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Fireman Jim Flynn

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Fireman Jim Flynn
Born
Andrew Chiariglione

(1879-12-24)24 December 1879
Died12 April 1935(1935-04-12) (aged 55)
NationalityUnited States American
Other namesAndrew Haynes
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (1.77 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights170;[1] with the inclusion of newspaper decisions
Wins81
Wins by KO56
Losses61
Draws26
No contests2

Andrew Chiariglione (24 December 1879 – 12 April 1935), usually known as Fireman Jim Flynn, was an American boxer of the early twentieth century who twice attempted to take the World Heavyweight Title without success. He is often remembered as the only boxer ever to knock out the formidable Jack Dempsey.[2][3]

Professional career

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A native of Hoboken, New Jersey, Flynn's first recorded fight was in 1899. Beginning his career in earnest by 1900, he was working as a railroad fireman in Pueblo, Colorado at the time.[4]

Flynn was a relatively short but sturdy, tough, and clever light heavyweight who took on the greatest boxers of his era.[3]

First attempt at World Heavyweight Title, October 1906

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Tommy Burns

He was first offered a shot at the World Heavyweight Title by heavyweight champion Tommy Burns. They met on 2 October 1906 in Los Angeles, California, with Burns stopping Flynn in the 15th round. The fight was an exciting one from the start, and Flynn was nearly down for the count more than once in the fourteenth. In the fifteenth round, Burns knocked Flynn to the canvas in the center of the ring for a full ten minutes before he could be revived.[5] According to the Los Angeles Times, Burns was "given one of the hardest battles of his career", and "up to the fourteenth round Flynn was a strong as Burns". Flynn took terrible punishment in the fourteenth and final fifteenth round, however.[6]

Flynn met Jack "Twin" Sullivan three times in 1906–07, drawing twice, and beating him once on points.[2]

On 14 July 1909, Flynn met future Hall of Fame boxer Billy Papke in a ten-round Draw according to the Los Angeles Herald. The Los Angeles Times, however, gave the bout to Papke, as did the United Press. He had previously defeated Papke by newspaper decision on 19 March of that year in Los Angeles.[2]

Flynn fought the highly rated Sam Langford in 1908 and twice more in 1910, losing twice and gaining a draw in their second match.[2]

Second attempt at World Heavyweight Title, July 1912

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Jack Johnson boxing on right with Jim Jeffries

On 4 July 1912, in one of his most important bouts, Flynn challenged for the World Heavyweight Title a second time against Jack Johnson in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Despite being warned by the referee, Flynn continually attempted to headbutt Johnson, and the local sheriff eventually stepped in during the ninth round to stop the fight in Johnson's favor.[2] Johnson won the fight decisively and was barely touched by the fists of Flynn, who was repeatedly the victim of Johnson's blows.[7]

He continued to fight rated contenders including Battling Levinsky, Jack Dillon and Gunboat Smith.

Knockout victory over Jack Dempsey, February 1917

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Flynn knocked out Jack Dempsey in a first round win in Murray, Utah, on 13 February 1917. Charging Dempsey from the opening bell, Flynn pushed Dempsey into position with his right, and knocked him out with a left to the chin, twenty-five seconds into the first round. Both boxers may have been distracted by a late start to the fight which began at midnight. Dempsey later denied having thrown the fight and said he lost because he was unable to warm up properly before the match and that he had injured his hand earlier setting pins in a bowling alley.[8][9] Flynn became the only fighter ever to knock out Dempsey. Although boxing historian Monte Cox and others have questioned the legitimacy of the result claiming a pre-arranged fix, most contemporary historians concede the knockout to Flynn.[10] A year later Flynn met Dempsey again, and this time Dempsey knocked out Flynn in the first round.[2]

Flynn continued to fight into his 40s. He fought three bouts against Sam Langford, losing all three, and beat Tiger Flowers, the future middleweight champion, in 1923. He finally retired in 1925 after a 26-year ring career, with a final record of 76–46–22, including 33 wins by knockout.[2]

He died of a heart attack on 12 April 1935 at the City Hospital in Los Angeles.[4]

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[1] unless otherwise stated.

Official Record

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170 fights 72 wins 46 losses
By knockout 56 26
By decision 10 16
By disqualification 6 4
Draws 22
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 28

