Panama Joe Gans was a black boxer who held the World Colored Middleweight Championship for four years, shortly before it was discontinued.[1] Born Cyril Quinton Jr. on November 14, 1896, in Barbados, British West Indies and raised in the Panama Canal Zone, the 5'7" Quinton originally fought out of Panama and then New York City. He took his ringname from boxing great Joe Gans, the first black American fighter to win a world boxing title. He found his greatest fame fighting as a middleweight at between 147 and 160 lbs, but in his early career he took the Panamanian Lightweight Title and contended for the Panamanian Welterweight Title at weights roughly between 130 and 147 pounds.[2]

Panama Joe Gans
Gans circa 1920s
Born
Cyril Quinton Jr.

(1896-11-14)November 14, 1896
Colony of Barbados, British West Indies
Settled in New York in 1917
DiedUnknown Date
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights134
Wins90
Wins by KO43
Losses31
Draws11
No contests2

Early life

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Panama Joe Gans was born Cyril Quinton Jr. on November 4, 1896, on the small tropical Island of Barbados. His family moved to Colon, Panama while he was still a child. After his father died when he was very young, he was detained by local authorities for stealing fish and spent the next five years in a detention center. At the center, he learned the basic aspects of boxing by partaking in bouts organized by his classmates. Under the guidance of H.R. Cambridge, a local Panamanian business manager, and real estate developer, Quinton adopted his ring name, and became a successful boxer in the Canal Zone where he fought his first thirty fights with considerable success.[2]

Taking the Panamanian Light and Middleweight Championships

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On October 10, 1915, Panama Joe first won the Lightweight Championship of Panama at only eighteen against Young Sam Langford at the Pacific Theatre in Panama City in a twenty-round points decision. He later took the Middleweight Championship of Panama by knocking out Benny McGovern in the third of fifteen rounds on November 30, 1916, at the Santa Ana Plaza in Panama City. At the time, these titles were often described as extending to both Central and South America.[1]

In his first bout after taking the Middleweight Championship of Panama on December 12, 1916, though barely twenty-one years old, he soundly defeated Abraham Jacob Hollandersky, a former holder of the Panamanian Heavyweight Championship in 20 rounds in Panama City.[3]

Moving to New York in 1917

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In 1917, Panama Joe was brought to New York by the talented boxing manager Leo P. Flynn, and settled in Harlem. Some of his important early victories were against the Jamaica Kid, Cleve Hawkins and Battling Thomas.[2]

Wins that brought attention to Gans, 1919–20

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Gans had an important early career win against Jeff Smith on July 8, 1919, in an eight-round newspaper decision of the Philadelphia Inquirer at Atlantic City.[1] On October 23, 1919, he made a very strong showing against well known boxer Bert Kenney in an eight-round newspaper decision in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Kenney had been an opponent of Jack Dempsey in 1916. On May 24, 1920, Gans made a splash in the boxing world by knocking out Young Fisher in the fifth round at Rochester, New York. On June 15 of that year, Gans would defeat Fisher again in a ten-round newspaper decision.[1] Rather than acting as a lever to gain access to more lucrative opponents, several boxing historians wrote than these wins, and Gans' exceptional record may have made it more difficult for him to sign for a bout with a white Middleweight championship contender.[2]

Serving as a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey, 1920

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Gans worked as a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey prior to his a bout with future Hall of Fame boxer Billy Miske in early September 1920. The speed and skill he demonstrated in his fast sparring matches with Dempsey won him attention with the press, and the boxing public. The publicity he gained helped him secure a shot at the Colored World Middleweight Championship.[1]

World Colored Middleweight Title, October 1920

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George Robinson

Panama Joe won the World Colored Middleweight Championship from Bostonian George Robinson in Madison Square Garden on October 8, 1920, in a twelve-round points decision. Panama Joe weighed 151 and Robinson weighed 150, in the light middleweight range. It was the first time two black boxers were featured on a fight card at the Garden, though typical of the era, the coverage of the fight was brief in those few newspapers that covered it. The fighting was described as fierce and drawing blood by one source.[1][4][5]

World Colored Middleweight defense, December 1920

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On December 19, 1920, Panama Joe defeated Sailor Darden in a ten-round points decision for the Colored World Middleweight Championship title at New York's Madison Square Garden. Darden was a sailor who had been released by the Navy from his service on the USS Charleston. One key to Gans' victory may have been the ten pound weight advantage he had at 149 1/2 pounds, as Darden put up an exceptionally strong fight.[6] After the fight, manager Tex Rickard presented Panama Joe with a diamond studded belt signifying his possession of the Colored Middleweight Title.[1] Gans had some trouble in the first, but had a stronger showing in the subsequent nine rounds. Though the bout was technically a world championship, the crowd was described as small. Darden made many of his points with blows to the body of Gans.[7]

In a twelve-round newspaper decision by the Pittsburgh Post on December 6, 1921, Gans defeated Allentown Joe Gans at McGuigan Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

Contracting pneumonia, 1921

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In January 1921, Panama Joe contracted pneumonia, affecting his long-term career ambitions. In 1920 he had won all of his fights, showing his mastery of the boxing world, and his potential as a true World Middleweight Champion.[2]

In September and October 1921, Panama Joe would lose to Sailor Darden in New York in fifteen round points decisions.

