Ben Rothwell (boxer)
Benjamin "Ben" Rothwell, Jr. (September 14, 1902 – December 14, 1979) was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He was born in West Point, Virginia and died in Short Hills, New Jersey. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the lightweight class after losing his fight to the eventual silver medalist Alfredo Copello of Argentina.
Professional boxing record
| 6 fights | 6 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 |  Joey Ryan
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PTS | 6 | Mar 23, 1925 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jackie Adnit
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KO | 3 (?) | Feb 28, 1925 | Ridgewood Grove SC, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Ernie Lind
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TKO | 2 (6) | Dec 3, 1924 | 1st Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | George Brandt
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KO | 1 (8) | Nov 24, 1924 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Hal Simmons
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KO | 2 (6) | Nov 11, 1924 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Joe Carlo
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TKO | 2 (6) | Nov 3, 1924 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
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References
- ^ "25 BOXERS CHOSEN FOR OLYMPIC TEAM; Winners and Runners-Up Picked From A.A.U. Tournament Held in Boston.", The New York Times, May 23, 1924. Accessed July 19, 2008.
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