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 Age Location Notes
170 Loss 72–46–22 (30) Steve Ramos TKO 2 (6) Oct 30, 1925 45 years, 310 days Capital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
169 Loss 72–45–22 (30) Tony Canales PTS 3 Sep 8, 1925 45 years, 258 days El Paso, Texas, U.S.
168 Loss 72–44–22 (30) Sergeant Jack Lynch PTS 10 May 16, 1925 45 years, 143 days Kelly's Pastime Hall, Winslow, Arizona, U.S.
167 Loss 72–43–22 (30) Young Spence NWS 10 Sep 3, 1924 44 years, 254 days Soledad Roof, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
166 Loss 72–43–22 (29) Sam Langford PTS 8 Jan 6, 1924 44 years, 13 days Ford's Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
165 Loss 72–42–22 (29) Sam Langford KO 3 (15) Oct 19, 1923 43 years, 299 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
164 Win 72–41–22 (29) Tiger Flowers RTD 5 (?) Sep 17, 1923 43 years, 267 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Flowers unable to continue because of an injured hand
163 Loss 71–41–22 (29) Andres Balsa DQ 8 (?) Aug 5, 1923 43 years, 224 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
162 Loss 71–40–22 (29) Sam Langford PTS 10 Aug 2, 1923 43 years, 221 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
161 Loss 71–39–22 (29) Sully Montgomery KO 3 (?) Jun 2, 1923 43 years, 160 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
160 Draw 71–38–22 (29) Ole Anderson PTS 10 May 26, 1922 42 years, 153 days Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
159 Loss 71–38–21 (29) Chief Metoquah KO 6 (10) May 3, 1922 42 years, 130 days Guymon, Oklahoma, U.S.
158 Win 71–37–21 (29) Mike Schubert KO 3 (?) Apr 17, 1922 42 years, 114 days Hoisington, Texas, U.S.
157 Win 70–37–21 (29) Ben Sheff KO 2 (?) Mar 17, 1922 42 years, 83 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
156 Draw 69–37–21 (29) Abe Brennan NWS 10 Feb 21, 1922 42 years, 59 days Liberty A.C. Clubroom, Burkburnett, Texas, U.S.
155 Loss 69–37–21 (28) Carl E. Morris PTS 10 Feb 10, 1922 42 years, 48 days Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
154 Loss 69–36–21 (28) Harvey Perkins PTS 10 Dec 27, 1921 42 years, 3 days Iris Theatre, Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
153 Loss 69–35–21 (28) Ralph Brooks NWS 4 Dec 17, 1921 41 years, 358 days Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
152 Win 69–35–21 (27) Sully Montgomery PTS 10 Dec 14, 1921 41 years, 355 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
151 Win 68–35–21 (27) Jack Danforth KO 1 (10) Sep 28, 1921 41 years, 278 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
150 Win 67–35–21 (27) George Coplen KO 1 (10) Sep 5, 1921 41 years, 255 days Cripple Creek, Colorado, U.S.
149 Loss 66–35–21 (27) Willie Keeler DQ 11 (15) Jul 4, 1921 41 years, 192 days Hartman's Garage, Montrose, Colorado, U.S.
148 Loss 66–34–21 (27) Tiny Jim Herman PTS 4 Jan 29, 1921 41 years, 36 days Armory, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
147 Loss 66–33–21 (27) Noel "Boy" McCormick PTS 4 Nov 30, 1920 40 years, 342 days Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
146 Loss 66–32–21 (27) Young Hector PTS 4 Nov 15, 1920 40 years, 327 days Community House, Charleston, Washington, U.S.
145 Loss 66–31–21 (27) Young Hector PTS 4 Sep 24, 1920 40 years, 275 days Elks Club, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
144 Win 66–30–21 (27) Steve Reynolds PTS 4 Jun 17, 1920 40 years, 176 days Liberty Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
143 Loss 65–30–21 (27) Young Hector TKO 5 (6) Jan 19, 1920 40 years, 26 days Armory, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
142 Draw 65–29–21 (27) Willie Keeler PTS 6 Jan 1, 1920 40 years, 8 days Armory, Yakima, Washington, U.S.
141 Win 65–29–20 (27) Pete Jessler TKO 3 (?) Nov 14, 1919 39 years, 325 days Yakima, Washington, U.S.
140 Loss 64–29–20 (27) Ole Anderson PTS 4 Oct 3, 1919 39 years, 283 days Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
139 Win 64–28–20 (27) Harry Aune KO 3 (10) Sep 5, 1919 39 years, 255 days Outdoor Arena, Mackay, Idaho, U.S.
138 Loss 63–28–20 (27) Jimmy Darcy PTS 4 May 7, 1919 39 years, 134 days Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
137 Loss 63–27–20 (27) Jerry Schumann TKO 2 (4) Apr 11, 1919 39 years, 108 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
136 Loss 63–26–20 (27) Bill LaRue KO 1 (4) Feb 22, 1919 39 years, 60 days Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.
135 Loss 63–25–20 (27) Jimmy Darcy PTS 6 Feb 13, 1919 39 years, 51 days Heilig Theater, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
134 Loss 63–24–20 (27) Billy Miske KO 2 (10) Dec 16, 1918 38 years, 357 days Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
133 Win 63–23–20 (27) Bob Williams KO 1 (10) Nov 28, 1918 38 years, 339 days Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
132 Win 62–23–20 (27) Hugh Walker NWS 10 Jun 27, 1918 38 years, 185 days Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
131 Loss 62–23–20 (26) Jack Dempsey KO 1 (10) Feb 14, 1918 38 years, 52 days Fort Sheridan, Illinois, U.S.
130 Loss 62–22–20 (26) Bob Devere NWS 10 Mar 20, 1917 37 years, 86 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
129 Win 62–22–20 (25) Jack Dempsey KO 1 (15) Feb 13, 1917 37 years, 51 days Trocadero Hall, Murray, Utah, U.S.
128 Win 61–22–20 (25) Texas Tate DQ 3 (15) Jul 25, 1916 36 years, 214 days Chickasha, Oklahoma, U.S.
127 Loss 60–22–20 (25) Jack Dillon KO 4 (15) Jul 4, 1916 36 years, 193 days Dewey, Oklahoma, U.S.
126 Loss 60–21–20 (25) Fred Fulton KO 2 (10) Mar 17, 1916 36 years, 84 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
125 Loss 60–20–20 (25) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Mar 10, 1916 36 years, 77 days Manhattan A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 60–20–20 (24) Battling Levinsky NWS 10 Dec 25, 1915 36 years, 1 day Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Loss 60–20–20 (23) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Nov 30, 1915 35 years, 341 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Draw 60–20–20 (22) Al Reich PTS 10 Sep 22, 1915 35 years, 272 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
121 Win 60–20–19 (22) Morgan Williams TKO 14 (15) Sep 6, 1915 35 years, 256 days Victor, Colorado, U.S.
120 Win 59–20–19 (22) Andy Malloy KO 2 (20) Jul 16, 1915 35 years, 204 days Princess Theater, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
119 Loss 58–20–19 (22) Jim Coffey KO 9 (10) May 31, 1915 35 years, 158 days Brighton Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Loss 58–19–19 (22) Gunboat Smith NWS 10 Feb 1, 1915 35 years, 39 days Ohio National Guard Armory, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
117 Win 58–19–19 (21) Al Reich NWS 10 Jan 12, 1915 35 years, 19 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Loss 58–19–19 (20) Tony Ross NWS 10 Jan 1, 1915 35 years, 8 days Germania Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
115 Win 58–19–19 (19) George Davis KO 7 (10) Dec 26, 1914 35 years, 2 days Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
114 Loss 57–19–19 (19) Carl E. Morris PTS 10 Oct 29, 1914 34 years, 309 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