In a non-title fight on November 28, 1921, Gans impressively defeated Joe Borell at the arena in Trenton, New Jersey in a ninth-round technical knockout. Borrell had been a powerful puncher in his earlier days, with twenty-four career knockouts. In his career he faced future Heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, Middleweight champions Harry Greb, and Al McCoy, and former World Welterweight Champion Harry Lewis.[8]

Knockout win over Jack Blackburn, July 1922

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Panama Joe defeated black Kentuckian boxer Jack Blackburn at Tomlinson Hall On July 24, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana in a fourth-round knockout. Gans had come from the West Coast where he won two four round bouts in Oakland against Frank Barrieau and Frankie Denny.[9] Blackburn was fighting one of the last matches of his career and was 40 at the time of the bout, ancient for a highly rated boxer, even in 1922. He had a three-inch advantage in reach and height, but it did not compensate for his age and declining stamina. Blackburn had fought many of the greatest boxers of his era, including Sam Langford, Kid Norfolk, and champions Joe Gans, Harry Greb, Harry Lewis, and Mike Twin Sullivan.[1]

On February 17, 1923, Panama Joe defeated Jimmy O'Gatty in a fifth-round knockout at the Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York City.[1]

Defenses of the Colored World Middleweight Championship

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Gans defended the Colored Middleweight Title three times in 1923. He won a ten-round newspaper decision against Whitey Black on May 14 in Detroit. Meeting Black again on October 22, 1923, he knocked him out in Rochester, New York in the eighth of a scheduled non-title ten round bout, but the fight was investigated as neither man appeared to have landed a telling blow in the bout, and Black had been warned against not putting up a serious fight.[10]

Bouts with future World Champion Tiger Flowers, 1921–23

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Panama Joe fought Tiger Flowers in Toledo, Ohio, on May 25, 1923, in a twelve-round, no-decision bout, in which the Toledo News Bee reported that Flowers seemed to have had an edge in every round, but Gans' World Middleweight Title was not at stake as Ohio did not allow decisions. Flowers had a three-inch reach advantage over Gans, and may have fought with a weight advantage in the bout as well. Even though Gans had beaten Flowers twice previously, Gans' manager, Leo Flynn refused to have Panama Joe meet Flowers for a fourth time, though the purse offered was very large.[1][2] The Atlanta Constitution noted that Flowers had "badly beaten" Panama Joe in their May bout.[11]

Win over future World Champion Tiger Flowers, 1921
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Impressively, on August 8, 1921, Panama Joe knocked out Flowers in the sixth round at the Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia. Famed sportswriter Damon Runyon noted prior to the fight that Panama Joe had a better claim to the Middleweight Title than two of the primary white contenders, Bostonian Italian Johnny Wilson, who first took the title in 1920, and Bryan Downey, who contended for the title once in July 1921 against Wilson.[12] On December 15, 1921, Gans had decisively beaten Flowers in a fifth-round knockout at the Auditorium in Atlanta, Georgia. These were impressive wins as Flowers would become the first African American to hold the World Middleweight Championship in 1926.[13]

At 149 1/2 pounds, on November 18, 1922, Gans defeated Jewish New York boxer Marty Cross before a large crowd in twelve rounds at the Commonwealth Sports Club in the Bronx in a twelve-round points decision. Cross had a three-inch reach advantage over Gans. He was a brother of the great lightweight boxer Leach Cross.[14] Gans was the winner on points in every round, but in the ninth he was nearly knocked out by a single punch to the midsection. Gans recovered from the blow and came back strongly in the following round, continuing to press his advantage and bringing Cross close to a knockout. Gans had promised to forfeit his Middleweight Championship bout if he lost the fight.[15]

On May 30, 1923, Panama Joe defeated well known competitor Willie Walker in New York in a ninth-round knockout.[1]

Win over Italian Joe Gans, 1923

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On September 15, 1923, Panama Joe Gans defeated quality competitor Italian Joe Gans before a crowd that packed the Commonwealth Sporting Club in New York in an important twelve round points decision. Panama Joe was the aggressor and appeared to outpoint Italian Joe in each of the fast rounds. In the late rounds, Italian Joe swung wide of his mark and could not penetrate the defense of Panama Joe.[16] Panama Joe had previously lost to Gans on February 6, 1923, in a twelve-round points decision at New York's Pioneer Sporting Club.[1]

Contracting pneumonia again, December 1923

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Around late December 1923, after a loss to Morrie Sclaiffer in Omaha, Nebraska, Panama Joe disastrously contracted pneumonia for a second time. Doctors strongly discouraged him from continuing his boxing, and he was bed-ridden for two months. Gans took only a four-month period of recuperation before resuming a career as a competitor, though he would never again compete on the world stage. His loss of the Colored title to Larry Estridge only six months later was likely a result of the endurance he had lost to his illness.

Win over Andy "Kid" Palmer

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Gans defeated Andy "Kid" Palmer in their first meeting on January 6, 1923, in a twelve-round points decision at New York's Commonwealth Sporting Club. They had met earlier on October 27, 1922, in the feature bout at Brooklyn's Rink Sporting Club. Gans had been uncharacteristically disqualified for a low blow in the sixth round, after having been warned twice previously for hitting low. Gans had started well in the first few rounds, but subsequently took a beating from the short jabs of Palmer.[17]

Losing the Colored World Middleweight Championship, June 1924

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Only six months after his second battle with pneumonia, Panama Joe lost his title to Larry Estridge[18] in a decisive ten round unanimous decision at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 26, 1924. Panama Joe was floored three times in the bout, and was cut by the swinging jabs of his southpaw challenger. Gans was down by the second round, and may have been woozy in the remaining eight, where he gamely took a serious battering, but fought on. Estridge was twenty-two to Panama Joe's twenty-eight years and had a six-pound weight advantage which may have played a factor in the bout.[2][19]

Estridge successfully defended the title in a rematch with Gans at Queensboro Stadium in Long Island City, Queens, New York on August 11, 1924, before a crowd of 16,000. Panama Joe once again took a battering in the match.[20] It was Estridge's sole title defense. The title went into abeyance after Tiger Flowers became the first black boxer to win the world middleweight championship when he defeated Harry Greb in 1926.

