Jack Delaney (March 19, 1900 – November 27, 1948) was a world light heavyweight boxing champion and contender for the heavyweight crown. One of the most popular fighters of the 1920s, the French Canadian was born Ovila Chapdelaine in Saint-François-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada. His parents moved their family to the United States on August 15, 1904, where they initially lived in Holyoke, Massachusetts before settling in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Delaney became a United States Citizen on October 23, 1936.

Jack Delaney
Born
Ovila Ucarice Chapdelaine

March 19, 1900
Quebec, Canada
DiedNovember 27, 1948(1948-11-27) (aged 48)
Other namesBright Eyes
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights90
Wins73
Wins by KO43
Losses11
Draws2
No contests2[1]

Reputation

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Delaney was known for his beautiful, seemingly flawless movements in the ring. He was an accomplished boxer with a smooth and quick left hand. In addition he had one-punch knockout power in his right hand. Early in his career he broke both his hands and seemed through. His contract was purchased by Pete Reilly for 900 dollars, who promptly promoted Delaney into an attraction worth a half million dollars.

Early career

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In 1924, Delaney decisioned future light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran, and less than a month later, in Madison Square Garden, Delaney first faced the hard punching Paul Berlenbach. In a great fight that saw both men knocked to the canvas, Delaney scored two knockdowns in the fourth round, causing the referee to stop the fight.

Delaney was also involved in a bizarre match with future middleweight champion Tiger Flowers. After a round had passed, Delaney floored Flowers with a straight right hand. The referee counted Flowers out, but his corner protested that he had received a "fast count". The Flowers faction became unruly and a riot seemed imminent. Flowers demanded that the match resume, and Delaney amazingly agreed. The two fought until the fourth round, when Delaney again fired an irresistible right hand that knocked Flowers senseless. This time there was no controversy, as Flowers did not come close to arising in time. When Flowers did come to, he went to Delaney's dressing room and said "Ah want to thank you, Mr. Delaney, and tell you that Ah is convinced."

Championships

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Delaney was rewarded with a title shot against light heavyweight champion Berlanbach, in a 15-round fight, co-promoted by Roderick James "Jess" McMahon and Tex Rickard. In an outstanding display of courage, perseverance and fortitude, Berlanbach upset Delaney by winning a 15-round decision. Delaney then embarked on an eleven-fight winning streak that led to a rematch. The fight was held in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field and spurred on by his loudly cheering female fans, known as "Delaney's screaming mamies," Delaney dropped Berlenbach, controlled the fight and won the light heavyweight title.

Early in 1927, Delaney relinquished his championship in order to pursue the heavyweight crown. He was matched against Jimmy Maloney, a journeyman heavyweight contender Delaney was expected to defeat handily. Had Delaney defeated Maloney, he would have faced the heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.

Preparation

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Delaney always prepared for fights in secluded training camps, in idyllic settings where no liquor was allowed on the premises. Unknown to the fans and sportswriters of the day was the reason for the no liquor rules; Delaney drank. He didn't just drink socially, but would disappear on benders lasting days. Before the Maloney fight, Delaney disappeared on a three-day toot. Unknown to his manager, sometime during the three days, Delaney threw a punch at a railroad porter. The porter ducked, and Delaney hit the steel side of the rail car, breaking his hand. He told no one of his injury and fought Maloney, anyway. Unable to throw his right, Delaney dropped the 10-round decision.

Obstacles

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By this time, Delaney's drinking had become a major obstacle in his career. In his last big fight he was matched with future heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey. Once again, the possibility of a crack at the heavyweight crown, and a big gate with Tunney, was in the balance. This time Delaney entered the ring flabby, bloated and listless. When the bell rang for the opening round he was unable to move. Apparently intoxicated to the point of virtual paralysis, Delaney stood staring at his corner as Sharkey came across the ring. Sharkey paused momentarily in disbelief, and then knocked Delaney to the canvas. The fight ended with Delaney on his hands and knees, crawling around the ring like a man looking for a lost button, while the referee counted him out. The emotional Sharkey, his mouth piece hanging halfway out of his mouth, clung to the top ring rope crying in joy, as the furious spectators cried fix.