113 Loss 57–18–19 (19) Battling Levinsky NWS 10 Oct 20, 1914 34 years, 300 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Loss 57–18–19 (18) Jack Dillon PTS 10 Oct 5, 1914 34 years, 285 days Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
111 Win 57–17–19 (18) Al Norton KO 6 (10) Sep 7, 1914 34 years, 257 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
110 Loss 56–17–19 (18) Carl E. Morris DQ 9 (?) Jun 8, 1914 34 years, 166 days Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
109 Loss 56–16–19 (18) Jim Coffey KO 4 (10) Apr 24, 1914 34 years, 121 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108 Draw 56–15–19 (18) Jack Dillon PTS 10 Mar 3, 1914 34 years, 69 days Grand Avenue A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
107 Win 56–15–18 (18) Jim Francis KO 4 (10) Feb 14, 1914 34 years, 52 days Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
106 Win 55–15–18 (18) Tim Logan KO 2 (15) Jan 20, 1914 34 years, 27 days Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
105 Win 54–15–18 (18) Jack Driscoll KO 6 (?) Jan 15, 1914 34 years, 22 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Loss 53–15–18 (18) George Rodel NWS 10 Dec 22, 1913 33 years, 363 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Loss 53–15–18 (17) Battling Levinsky NWS 10 Dec 9, 1913 33 years, 350 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Loss 53–15–18 (16) Gunboat Smith TKO 5 (10) Aug 8, 1913 33 years, 227 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Draw 53–14–18 (16) Jim Coffey NWS 6 May 23, 1913 33 years, 150 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Loss 53–14–18 (15) Luther McCarty NWS 6 Apr 16, 1913 33 years, 113 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Loss 53–14–18 (14) Luther McCarty TKO 16 (20) Dec 10, 1912 32 years, 352 days Vernon, California, U.S.
98 Win 53–13–18 (14) Charlie Miller RTD 15 (20) Sep 2, 1912 32 years, 253 days Daly City, California, U.S.
97 Loss 52–13–18 (14) Jack Johnson DQ 9 (45) Jul 4, 1912 32 years, 193 days East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. For world heavyweight title;
Flynn DQ'd for repeated head-butting
96 Win 52–12–18 (14) Leopold McLaglan KO 3 (?) Feb 24, 1912 32 years, 62 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95 Win 51–12–18 (14) Al Williams KO 2 (10) Jan 17, 1912 32 years, 24 days Riverdale Rink, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
94 Win 50–12–18 (14) Tony Caponi KO 3 (10) Dec 27, 1911 32 years, 3 days Colonial Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
93 ND 49–12–18 (14) Charley Schmidt ND 4 Nov 20, 1911 31 years, 331 days Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
92 Win 49–12–18 (13) Carl E. Morris NWS 10 Sep 15, 1911 31 years, 265 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 49–12–18 (12) George Hess KO 2 (?) Sep 9, 1911 31 years, 259 days Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
90 Win 48–12–18 (12) George Haley KO 7 (?) Aug 11, 1911 31 years, 230 days Lordsburg, New Mexico, U.S.
89 Win 47–12–18 (12) Al Kaufman KO 10 (10) May 5, 1911 31 years, 132 days Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
88 Win 46–12–18 (12) Al Mandino TKO 4 (15) Mar 27, 1911 31 years, 93 days Oklahoma A.C., Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
87 Win 45–12–18 (12) Tony Caponi TKO 9 (20) Jan 2, 1911 31 years, 9 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
86 Loss 44–12–18 (12) Sam Langford KO 8 (45) Mar 17, 1910 30 years, 83 days Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
85 Win 44–11–18 (12) Sam Langford NWS 10 Feb 8, 1910 30 years, 46 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
84 Win 44–11–18 (11) Joe Willis KO 6 (10) Dec 31, 1909 30 years, 7 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
83 Win 43–11–18 (11) Salinas Jack Burns NWS 10 Oct 29, 1909 29 years, 309 days McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
82 Loss 43–11–18 (10) Philadelphia Jack O'Brien NWS 6 Jul 30, 1909 29 years, 218 days City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
81 Draw 43–11–18 (9) Billy Papke NWS 10 Jul 14, 1909 29 years, 202 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
80 Loss 43–11–18 (8) Montana Jack Sullivan NWS 10 Jun 1, 1909 29 years, 159 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
79 Win 43–11–18 (7) Billy Papke NWS 10 Mar 19, 1909 29 years, 85 days McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
78 Loss 43–11–18 (6) Sam Langford KO 1 (20) Dec 21, 1908 28 years, 363 days Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.
77 Win 43–10–18 (6) Battling Johnson NWS 10 Nov 24, 1908 28 years, 336 days Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
76 Loss 43–10–18 (5) Jim Barry NWS 10 Nov 6, 1908 28 years, 318 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
75 Loss 43–10–18 (4) Al Kaufman KO 9 (10) Aug 25, 1908 28 years, 245 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
74 Draw 43–9–18 (4) Jim Barry PTS 10 Jul 8, 1908 28 years, 197 days Wayside A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
73 Win 43–9–17 (4) Battling Johnson NWS 10 Apr 21, 1908 28 years, 119 days McCarey's Cabin, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
72 Win 43–9–17 (3) Battling Johnson NWS 10 Mar 24, 1908 28 years, 91 days Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S.
71 Draw 43–9–17 (2) Jack Twin Sullivan NWS 10 Feb 11, 1908 28 years, 49 days Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S.
70 Win 43–9–17 (1) Bill Squires KO 6 (20) Dec 20, 1907 27 years, 361 days Opera House, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
69 Loss 42–9–17 (1) Jack Johnson KO 11 (20) Nov 2, 1907 27 years, 313 days Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
68 Win 42–8–17 (1) Tony Ross DQ 18 (20) Sep 11, 1907 27 years, 261 days Grand Opera House, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Low blow
67 Win 41–8–17 (1) Frank Maxey PTS 6 Aug 28, 1907 27 years, 247 days Swink Hall, La Junta, Colorado, U.S.
66 Win 40–8–17 (1) Dave Barry TKO 7 (20) Jul 18, 1907 27 years, 206 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
65 Win 39–8–17 (1) George Gardiner KO 18 (20) Apr 17, 1907 27 years, 114 days National Athletic Club, San Diego, California, U.S.
64 ND 38–8–17 (1) Jim Tremble ND 4 Feb 22, 1907 27 years, 60 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
63 Draw 38–8–17 Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 20 Feb 12, 1907 27 years, 50 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
62 Win 38–8–16 Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 20 Jan 4, 1907 27 years, 11 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
61 Loss 37–8–16 Tommy Burns KO 15 (20) Oct 2, 1906 26 years, 282 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world heavyweight title
60 Draw 37–7–16 Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 15 Jul 12, 1906 26 years, 200 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
59 Win 37–7–15 Morgan Williams KO 4 (10) Feb 15, 1906 26 years, 53 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
58 Draw 36–7–15 Tom Kinsley PTS 6 Feb 6, 1906 26 years, 44 days Eagles Club, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
