James Edward Slattery (August 25, 1904 in Buffalo, New York – August 30, 1960) was an American professional boxer in the light heavyweight (175 lb) division. He was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 1992, Buffalo Veteran Boxers Association Ring #44 in 1997 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006.

Jimmy Slattery
Born
James Edward Slattery

1904-08-25
Buffalo, NY
DiedAugust 30, 1960(1960-08-30) (aged 56)
NationalityUnited States United States
Other namesSlats
Statistics
Weight(s)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights129
Wins114
Wins by KO49
Losses13
No contests2

He was recognized as world light-heavyweight champion by the New York State Athletic Commission briefly during 1930.

Professional career

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World light heavyweight champion

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Slattery, son of a Buffalo fire fighter, turned pro in 1921 and came up short in his challenge for the World Light Heavyweight Title against Paul Berlenbach in 1925. His KO loss in 1925 to Dave Shade was named Ring Magazine Upset of the Year. Slattery won the vacant NBA light heavyweight title in August 1927 with a decision over Maxie Rosenbloom, only to lose it to Tommy Loughran in December of that year.

He won the NYSAC World Light Heavyweight Title by beating Lou Scozza on February 10, 1930, in Broadway Auditorium. Slattery lost the title later that year in a bout at Bison Stadium against Maxie Rosenbloom for the NYSAC World Light Heavyweight Title and the Undisputed World Light Heavyweight Title. The verdict was "highly unpopular" with the 15,000 fans at the fight. The United Press score sheet gave Rosenbloom eight rounds and Slattery four, with three even. Referee Patsy Haley, after being almost knocked out by one of Rosenbloom's wild swings, gave his decision to Slattery. He was overruled by two judges, both of whom voted for Rosenbloom.

Death and legacy

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Alcoholism almost certainly shortened Slattery's life, career and marriage (he had famously eloped with 19-year-old Elizabeth A. Pendergast).[1] In 1943, his second wife, Mildred, had him committed to the alcoholic ward at Bellevue Hospital.[2] During the Great Depression, Slattery was known to throw money out of the window of his car while driving through the streets in order to help the poor children buy new shoes for school.[citation needed] A play about Slattery's life, Jimmytown, written by Anthony Cardinale, was produced in Buffalo in 1997; Jimmy Slattery Place, in South Buffalo, was named in his honor in 2006. A diagnosis of tuberculosis significantly impacted his health during the last decades of his life. Slattery died of pulmonary tuberculosis on August 30, 1960, in Buffalo, New York. His former wife, Elizabeth Ann Burgess (née Pendergast) died in 1998; they had divorced in 1940.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[3] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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129 fights 111 wins 13 losses
By knockout 49 4
By decision 60 9
By disqualification 2 0
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 3

