 Win 93–29–6 Fritzie Zivic PTS 10 Feb 18, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
127 Win 92–29–6 Phil Baker PTS 10 Jan 21, 1935 Auditorium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
126 Win 91–29–6 Phil Baker PTS 10 Jan 11, 1935 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
125 Loss 90–29–6 Sammy Fuller TKO 4 (10) Nov 30, 1934 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Win 90–28–6 Mickey Serrian PTS 10 Oct 19, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
123 Draw 89–28–6 Bucky Jones PTS 10 Sep 21, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Loss 89–28–5 Benny Bass PTS 10 Jul 31, 1934 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
121 Loss 89–27–5 Eddie Cool MD 10 Jun 20, 1934 Cambria Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 89–26–5 Charley Badami UD 10 Apr 16, 1934 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
119 Loss 88–26–5 Lou Ambers UD 10 Mar 19, 1934 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
118 Loss 88–25–5 Tony Falco PTS 10 Mar 12, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
117 Win 88–24–5 Mickey Serrian PTS 10 Feb 26, 1934 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
116 Draw 87–24–5 Harry Serody PTS 10 Feb 23, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
115 Win 87–24–4 Ray Napolitano PTS 6 Feb 10, 1934 Ridgewood Grove, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
114 Loss 86–24–4 Jimmy Leto UD 10 Feb 5, 1934 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
113 Win 86–23–4 Joe Glick PTS 10 Jan 12, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
112 Win 85–23–4 Tony Falco SD 10 Dec 8, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
111 Win 84–23–4 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Nov 17, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 83–23–4 Stumpy Jacobs PTS 10 Oct 13, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
109 Loss 82–23–4 Herbert Lewis Hardwick PTS 10 Apr 17, 1933 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
108 Loss 82–22–4 Eddie Cool MD 10 Apr 3, 1933 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
107 Win 82–21–4 Eddie Isaacs PTS 10 Mar 20, 1933 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Exact date in March 1933 unknown
106 Loss 81–21–4 Wesley Ramey PTS 10 Mar 3, 1933 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
105 Loss 81–20–4 Battling Shaw MD 10 Feb 20, 1933 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Lost world light welterweight title
104 Draw 81–19–4 Johnny Lucas PTS 10 Feb 3, 1933 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
103 Win 81–19–3 Lew Raymond TKO 5 (10) Nov 18, 1932 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
102 Win 80–19–3 Joey Harrison PTS 10 Oct 20, 1932 Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
101 Win 79–19–3 Lew Raymond UD 8 Oct 4, 1932 Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
100 Win 78–19–3 Tony Canzoneri SD 10 Jul 18, 1932 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained NBA light welterweight title
99 Win 77–19–3 Pat Igo UD 10 Jun 28, 1932 Lakewood Park, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, U.S.
98 Win 76–19–3 Herman Follins PTS 10 May 26, 1932 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
97 Win 75–19–3 Pat Igo UD 10 Mar 29, 1932 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96 Win 74–19–3 Wildcat O'Connor UD 10 Feb 25, 1932 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
95 Loss 73–19–3 Harry Dublinsky MD 10 Feb 8, 1932 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
94 Win 73–18–3 Tony Canzoneri UD 10 Jan 18, 1932 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won NBA light welterweight title