57 Draw 36–7–14 Tom Kinsley PTS 10 Dec 28, 1905 26 years, 4 days Eagles Club, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
56 Win 36–7–13 Mike 'Dummy' Rowan TKO 9 (20) Sep 4, 1905 25 years, 254 days Fairgrounds, Silverton, Colorado, U.S. Bout billed as for the Middleweight Championship of the Middle-West
55 Win 35–7–13 Mike 'Dummy' Rowan KO 8 (10) Jan 19, 1905 25 years, 26 days Trinidad, Colorado, U.S. Rowan failed to come out for the eighth round, claiming a broken collar bone
54 Draw 34–7–13 Tom Reilly PTS 8 Nov 23, 1904 24 years, 335 days Montana A.C., Butte, Montana, U.S. Flynn and Reilly agreed to a draw if both were standing at the end of the fight
53 Draw 34–7–12 George Gardiner PTS 10 Sep 16, 1904 24 years, 267 days Denver A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
52 Win 34–7–11 Fred Cooley KO 9 (20) Jul 19, 1904 24 years, 208 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
51 Draw 33–7–11 Morgan Williams PTS 20 Jun 14, 1904 24 years, 173 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
50 Draw 33–7–10 Tom Reilly PTS 20 Jun 9, 1904 24 years, 168 days Grand Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
49 Win 33–7–9 Ed McCoy KO 2 (20) Apr 16, 1904 24 years, 114 days Opera House, Salida, Colorado, U.S. Won vacant Colorado State heavyweight title
48 Draw 32–7–9 Harry Peppers PTS 10 Mar 16, 1904 24 years, 83 days Opera House, Salida, Colorado, U.S. Won vacant middleweight championship of the west
47 Draw 32–7–8 Andy Walsh PTS 20 Jan 27, 1904 24 years, 34 days Rover Wheel & Athletic Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
46 Loss 32–7–7 Jack Root KO 8 (20) Nov 26, 1903 23 years, 337 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
45 Win 32–6–7 Tim Hurley KO 6 (20) Sep 11, 1903 23 years, 261 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
44 Win 31–6–7 Tim Hurley DQ 5 (20) Aug 14, 1903 23 years, 233 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Hurley disqualified for hitting on a break
43 Draw 30–6–7 Morgan Williams PTS 20 Jul 28, 1903 23 years, 216 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. For USA Colorado State middleweight title
42 Win 30–6–6 Tom Kissell KO 3 (10) Jun 6, 1903 23 years, 164 days Florence, Colorado, U.S.
41 Win 29–6–6 Billy Malley KO 11 (20) May 12, 1903 23 years, 139 days Rover's A.C., Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
40 Win 28–6–6 Cyclone Kelly PTS 20 Mar 31, 1903 23 years, 97 days Rover's A.C., Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
39 Win 27–6–6 Ed Kelly KO 20 (20) Jan 27, 1903 23 years, 34 days Rover Gymnasium, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
38 Win 26–6–6 Ashton Yale KO 8 (20) Dec 11, 1902 22 years, 352 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
37 Draw 25–6–6 Tom Kinsley PTS 10 Oct 16, 1902 22 years, 296 days Colombo Hall, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
36 Draw 25–6–5 Ed Kinsley PTS 20 Oct 10, 1902 22 years, 290 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
35 Win 25–6–4 Jack Graham DQ 7 (25) Sep 26, 1902 22 years, 276 days Douglas, Wyoming, U.S.
34 Draw 24–6–4 Tom Kinsley PTS 15 Sep 19, 1902 22 years, 269 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
33 Win 24–6–3 Kid Rowley KO 2 (15) Sep 1, 1902 22 years, 251 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
32 Win 23–6–3 Ed Burnes KO 11 (20) Aug 22, 1902 22 years, 241 days United States of America Date and location are uncertain
31 Win 22–6–3 Barney Passon KO 12 (20) Jul 8, 1902 22 years, 196 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
30 Draw 21–6–3 Joe Cotton PTS 20 Jun 23, 1902 22 years, 181 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
29 Draw 21–6–2 Mike 'Dummy' Rowan PTS 20 Jun 16, 1902 22 years, 174 days Dewey Theater, Park City, Utah, U.S.
28 Win 21–6–1 Tom Hensley KO 7 (10) Jun 14, 1902 22 years, 172 days Victor, Colorado, U.S.
27 Win 20–6–1 Joe Tracey KO 15 (20) Jun 9, 1902 22 years, 167 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and location may be incorrect
26 Win 19–6–1 Jack Graham DQ 5 (20) May 12, 1902 22 years, 139 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Graham twice attempted to kick Flynn
25 Win 18–6–1 Willard Bean PTS 20 Apr 7, 1902 22 years, 104 days Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
24 Loss 17–6–1 Jack Kid Lavalle TKO 2 (10) Mar 24, 1902 22 years, 90 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and result are uncertain
23 Win 17–5–1 George Condie KO 2 (20) Feb 28, 1902 22 years, 66 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
22 Win 16–5–1 Jim Francis KO 4 (10) Feb 24, 1902 22 years, 62 days Ogden, Utah, U.S.
21 Win 15–5–1 Jim Francis KO 4 (10) Feb 14, 1902 22 years, 52 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
20 Win 14–5–1 Pat Malloy PTS 6 Sep 1, 1901 21 years, 251 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
19 Win 13–5–1 Mex Davis PTS 6 Jul 11, 1901 21 years, 199 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
18 Loss 12–5–1 Mose LaFontise TKO 4 (25) Feb 14, 1900 20 years, 52 days Butte A.C., Butte, Montana, U.S.
17 Loss 12–4–1 Mose LaFontise PTS 10 Dec 19, 1899 19 years, 360 days Butte Athletic Association, Butte, Montana, U.S.
16 Win 12–3–1 Jack Fogarty KO 7 (10) Nov 10, 1899 19 years, 321 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
15 Loss 11–3–1 Denis Ike Hayes TKO 4 (10) Sep 29, 1899 19 years, 279 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
14 Win 11–2–1 Kid Dawson KO 3 (6) Jun 24, 1899 19 years, 182 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
13 Win 10–2–1 Jim Francis PTS 6 Jun 10, 1899 19 years, 168 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and number of rounds are uncertain
12 Loss 9–2–1 Roy Mendy KO 2 (6) May 13, 1899 19 years, 140 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and scheduled rounds are uncertain
11 Loss 9–1–1 Ed Seaman KO 5 (6) Mar 21, 1899 19 years, 87 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and result are uncertain
10 Win 9–0–1 CA Nicholas KO 1 (20) Mar 19, 1899 19 years, 85 days Belt, Montana, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Fred Davis PTS 6 Feb 11, 1899 19 years, 49 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
8 Win 7–0–1 Kid Chambers KO 4 (6) Jan 28, 1899 19 years, 35 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
7 Win 6–0–1 Jim Freeman TKO 2 (20) Jul 20, 1897 15 years, 208 days Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
6 Draw 5–0–1 Ed Hennessey TD 2 (10) Feb 18, 1897 15 years, 56 days Theater Comique, Sacramento, California, U.S. Various fouls by both fighters
5 Win 5–0 Jim Morrissey KO 2 (10) Jan 26, 1897 15 years, 33 days Browne's Comique, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Billy Lewis DQ 19 (?) Jul 4, 1894 14 years, 192 days Williams, New Mexico, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Swifty TKO 5 (?) May 25, 1894 14 years, 152 days Williams, Arizona, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Herman Frazier KO 17 (?) Apr 21, 1894 14 years, 118 days Hurt's Hall, Los Cerillos, New Mexico, U.S. Billed for the welterweight championship of the South
1 Win 1–0 W F Roberts KO 4 (?) Aug 5, 1893 13 years, 224 days Old Aztec Store, Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. Professional debut(?)