Retirement

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Delaney retired with a record of 77 wins (44 KOs), 12 losses, and 2 draws, 2 No Decisions and 2 No Contests. After his boxing career he operated a number of businesses, ran a tavern in New York and refereed. He died of cancer in 1948.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[2] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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90 fights 73 wins 11 losses
By knockout 43 3
By decision 28 8
By disqualification 2 0
Draws 2
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 2

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
90 Win 73–11–2 (4) Leo Williams KO 1 (10) Apr 21, 1932 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
89 Win 72–11–2 (4) Cowboy Jack Willis TKO 3 (10) Mar 29, 1932 Columbus Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
88 Win 71–11–2 (4) Phil Johnson KO 2 (10) Mar 3, 1932 Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
87 Win 70–11–2 (4) Nando Tassi TKO 11 (15) Sep 20, 1928 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
86 Loss 69–11–2 (4) Jack Sharkey KO 1 (15) Apr 30, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Loss 69–10–2 (4) Tom Heeney UD 15 Mar 1, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Win 69–9–2 (4) Leo Gates KO 2 (10) Feb 13, 1928 Edgerton Park Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.
83 Win 68–9–2 (4) Jack Humbeeck TKO 6 (10) Jan 20, 1928 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
82 Win 67–9–2 (4) Sully Montgomery KO 1 (10) Jan 16, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 66–9–2 (4) Paul Berlenbach TKO 6 (10) Dec 9, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
80 Win 65–9–2 (4) Jack Renault PTS 10 Oct 14, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Loss 64–9–2 (4) Johnny Risko PTS 10 Sep 14, 1927 Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 64–8–2 (4) Paulino Uzcudun DQ 7 (10) Aug 11, 1927 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Loss 63–8–2 (4) Jim Maloney UD 10 Feb 18, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 63–7–2 (4) Bud Gorman KO 2 (10) Dec 20, 1926 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
75 Win 62–7–2 (4) Jamaica Kid TKO 3 (15) Dec 10, 1926 State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
74 Win 61–7–2 (4) Paul Berlenbach UD 15 Jul 16, 1926 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
73 Win 60–7–2 (4) Bob Sage NWS 10 Jun 16, 1926 Coliseum Ring, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
72 Win 60–7–2 (3) Tom Burns TKO 2 (10) Jun 3, 1926 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Win 59–7–2 (3) Martin O'Grady KO 7 (10) May 12, 1926 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
70 Win 58–7–2 (3) Emilio Solomon PTS 12 Apr 26, 1926 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
69 Win 57–7–2 (3) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Mar 22, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 56–7–2 (3) Mike McTigue TKO 4 (10) Mar 15, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 55–7–2 (3) Joe Lohman TKO 10 (12) Mar 8, 1926 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 54–7–2 (3) Quintin Romero Rojas KO 4 (10) Feb 22, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 53–7–2 (3) Johnny Risko PTS 10 Feb 5, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Win 52–7–2 (3) Tom Roper TKO 12 (12) Jan 25, 1926 Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
63 Win 51–7–2 (3) Young Bob Fitzsimmons PTS 12 Jan 15, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Loss 50–7–2 (3) Paul Berlenbach PTS 15 Dec 11, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
61 Win 50–6–2 (3) Jack Burke TKO 9 (12) Jul 24, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Draw 49–6–2 (3) Tommy Loughran PTS 10 Jul 16, 1925 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 49–6–1 (3) Tony Marullo UD 12 May 20, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 48–6–1 (3) Soldier King TKO 4 (12) Mar 20, 1925 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
57 Win 47–6–1 (3) Jamaica Kid KO 2 (10) Mar 9, 1925 Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
56 Win 46–6–1 (3) Tiger Flowers KO 4 (12) Feb 26, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Loss 45–6–1 (3) Jimmy Slattery PTS 6 Feb 13, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 45–5–1 (3) Allentown Joe Gans SD 10 Jan 19, 1925 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 44–5–1 (3) Tiger Flowers KO 2 (12) Jan 16, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 43–5–1 (3) Pal Reed PTS 12 Dec 26, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 42–5–1 (3) George Mulholland TKO 8 (12) Oct 30, 1924 Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Win 41–5–1 (3) Pat McCarthy DQ 8 (10) Oct 20, 1924 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. McCarthy was disqualified for "not fighting"
