Harlem Tommy Murphy (April 13, 1885 – November 26, 1958) was an American boxer whose career lasted from 1903 to 1917. He was a contender in three different divisions; being ranked in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight weight classes.[1] During his tenure as a fighter, he squared off against some of the greatest boxers of all-time, including Abe Attell, Packey McFarland, Terry McGovern, Ad Wolgast and Harry Harris.[2]

Harlem Tommy Murphy
Born
Tommy Murphy

(1885-04-13)April 13, 1885
DiedNovember 26, 1958(1958-11-26) (aged 73)
NationalityUnited States United States
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5+12 in (1.66 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights142
Wins87
Wins by KO25
Losses30
Draws25
No contests0

Notable bouts

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Result Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes[2]
Loss   Willie Ritchie PTS 20 1914-04-17   Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California For World Lightweight Title.
Loss   Packey McFarland NWS 10 1913-10-17   Madison Square Garden, New York, New York Newspaper Decision
Win   Ad Wolgast PTS 20 1913-04-19   Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
Draw   Ad Wolgast PTS 20 1913-02-22   Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
Draw   Abe Attell PTS 20 1912-08-03   Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
Win   Abe Attell PTS 20 1912-03-09   Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
Loss   Packey McFarland PTS 20 1911-11-30   Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, California
Loss   Packey McFarland NWS 10 1911-04-18   Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York Newspaper Decision
Loss   Abe Attell NWS 10 1910-05-20   New Amsterdam Opera House, New York, New York Newspaper Decision
Win   Abe Attell NWS 10 1910-04-28   Empire A.C., New York, New York Newspaper Decision
Win   Owen Moran PTS 20 1910-02-28   Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
Win   Ad Wolgast NWS 6 1909-09-01   Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Newspaper Decision
Win   Matty Baldwin PTS 12 1909-06-01   Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts
Loss   Owen Moran PTS 12 1909-03-23   Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts
Loss   Owen Moran NWS 10 1909-03-16   Fairmont A.C., Bronx, New York Newspaper Decision
Loss   Owen Moran NWS 10 1909-01-29   New Amsterdam Opera House, New York, New York Newspaper Decision
Loss   Packey McFarland NWS 6 1908-11-18   National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Newspaper Decision
Draw   Matty Baldwin PTS 12 1908-11-18   Armory A.A., Boston, Massachusetts
Loss   Harry Harris DQ 8 (10) 1907-06-03   National S.C., New York, New York
Draw   Johnny Summers NWS 6 1907-05-22   National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win   Young Corbett II NWS 6 1907-01-09   National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Loss   Matty Baldwin PTS 15 1906-12-12   Pythian Rink, Chelsea, Massachusetts
Loss   Terry McGovern TKO 1 (6) 1905-10-18   National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win   George Dixon KO 2 (6) 1905-09-20   National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

References

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