According to BoxRec, Panama Joe's last recorded fight was at Balboa Stadium in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico against Francisco Soler on June 10, 1928. Panama Joe lost the ten round bout.

Panama Joe's professional boxing career extended for a period of roughly fifteen years. Little has been published about his later life or his death.

Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[21] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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136 fights 74 wins 20 losses
By knockout 45 1
By decision 28 15
By disqualification 1 4
Draws 7
No contests 2
Newspaper decisions/draws 33

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 Notes
136 Loss 74–20–7 (35) Francisco Soler PTS 10 Jun 10, 1928 Balboa Stadium, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
135 Draw 74–19–7 (35) Alejandro Villanueva PTS 10 Apr 29, 1928 Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
134 Loss 74–19–6 (35) Rafael Plata PTS 10 Mar 2, 1928 San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
133 Win 74–18–6 (35) Frank Baldi TKO 6 (10) Feb 10, 1928 Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
132 Loss 73–18–6 (35) Vincent Forgione NWS 8 May 30, 1927 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
131 Loss 73–18–6 (34) Homer Robertson PTS 10 Jan 1, 1927 Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, US
130 Draw 73–17–6 (34) Willie Ptomey PTS 10 May 22, 1926 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
129 Win 73–17–5 (34) Martin Perez KO 6 (12) Mar 27, 1926 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
128 Loss 72–17–5 (34) Esteban Gallard PTS 12 Mar 6, 1926 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
127 Loss 72–16–5 (34) Harry Martone NWS 12 Oct 12, 1925 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
126 Loss 72–16–5 (33) Georgie Levine PTS 12 Aug 1, 1925 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
125 Win 72–15–5 (33) Young Harry Wills KO 7 (12) Feb 14, 1925 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City
124 Win 71–15–5 (33) Lefty Michaels TKO 4 (12) Nov 30, 1924 Central American Stadium, Colon City, Panama
123 Loss 70–15–5 (33) Eliseo Quintana DQ 2 (12) Oct 25, 1924 Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica Gans DQ'd for kayoing Quintana with a kidney punch
122 Loss 70–14–5 (33) Larry Estridge PTS 10 Aug 11, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US For world colored middleweight title
121 Loss 70–13–5 (33) Larry Estridge UD 10 Jun 26, 1924 Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, US Lost world colored middleweight title
120 Draw 70–12–5 (33) Tillie Herman NWS 10 Jun 16, 1924 Open-air Arena, East Chicago, Indiana, US
119 Win 70–12–5 (32) Jack Palmer KO 8 (12) Apr 26, 1924 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
118 Loss 69–12–5 (32) Morrie Schlaifer PTS 10 Dec 17, 1923 Omaha, Nebraska, US
117 Win 69–11–5 (32) Danny Fagan KO 8 (12) Dec 12, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
116 Loss 68–11–5 (32) Jock Malone NWS 10 Nov 9, 1923 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
115 Win 68–11–5 (31) Whitey Black KO 8 (12) Oct 22, 1923 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
114 Win 67–11–5 (31) Italian Joe Gans PTS 12 Sep 15, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
113 Loss 66–11–5 (31) Lou Bogash PTS 10 Aug 1, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
112 Win 66–10–5 (31) Willie Walker KO 9 (12) Jun 30, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111 Loss 65–10–5 (31) Tiger Flowers NWS 12 May 25, 1923 Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
110 Win 65–10–5 (30) Whitey Black NWS 10 May 14, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, US
109 Win 65–10–5 (29) Cowboy Lee Williams KO 9 (12) Mar 31, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
108 Win 64–10–5 (29) Mike Dempsey PTS 15 Mar 19, 1923 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
107 Win 63–10–5 (29) Jimmy O'Gatty KO 5 (12) Feb 17, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
106 Loss 62–10–5 (29) Italian Joe Gans PTS 12 Feb 6, 1923 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
105 Win 62–9–5 (29) Andy Palmer PTS 12 Jan 6, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
104 Loss 61–9–5 (29) Young Fisher UD 12 Dec 15, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
103 Draw 61–8–5 (29) Young Fisher PTS 12 Dec 1, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
102 Win 61–8–4 (29) Marty Cross PTS 12 Nov 18, 1922 Commonwealth SC, New York City, New York, US
101 Win 60–8–4 (29) Al Wise TKO 7 (10) Nov 17, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
100 Win 59–8–4 (29) Joe Libby NWS 8 Nov 6, 1922 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
99 Loss 59–8–4 (28) Andy Palmer DQ 6 (10) Oct 27, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
98 Win 59–7–4 (28) Jack Blackburn TKO 4 (10) Jul 24, 1922 Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
97 Win 58–7–4 (28) Frank Barrieau PTS 4 Jul 12, 1922 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
96 Win 57–7–4 (28) Frankie Denny PTS 4 Jul 4, 1922 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
95 Win 56–7–4 (28) Nero Chink PTS 12 May 20, 1922 Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
94 Draw 55–7–4 (28) Jamaica Kid NWS 10 Apr 10, 1922 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
93 Win 55–7–4 (27) Young Dennis KO 4 (10) Mar 31, 1922 Springfield, Ohio, US
92 Win 54–7–4 (27) Charley Rogers TKO 8 (10) Feb 13, 1922 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
91 Win 53–7–4 (27) Oscar Battiste KO 2 (15) Jan 28, 1922 Crescent Star AC, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
90 Win 52–7–4 (27) Jerry Hayes KO 2 (6) Dec 26, 1921 Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
89 Win 51–7–4 (27) Tiger Flowers KO 5 (15) Dec 15, 1921 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
88 Win 50–7–4 (27) Cliff Patillo KO 2 (10) Dec 12, 1921 Columbus, Ohio, US
87 Win 49–7–4 (27) Allentown Joe Gans NWS 12 Dec 6, 1921 McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
86 Win 49–7–4 (26) Joe Borrell TKO 9 (12) Nov 28, 1921 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
85 Win 48–7–4 (26) Young Herman Miller NWS 10 Oct 24, 1921 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
84 Win 48–7–4 (25) Nero Chink PTS 12 Oct 22, 1921 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
83 Loss 47–7–4 (25) Jock Malone PTS 10 Oct 12, 1921 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
82 Win 47–6–4 (25) Sailor Darden PTS 15 Oct 5, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
81 Win 46–6–4 (25) Sailor Darden PTS 15 Sep 13, 1921 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
80 Loss 45–6–4 (25) Mike McTigue NWS 12 Sep 5, 1921 Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
79 Win 45–6–4 (24) Alex Gibbons PTS 12 Aug 27, 1921 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
78 Win 44–6–4 (24) Carl Hertz KO 6 (12) Aug 15, 1921 Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
77 Win 43–6–4 (24) Tiger Flowers KO 6 (15) Aug 8, 1921 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
76 Win 42–6–4 (24) Jack Stone KO 4 (8) Jul 4, 1921 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
75 Win 41–6–4 (24) George Robinson PTS 15 Jun 24, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
74 Win 40–6–4 (24) George 'Kid' Alberts TKO 10 (10) Jun 6, 1921 Detroit, Michigan, US
73 Win 39–6–4 (24) Kid Black PTS 8 May 30, 1921 Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
72 Draw 38–6–4 (24) Jackie Clark NWS 10 May 27, 1921 Mealy's Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