49 Loss 40–5–1 (3) Jimmy Slattery PTS 6 Oct 3, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 40–4–1 (3) Frank Moody TKO 6 (12) Aug 27, 1924 State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
47 Loss 39–4–1 (3) Bryan Downey PTS 12 May 5, 1924 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
46 Win 39–3–1 (3) George Robinson PTS 10 Apr 10, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
45 Win 38–3–1 (3) Leo Leonard TKO 3 (12) Mar 31, 1924 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
44 NC 37–3–1 (3) Jackie Clark NC 8 (12) Mar 17, 1924 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Bout halted for lack of action
43 Win 37–3–1 (2) Paul Berlenbach KO 4 (12) Mar 14, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Win 36–3–1 (2) Tommy Loughran PTS 10 Feb 19, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
41 Win 35–3–1 (2) Sailor Martin KO 1 (?) Feb 11, 1924 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Win 34–3–1 (2) Jackie Clark TKO 2 (12) Jan 4, 1924 Armory, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
39 Win 33–3–1 (2) Jimmy Darcy PTS 10 Aug 31, 1923 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
38 Win 32–3–1 (2) Andy Kid Palmer PTS 12 Aug 20, 1923 State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
37 Win 31–3–1 (2) Tommy Madden KO 1 (10) Jul 4, 1923 Falco Field, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
36 NC 30–3–1 (2) Jimmy O'Gatty NC 5 (10) Mar 19, 1923 Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
35 Win 30–3–1 (1) Augie Ratner PTS 12 Mar 3, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 29–3–1 (1) Italian Joe Gans PTS 12 Feb 20, 1923 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
33 Loss 28–3–1 (1) Young Fisher TKO 3 (12) Oct 11, 1922 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
32 Win 28–2–1 (1) Frank Cavanaugh TKO 3 (10) Oct 6, 1922 Elks' Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
31 Win 27–2–1 (1) George Shade KO 1 (12) Aug 14, 1922 Clinton Oval, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.
30 Win 26–2–1 (1) Hugh Ross PTS 15 Apr 10, 1922 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
29 Win 25–2–1 (1) Jack Stone PTS 10 Mar 29, 1922 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
28 Loss 24–2–1 (1) Augie Ratner TKO 1 (12) Mar 6, 1922 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Win 24–1–1 (1) Lou Bogash PTS 15 Feb 13, 1922 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S. Won vacant New England middleweight title
26 Win 23–1–1 (1) Jack McCarron PTS 10 Jan 27, 1922 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Win 22–1–1 (1) Jackie Clark PTS 10 Jan 2, 1922 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
24 Win 21–1–1 (1) Frank Carbone PTS 12 Nov 30, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
23 Win 20–1–1 (1) Steve Choynski PTS 12 Oct 19, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
22 Win 19–1–1 (1) George Robinson PTS 12 Sep 28, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
21 Win 18–1–1 (1) Frankie Fleming TKO 8 (10) Sep 13, 1921 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
20 Win 17–1–1 (1) Joe Rivers PTS 10 Aug 22, 1921 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
19 Win 16–1–1 (1) Happy Howard PTS 10 Aug 12, 1921 City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
18 Win 15–1–1 (1) Bert Colima TKO 7 (8) Jul 25, 1921 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 14–1–1 (1) Jackie Mason TKO 2 (10) Jul 22, 1921 City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
16 Win 13–1–1 (1) Young Jack Johnson KO 3 (?) May 18, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
15 Loss 12–1–1 (1) Tommy Robson PTS 12 Apr 13, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
14 Win 12–0–1 (1) Jack McClelland PTS 12 Mar 14, 1921 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
13 Draw 11–0–1 (1) Jack McCarron PTS 12 Feb 22, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
12 Win 11–0 (1) Jack Savage KO 2 (?) Feb 8, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
11 Win 10–0 (1) Ted Marshall TKO 6 (10) Jan 28, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
10 Win 9–0 (1) Battling Silveira TKO 9 (10) Jan 1, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
9 Win 8–0 (1) Frank D'Annunzio KO 2 (?) Dec 8, 1920 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
8 Win 7–0 (1) Art Lago KO 3 (?) Sep 30, 1920 Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 6–0 (1) Bill Gorman KO 3 (?) Jun 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
6 Win 5–0 (1) Art Griffin KO 7 (?) May 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
5 Win 4–0 (1) Tom Spencer KO 4 (?) Mar 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
4 Win 3–0 (1) Tommy Nelson KO 2 (10) Feb 13, 1920 Mission Street Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
3 Win 2–0 (1) Jim Hugo PTS 6 Jan 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
2 Win 1–0 (1) Steve August PTS 6 Dec 1, 1919 Canada Month & date unknown
1 Win 0–0 (1) Steve August NWS 4 Oct 9, 1919 Acorn A.C. Gymnasium, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

