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Whether pitched battles ought to be encouraged, may well be made the subject of dispute. Professional boxing record for tommy loughran from boxrec 2 minute movie of loughran vs jimmy delaney. His ring name refers to his nonstop punching style of boxing. Tommy loughran was the 12th light heavyweight champion in history and the most skilled boxer in the sport. Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. James j braddocks fight record over his entire boxing career. Nat fleischers alltime ring record book 1941 edition fleischer, nat on. Several bouts that were included in early published records for loughran are not included in his boxrec record, because they have not yet been verified. His final ring record was 1093011, with 25 no decisions, and 17 kos.

Our ranking of the alltime greatest boxers to ever lace up the gloves in the 175 pound division. Join facebook to connect with lisa loughran and others you may know. A short story collection called birthday was released shortly after, introducing extra stories interconnecting the trilogy. Nov 03, 2016 edward ned loughran, a former priest who devoted his life to juvenile corrections reforms and fought against the types of prisons and laws that could turn young offenders into better. Historical records and family trees related to michael loughran. The international boxing research organization rates loughran as the 6th best light. But the fact is they develop structural damage over time. The rematch between max schmeling and jack sharkey for the world heavyweight championship. Tommys father, patrick loughran packies uncle, was born and bred in the. John loughrans most popular book is what expert teachers do. Philly boxing history tommy loughran main page record, bio, photos, news, memorabilia, and more. As a reader have you ever felt that the books you really want to own are just too expensive. He appeared as himself on the game show to tell the truth on february 12, 1957.

Loughrans boxing career spanned 19 years, from 1919 to 1937, and though the ring record book lists 172 fights under his name, he probably fought a lot more than that. I count a lot of the old time prize fighters among my heroes. He was inducted into the ring magazine hall of fame in 1969 and the international boxing hall of fame in 20. Loughran s boxing career spanned 19 years, from 1919 to 1937, and though the ring record book lists 172 fights under his name, he probably fought a lot more than that. Braddock in boxings golden age during the 1920s and 30s. Vintage 6 x 8 press photo of tommy loughran taken during training at wright field in west palm beach, florida while preparing for his upcoming bout with primo carnera. Ainda em 1922, loughran voltou a subir ao ringue contra adversarios do mais alto nivel, tais como harry greb e gene tunney, ambos futuros campeoes mundiais. Presented here is a rare photo of greb with gene tunney,young stribling and tommy loughran among others. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Fleischer had a section reserved for pugilistic oddities that included facts like the greatest weight difference in a world championship fightprimo camera 270 vs.

That way, tommy just sits down while the other fellow has to walk across the ring. Loughran continued to box into 1937, amassing a record of 96 wins, 24 losses, and 9 draws, with the rest nodecisions. It all started with a throwaway line in nat fleischers bible of fistiana, the ring boxing encyclopedia. Tommy loughran died on july 7, 1982 in altoona, pennsylvania, usa. Tommy loughran world light heavyweight champion 1927.

Harry greb, byname of edward henry greb, also called the human windmill, born june 6, 1894, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, u. When examining loughran s career one must consider the, almost masochistic, abuse loughran embraced. He is remembered for his series of bouts with tommy loughran and lee ramage. Max baer, hollywood, modern america and the church. During his career, he won the light heavyweight championship of the world he defeated such men as harry greb, georges carpentier, jim braddock, mickey walker, w. Join facebook to connect with tommy loughran and others you may know. Despite his relative anonymity, smith faced off against some the best fighters of his era, including harry greb, gene tunney, mike gibbons, georges carpentier, les darcy and tommy loughran. Loughran would shadow box or hit his paltry training bags for the length of a record, plus an extra 10 seconds or so. Michael loughran historical records and family trees. Loughran s boxing career spanned 19 years, from 1919 to 1937, and though the ring record book lists 172 fights under his. That man is known as the philly phantom tommy loughran. Loughran s effective use of coordinated foot work, sound defense and swift, accurate counter.

A quick, clever boxer who lacked a knockout punch, loughran had his first professional fight in 1919 and was undefeated until he lost a 15round decision to harry greb on january 30, 1923, in a match for the light heavyweight championship. Benny leonard benjamin leiner record 9151 71 ko leonard was as good as they get. Find great deals on ebay for tommy loughran and tommy loughran signed. Join facebook to connect with tony loughran and others you may know. During his career, he won the light heavyweight championship of the world. When harry greb and tommy loughran squared off on christmas day. Attesting to his defensive skill, he was kayoed only twice in 227 boutsby jack sharkey and steve hamas. Loughran fought regularly, even taking fights with only a few hours notice. Tickets from the pattersonliston fight,first scheduled in miami beach, then postponed, can be readily found. Tommy loughran the phantom of philly and tyrones light. Taking out of my old 1965 ring record book this was signed in 1965 at the loews midtown motor inn, loughran is one of the most under rated boxers who ever lived tommy loughran november 29, 1902 july 7, 1982 was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world. He was quick on his feet and possessed excellent ring savvy.

