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Jack Sharkey

Jack Sharkey

β€œBoston Gob”
Boxing record: 38-14-3 (13)
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Binghamton, New York

Best fights of Jack Sharkey

Over 13 years as a professional, Jack Sharkey compiled a 38-14-3 (13) record, including five title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Jack Sharkey defeats Primo Carnera

    On October 12, 1931 Jack Sharkey defended his ABA heavyweight title against Primo Carnera. Sharkey was 28 years old with a record of 34-9-2, and Carnera was 24 with a record of 48-3. Carnera was on a 9-fight winning streak. Sharkey won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.

  2. 2. Jack Sharkey defeats Max Schmeling in their 2nd fight

    On June 21, 1932 Jack Sharkey fought Max Schmeling for the NBA, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Sharkey was 29 years old with a record of 35-9-2, and Schmeling was 26 with a record of 44-4-3. Sharkey was coming off a win and Schmeling was on a 9-fight winning streak. Sharkey won via split decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  3. 3. Jack Sharkey defeats Young Stribling

    On February 27, 1929 Jack Sharkey faced Young Stribling in a light heavyweight bout. Sharkey was 26 years old with a record of 31-8-1, and Stribling was 24 with a record of 214-10-17. Sharkey was on a 4-fight winning streak and Stribling was on a 50-fight winning streak. Sharkey won via points decision.