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Jack Sharkey

Boxing record: 38-14-3 (13)

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 top 10 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.

  4. 4. Jack Sharkey KOs Tommy Loughran

    On September 26, 1929 Jack Sharkey fought Tommy Loughran for the vacant ABA heavyweight title. Sharkey was 26 years old with a record of 32-8-1, and Loughran was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sharkey stopped Tommy Loughran via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.

  5. 5. Jack Sharkey KOs Unknown Winston

    On November 22, 1935 Jack Sharkey faced Unknown Winston. Sharkey was 33 years old with a record of 36-12-2, and Winston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 3-fight losing streak. Sharkey stopped Unknown Winston via KO in the 2nd round.

  6. 6. Jack Sharkey KOs Phil Scott

    On February 27, 1930 Jack Sharkey faced Phil Scott. Sharkey was 27 years old with a record of 33-8-1, and Scott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 6-fight winning streak. Sharkey stopped Phil Scott via TKO in the 3rd round.

  7. 7. Jack Sharkey KOs Jack Delaney

    On April 30, 1928 Jack Sharkey faced Jack Delaney. Sharkey was 25 years old with a record of 27-8-1, and Delaney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was coming off a loss. Sharkey stopped Jack Delaney via KO in the 1st round.

  8. 8. Jack Sharkey KOs Leo Gates

    On June 21, 1928 Jack Sharkey faced Leo Gates. Sharkey was 25 years old with a record of 28-8-1, and Gates was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was coming off a win. Sharkey stopped Leo Gates via KO in the 3rd round.

  9. 9. Jack Sharkey KOs Mexican Joe Lawson

    On January 18, 1926 Jack Sharkey faced Mexican Joe Lawson. Sharkey was 23 years old with a record of 16-6, and Lawson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sharkey stopped Mexican Joe Lawson via KO in the 2nd round.

  10. 10. Jack Sharkey KOs Jim Maloney in their 4th fight

    On May 20, 1927 Jack Sharkey faced Jim Maloney. It was their fourth meeting. Sharkey was 24 years old with a record of 26-6, and Maloney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sharkey was on a 12-fight winning streak. Sharkey stopped Jim Maloney via TKO in the 5th round.