71 Win 38–6–4 (23) Sailor Darden PTS 10 Dec 29, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Retained world colored middleweight title
70 Win 37–6–4 (23) Young Jackson KO 3 (10) Dec 13, 1920 Garden Saint Arena, Auburn, New York, US
69 Win 36–6–4 (23) Jim Hosic KO 3 (10) Dec 3, 1920 Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, US
68 Win 35–6–4 (23) George Christian KO 3 (10) Nov 26, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
67 Win 34–6–4 (23) Jack Tasco KO 3 (?) Oct 22, 1920 Detroit, Michigan, US
66 Win 33–6–4 (23) Lew Williams KO 4 (10) Oct 19, 1920 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
65 Win 32–6–4 (23) George Robinson PTS 12 Oct 8, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Won vacant world colored middleweight title
64 Win 31–6–4 (23) Frank Carbone NWS 10 Aug 10, 1920 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
63 Win 31–6–4 (22) Cliff Patillo TKO 4 (8) Jul 30, 1920 11th Street Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
62 Win 30–6–4 (22) Frank Carbone NWS 10 Jul 26, 1920 Rochester, New York, US
61 Win 30–6–4 (21) 'Battling' Al Thomas NWS 10 Jul 6, 1920 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
60 Win 30–6–4 (20) Speedy Moller KO 3 (10) Jul 5, 1920 Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, US
59 Win 29–6–4 (20) Young Fisher NWS 10 Jun 15, 1920 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
58 Win 29–6–4 (19) Young Sam Langford KO 9 (10) May 28, 1920 Detroit, Michigan, US
57 Win 28–6–4 (19) Young Fisher KO 5 (10) May 24, 1920 Rochester, New York, US
56 Draw 27–6–4 (19) Jamaica Kid PTS 10 May 11, 1920 Norfolk, New Jersey, US
55 NC 27–6–3 (19) Eddie Tremblay NC 12 (12) Mar 1, 1920 Arena AC, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54 Win 27–6–3 (18) Morris Tasco KO 5 (8) Feb 27, 1920 Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
53 Win 26–6–3 (18) Paul Dixon NWS 10 Dec 16, 1919 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
52 Win 26–6–3 (17) Bert Kenny NWS 8 Oct 23, 1919 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
51 Win 26–6–3 (16) Al Wise TKO 8 (10) Oct 7, 1919 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
50 Draw 25–6–3 (16) Eddie Tremblay NWS 8 Sep 30, 1919 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US
49 Win 25–6–3 (15) Jeff Smith NWS 8 Jul 8, 1919 Atlantic City SC, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
48 Win 25–6–3 (14) Britt Simms KO 3 (10) Jun 21, 1919 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
47 Win 24–6–3 (14) Harry Robinson PTS 10 Mar 7, 1919 Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46 Win 23–6–3 (14) Jamaica Kid NWS 6 Mar 3, 1919 Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
45 Win 23–6–3 (13) Bobby Gleason NWS 8 Jan 27, 1919 Harrison, New Jersey, US
44 Win 23–6–3 (12) Johnny Evans NWS 8 Jan 6, 1919 Harrison, New Jersey, US
43 Loss 23–6–3 (11) Joe Rivers PTS 8 Jun 11, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42 Win 23–5–3 (11) 'Battling' Al Thomas PTS 10 Jun 7, 1918 Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
41 Win 22–5–3 (11) Joe Rivers PTS 8 May 21, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
40 Loss 21–5–3 (11) Joe Rivers PTS 8 Apr 30, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
39 Win 21–4–3 (11) 'Battling' Al Thomas PTS 8 Apr 29, 1918 Chelsea, Massachusetts, US
38 Draw 20–4–3 (11) 'Battling' Al Thomas PTS 6 Apr 23, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
37 Win 20–4–2 (11) Kid Green PTS 6 Apr 2, 1918 Arena (Armory AA), Boston, Massachusetts, US
36 Loss 19–4–2 (11) George Robinson PTS 10 Mar 15, 1918 Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35 Loss 19–3–2 (11) Fred Dyer NWS 10 Nov 3, 1917 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
34 Loss 19–3–2 (10) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Oct 29, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
33 Loss 19–3–2 (9) Young Battling Nelson NWS 10 Oct 26, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
32 Win 19–3–2 (8) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Oct 19, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
31 Win 19–3–2 (7) Lew Williams DQ 9 (10) Sep 17, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
30 Loss 18–3–2 (7) George Ashe NWS 10 Sep 7, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
29 Win 18–3–2 (6) George 'Kid' Alberts KO 6 (10) Sep 4, 1917 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
28 Win 17–3–2 (6) Johnny 'Kid' Allen NWS 10 Sep 1, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
27 Loss 17–3–2 (5) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Aug 24, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
26 Win 17–3–2 (4) Young Battling Nelson NWS 10 Aug 20, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 17–3–2 (3) Willie Davis NWS 10 Jul 16, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
24 Loss 17–3–2 (2) Tommy Madden NWS 10 Jun 25, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 17–3–2 (1) Young Sam Langford KO 5 (10) Mar 17, 1917 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
22 Loss 16–3–2 (1) Benny McGovern DQ 6 (10) Mar 12, 1917 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama Gans struck McGovern while he was on the floor from a knockdown and was DQ'd
21 Win 16–2–2 (1) Jim Briggs PTS 15 Jan 12, 1917 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama Retained Panamanian middleweight title
20 Win 15–2–2 (1) Abe Hollandersky PTS 20 Dec 12, 1916 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
19 Win 14–2–2 (1) Benny McGovern KO 3 (15) Nov 30, 1916 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama Won Panamanian middleweight title
18 Win 13–2–2 (1) Jim Briggs PTS 15 Nov 11, 1916 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
17 Win 12–2–2 (1) Young Sam Langford PTS 20 Oct 15, 1916 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
16 Loss 11–2–2 (1) Kid Bain DQ 12 (20) Jul 16, 1916 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama For vacant Panamanian welterweight title
15 Win 11–1–2 (1) Mickey Harrison TKO 4 (10) Jun 11, 1916 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
14 Win 10–1–2 (1) Willie Rothwell TKO 4 (20) May 17, 1916 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
13 Win 9–1–2 (1) Jerry Parquet TKO 5 (20) Apr 15, 1916 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
12 Win 8–1–2 (1) Young Sam Langford KO 12 (20) Feb 12, 1916 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
11 Win 7–1–2 (1) Young Sam Langford PTS 20 Jan 11, 1916 Calidonian Theater, Panama City, Panama
10 Win 6–1–2 (1) Young Sam McVea KO 10 (20) Nov 25, 1915 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama Retained Panamanian lightweight title
9 Win 5–1–2 (1) Mickey Harrison KO 18 (20) Nov 14, 1915 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
8 Win 4–1–2 (1) Sam Rufus PTS 15 Oct 17, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
7 Win 3–1–2 (1) Young Sam Langford PTS 20 Oct 10, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama Won vacant Panamanian lightweight title
6 NC 2–1–2 (1) Young Jack Johnson NC 8 (15) Sep 11, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama Vacant Panamanian lightweight title at stake;
Gans sank to his knees and claimed a foul
nearly inducing a riot which caused the bout to be called off
5 Draw 2–1–2 Sam Rufus PTS 6 Jul 3, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
4 Loss 2–1–1 Terry Richards KO 1 (15) Jun 6, 1915 Broadway Theater, Colon City, Panama For Panamanian welterweight title
3 Draw 2–0–1 Kid Bain PTS 15 Mar 10, 1915 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama For vacant Panamanian lightweight title
2 Win 2–0 Kid Coldhurst KO 6 (10) Feb 20, 1915 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
1 Win 1–0 Billy Shea PTS 15 Feb 6, 1915 Star Theater, Colon City, Panama