All newspaper decisions are officially regarded as “no decision” bouts and are not counted in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Note
129 Win 111–13 (5) Eddie Kaminski DQ 5 (6) Jun 19, 1934 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
128 Win 110–13 (5) Gus Flugel KO 2 (6) Jun 1, 1934 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
127 Win 109–13 (5) Walter Kugel TKO 5 (6) May 21, 1934 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
126 Loss 108–13 (5) Charley Belanger TKO 2 (10) Aug 22, 1932 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
125 Win 108–12 (5) Eddie Connors PTS 4 Jun 7, 1932 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 107–12 (5) King Levinsky PTS 10 Oct 30, 1931 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
123 Loss 107–11 (5) Maxie Rosenbloom UD 15 Aug 5, 1931 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
122 Win 107–10 (5) Tom Heeney PTS 6 Apr 20, 1931 Buffalo Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
121 Win 106–10 (5) King Levinsky PTS 10 Jan 14, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
120 Loss 105–10 (5) King Levinsky SD 10 Nov 6, 1930 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
119 NC 105–9 (5) Len Darcy NC 8 (10) Sep 30, 1930 State Fair Coliseum, Syracuse, New York, U.S. The crowd cheered when the referee finally called a halt to the contest
118 Win 105–9 (4) Otis Gardner KO 2 (10) Aug 22, 1930 Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
117 Loss 104–9 (4) Maxie Rosenbloom SD 15 Jun 25, 1930 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC light heavyweight title;
For vacant The Ring light heavyweight title
116 NC 104–8 (4) Pete Latzo NC 7 (10) May 27, 1930 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. After being jeered for seven rounds [both] were thrown out of the ring by referee Johnny Brassil
115 Win 104–8 (3) Lou Scozza MD 15 Feb 10, 1930 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Won vacant NYSAC light heavyweight title
114 Win 103–8 (3) Eddie Connors TKO 2 (4) Dec 23, 1929 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
113 Win 102–8 (3) Maxie Rosenbloom MD 10 Nov 25, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
112 Win 101–8 (3) Johnny Haystack KO 1 (6) Nov 11, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
111 Loss 100–8 (3) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Oct 14, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 100–7 (3) Len Darcy PTS 6 Sep 30, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
109 Win 99–7 (3) Len Darcy NWS 10 Jul 2, 1929 North End Baseball Park, Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
108 Loss 99–7 (2) James J. Braddock TKO 9 (10) Mar 11, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 99–6 (2) Len Darcy PTS 6 Mar 4, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
106 Win 98–6 (2) Jimmy Mahoney KO 3 (10) Jan 21, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
105 Win 97–6 (2) Jimmy Mahoney PTS 10 Dec 10, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
104 Win 96–6 (2) Vic McLaughlin TKO 6 (10) Nov 5, 1928 Cadle Tabernacle, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
103 Win 95–6 (2) Otis Gardner KO 2 (10) Oct 29, 1928 Tacoma Skating Rink, Dayton, Kentucky, U.S.
102 Win 94–6 (2) Sergeant Jack Lynch KO 2 (10) Oct 8, 1928 Tacoma Skating Rink, Dayton, Kentucky, U.S.
101 Win 93–6 (2) Tony Marullo PTS 10 Jun 18, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
100 Win 92–6 (2) Stanley Smith KO 2 (10) May 9, 1928 Seneca Junction Pavilion, Seneca Junction, New York, U.S.
99 Win 91–6 (2) Tony Marullo PTS 10 Apr 30, 1928 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
98 Win 90–6 (2) Billy Vidabeck UD 10 Apr 23, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
97 Win 89–6 (2) Frankie Muskie KO 3 (6) Mar 19, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
96 Loss 88–6 (2) Tommy Loughran MD 15 Dec 12, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NBA light heavyweight title;
For NYSAC and vacant The Ring light heavyweight titles
95 Win 88–5 (2) Joe Lohman PTS 10 Dec 2, 1927 Akron, Ohio, U.S.
94 Win 87–5 (2) Pat McCarthy PTS 6 Nov 23, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
93 Win 86–5 (2) Murray Gitlitz TKO 6 (10) Nov 2, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
92 Win 85–5 (2) Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Aug 30, 1927 Velodrome, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant NBA light heavyweight title
91 Win 84–5 (2) Lew Chester PTS 10 Apr 18, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
90 Win 83–5 (2) Johnny Risko DQ 5 (6) Mar 28, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Risko DQ'ed for repeated low blows
89 Win 82–5 (2) George Gemas TKO 3 (6) Mar 7, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
88 Win 81–5 (2) Ray Fay PTS 6 Feb 21, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
87 Win 80–5 (2) Mike Wallace PTS 10 Dec 13, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
86 Win 79–5 (2) Martin O'Grady KO 2 (?) Oct 25, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
85 Win 78–5 (2) Tom Burns TKO 8 (10) Oct 4, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
84 Win 77–5 (2) Jack Schoendorf TKO 7 (10) Sep 27, 1926 Coliseum Arena, Jamestown, New York, U.S.
83 Win 76–5 (2) Billy Britton KO 1 (10) Jul 30, 1926 Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, U.S.
82 Win 75–5 (2) Jackie Clark PTS 10 Jul 8, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 74–5 (2) Jackie Clark NWS 10 Jul 1, 1926 Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
80 Loss 74–5 (1) Young Stribling PTS 10 Mar 25, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Win 74–4 (1) Tommy Robson PTS 10 Feb 1, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
78 Win 73–4 (1) Roland Todd PTS 10 Jan 16, 1926 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
77 Win 72–4 (1) Tom Burns NWS 10 Jan 13, 1926 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
76 Win 72–4 Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Jan 1, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
75 Win 71–4 Joe Burke KO 3 (10) Dec 23, 1925 Warren, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 70–4 Noel McCormick PTS 10 Dec 21, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
73 Win 69–4 Patsy Motto TKO 4 (10) Dec 11, 1925 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