Unofficial record

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170 fights 81 wins 61 losses
By knockout 56 26
By decision 19 31
By disqualification 6 4
Draws 26
No contests 2

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
170 Loss 81–61–26 (2) Steve Ramos TKO 2 (6) Oct 30, 1925 45 years, 310 days Capital City Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
169 Loss 81–60–26 (2) Tony Canales PTS 3 Sep 8, 1925 45 years, 258 days El Paso, Texas, U.S.
168 Loss 81–59–26 (2) Sergeant Jack Lynch PTS 10 May 16, 1925 45 years, 143 days Kelly's Pastime Hall, Winslow, Arizona, U.S.
167 Loss 81–58–26 (2) Young Spence NWS 10 Sep 3, 1924 44 years, 254 days Soledad Roof, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
166 Loss 81–57–26 (2) Sam Langford PTS 8 Jan 6, 1924 44 years, 13 days Ford's Arena, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
165 Loss 81–56–26 (2) Sam Langford KO 3 (15) Oct 19, 1923 43 years, 299 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
164 Win 81–55–26 (2) Tiger Flowers RTD 5 (?) Sep 17, 1923 43 years, 267 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Flowers unable to continue because of an injured hand
163 Loss 80–55–26 (2) Andres Balsa DQ 8 (?) Aug 5, 1923 43 years, 224 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
162 Loss 80–54–26 (2) Sam Langford PTS 10 Aug 2, 1923 43 years, 221 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
161 Loss 80–53–26 (2) Sully Montgomery KO 3 (?) Jun 2, 1923 43 years, 160 days Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
160 Draw 80–52–26 (2) Ole Anderson PTS 10 May 26, 1922 42 years, 153 days Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
159 Loss 80–52–25 (2) Chief Metoquah KO 6 (10) May 3, 1922 42 years, 130 days Guymon, Oklahoma, U.S.
158 Win 80–51–25 (2) Mike Schubert KO 3 (?) Apr 17, 1922 42 years, 114 days Hoisington, Texas, U.S.
157 Win 79–51–25 (2) Ben Sheff KO 2 (?) Mar 17, 1922 42 years, 83 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
156 Draw 78–51–25 (2) Abe Brennan NWS 10 Feb 21, 1922 42 years, 59 days Liberty A.C. Clubroom, Burkburnett, Texas, U.S.
155 Loss 78–51–24 (2) Carl E. Morris PTS 10 Feb 10, 1922 42 years, 48 days Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
154 Loss 78–50–24 (2) Harvey Perkins PTS 10 Dec 27, 1921 42 years, 3 days Iris Theatre, Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
153 Loss 78–49–24 (2) Ralph Brooks NWS 4 Dec 17, 1921 41 years, 358 days Forum, Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
152 Win 78–48–24 (2) Sully Montgomery PTS 10 Dec 14, 1921 41 years, 355 days Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
151 Win 77–48–24 (2) Jack Danforth KO 1 (10) Sep 28, 1921 41 years, 278 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
150 Win 76–48–24 (2) George Coplen KO 1 (10) Sep 5, 1921 41 years, 255 days Cripple Creek, Colorado, U.S.
149 Loss 75–48–24 (2) Willie Keeler DQ 11 (15) Jul 4, 1921 41 years, 192 days Hartman's Garage, Montrose, Colorado, U.S.
148 Loss 75–47–24 (2) Tiny Jim Herman PTS 4 Jan 29, 1921 41 years, 36 days Armory, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
147 Loss 75–46–24 (2) Noel "Boy" McCormick PTS 4 Nov 30, 1920 40 years, 342 days Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
146 Loss 75–45–24 (2) Young Hector PTS 4 Nov 15, 1920 40 years, 327 days Community House, Charleston, Washington, U.S.
145 Loss 75–44–24 (2) Young Hector PTS 4 Sep 24, 1920 40 years, 275 days Elks Club, Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
144 Win 75–43–24 (2) Steve Reynolds PTS 4 Jun 17, 1920 40 years, 176 days Liberty Park, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
143 Loss 74–43–24 (2) Young Hector TKO 5 (6) Jan 19, 1920 40 years, 26 days Armory, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
142 Draw 74–42–24 (2) Willie Keeler PTS 6 Jan 1, 1920 40 years, 8 days Armory, Yakima, Washington, U.S.
141 Win 74–42–23 (2) Pete Jessler TKO 3 (?) Nov 14, 1919 39 years, 325 days Yakima, Washington, U.S.
140 Loss 73–42–23 (2) Ole Anderson PTS 4 Oct 3, 1919 39 years, 283 days Aberdeen, Washington, U.S.
139 Win 73–41–23 (2) Harry Aune KO 3 (10) Sep 5, 1919 39 years, 255 days Outdoor Arena, Mackay, Idaho, U.S.
138 Loss 72–41–23 (2) Jimmy Darcy PTS 4 May 7, 1919 39 years, 134 days Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
137 Loss 72–40–23 (2) Jerry Schumann TKO 2 (4) Apr 11, 1919 39 years, 108 days Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California, U.S.
136 Loss 72–39–23 (2) Bill LaRue KO 1 (4) Feb 22, 1919 39 years, 60 days Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.
135 Loss 72–38–23 (2) Jimmy Darcy PTS 6 Feb 13, 1919 39 years, 51 days Heilig Theater, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
134 Loss 72–37–23 (2) Billy Miske KO 2 (10) Dec 16, 1918 38 years, 357 days Convention Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
133 Win 72–36–23 (2) Bob Williams KO 1 (10) Nov 28, 1918 38 years, 339 days Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
132 Win 71–36–23 (2) Hugh Walker NWS 10 Jun 27, 1918 38 years, 185 days Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
131 Loss 70–36–23 (2) Jack Dempsey KO 1 (10) Feb 14, 1918 38 years, 52 days Fort Sheridan, Illinois, U.S.
130 Loss 70–35–23 (2) Bob Devere NWS 10 Mar 20, 1917 37 years, 86 days Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
129 Win 70–34–23 (2) Jack Dempsey KO 1 (15) Feb 13, 1917 37 years, 51 days Trocadero Hall, Murray, Utah, U.S.