93 Loss 72–18–3 Tony Herrera TKO 6 (10) Nov 30, 1931 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
92 Win 72–17–3 Lew Massey RTD 7 (10) Oct 26, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
91 Draw 71–17–3 Lew Massey PTS 10 Oct 5, 1931 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
90 Loss 71–17–2 Sammy Dorfman SD 10 Aug 11, 1931 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S.
89 Win 71–16–2 Tony Herrera SD 10 Jul 13, 1931 Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, U.S.
88 Win 70–16–2 Tommy Liberto PTS 8 Jun 2, 1931 Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
87 Loss 69–16–2 Wesley Ramey PTS 8 May 25, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
86 Win 69–15–2 Davey Abad NWS 10 Apr 10, 1931 Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
85 Win 68–15–2 Ray Collins KO 6 (10) Mar 6, 1931 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
84 Loss 67–15–2 Ray Miller KO 1 (10) Feb 20, 1931 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
83 Loss 67–14–2 Benny Bass UD 10 Dec 8, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
82 Win 67–13–2 Tommy Grogan PTS 10 Nov 17, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
81 Win 66–13–2 King Tut PTS 10 Oct 4, 1930 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
80 Win 65–13–2 Pat Igo PTS 10 Jun 16, 1930 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79 Draw 64–13–2 Gaston LeCadre PTS 10 Feb 3, 1930 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
78 Win 64–13–1 King Tut TKO 8 (10) Nov 25, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
77 Win 63–13–1 Luis Vicentini PTS 10 Nov 18, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
76 Win 62–13–1 Eddie Reed PTS 10 Oct 28, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
75 Loss 61–13–1 Eddie Reed KO 1 (10) Sep 24, 1929 Sesquicentennial Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 61–12–1 Lope Tenorio PTS 10 Sep 18, 1929 Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
73 Loss 60–12–1 Billy Wallace PTS 10 Jul 24, 1929 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. For vacant USA Pennsylvania lightweight title
72 Loss 60–11–1 Tommy Grogan PTS 10 Jun 18, 1929 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 60–10–1 Joey Kaufman DQ 3 (10) Mar 14, 1929 Manhattan Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. Kaufman was disqualified for repeated low blows
70 Win 59–10–1 Henri Dewancker PTS 10 Feb 14, 1929 Coliseum, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
69 Loss 58–10–1 Louis 'Kid' Kaplan DQ 7 (10) Jan 11, 1929 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Jadick was disqualified for persistent holding
68 Win 58–9–1 Bruce Flowers PTS 10 Dec 7, 1928 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
67 Win 57–9–1 Steve Smith PTS 10 Nov 22, 1928 Dreamland Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Loss 56–9–1 Emory Cabana PTS 10 Oct 15, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Loss 56–8–1 Dick Finnegan PTS 10 Aug 8, 1928 Braves Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
64 Win 56–7–1 Dick Finnegan PTS 10 Jun 18, 1928 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
63 Win 55–7–1 Al Foreman PTS 8 May 21, 1928 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Win 54–7–1 Chuck Liddell NWS 8 Apr 26, 1928 Auditorium, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
61 Win 53–7–1 Al Winkler PTS 8 Mar 26, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Loss 52–7–1 Pete Nebo PTS 10 Mar 12, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 52–6–1 Jackie Snyder TKO 7 (10) Feb 6, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
58 Win 51–6–1 Henri Dewancker SD 10 Jan 27, 1928 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Win 50–6–1 Bucky Boyle PTS 10 Jan 2, 1928 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
56 Win 49–6–1 Hubert Gillis PTS 10 Dec 5, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 48–6–1 Tommy Gervel UD 10 Nov 18, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
54 Loss 47–6–1 Joe Glick PTS 10 Oct 26, 1927 108th Field Artillery Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 47–5–1 Billy Pop Humphries PTS 10 Oct 14, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 46–5–1 Tim O'Dowd PTS 10 Sep 23, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 45–5–1 Johnny Sheppard PTS 10 Jun 3, 1927 Boger Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Loss 44–5–1 Pete Nebo NWS 8 May 6, 1927 Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Draw 44–4–1 Joey Williams PTS 10 Apr 22, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Loss 44–4 Cowboy Eddie Anderson PTS 10 Mar 21, 1927 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
47 Win 44–3 Eddie Ochs KO 1 (10) Mar 4, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 43–3 George Siddons PTS 10 Jan 21, 1927 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Win 42–3 Wilbur Cohen PTS 10 Dec 25, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Win 41–3 George Siddons PTS 10 Dec 3, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