Unofficial record

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90 fights 75 wins 11 losses
By knockout 43 3
By decision 30 8
By disqualification 2 0
Draws 2
No contests 2

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
90 Win 75–11–2 (2) Leo Williams KO 1 (10) Apr 21, 1932 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
89 Win 74–11–2 (2) Cowboy Jack Willis TKO 3 (10) Mar 29, 1932 Columbus Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
88 Win 73–11–2 (2) Phil Johnson KO 2 (10) Mar 3, 1932 Red Men's Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
87 Win 72–11–2 (2) Nando Tassi TKO 11 (15) Sep 20, 1928 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
86 Loss 71–11–2 (2) Jack Sharkey KO 1 (15) Apr 30, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
85 Loss 71–10–2 (2) Tom Heeney UD 15 Mar 1, 1928 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
84 Win 71–9–2 (2) Leo Gates KO 2 (10) Feb 13, 1928 Edgerton Park Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.
83 Win 70–9–2 (2) Jack Humbeeck TKO 6 (10) Jan 20, 1928 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
82 Win 69–9–2 (2) Sully Montgomery KO 1 (10) Jan 16, 1928 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 68–9–2 (2) Paul Berlenbach TKO 6 (10) Dec 9, 1927 Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
80 Win 67–9–2 (2) Jack Renault PTS 10 Oct 14, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Loss 66–9–2 (2) Johnny Risko PTS 10 Sep 14, 1927 Taylor Bowl, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, U.S.
78 Win 66–8–2 (2) Paulino Uzcudun DQ 7 (10) Aug 11, 1927 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
77 Loss 65–8–2 (2) Jim Maloney UD 10 Feb 18, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
76 Win 65–7–2 (2) Bud Gorman KO 2 (10) Dec 20, 1926 4th Regiment Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
75 Win 64–7–2 (2) Jamaica Kid TKO 3 (15) Dec 10, 1926 State Armory, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. Retained NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
74 Win 63–7–2 (2) Paul Berlenbach UD 15 Jul 16, 1926 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
73 Win 62–7–2 (2) Bob Sage NWS 10 Jun 16, 1926 Coliseum Ring, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
72 Win 61–7–2 (2) Tom Burns TKO 2 (10) Jun 3, 1926 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
71 Win 60–7–2 (2) Martin O'Grady KO 7 (10) May 12, 1926 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
70 Win 59–7–2 (2) Emilio Solomon PTS 12 Apr 26, 1926 Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
69 Win 58–7–2 (2) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Mar 22, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 57–7–2 (2) Mike McTigue TKO 4 (10) Mar 15, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67 Win 56–7–2 (2) Joe Lohman TKO 10 (12) Mar 8, 1926 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
66 Win 55–7–2 (2) Quintin Romero Rojas KO 4 (10) Feb 22, 1926 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65 Win 54–7–2 (2) Johnny Risko PTS 10 Feb 5, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
64 Win 53–7–2 (2) Tom Roper TKO 12 (12) Jan 25, 1926 Canton Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
63 Win 52–7–2 (2) Young Bob Fitzsimmons PTS 12 Jan 15, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
62 Loss 51–7–2 (2) Paul Berlenbach PTS 15 Dec 11, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
61 Win 51–6–2 (2) Jack Burke TKO 9 (12) Jul 24, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
60 Draw 50–6–2 (2) Tommy Loughran PTS 10 Jul 16, 1925 Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 50–6–1 (2) Tony Marullo UD 12 May 20, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
58 Win 49–6–1 (2) Soldier King TKO 4 (12) Mar 20, 1925 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
57 Win 48–6–1 (2) Jamaica Kid KO 2 (10) Mar 9, 1925 Elmwood Music Hall, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
56 Win 47–6–1 (2) Tiger Flowers KO 4 (12) Feb 26, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
55 Loss 46–6–1 (2) Jimmy Slattery PTS 6 Feb 13, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
54 Win 46–5–1 (2) Allentown Joe Gans SD 10 Jan 19, 1925 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 45–5–1 (2) Tiger Flowers KO 2 (12) Jan 16, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
52 Win 44–5–1 (2) Pal Reed PTS 12 Dec 26, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 43–5–1 (2) George Mulholland TKO 8 (12) Oct 30, 1924 Rink S.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
50 Win 42–5–1 (2) Pat McCarthy DQ 8 (10) Oct 20, 1924 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. McCarthy was disqualified for "not fighting"
49 Loss 41–5–1 (2) Jimmy Slattery PTS 6 Oct 3, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 41–4–1 (2) Frank Moody TKO 6 (12) Aug 27, 1924 State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
47 Loss 40–4–1 (2) Bryan Downey PTS 12 May 5, 1924 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