128 Win 69–34–23 (2) Texas Tate DQ 3 (15) Jul 25, 1916 36 years, 214 days Chickasha, Oklahoma, U.S.
127 Loss 68–34–23 (2) Jack Dillon KO 4 (15) Jul 4, 1916 36 years, 193 days Dewey, Oklahoma, U.S.
126 Loss 68–33–23 (2) Fred Fulton KO 2 (10) Mar 17, 1916 36 years, 84 days Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
125 Loss 68–32–23 (2) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Mar 10, 1916 36 years, 77 days Manhattan A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 68–31–23 (2) Battling Levinsky NWS 10 Dec 25, 1915 36 years, 1 day Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
123 Loss 68–30–23 (2) Jack Dillon NWS 10 Nov 30, 1915 35 years, 341 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
122 Draw 68–29–23 (2) Al Reich PTS 10 Sep 22, 1915 35 years, 272 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
121 Win 68–29–22 (2) Morgan Williams TKO 14 (15) Sep 6, 1915 35 years, 256 days Victor, Colorado, U.S.
120 Win 67–29–22 (2) Andy Malloy KO 2 (20) Jul 16, 1915 35 years, 204 days Princess Theater, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
119 Loss 66–29–22 (2) Jim Coffey KO 9 (10) May 31, 1915 35 years, 158 days Brighton Beach A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
118 Loss 66–28–22 (2) Gunboat Smith NWS 10 Feb 1, 1915 35 years, 39 days Ohio National Guard Armory, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
117 Win 66–27–22 (2) Al Reich NWS 10 Jan 12, 1915 35 years, 19 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
116 Loss 65–27–22 (2) Tony Ross NWS 10 Jan 1, 1915 35 years, 8 days Germania Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
115 Win 65–26–22 (2) George Davis KO 7 (10) Dec 26, 1914 35 years, 2 days Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
114 Loss 64–26–22 (2) Carl E. Morris PTS 10 Oct 29, 1914 34 years, 309 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
113 Loss 64–25–22 (2) Battling Levinsky NWS 10 Oct 20, 1914 34 years, 300 days Broadway S.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
112 Loss 64–24–22 (2) Jack Dillon PTS 10 Oct 5, 1914 34 years, 285 days Association Park, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
111 Win 64–23–22 (2) Al Norton KO 6 (10) Sep 7, 1914 34 years, 257 days Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
110 Loss 63–23–22 (2) Carl E. Morris DQ 9 (?) Jun 8, 1914 34 years, 166 days Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
109 Loss 63–22–22 (2) Jim Coffey KO 4 (10) Apr 24, 1914 34 years, 121 days St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
108 Draw 63–21–22 (2) Jack Dillon PTS 10 Mar 3, 1914 34 years, 69 days Grand Avenue A.C., Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
107 Win 63–21–21 (2) Jim Francis KO 4 (10) Feb 14, 1914 34 years, 52 days Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
106 Win 62–21–21 (2) Tim Logan KO 2 (15) Jan 20, 1914 34 years, 27 days Rhode Island A.C., Thornton, Rhode Island, U.S.
105 Win 61–21–21 (2) Jack Driscoll KO 6 (?) Jan 15, 1914 34 years, 22 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
104 Loss 60–21–21 (2) George Rodel NWS 10 Dec 22, 1913 33 years, 363 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
103 Loss 60–20–21 (2) Battling Levinsky NWS 10 Dec 9, 1913 33 years, 350 days Atlantic Garden A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
102 Loss 60–19–21 (2) Gunboat Smith TKO 5 (10) Aug 8, 1913 33 years, 227 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
101 Draw 60–18–21 (2) Jim Coffey NWS 6 May 23, 1913 33 years, 150 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
100 Loss 60–18–20 (2) Luther McCarty NWS 6 Apr 16, 1913 33 years, 113 days Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
99 Loss 60–17–20 (2) Luther McCarty TKO 16 (20) Dec 10, 1912 32 years, 352 days Vernon, California, U.S.
98 Win 60–16–20 (2) Charlie Miller RTD 15 (20) Sep 2, 1912 32 years, 253 days Daly City, California, U.S.
97 Loss 59–16–20 (2) Jack Johnson DQ 9 (45) Jul 4, 1912 32 years, 193 days East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. For world heavyweight title;
Flynn DQ'd for repeated head-butting
96 Win 59–15–20 (2) Leopold McLaglan KO 3 (?) Feb 24, 1912 32 years, 62 days Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
95 Win 58–15–20 (2) Al Williams KO 2 (10) Jan 17, 1912 32 years, 24 days Riverdale Rink, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
94 Win 57–15–20 (2) Tony Caponi KO 3 (10) Dec 27, 1911 32 years, 3 days Colonial Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
93 ND 56–15–20 (2) Charley Schmidt ND 4 Nov 20, 1911 31 years, 331 days Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
92 Win 56–15–20 (1) Carl E. Morris NWS 10 Sep 15, 1911 31 years, 265 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
91 Win 55–15–20 (1) George Hess KO 2 (?) Sep 9, 1911 31 years, 259 days Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
90 Win 54–15–20 (1) George Haley KO 7 (?) Aug 11, 1911 31 years, 230 days Lordsburg, New Mexico, U.S.
89 Win 53–15–20 (1) Al Kaufman KO 10 (10) May 5, 1911 31 years, 132 days Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
88 Win 52–15–20 (1) Al Mandino TKO 4 (15) Mar 27, 1911 31 years, 93 days Oklahoma A.C., Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
87 Win 51–15–20 (1) Tony Caponi TKO 9 (20) Jan 2, 1911 31 years, 9 days Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
86 Loss 50–15–20 (1) Sam Langford KO 8 (45) Mar 17, 1910 30 years, 83 days Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California, U.S.