Unofficial record

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136 fights 92 wins 31 losses
By knockout 45 1
By decision 46 26
By disqualification 1 4
Draws 11
No contests 2

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
136 Loss 92–31–11 (2) Francisco Soler PTS 10 Jun 10, 1928 Balboa Stadium, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
135 Draw 92–30–11 (2) Alejandro Villanueva PTS 10 Apr 29, 1928 Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
134 Loss 92–30–10 (2) Rafael Plata PTS 10 Mar 2, 1928 San Juan Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
133 Win 92–29–10 (2) Frank Baldi TKO 6 (10) Feb 10, 1928 Victory Garden Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
132 Loss 91–29–10 (2) Vincent Forgione NWS 8 May 30, 1927 Waltz Dream Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
131 Loss 91–28–10 (2) Homer Robertson PTS 10 Jan 1, 1927 Crescent Rink, Lowell, Massachusetts, US
130 Draw 91–27–10 (2) Willie Ptomey PTS 10 May 22, 1926 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
129 Win 91–27–9 (2) Martin Perez KO 6 (12) Mar 27, 1926 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
128 Loss 90–27–9 (2) Esteban Gallard PTS 12 Mar 6, 1926 Arena Colon, Havana, Cuba
127 Loss 90–26–9 (2) Harry Martone NWS 12 Oct 12, 1925 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
126 Loss 90–25–9 (2) Georgie Levine PTS 12 Aug 1, 1925 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
125 Win 90–24–9 (2) Young Harry Wills KO 7 (12) Feb 14, 1925 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City
124 Win 89–24–9 (2) Lefty Michaels TKO 4 (12) Nov 30, 1924 Central American Stadium, Colon City, Panama
123 Loss 88–24–9 (2) Eliseo Quintana DQ 2 (12) Oct 25, 1924 Rose Gardens Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica Gans DQ'd for kayoing Quintana with a kidney punch
122 Loss 88–23–9 (2) Larry Estridge PTS 10 Aug 11, 1924 Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US For world colored middleweight title
121 Loss 88–22–9 (2) Larry Estridge UD 10 Jun 26, 1924 Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, US Lost world colored middleweight title
120 Draw 88–21–9 (2) Tillie Herman NWS 10 Jun 16, 1924 Open-air Arena, East Chicago, Indiana, US
119 Win 88–21–8 (2) Jack Palmer KO 8 (12) Apr 26, 1924 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
118 Loss 87–21–8 (2) Morrie Schlaifer PTS 10 Dec 17, 1923 Omaha, Nebraska, US
117 Win 87–20–8 (2) Danny Fagan KO 8 (12) Dec 12, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
116 Loss 86–20–8 (2) Jock Malone NWS 10 Nov 9, 1923 Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
115 Win 86–19–8 (2) Whitey Black KO 8 (12) Oct 22, 1923 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
114 Win 85–19–8 (2) Italian Joe Gans PTS 12 Sep 15, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
113 Loss 84–19–8 (2) Lou Bogash PTS 10 Aug 1, 1923 Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
112 Win 84–18–8 (2) Willie Walker KO 9 (12) Jun 30, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
111 Loss 83–18–8 (2) Tiger Flowers NWS 12 May 25, 1923 Coliseum, Toledo, Ohio, US
110 Win 83–17–8 (2) Whitey Black NWS 10 May 14, 1923 Detroit, Michigan, US
109 Win 82–17–8 (2) Cowboy Lee Williams KO 9 (12) Mar 31, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
108 Win 81–17–8 (2) Mike Dempsey PTS 15 Mar 19, 1923 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
107 Win 80–17–8 (2) Jimmy O'Gatty KO 5 (12) Feb 17, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
106 Loss 79–17–8 (2) Italian Joe Gans PTS 12 Feb 6, 1923 Pioneer Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
105 Win 79–16–8 (2) Andy Palmer PTS 12 Jan 6, 1923 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
104 Loss 78–16–8 (2) Young Fisher UD 12 Dec 15, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
103 Draw 78–15–8 (2) Young Fisher PTS 12 Dec 1, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
102 Win 78–15–7 (2) Marty Cross PTS 12 Nov 18, 1922 Commonwealth SC, New York City, New York, US
101 Win 77–15–7 (2) Al Wise TKO 7 (10) Nov 17, 1922 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
100 Win 76–15–7 (2) Joe Libby NWS 8 Nov 6, 1922 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
99 Loss 75–15–7 (2) Andy Palmer DQ 6 (10) Oct 27, 1922 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
98 Win 75–14–7 (2) Jack Blackburn TKO 4 (10) Jul 24, 1922 Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
97 Win 74–14–7 (2) Frank Barrieau PTS 4 Jul 12, 1922 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
96 Win 73–14–7 (2) Frankie Denny PTS 4 Jul 4, 1922 Auditorium, Oakland, California, US
95 Win 72–14–7 (2) Nero Chink PTS 12 May 20, 1922 Nuevo Fronton, Havana, Cuba
94 Draw 71–14–7 (2) Jamaica Kid NWS 10 Apr 10, 1922 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
93 Win 71–14–6 (2) Young Dennis KO 4 (10) Mar 31, 1922 Springfield, Ohio, US
92 Win 70–14–6 (2) Charley Rogers TKO 8 (10) Feb 13, 1922 Danceland Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