He was elected to the international boxing hall of fame. Our collection although definitely not limited to the heavyweights traverses the. In later years, when interviewed for the book, loughran reportedly agreed to. About us company profile for over 50 years jj loughran has been one of the uk and irelands largest and most diverse electrical and mechanical engineering companies. From his rise through the ranks as a promising young pro and his heartbreaking decision defeat at the hands of champion tommy loughran to the hard times after the stock market crashwhen he could. Historical records and family trees related to john loughran. Jack sharkey, the oldest living former heavyweight boxing champion, died. Mar 31, 2018 art tony loughran march 11, 2018 contemporary art, modern art, bull ring, bubble wrap, neo dada, neo dadaism, pop art, absurdism, absurdist art, surreal, surreal art, surrealism comment lady liberty takes a day. Many opponents stated for the record that greb was more rough than dirty, and a closer look at his career reveals that not only was harry not one of the top five dirty fighters of alltime, but he may not have even been one of the top five dirty fighters of his time.

Loughran possessed a classic fighting style built on the science and art of boxing rather than brute force, as his low knockout production attests. The boston terror may have fewer alltime great light heavyweights on his record, but for much of his. Book of records as the oldest living heavyweight boxing champion. During his magnificent career, loughran fought 12 world champions, ranging from the welterweight to the heavyweight division. To rectify that we at loaghtan books keep our prices as low as possible and the quality of our books as high as we can. Sep 29, 2011 loughrans official record, as stated by the international boxing hall of fame, stands at 94239 17 ko, 1 no contest and 45 no decision results, and tommy boxed well over 1,100 pro rounds. Loughran fought 12 world champions, ranging from the welterweight to the heavyweight division. Slattery retired at age 29 with a ring record of 111 wins, losses, 49 kos and 4 kos by. His was a nonstop tearaway style with arms flaying in all directions see golesworthy, 1960 pp 95 96.

Tommy loughran was born in philadelphia, pa on november 29, 1902. In the main event world light heavyweight champion mike mctigue. Young stribling, jimmy slattery, jeff smith, mike mctigue, johnny wilson, william bryan downey, gerald tuffy. Look at their sprawling records and try to spot the ko wins without a magnifying glass. He won the lightheavyweight championship in 1927 and successfully defended the title six times before moving up. Young stribling holds the 2nd highest record for kos in boxing history, behind archie moore and tied with sam langford. Greb trained hard, preferring to swim in addition to his normal gym work. The ring record books and other boxing record books for sale. Unquestionably one of the most cerebral of ring technicians. Very good condition with sporadic waving and very light creasing, as pictured. His opponent, slattery, with speed and accuracy to spare, had won the vacant nba title when outpointing maxie rosenloom over ten rounds on 30 august 1927 and was coming to the ring with 88 wins, five defeats and two nodecision contests under his belt since turning pro in november 1921.

John loughran historical records and family trees myheritage. Jeff smith april 23, 1891 february 3, 1962, united. Put out in the 1970s, in this corner is a collection of interviews done by peter heller with retired former world champion prizefighters who were champions anywhere from the 1910s to the 1960s. Record compiled by james cashman for the ibro journal september 1998 references can be supplied for any or all professional record entries. In 1942, he enlisted in the marines, then after world war ii, returned to philadelphia as a playground director, before moving to new york to work on wall street as a sugar broker, keeping his hand in the sport as a ringside commentator and, occasionally, as a referee.

He once knocked loughran out in two rounds, but his best win was a decision over max schmeling in 1934. My good friend and fellow historian, mike hunnicut, was all too eager to talk. The ring and other boxing record books for sale various boxing related record books are offered for sale in this section. Tommy loughran academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Department of criminology and criminal justice university of maryland 2220 lefrak hall college park, md 20742 telephone. Iihamas record is in the 1944 ring record book, page 206. From the personal collection of the great 1920s and 1930s light heavyweight champion tommy loughran. This mounted antique photo measures 6 14 inches by 9 14 inches.

The 100 greatest pound for pound boxers of all time bleacher. Peter loughrans products for professional magicians use the quick links below to skip to specific magic products, or simply scroll down to browse peters extensive catalogue of valuable tools to take magicians to the next level in their magic career. The boston terror may have fewer alltime great light heavyweights on his record, but for much of his legendary career he fought as a light heavy, his weight in the vicinity of 175 pounds. On october 7, 1927 at madison square garden in new york future world heavyweight champion james j. Two sundays later upon seeing tommy loughran at mass, da excitedly asked at the breakfast table, did you notice who received holy communion today. Tommy loughran, a former world lightheavyweight champion and a member of the boxing hall of fame, died wednesday. Lightheavyweight boxing champion tommy loughran, circa 1927. Vintage 8 x 10 signed and inscribed studio fowler phila photo of tommy loughran. Asked to put his career in perspective, boxing historian craig hamilton told this writer, he was a good fighter and a hot prospect when he was young. Among other gems was an item about abe the newsboy. Braddock, fighting as a light heavyweight, took on joe monte in a feature bout. He beat mike mctigue, the reigning lightheavyweight in the eyes of almost everyone but the judges twice, and also furure title holders tommy loughran, maxie rosenbloom and primo carnera.