85 Win 50–14–20 (1) Sam Langford NWS 10 Feb 8, 1910 30 years, 46 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
84 Win 49–14–20 (1) Joe Willis KO 6 (10) Dec 31, 1909 30 years, 7 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
83 Win 48–14–20 (1) Salinas Jack Burns NWS 10 Oct 29, 1909 29 years, 309 days McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
82 Loss 47–14–20 (1) Philadelphia Jack O'Brien NWS 6 Jul 30, 1909 29 years, 218 days City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
81 Draw 47–13–20 (1) Billy Papke NWS 10 Jul 14, 1909 29 years, 202 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
80 Loss 47–13–19 (1) Montana Jack Sullivan NWS 10 Jun 1, 1909 29 years, 159 days Naud Junction, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
79 Win 47–12–19 (1) Billy Papke NWS 10 Mar 19, 1909 29 years, 85 days McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
78 Loss 46–12–19 (1) Sam Langford KO 1 (20) Dec 21, 1908 28 years, 363 days Coliseum, San Francisco, California, U.S.
77 Win 46–11–19 (1) Battling Johnson NWS 10 Nov 24, 1908 28 years, 336 days Jack McCarey's Club, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
76 Loss 45–11–19 (1) Jim Barry NWS 10 Nov 6, 1908 28 years, 318 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
75 Loss 45–10–19 (1) Al Kaufman KO 9 (10) Aug 25, 1908 28 years, 245 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
74 Draw 45–9–19 (1) Jim Barry PTS 10 Jul 8, 1908 28 years, 197 days Wayside A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
73 Win 45–9–18 (1) Battling Johnson NWS 10 Apr 21, 1908 28 years, 119 days McCarey's Cabin, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
72 Win 44–9–18 (1) Battling Johnson NWS 10 Mar 24, 1908 28 years, 91 days Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S.
71 Draw 43–9–18 (1) Jack Twin Sullivan NWS 10 Feb 11, 1908 28 years, 49 days Pacific A.C., Los Angeles, California, U.S.
70 Win 43–9–17 (1) Bill Squires KO 6 (20) Dec 20, 1907 27 years, 361 days Opera House, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
69 Loss 42–9–17 (1) Jack Johnson KO 11 (20) Nov 2, 1907 27 years, 313 days Coffroth's Arena, San Francisco, California, U.S.
68 Win 42–8–17 (1) Tony Ross DQ 18 (20) Sep 11, 1907 27 years, 261 days Grand Opera House, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Low blow
67 Win 41–8–17 (1) Frank Maxey PTS 6 Aug 28, 1907 27 years, 247 days Swink Hall, La Junta, Colorado, U.S.
66 Win 40–8–17 (1) Dave Barry TKO 7 (20) Jul 18, 1907 27 years, 206 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
65 Win 39–8–17 (1) George Gardiner KO 18 (20) Apr 17, 1907 27 years, 114 days National Athletic Club, San Diego, California, U.S.
64 ND 38–8–17 (1) Jim Tremble ND 4 Feb 22, 1907 27 years, 60 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
63 Draw 38–8–17 Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 20 Feb 12, 1907 27 years, 50 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
62 Win 38–8–16 Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 20 Jan 4, 1907 27 years, 11 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
61 Loss 37–8–16 Tommy Burns KO 15 (20) Oct 2, 1906 26 years, 282 days Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California, U.S. For world heavyweight title
60 Draw 37–7–16 Jack Twin Sullivan PTS 15 Jul 12, 1906 26 years, 200 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
59 Win 37–7–15 Morgan Williams KO 4 (10) Feb 15, 1906 26 years, 53 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
58 Draw 36–7–15 Tom Kinsley PTS 6 Feb 6, 1906 26 years, 44 days Eagles Club, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
57 Draw 36–7–14 Tom Kinsley PTS 10 Dec 28, 1905 26 years, 4 days Eagles Club, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
56 Win 36–7–13 Mike 'Dummy' Rowan TKO 9 (20) Sep 4, 1905 25 years, 254 days Fairgrounds, Silverton, Colorado, U.S. Bout billed as for the Middleweight Championship of the Middle-West
55 Win 35–7–13 Mike 'Dummy' Rowan KO 8 (10) Jan 19, 1905 25 years, 26 days Trinidad, Colorado, U.S. Rowan failed to come out for the eighth round, claiming a broken collar bone
54 Draw 34–7–13 Tom Reilly PTS 8 Nov 23, 1904 24 years, 335 days Montana A.C., Butte, Montana, U.S. Flynn and Reilly agreed to a draw if both were standing at the end of the fight
53 Draw 34–7–12 George Gardiner PTS 10 Sep 16, 1904 24 years, 267 days Denver A.C., Denver, Colorado, U.S.
52 Win 34–7–11 Fred Cooley KO 9 (20) Jul 19, 1904 24 years, 208 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
51 Draw 33–7–11 Morgan Williams PTS 20 Jun 14, 1904 24 years, 173 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
50 Draw 33–7–10 Tom Reilly PTS 20 Jun 9, 1904 24 years, 168 days Grand Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
49 Win 33–7–9 Ed McCoy KO 2 (20) Apr 16, 1904 24 years, 114 days Opera House, Salida, Colorado, U.S. Won vacant Colorado State heavyweight title
48 Draw 32–7–9 Harry Peppers PTS 10 Mar 16, 1904 24 years, 83 days Opera House, Salida, Colorado, U.S. Won vacant middleweight championship of the west
47 Draw 32–7–8 Andy Walsh PTS 20 Jan 27, 1904 24 years, 34 days Rover Wheel & Athletic Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
46 Loss 32–7–7 Jack Root KO 8 (20) Nov 26, 1903 23 years, 337 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
45 Win 32–6–7 Tim Hurley KO 6 (20) Sep 11, 1903 23 years, 261 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