91 Win 69–14–6 (2) Oscar Battiste KO 2 (15) Jan 28, 1922 Crescent Star AC, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
90 Win 68–14–6 (2) Jerry Hayes KO 2 (6) Dec 26, 1921 Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
89 Win 67–14–6 (2) Tiger Flowers KO 5 (15) Dec 15, 1921 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
88 Win 66–14–6 (2) Cliff Patillo KO 2 (10) Dec 12, 1921 Columbus, Ohio, US
87 Win 65–14–6 (2) Allentown Joe Gans NWS 12 Dec 6, 1921 McGuigan's Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, US
86 Win 64–14–6 (2) Joe Borrell TKO 9 (12) Nov 28, 1921 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
85 Win 63–14–6 (2) Young Herman Miller NWS 10 Oct 24, 1921 Chestnut Street Auditorium, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
84 Win 62–14–6 (2) Nero Chink PTS 12 Oct 22, 1921 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
83 Loss 61–14–6 (2) Jock Malone PTS 10 Oct 12, 1921 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
82 Win 61–13–6 (2) Sailor Darden PTS 15 Oct 5, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
81 Win 60–13–6 (2) Sailor Darden PTS 15 Sep 13, 1921 Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
80 Loss 59–13–6 (2) Mike McTigue NWS 12 Sep 5, 1921 Boyle's Thirty Acres, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
79 Win 59–12–6 (2) Alex Gibbons PTS 12 Aug 27, 1921 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
78 Win 58–12–6 (2) Carl Hertz KO 6 (12) Aug 15, 1921 Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
77 Win 57–12–6 (2) Tiger Flowers KO 6 (15) Aug 8, 1921 Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, US
76 Win 56–12–6 (2) Jack Stone KO 4 (8) Jul 4, 1921 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
75 Win 55–12–6 (2) George Robinson PTS 15 Jun 24, 1921 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
74 Win 54–12–6 (2) George 'Kid' Alberts TKO 10 (10) Jun 6, 1921 Detroit, Michigan, US
73 Win 53–12–6 (2) Kid Black PTS 8 May 30, 1921 Southern A.C., Memphis, Tennessee, US
72 Draw 52–12–6 (2) Jackie Clark NWS 10 May 27, 1921 Mealy's Auditorium, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
71 Win 52–12–5 (2) Sailor Darden PTS 10 Dec 29, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Retained world colored middleweight title
70 Win 51–12–5 (2) Young Jackson KO 3 (10) Dec 13, 1920 Garden Saint Arena, Auburn, New York, US
69 Win 50–12–5 (2) Jim Hosic KO 3 (10) Dec 3, 1920 Moose Temple, Detroit, Michigan, US
68 Win 49–12–5 (2) George Christian KO 3 (10) Nov 26, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
67 Win 48–12–5 (2) Jack Tasco KO 3 (?) Oct 22, 1920 Detroit, Michigan, US
66 Win 47–12–5 (2) Lew Williams KO 4 (10) Oct 19, 1920 Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York City, New York, US
65 Win 46–12–5 (2) George Robinson PTS 12 Oct 8, 1920 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Won vacant world colored middleweight title
64 Win 45–12–5 (2) Frank Carbone NWS 10 Aug 10, 1920 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
63 Win 44–12–5 (2) Cliff Patillo TKO 4 (8) Jul 30, 1920 11th Street Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
62 Win 43–12–5 (2) Frank Carbone NWS 10 Jul 26, 1920 Rochester, New York, US
61 Win 42–12–5 (2) 'Battling' Al Thomas NWS 10 Jul 6, 1920 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
60 Win 41–12–5 (2) Speedy Moller KO 3 (10) Jul 5, 1920 Navin Field, Detroit, Michigan, US
59 Win 40–12–5 (2) Young Fisher NWS 10 Jun 15, 1920 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
58 Win 39–12–5 (2) Young Sam Langford KO 9 (10) May 28, 1920 Detroit, Michigan, US
57 Win 38–12–5 (2) Young Fisher KO 5 (10) May 24, 1920 Rochester, New York, US
56 Draw 37–12–5 (2) Jamaica Kid PTS 10 May 11, 1920 Norfolk, New Jersey, US
55 NC 37–12–4 (2) Eddie Tremblay NC 12 (12) Mar 1, 1920 Arena AC, New Bedford, Massachusetts, US
54 Win 37–12–4 (1) Morris Tasco KO 5 (8) Feb 27, 1920 Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
53 Win 36–12–4 (1) Paul Dixon NWS 10 Dec 16, 1919 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
52 Win 35–12–4 (1) Bert Kenny NWS 8 Oct 23, 1919 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
51 Win 34–12–4 (1) Al Wise TKO 8 (10) Oct 7, 1919 Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
50 Draw 33–12–4 (1) Eddie Tremblay NWS 8 Sep 30, 1919 Casino Hall, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US
49 Win 33–12–3 (1) Jeff Smith NWS 8 Jul 8, 1919 Atlantic City SC, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
48 Win 32–12–3 (1) Britt Simms KO 3 (10) Jun 21, 1919 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, US
47 Win 31–12–3 (1) Harry Robinson PTS 10 Mar 7, 1919 Albaugh Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, US
46 Win 30–12–3 (1) Jamaica Kid NWS 6 Mar 3, 1919 Olympia AC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
45 Win 29–12–3 (1) Bobby Gleason NWS 8 Jan 27, 1919 Harrison, New Jersey, US