72 Loss 68–4 Paul Berlenbach TKO 11 (15) Sep 11, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
71 Win 68–3 Frank Carpenter TKO 4 (10) Sep 4, 1925 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
70 Win 67–3 Maxie Rosenbloom UD 6 Aug 22, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Loss 66–3 Dave Shade TKO 3 (10) Jul 2, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
68 Win 66–2 Billy Conley TKO 6 (10) Jun 22, 1925 Brassco Park, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
67 Win 65–2 Johnny Gill PTS 10 Jun 9, 1925 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
66 Win 64–2 Jack Burke TKO 2 (6) May 30, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 63–2 Jack MacDonald KO 3 (6) May 4, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
64 Win 62–2 Billy McGowan KO 2 (6) Apr 20, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
63 Win 61–2 Johnny Vascher TKO 5 (6) Apr 13, 1925 Lyceum Theatre, Ithaca, New York, U.S.
62 Win 60–2 Augie Ratner TKO 2 (10) Mar 30, 1925 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
61 Win 59–2 Mike Burke KO 2 (6) Mar 2, 1925 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 58–2 Jack Delaney PTS 6 Feb 13, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 57–2 Frankie Schoell KO 3 (6) Feb 2, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
58 Win 56–2 Joe Lohman PTS 6 Jan 21, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
57 Win 55–2 Joe Eagan KO 1 (6) Jan 1, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
56 Win 54–2 Jack Schoendorf TKO 2 (6) Dec 16, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
55 Win 53–2 Vic McLaughlin PTS 6 Dec 1, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
54 Win 52–2 Jackie Clark PTS 6 Nov 24, 1924 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
53 Win 51–2 Norman Genet PTS 6 Oct 27, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
52 Win 50–2 Jack Delaney PTS 6 Oct 3, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 49–2 Sergeant Jack Lynch UD 6 Sep 22, 1924 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
50 Loss 48–2 Harry Greb PTS 6 Sep 3, 1924 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
49 Win 48–1 Kid Numbers TKO 2 (10) Jun 12, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 47–1 Sergeant Jack Lynch PTS 6 Jun 9, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 46–1 Young Fisher PTS 6 May 29, 1924 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
46 Win 45–1 Jackie Clark PTS 6 May 26, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
45 Win 44–1 Harry Krohn PTS 6 Apr 28, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
44 Win 43–1 Pat Walsh KO 2 (6) Apr 14, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
43 Win 42–1 Fay Keiser KO 3 (6) Mar 31, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
42 Win 41–1 Nick Moon KO 2 (6) Mar 21, 1924 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
41 Win 40–1 Young Stribling PTS 6 Feb 25, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
40 Win 39–1 Al Cross TKO 3 (6) Jan 18, 1924 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
39 Loss 38–1 Joe Eagan PTS 6 Jan 14, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
38 Win 38–0 Nick Moon PTS 6 Dec 17, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
37 Win 37–0 Jim Lewis KO 3 (12) Nov 2, 1923 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 36–0 Johnny Vascher KO 2 (6) Oct 29, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
35 Win 35–0 Jack McFarland UD 10 Oct 1, 1923 Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
34 Win 34–0 Johnny Klesch UD 6 Sep 17, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
33 Win 33–0 Wally Hinckle KO 3 (6) Aug 27, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
32 Win 32–0 Jack Perry UD 6 Jun 18, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
31 Win 31–0 K.O. Willie Loughlin KO 1 (6) Jun 4, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
30 Win 30–0 Johnny Griffiths PTS 6 May 21, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
29 Win 29–0 Jimmy Sullivan PTS 6 May 7, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
28 Win 28–0 Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield PTS 6 Apr 23, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Tony Saraco UD 6 Apr 9, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Al Cross PTS 6 Mar 26, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Jack Prybella PTS 6 Mar 5, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Ray Graham PTS 6 Feb 19, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Mixer Mitchell PTS 6 Feb 5, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Mixer Mitchell PTS 6 Jan 22, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Benny Ross PTS 6 Jan 8, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Sailor Max Hoffman PTS 6 Dec 18, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Jimmy Bova TKO 5 (6) Dec 8, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Sam Willert TKO 3 (6) Nov 30, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Al Linker KO 3 (6) Nov 10, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 K.O. Kelly KO 2 (6) Oct 16, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Jack Prybella PTS 4 Oct 2, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Joe Cauvel PTS 4 Sep 1, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Buddy Merritt PTS 4 Jul 24, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Joey Joynt PTS 4 Jul 3, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Lee Bailey PTS 6 Jun 23, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mike Peters TKO 4 (?) Jun 2, 1922 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jimmy Morris KO 3 (4) May 15, 1922 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Tommy Sayers PTS 4 Apr 24, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Carl Dietz TKO 2 (4) Apr 18, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Tommy Sayers PTS 4 Mar 13, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Tommy Sayers KO 2 (4) Feb 13, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Joe Morey PTS 4 Jan 2, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Mike O'Brien KO 1 (4) Dec 20, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Joe Burns TKO 1 (4) Dec 7, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jack Casey PTS 4 Nov 28, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.

