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Best of Jack Sharkey: Top 10 Fights

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Jack Sharkey had 55 fights with 13 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Max Schmeling, Phil Scott, Primo Carnera, Tommy Loughran, and Jack Delaney. The following are Sharkey's top 10 fights.

Jack Sharkey's boxing career

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

    On Jack Sharkey defeated German boxer Max Schmeling in the rematch via 15 round split decision. Sharkey was 29 years old with a record of 36-9-2 (12 KOs). Schmeling was 26 years old with a record of 44-4-3 (30 KOs). Sharkey won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Sharkey's fights.

  2. Jack Sharkey defeats Phil Scott

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Phil Scott via 3rd round TKO. Sharkey was 27 years old with a record of 34-8-1 (12 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Sharkey's career.

  3. Jack Sharkey defeats Primo Carnera

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Italian boxer Primo Carnera via 15 round unanimous decision. Sharkey was 28 years old with a record of 35-9-2 (12 KOs). Carnera was 24 years old with a record of 48-3 (41 KOs).

  4. Jack Sharkey defeats Tommy Loughran

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Tommy Loughran via 3rd round TKO. Sharkey was 26 years old with a record of 33-8-1 (11 KOs).

  5. Jack Sharkey defeats Jack Delaney

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Jack Delaney via 1st round KO. Sharkey was 25 years old with a record of 28-8-1 (9 KOs).

  6. Jack Sharkey defeats Mike McTigue

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Mike McTigue via 12th round TKO. Sharkey was 24 years old with a record of 26-6 (7 KOs).

  7. Jack Sharkey defeats Young Stribling

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Young Stribling via 10 round PTS. Sharkey was 26 years old with a record of 32-8-1 (10 KOs). Stribling was 24 years old with a record of 214-10-17 (108 KOs).

  8. Jack Sharkey defeats Floyd Johnson

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Floyd Johnson via 10 round PTS. Sharkey was 21 years old with a record of 5-1 (3 KOs).

  9. Jack Sharkey defeats Unknown Winston

    On Jack Sharkey defeated Unknown Winston via 2nd round KO. Sharkey was 33 years old with a record of 37-12-2 (13 KOs).

  10. Jack Sharkey draws with Mickey Walker

    Jack Sharkey's fight with Mickey Walker on ended in a draw. Sharkey was 28 years old with a record of 34-9-2 (12 KOs).