44 Win 28–12–3 (1) Johnny Evans NWS 8 Jan 6, 1919 Harrison, New Jersey, US
43 Loss 27–12–3 (1) Joe Rivers PTS 8 Jun 11, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
42 Win 27–11–3 (1) 'Battling' Al Thomas PTS 10 Jun 7, 1918 Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
41 Win 26–11–3 (1) Joe Rivers PTS 8 May 21, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
40 Loss 25–11–3 (1) Joe Rivers PTS 8 Apr 30, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
39 Win 25–10–3 (1) 'Battling' Al Thomas PTS 8 Apr 29, 1918 Chelsea, Massachusetts, US
38 Draw 24–10–3 (1) 'Battling' Al Thomas PTS 6 Apr 23, 1918 Armory, Boston, Massachusetts, US
37 Win 24–10–2 (1) Kid Green PTS 6 Apr 2, 1918 Arena (Armory AA), Boston, Massachusetts, US
36 Loss 23–10–2 (1) George Robinson PTS 10 Mar 15, 1918 Commercial AC, Boston, Massachusetts, US
35 Loss 23–9–2 (1) Fred Dyer NWS 10 Nov 3, 1917 Clermont Avenue Rink, New York City, New York, US
34 Loss 23–8–2 (1) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Oct 29, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
33 Loss 23–7–2 (1) Young Battling Nelson NWS 10 Oct 26, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
32 Win 23–6–2 (1) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Oct 19, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
31 Win 22–6–2 (1) Lew Williams DQ 9 (10) Sep 17, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
30 Loss 21–6–2 (1) George Ashe NWS 10 Sep 7, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
29 Win 21–5–2 (1) George 'Kid' Alberts KO 6 (10) Sep 4, 1917 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
28 Win 20–5–2 (1) Johnny 'Kid' Allen NWS 10 Sep 1, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
27 Loss 19–5–2 (1) Walter Mohr NWS 10 Aug 24, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
26 Win 19–4–2 (1) Young Battling Nelson NWS 10 Aug 20, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
25 Win 18–4–2 (1) Willie Davis NWS 10 Jul 16, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
24 Loss 17–4–2 (1) Tommy Madden NWS 10 Jun 25, 1917 Vanderbilt AC, New York City, New York, US
23 Win 17–3–2 (1) Young Sam Langford KO 5 (10) Mar 17, 1917 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
22 Loss 16–3–2 (1) Benny McGovern DQ 6 (10) Mar 12, 1917 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama Gans struck McGovern while he was on the floor from a knockdown and was DQ'd
21 Win 16–2–2 (1) Jim Briggs PTS 15 Jan 12, 1917 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama Retained Panamanian middleweight title
20 Win 15–2–2 (1) Abe Hollandersky PTS 20 Dec 12, 1916 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
19 Win 14–2–2 (1) Benny McGovern KO 3 (15) Nov 30, 1916 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama Won Panamanian middleweight title
18 Win 13–2–2 (1) Jim Briggs PTS 15 Nov 11, 1916 Santa Ana Plaza, Panama City, Panama
17 Win 12–2–2 (1) Young Sam Langford PTS 20 Oct 15, 1916 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
16 Loss 11–2–2 (1) Kid Bain DQ 12 (20) Jul 16, 1916 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama For vacant Panamanian welterweight title
15 Win 11–1–2 (1) Mickey Harrison TKO 4 (10) Jun 11, 1916 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
14 Win 10–1–2 (1) Willie Rothwell TKO 4 (20) May 17, 1916 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
13 Win 9–1–2 (1) Jerry Parquet TKO 5 (20) Apr 15, 1916 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama
12 Win 8–1–2 (1) Young Sam Langford KO 12 (20) Feb 12, 1916 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
11 Win 7–1–2 (1) Young Sam Langford PTS 20 Jan 11, 1916 Calidonian Theater, Panama City, Panama
10 Win 6–1–2 (1) Young Sam McVea KO 10 (20) Nov 25, 1915 Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, Panama City, Panama Retained Panamanian lightweight title
9 Win 5–1–2 (1) Mickey Harrison KO 18 (20) Nov 14, 1915 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
8 Win 4–1–2 (1) Sam Rufus PTS 15 Oct 17, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
7 Win 3–1–2 (1) Young Sam Langford PTS 20 Oct 10, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama Won vacant Panamanian lightweight title
6 NC 2–1–2 (1) Young Jack Johnson NC 8 (15) Sep 11, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama Vacant Panamanian lightweight title at stake;
Gans sank to his knees and claimed a foul
nearly inducing a riot which caused the bout to be called off
5 Draw 2–1–2 Sam Rufus PTS 6 Jul 3, 1915 Pacific Theater, Panama City, Panama
4 Loss 2–1–1 Terry Richards KO 1 (15) Jun 6, 1915 Broadway Theater, Colon City, Panama For Panamanian welterweight title
3 Draw 2–0–1 Kid Bain PTS 15 Mar 10, 1915 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama For vacant Panamanian lightweight title
2 Win 2–0 Kid Coldhurst KO 6 (10) Feb 20, 1915 Garden Theater, Colon City, Panama
1 Win 1–0 Billy Shea PTS 15 Feb 6, 1915 Star Theater, Colon City, Panama