Unofficial record

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129 fights 114 wins 13 losses
By knockout 49 4
By decision 63 9
By disqualification 2 0
No contests 2

Record with the inclusion of newspaper decisions in the win/loss/draw column.

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Note
129 Win 114–13 (2) Eddie Kaminski DQ 5 (6) Jun 19, 1934 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
128 Win 113–13 (2) Gus Flugel KO 2 (6) Jun 1, 1934 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
127 Win 112–13 (2) Walter Kugel TKO 5 (6) May 21, 1934 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
126 Loss 111–13 (2) Charley Belanger TKO 2 (10) Aug 22, 1932 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
125 Win 111–12 (2) Eddie Connors PTS 4 Jun 7, 1932 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
124 Loss 110–12 (2) King Levinsky PTS 10 Oct 30, 1931 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
123 Loss 110–11 (2) Maxie Rosenbloom UD 15 Aug 5, 1931 Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. For NYSAC and The Ring light heavyweight titles
122 Win 110–10 (2) Tom Heeney PTS 6 Apr 20, 1931 Buffalo Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
121 Win 109–10 (2) King Levinsky PTS 10 Jan 14, 1931 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
120 Loss 108–10 (2) King Levinsky SD 10 Nov 6, 1930 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
119 NC 108–9 (2) Len Darcy NC 8 (10) Sep 30, 1930 State Fair Coliseum, Syracuse, New York, U.S. The crowd cheered when the referee finally called a halt to the contest
118 Win 108–9 (1) Otis Gardner KO 2 (10) Aug 22, 1930 Arena, Schenectady, New York, U.S.
117 Loss 107–9 (1) Maxie Rosenbloom SD 15 Jun 25, 1930 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC light heavyweight title;
For vacant The Ring light heavyweight title
116 NC 107–8 (1) Pete Latzo NC 7 (10) May 27, 1930 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. After being jeered for seven rounds [both] were thrown out of the ring by referee Johnny Brassil
115 Win 107–8 Lou Scozza MD 15 Feb 10, 1930 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Won vacant NYSAC light heavyweight title
114 Win 106–8 Eddie Connors TKO 2 (4) Dec 23, 1929 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
113 Win 105–8 Maxie Rosenbloom MD 10 Nov 25, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
112 Win 104–8 Johnny Haystack KO 1 (6) Nov 11, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
111 Loss 103–8 Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Oct 14, 1929 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
110 Win 103–7 Len Darcy PTS 6 Sep 30, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
109 Win 102–7 Len Darcy NWS 10 Jul 2, 1929 North End Baseball Park, Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
108 Loss 101–7 James J. Braddock TKO 9 (10) Mar 11, 1929 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
107 Win 101–6 Len Darcy PTS 6 Mar 4, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
106 Win 100–6 Jimmy Mahoney KO 3 (10) Jan 21, 1929 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
105 Win 99–6 Jimmy Mahoney PTS 10 Dec 10, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
104 Win 98–6 Vic McLaughlin TKO 6 (10) Nov 5, 1928 Cadle Tabernacle, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
103 Win 97–6 Otis Gardner KO 2 (10) Oct 29, 1928 Tacoma Skating Rink, Dayton, Kentucky, U.S.
102 Win 96–6 Sergeant Jack Lynch KO 2 (10) Oct 8, 1928 Tacoma Skating Rink, Dayton, Kentucky, U.S.
101 Win 95–6 Tony Marullo PTS 10 Jun 18, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
100 Win 94–6 Stanley Smith KO 2 (10) May 9, 1928 Seneca Junction Pavilion, Seneca Junction, New York, U.S.
99 Win 93–6 Tony Marullo PTS 10 Apr 30, 1928 113th Regiment Armory, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
98 Win 92–6 Billy Vidabeck UD 10 Apr 23, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
97 Win 91–6 Frankie Muskie KO 3 (6) Mar 19, 1928 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
96 Loss 90–6 Tommy Loughran MD 15 Dec 12, 1927 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NBA light heavyweight title;
For NYSAC and vacant The Ring light heavyweight titles
95 Win 90–5 Joe Lohman PTS 10 Dec 2, 1927 Akron, Ohio, U.S.
94 Win 89–5 Pat McCarthy PTS 6 Nov 23, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
93 Win 88–5 Murray Gitlitz TKO 6 (10) Nov 2, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
92 Win 87–5 Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Aug 30, 1927 Velodrome, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant NBA light heavyweight title
91 Win 86–5 Lew Chester PTS 10 Apr 18, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