46 Win 40–3–1 (2) George Robinson PTS 10 Apr 10, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
45 Win 39–3–1 (2) Leo Leonard TKO 3 (12) Mar 31, 1924 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
44 NC 38–3–1 (2) Jackie Clark NC 8 (12) Mar 17, 1924 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Bout halted for lack of action
43 Win 38–3–1 (1) Paul Berlenbach KO 4 (12) Mar 14, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Win 37–3–1 (1) Tommy Loughran PTS 10 Feb 19, 1924 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
41 Win 36–3–1 (1) Sailor Martin KO 1 (?) Feb 11, 1924 Lenox A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Win 35–3–1 (1) Jackie Clark TKO 2 (12) Jan 4, 1924 Armory, Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
39 Win 34–3–1 (1) Jimmy Darcy PTS 10 Aug 31, 1923 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
38 Win 33–3–1 (1) Andy Kid Palmer PTS 12 Aug 20, 1923 State Street Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
37 Win 32–3–1 (1) Tommy Madden KO 1 (10) Jul 4, 1923 Falco Field, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
36 NC 31–3–1 (1) Jimmy O'Gatty NC 5 (10) Mar 19, 1923 Infantry Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
35 Win 31–3–1 Augie Ratner PTS 12 Mar 3, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 30–3–1 Italian Joe Gans PTS 12 Feb 20, 1923 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, U.S.
33 Loss 29–3–1 Young Fisher TKO 3 (12) Oct 11, 1922 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
32 Win 29–2–1 Frank Cavanaugh TKO 3 (10) Oct 6, 1922 Elks' Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
31 Win 28–2–1 George Shade KO 1 (12) Aug 14, 1922 Clinton Oval, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.
30 Win 27–2–1 Hugh Ross PTS 15 Apr 10, 1922 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
29 Win 26–2–1 Jack Stone PTS 10 Mar 29, 1922 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
28 Loss 25–2–1 Augie Ratner TKO 1 (12) Mar 6, 1922 Broadway Arena, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
27 Win 25–1–1 Lou Bogash PTS 15 Feb 13, 1922 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S. Won vacant New England middleweight title
26 Win 24–1–1 Jack McCarron PTS 10 Jan 27, 1922 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Win 23–1–1 Jackie Clark PTS 10 Jan 2, 1922 Casino, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
24 Win 22–1–1 Frank Carbone PTS 12 Nov 30, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
23 Win 21–1–1 Steve Choynski PTS 12 Oct 19, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
22 Win 20–1–1 George Robinson PTS 12 Sep 28, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
21 Win 19–1–1 Frankie Fleming TKO 8 (10) Sep 13, 1921 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
20 Win 18–1–1 Joe Rivers PTS 10 Aug 22, 1921 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
19 Win 17–1–1 Happy Howard PTS 10 Aug 12, 1921 City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 Bert Colima TKO 7 (8) Jul 25, 1921 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 15–1–1 Jackie Mason TKO 2 (10) Jul 22, 1921 City Hall, Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
16 Win 14–1–1 Young Jack Johnson KO 3 (?) May 18, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
15 Loss 13–1–1 Tommy Robson PTS 12 Apr 13, 1921 Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
14 Win 13–0–1 Jack McClelland PTS 12 Mar 14, 1921 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
13 Draw 12–0–1 Jack McCarron PTS 12 Feb 22, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Jack Savage KO 2 (?) Feb 8, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Ted Marshall TKO 6 (10) Jan 28, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Battling Silveira TKO 9 (10) Jan 1, 1921 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Frank D'Annunzio KO 2 (?) Dec 8, 1920 National A.C., Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Art Lago KO 3 (?) Sep 30, 1920 Saginaw A.C., Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Bill Gorman KO 3 (?) Jun 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
6 Win 6–0 Art Griffin KO 7 (?) May 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
5 Win 5–0 Tom Spencer KO 4 (?) Mar 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
4 Win 4–0 Tommy Nelson KO 2 (10) Feb 13, 1920 Mission Street Hall, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jim Hugo PTS 6 Jan 1, 1920 Canada Month & date unknown
2 Win 2–0 Steve August PTS 6 Dec 1, 1919 Canada Month & date unknown
1 Win 1–0 Steve August NWS 4 Oct 9, 1919 Acorn A.C. Gymnasium, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ IBOHF/Jack Delaney Archived 2006-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, IBHOF.com, Retrieved on 3-30-08
  2. ^ "BoxRec: Jack Delaney".
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Achievements
Preceded by World Light Heavyweight Champion
July 16, 1926 – June 1927
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Tommy Loughran