Achievements

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by World Colored Middleweight Champ
October 8, 1920 - July 26, 1924
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Panama Joe Gans". BoxRec. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Panama Joe Gans". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Abraham Jacob Hollandersky". BoxRec. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Danny Frush Victorious in Bout With O'Leary", The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, pg. 8, 9 October 1920
  5. ^ The fighting was bloody in "Boxing", San Antonio Evening News, San Antonio, Texas, pg. 5, 9 October 1920
  6. ^ "Ray Moore Knocks Out Sharkey in the Eleventh", The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, pg. 8, 30 December 1929
  7. ^ The crowd was small in "Panama Gans Whips Darden", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, New York, pg. 20, 30 December 1920
  8. ^ "Joe Borrell". BoxRec. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Gans Goes East", The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 8, 16 July 1922
  10. ^ "Panama Joe Gans Stops Whitey Black", The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pg. 24, 23 October 1923
  11. ^ Flowers beat Panama Joe badly, but Panama Joe would not meet Flowers again in "J. Gans Won't Meet Tiger", Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, pg. 8, 14 June 1923
  12. ^ "Real Opportunity Knocks for Flowers", The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia, pg. 9, 4 August 1921
  13. ^ Edgren, "Flowers May Last for Sometime", Pittsburgh Daily Post, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pg. 34, 14 March 1926
  14. ^ The crowd was large in Pollock, John, "Fistic News and Gossip", The Evening World, New York, New York, pg. 25, 21 November 1922
  15. ^ "Panama Joe Gans Retained Middleweight Champ's Belt", New York Age, New York, New York, pg. 6, 25 November 1922
  16. ^ "Panama Joe Gans Beats Italian Joe in Fifteen Rounds", The New York Age, New York, New York, pg. 6, 22 September 1923
  17. ^ "Panama Joe Gans Loses to Palmer in Sixth on Foul", New York Age, New York, New York, pg. 8, 28 October 1922
  18. ^ "Larry Estridge". BoxRec. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  19. ^ "Harry Greb Defends Title Successfully", Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, pg. 9, 27 June 1924
  20. ^ "Madden Near Knockout Survives", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 21, 12 August 1924
  21. ^ "BoxRec: Panama Joe Gans".
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