Tommy Loughran

Tommy Loughran
Statistics
Real name	Thomas Loughran
Nickname(s)	Phantom of Philly
Rated at	Light Heavyweight
Height	5 ft 11 1⁄2 in (1.82 m)
Reach	73 in (190 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	November 29, 1902(1902-11-29) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died	July 7, 1982(1982-07-07) (aged 79) Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	175
Wins	96
Wins by KO	17
Losses	24
Draws	9

Thomas Patrick Loughran (November 29, 1902 – July 7, 1982) was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

Loughran's effective use of coordinated foot work, sound defense and swift, accurate counter punching is now regarded as a precursor to the techniques practiced in modern boxing. Loughran fought many middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight champions in his career, including Gene Tunney, Jack Sharkey and Georges Carpentier. Loughran even achieved a Newspaper Decision over fistic phenom Harry Greb. Loughran was but 19 years old when he first met Greb.

As a light heavyweight, he defeated two future world heavyweight champions: Max Baer and James J. Braddock. Loughran finally fought Primo Carnera for the heavyweight title but lost a decision.

While Loughran is remembered among boxing's elite, his career was marred by his fragile hands and jaw.

He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He was the Ring Magazine's Fighter of the Year in 1929 and 1931.

He appeared as himself on the game show To Tell the Truth on February 12, 1957.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Tommy Loughran from BoxRec
• 2 minute movie of Loughran vs Jimmy Delaney
• Tommy Loughran at Find a Grave

Awards
Preceded by Gene Tunney	Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 1929	Succeeded by Max Schmeling
Preceded by Max Schmeling	Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 1931	Succeeded by Jack Sharkey