44 Win 31–6–7 Tim Hurley DQ 5 (20) Aug 14, 1903 23 years, 233 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Hurley disqualified for hitting on a break
43 Draw 30–6–7 Morgan Williams PTS 20 Jul 28, 1903 23 years, 216 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. For USA Colorado State middleweight title
42 Win 30–6–6 Tom Kissell KO 3 (10) Jun 6, 1903 23 years, 164 days Florence, Colorado, U.S.
41 Win 29–6–6 Billy Malley KO 11 (20) May 12, 1903 23 years, 139 days Rover's A.C., Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
40 Win 28–6–6 Cyclone Kelly PTS 20 Mar 31, 1903 23 years, 97 days Rover's A.C., Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
39 Win 27–6–6 Ed Kelly KO 20 (20) Jan 27, 1903 23 years, 34 days Rover Gymnasium, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
38 Win 26–6–6 Ashton Yale KO 8 (20) Dec 11, 1902 22 years, 352 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
37 Draw 25–6–6 Tom Kinsley PTS 10 Oct 16, 1902 22 years, 296 days Colombo Hall, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
36 Draw 25–6–5 Ed Kinsley PTS 20 Oct 10, 1902 22 years, 290 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
35 Win 25–6–4 Jack Graham DQ 7 (25) Sep 26, 1902 22 years, 276 days Douglas, Wyoming, U.S.
34 Draw 24–6–4 Tom Kinsley PTS 15 Sep 19, 1902 22 years, 269 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
33 Win 24–6–3 Kid Rowley KO 2 (15) Sep 1, 1902 22 years, 251 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
32 Win 23–6–3 Ed Burnes KO 11 (20) Aug 22, 1902 22 years, 241 days United States of America Date and location are uncertain
31 Win 22–6–3 Barney Passon KO 12 (20) Jul 8, 1902 22 years, 196 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
30 Draw 21–6–3 Joe Cotton PTS 20 Jun 23, 1902 22 years, 181 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
29 Draw 21–6–2 Mike 'Dummy' Rowan PTS 20 Jun 16, 1902 22 years, 174 days Dewey Theater, Park City, Utah, U.S.
28 Win 21–6–1 Tom Hensley KO 7 (10) Jun 14, 1902 22 years, 172 days Victor, Colorado, U.S.
27 Win 20–6–1 Joe Tracey KO 15 (20) Jun 9, 1902 22 years, 167 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and location may be incorrect
26 Win 19–6–1 Jack Graham DQ 5 (20) May 12, 1902 22 years, 139 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Graham twice attempted to kick Flynn
25 Win 18–6–1 Willard Bean PTS 20 Apr 7, 1902 22 years, 104 days Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
24 Loss 17–6–1 Jack Kid Lavalle TKO 2 (10) Mar 24, 1902 22 years, 90 days Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. Date and result are uncertain
23 Win 17–5–1 George Condie KO 2 (20) Feb 28, 1902 22 years, 66 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
22 Win 16–5–1 Jim Francis KO 4 (10) Feb 24, 1902 22 years, 62 days Ogden, Utah, U.S.
21 Win 15–5–1 Jim Francis KO 4 (10) Feb 14, 1902 22 years, 52 days Salt Lake A.C., Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
20 Win 14–5–1 Pat Malloy PTS 6 Sep 1, 1901 21 years, 251 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
19 Win 13–5–1 Mex Davis PTS 6 Jul 11, 1901 21 years, 199 days Rover's Club, Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
18 Loss 12–5–1 Mose LaFontise TKO 4 (25) Feb 14, 1900 20 years, 52 days Butte A.C., Butte, Montana, U.S.
17 Loss 12–4–1 Mose LaFontise PTS 10 Dec 19, 1899 19 years, 360 days Butte Athletic Association, Butte, Montana, U.S.
16 Win 12–3–1 Jack Fogarty KO 7 (10) Nov 10, 1899 19 years, 321 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
15 Loss 11–3–1 Denis Ike Hayes TKO 4 (10) Sep 29, 1899 19 years, 279 days Butte, Montana, U.S.
14 Win 11–2–1 Kid Dawson KO 3 (6) Jun 24, 1899 19 years, 182 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
13 Win 10–2–1 Jim Francis PTS 6 Jun 10, 1899 19 years, 168 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and number of rounds are uncertain
12 Loss 9–2–1 Roy Mendy KO 2 (6) May 13, 1899 19 years, 140 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and scheduled rounds are uncertain
11 Loss 9–1–1 Ed Seaman KO 5 (6) Mar 21, 1899 19 years, 87 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and result are uncertain
10 Win 9–0–1 CA Nicholas KO 1 (20) Mar 19, 1899 19 years, 85 days Belt, Montana, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Fred Davis PTS 6 Feb 11, 1899 19 years, 49 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
8 Win 7–0–1 Kid Chambers KO 4 (6) Jan 28, 1899 19 years, 35 days Butte, Montana, U.S. Date and location are uncertain
7 Win 6–0–1 Jim Freeman TKO 2 (20) Jul 20, 1897 15 years, 208 days Great Falls, Montana, U.S.
6 Draw 5–0–1 Ed Hennessey TD 2 (10) Feb 18, 1897 15 years, 56 days Theater Comique, Sacramento, California, U.S. Various fouls by both fighters
5 Win 5–0 Jim Morrissey KO 2 (10) Jan 26, 1897 15 years, 33 days Browne's Comique, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Billy Lewis DQ 19 (?) Jul 4, 1894 14 years, 192 days Williams, New Mexico, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Swifty TKO 5 (?) May 25, 1894 14 years, 152 days Williams, Arizona, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Herman Frazier KO 17 (?) Apr 21, 1894 14 years, 118 days Hurt's Hall, Los Cerillos, New Mexico, U.S. Billed for the welterweight championship of the South
1 Win 1–0 W F Roberts KO 4 (?) Aug 5, 1893 13 years, 224 days Old Aztec Store, Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. Professional debut(?)

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