Although loughran got lost his first day trying to find the school on vesey street in lower manhattan and ended up taking a train uptown to the polo grounds, once he arrived it was not long before he became the focal point of fellow classmates, in a class that would also produce another chief judge of the court appeals, albert conway. He was fearless in the ring, never made excuses for a loss, and was a brilliant sportsman in his time. Andrews record books, bill miley record books, ralph citros computer boxing update record books and more. John loughran has 38 books on goodreads with 119 ratings.

From the first gong he would come out fighting like a wild cat. Their previous encounter ended in controversy with schmeling winning via dq and although this fight would. Canto had a 1411 record in title fights, winning of these by 15round decision. Thomas is buried with his parents, john and anna haley loughran.

But we live in a time when detailed information on greb from firsthand sources is readily available to all who seek it. Braddock, max baer, and the greatest upset in boxing history. Two further books, s and tide, were published in 2012 and 20. He was a popular and well respected champion, and has often been called philadelphias greatest fighter. Tommy loughran 12121927 w pts 15 jimmy slattery 39. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities. Tommy loughran may forget a fight, but not his workout. He was quick and shifty, clever and game, could box and punch and wa. Books by john loughran author of what expert teachers do. Included are the ring record books, everlast record books, post record books, t. He was the ring magazines fighter of the year in 1929 and 1931.

Loughrans 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 may be a name youve heard before if youre a boxing historian or particularly a fan of the light heavyweight division. Lightheavyweight champion, inducted into the international boxing hall of fame in 1991 and the world boxing hall of fame. Very good condition with some minor corner creasing, as pictured. The novels were initially a trilogy, consisting of ring, spiral, and loop. Pa was the 19271929 undefeated lightheavyweight boxing champion of the. Tommy loughran made a lot of sluggers look terrible. The roster of great fighters langford bested is amazingly long, despite the fact so many avoided him. But he was poorly matched and never developed into a. Harry greb, of pittsburgh, was one of the most ferocious fighters of modern times. Louis, jack delaney, jack dempsey, mike mctigue, tommy loughran, max. Learn how to make a ton of money as a fulltime magician. Thomas patrick loughran november 29, 1902 july 7, 1982 was an american.

Thomas patrick loughran 19021982 find a grave memorial. Loughran tommy loughran autographed studio photo item. Only a close working knowledge of the hobby can tell you what to look for in these categories but you can at least check an old ring record book to make certain the fight was actually fought. To add to the insult, early in the fight carnera stepped on tommys foot and broke one of his toes, whether accidentally or on purpose. Loughran had gone 1262 in his last 20 bouts a record that would seem to be unlucky or just plain bad, if you werent to consider that hed faced mike mctigue, gene tunney, lou bogash.

Shop for vinyl, cds and more from james loughran at the discogs marketplace. On the way to his championship years 19271929 as a lightheavy, tommy loughran served a spell as chief sparring partner for jack dempsey. Handsome, skilled and a good man, tommy loughran was not only ring. Braddock and max baer leading up to their 1935 heavyweight title bout, which braddock won in upset fashion. Named ring magazines boxer of the year in 1929 and 1931. Several bouts that were included in early published records for loughran are. Tommy loughran born november 29, 1902, philadelphia, pa. Braddock, a new jersey native, was one of the best light heavyweight boxers in the world, but lost a title fight against tommy loughran in 1929. Loughran tommy loughran vintage press photo item vplough4. This sitewas constructed so we can share with you our love of the squared circle and the great vintage ring memorabilia we have purchased and traded for throughout the past twenty five years. Thomas patrick loughran november 29, 1902 july 7, 1982 was an american professional boxer and the former world light heavyweight champion. He was emotionally shattered by the loss, and his right hand, his strongest hand, was similarly fractured. Whereas before he was a strong, wellliked contender, his next 33 fights led to a record of 11.

Loughrans boxing career spanned 19 years, from 1919 to 1937, and though the ring record book lists 172 fights under his name, he probably. Ring, ringu is a series of horror novels written by koji suzuki. Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Nat fleischers alltime ring record book 1941 edition. The ring record book by fleischer nat and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Several days before the first tunney bout, loughran outboxed dempsey by a city block for three rounds in the champs final workout. Loughran fought a valiant fight, but he couldnt lay a glove on any vital part of the 6 foot 5 inch, 270pound monstrosity. The boxer in the picture was packies cousin tommy loughran, the phantom of philly, a man who traded blows with ring legends and cultural icons like jack dempsey, gene tunney, max baer and. Known throughout his boxing career as the phantom of philly, he was the 12th light heavyweight champion in boxing history and deemed, the most skilled boxer in the sport at the time. Just the year before, a record 120,000 filled sesquicentennial stadium later known as.