90 Win 85–5 Johnny Risko DQ 5 (6) Mar 28, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Risko DQ'ed for repeated low blows
89 Win 84–5 George Gemas TKO 3 (6) Mar 7, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
88 Win 83–5 Ray Fay PTS 6 Feb 21, 1927 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
87 Win 82–5 Mike Wallace PTS 10 Dec 13, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
86 Win 81–5 Martin O'Grady KO 2 (?) Oct 25, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
85 Win 80–5 Tom Burns TKO 8 (10) Oct 4, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
84 Win 79–5 Jack Schoendorf TKO 7 (10) Sep 27, 1926 Coliseum Arena, Jamestown, New York, U.S.
83 Win 78–5 Billy Britton KO 1 (10) Jul 30, 1926 Chadwick Park, Albany, New York, U.S.
82 Win 77–5 Jackie Clark PTS 10 Jul 8, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
81 Win 76–5 Jackie Clark NWS 10 Jul 1, 1926 Playgrounds Stadium, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
80 Loss 75–5 Young Stribling PTS 10 Mar 25, 1926 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
79 Win 75–4 Tommy Robson PTS 10 Feb 1, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
78 Win 74–4 Roland Todd PTS 10 Jan 16, 1926 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
77 Win 73–4 Tom Burns NWS 10 Jan 13, 1926 Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
76 Win 72–4 Maxie Rosenbloom PTS 10 Jan 1, 1926 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
75 Win 71–4 Joe Burke KO 3 (10) Dec 23, 1925 Warren, Pennsylvania, U.S.
74 Win 70–4 Noel McCormick PTS 10 Dec 21, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
73 Win 69–4 Patsy Motto TKO 4 (10) Dec 11, 1925 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
72 Loss 68–4 Paul Berlenbach TKO 11 (15) Sep 11, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. For NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles
71 Win 68–3 Frank Carpenter TKO 4 (10) Sep 4, 1925 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
70 Win 67–3 Maxie Rosenbloom UD 6 Aug 22, 1925 Coney Island Stadium, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
69 Loss 66–3 Dave Shade TKO 3 (10) Jul 2, 1925 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.
68 Win 66–2 Billy Conley TKO 6 (10) Jun 22, 1925 Brassco Park, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
67 Win 65–2 Johnny Gill PTS 10 Jun 9, 1925 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
66 Win 64–2 Jack Burke TKO 2 (6) May 30, 1925 Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
65 Win 63–2 Jack MacDonald KO 3 (6) May 4, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
64 Win 62–2 Billy McGowan KO 2 (6) Apr 20, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
63 Win 61–2 Johnny Vascher TKO 5 (6) Apr 13, 1925 Lyceum Theatre, Ithaca, New York, U.S.
62 Win 60–2 Augie Ratner TKO 2 (10) Mar 30, 1925 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
61 Win 59–2 Mike Burke KO 2 (6) Mar 2, 1925 South Main Street Armory, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 58–2 Jack Delaney PTS 6 Feb 13, 1925 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
59 Win 57–2 Frankie Schoell KO 3 (6) Feb 2, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
58 Win 56–2 Joe Lohman PTS 6 Jan 21, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
57 Win 55–2 Joe Eagan KO 1 (6) Jan 1, 1925 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
56 Win 54–2 Jack Schoendorf TKO 2 (6) Dec 16, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
55 Win 53–2 Vic McLaughlin PTS 6 Dec 1, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
54 Win 52–2 Jackie Clark PTS 6 Nov 24, 1924 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
53 Win 51–2 Norman Genet PTS 6 Oct 27, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
52 Win 50–2 Jack Delaney PTS 6 Oct 3, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
51 Win 49–2 Sergeant Jack Lynch UD 6 Sep 22, 1924 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
50 Loss 48–2 Harry Greb PTS 6 Sep 3, 1924 Bison Stadium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
49 Win 48–1 Kid Numbers TKO 2 (10) Jun 12, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
48 Win 47–1 Sergeant Jack Lynch PTS 6 Jun 9, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, New York City, New York, U.S.
47 Win 46–1 Young Fisher PTS 6 May 29, 1924 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
46 Win 45–1 Jackie Clark PTS 6 May 26, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
45 Win 44–1 Harry Krohn PTS 6 Apr 28, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
44 Win 43–1 Pat Walsh KO 2 (6) Apr 14, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
43 Win 42–1 Fay Keiser KO 3 (6) Mar 31, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