43 Win 40–3 Ralph Repman KO 3 (10) Nov 5, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Win 39–3 Nick Quagarelli PTS 10 Oct 18, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Win 38–3 Georges Amblard PTS 10 Oct 1, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40 Win 37–3 Len Brenner KO 6 (10) Sep 10, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Win 36–3 Joey Williams SD 8 Jul 8, 1926 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 35–3 Harry Scott NWS 8 Jul 2, 1926 Bacharach Ball Park, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 34–3 Young Freddie Welsh PTS 8 Jun 10, 1926 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 33–3 Harry Scott PTS 10 May 21, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Win 32–3 Pedro Aguinaldo KO 3 (8) Apr 23, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34 Win 31–3 Joe Souza PTS 6 Apr 12, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33 Win 30–3 Harry Scott PTS 8 Apr 9, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
32 Win 29–3 Jimmy Burns PTS 8 Mar 19, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Win 28–3 Lew Skymer PTS 8 Feb 26, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Win 27–3 Young Freddie Welsh PTS 8 Feb 5, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29 Win 26–3 Young Freddie Welsh UD 8 Jan 22, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
28 Win 25–3 Steve Nitchie TKO 8 (8) Jan 1, 1926 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27 Win 24–3 Tommy Murray PTS 10 Nov 26, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 23–3 Jackie Hindle NWS 8 Nov 5, 1925 Temple Theatre, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 22–3 Pinky Kaufman KO 4 (8) Oct 23, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24 Win 21–3 Lew Skymer PTS 8 Oct 22, 1925 Temple Theater, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 20–3 Jimmy Burns PTS 8 Oct 9, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Win 19–3 Harry Decker PTS 8 Sep 11, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Win 18–3 Harry Decker PTS 8 Aug 3, 1925 Carnival Park, West Manayunk, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Loss 17–3 Battling Mack NWS 10 Jul 30, 1925 Public Service Ball Park, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Billy Pimpus PTS 10 Apr 24, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Win 16–2 Joe Wilton PTS 6 Apr 3, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 15–2 Billy Hauber KO 1 (6) Mar 13, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 14–2 Dave Frey PTS 6 Feb 20, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 13–2 Leo Reynolds TKO 6 (6) Jan 23, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Harry Gimbel PTS 8 Jan 9, 1925 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Win 11–2 Tommy Maher PTS 6 Dec 25, 1924 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 10–2 Kid Apollo NWS ? Dec 5, 1924 Armory, Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 9–2 Mickey Birket DQ 2 (6) Nov 11, 1924 Midway Auditorium, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 8–2 Sammy Carson PTS 6 Sep 12, 1924 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Loss 7–2 Jack Metz NWS 6 Jul 14, 1924 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Loss 7–1 Steve Nitchie UD 6 May 12, 1924 Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Steve Nitchie PTS 6 Apr 21, 1924 Convention Hall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Teddy Squint UD 6 Apr 8, 1924 Armory, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Patsy Togo NWS 6 Mar 31, 1924 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Young Tommy Langdon PTS 6 Mar 14, 1924 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Frank Baker NWS 4 Nov 2, 1923 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Larry Henderson TKO 3 (6) Aug 24, 1923 Logan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Johnny Dougherty KO 3 (6) Jul 23, 1923 Logan A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

See also

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References

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  5. ^ "Nebo Awarded Verdict Over Johnny Jadick", Delaware County Daily Times, Chester, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 13 March 1928
  6. ^ "Dick Finnegan Wins", Clarion Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi, pg. 9, 9 August 1928
  7. ^ Webster, John, "Ringside Ramblings", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 21, 19 June 1928
  8. ^ Delaware County Daily Times, Chester, Pennsylvania, pg. 12, 19 June 1928
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  11. ^ "King Tut Stopped by Johnny Jadick", Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, pg. 21, 26 November 1929
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  13. ^ "Johnny Jadick Bests Herrera", Shamokin News Dispatch, Shamokin, Pennsylvania, pg. 6, 14 July 1931
  14. ^ "Alvis Brings Three Boxers", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 20, 28 November 1931
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  18. ^ "Tony Canzoneri loses to Jadick", Ironwood Daily Globe, Ironwood, Michigan, pg. 8, 19 July 1932
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  20. ^ "Canzoneri Whips Welter Champion", Logansport Pharo Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, pg. 2, 22 May 1933
  21. ^ "Jadick Defeats Zivic", The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, pg. 14, 19 February 1935
  22. ^ Jadick was down three times in "Jannazzo Wins Nod in Scrap", The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, pg. 11, 23 July 1936
  23. ^ "Jannazo Wins Ten-Round Bout", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 21, 23 July 1936
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Achievements
Preceded by World Light Welterweight Champion
18 Mar 1932–20 Feb 1933
Succeeded by