42 Win 41–1 Nick Moon KO 2 (6) Mar 21, 1924 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
41 Win 40–1 Young Stribling PTS 6 Feb 25, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
40 Win 39–1 Al Cross TKO 3 (6) Jan 18, 1924 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
39 Loss 38–1 Joe Eagan PTS 6 Jan 14, 1924 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
38 Win 38–0 Nick Moon PTS 6 Dec 17, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
37 Win 37–0 Jim Lewis KO 3 (12) Nov 2, 1923 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36 Win 36–0 Johnny Vascher KO 2 (6) Oct 29, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
35 Win 35–0 Jack McFarland UD 10 Oct 1, 1923 Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
34 Win 34–0 Johnny Klesch UD 6 Sep 17, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
33 Win 33–0 Wally Hinckle KO 3 (6) Aug 27, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
32 Win 32–0 Jack Perry UD 6 Jun 18, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
31 Win 31–0 K.O. Willie Loughlin KO 1 (6) Jun 4, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
30 Win 30–0 Johnny Griffiths PTS 6 May 21, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
29 Win 29–0 Jimmy Sullivan PTS 6 May 7, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
28 Win 28–0 Jakob "Soldier" Bartfield PTS 6 Apr 23, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Tony Saraco UD 6 Apr 9, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Al Cross PTS 6 Mar 26, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Jack Prybella PTS 6 Mar 5, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Ray Graham PTS 6 Feb 19, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Mixer Mitchell PTS 6 Feb 5, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Mixer Mitchell PTS 6 Jan 22, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Benny Ross PTS 6 Jan 8, 1923 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Sailor Max Hoffman PTS 6 Dec 18, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Jimmy Bova TKO 5 (6) Dec 8, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Sam Willert TKO 3 (6) Nov 30, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Al Linker KO 3 (6) Nov 10, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 K.O. Kelly KO 2 (6) Oct 16, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Jack Prybella PTS 4 Oct 2, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Joe Cauvel PTS 4 Sep 1, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Buddy Merritt PTS 4 Jul 24, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Joey Joynt PTS 4 Jul 3, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Lee Bailey PTS 6 Jun 23, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mike Peters TKO 4 (?) Jun 2, 1922 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jimmy Morris KO 3 (4) May 15, 1922 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Tommy Sayers PTS 4 Apr 24, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Carl Dietz TKO 2 (4) Apr 18, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Tommy Sayers PTS 4 Mar 13, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Tommy Sayers KO 2 (4) Feb 13, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Joe Morey PTS 4 Jan 2, 1922 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Mike O'Brien KO 1 (4) Dec 20, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Joe Burns TKO 1 (4) Dec 7, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jack Casey PTS 4 Nov 28, 1921 Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "ELIZABETH A. BURGESS, ELOPED WITH BOXING CHAMPION". Buffalo News. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Jimmy Slattery at Bellevue: Once Famed Boxer in Alcoholic Ward," New York Post, 18 March 1943
  3. ^ "Please login". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
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Sources

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  • LIGHT HEAVY
  • Blake, Rich. Slats: the Legend and Life of Jimmy Slattery. Buffalo, NY: No Frills Books, 2015.
  • Tim Graham, "A good life scotched", Buffalo News 8-22-2006.
  • Tim Graham, "Toast of the town", Buffalo News 8-20-2006.
  • Tim Graham, "Ceremony to unveil Slattery Place", Buffalo News 8-22-2006.
  • Terry Doran, "Fighting trim, 'Jimmytown', the ring of truth", Buffalo News 9-19-1997.
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  • "Elizabeth A. Burgess, eloped with boxing champion", Buffalo News 1-26-98, Obit.
Achievements
Jack Delaney
Vacated
NBA Light Heavyweight Champion
August 30, 1927 – December 12, 1927
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Tommy Loughran
NYSAC Light Heavyweight Champion
Feb 10, 1930 – June 25, 1930
Succeeded by