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Torpedo Billy Murphy

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Billy Murphy
Murphy with National Police Gazette Belt
Born
Thomas William Murphy

(1863-11-03)3 November 1863
Auckland, New Zealand
Died26 July 1939(1939-07-26) (aged 75)
Auckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Other namesTorpedo Billy Murphy
Australian Billy Murphy
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights221
Wins90
Wins by KO76
Losses51
Draws24
No contests40

Thomas William Murphy (3 November 1863 – 26 July 1939) was a New Zealand boxer. An early World Featherweight Champion, he was the first world champion of any weightclass to come from New Zealand. In his early career, he took the New Zealand Lightweight Championship.

He was a prolific boxer who fought more than two hundred fights, with a few going as long as thirty and forty rounds. He was known more for a powerful punch than an exceptional defense.[1]

Early life and career

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Murphy was born in Auckland and began boxing there before continuing his career in Australia. He called his deadly right, his "Torpedo" punch, which also referred to his ring name.

New Zealand Light champ, 1887

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On 26 July 1887, he defeated Richard Long in a seventh round knockout at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand. The fight was billed as the Lightweight Championship of New Zealand. On 20 August 1887, he defeated John Scotty Fades at the Princess Theatre in a second round knockout at Dunedin, New Zealand, defending his title as Lightweight Champion of New Zealand. On 24 November 1887, he lost a New Zealand Lightweight Title bout with a sixth round disqualification against Ike Fake in Wellington, New Zealand.[2]

He defended the title successfully on 23 June and 1 July 1888 against Joe Molloy and Edward Jones in two fifth round knockouts. These bouts demonstrated the strong punch he had in his early career. In a fourth round knockout, he defeated Jim Saxon in another New Zealand Lightweight Title match on 1 September 1888. On 2 February 1889, he lost to Tommy Williams at the Princess Theatre in Dunedin, New Zealand, in a fourth round disqualification, in what was billed as another New Zealand Lightweight Championship.[2]

Coming to America, 1889

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He arrived in San Francisco in June 1889 aboard the steamer Zelandia.[2]

In his first fight in America, he defeated Johnny Griffin, an exceptionally talented featherweight, in a third round knockout at the California Club in San Francisco on 12 July 1889.

In an important bout on 30 July 1889, he fought a twenty-seven round draw against English champion Frank Murphy in what was billed as a World 120 pound title match. The bout was fought at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco for a purse of $1,800.[2][3] In a close fight, Frank Murphy was down twice in the fifteenth, but had the better of the seventeenth through nineteenth rounds. Frank Murphy was down again in the twenty-second round. The fight was stopped by Referee Cook with the help of the police in the twenty-seventh because neither men appeared to be able to continue the match. Upon examination in their dressing rooms after the match, Billy Murphy was found to have a fracture of the radius of his left arm, and Frank Murphy's wrist was swollen and bruised. Torpedo Billy paused in his boxing schedule for five months to recover.[4] From the twentieth through the final twenty-seventh round, both men appeared fatigued and did far less fighting than the first twenty rounds.[5]

World Feather Champion, 1890

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Ike Weir, World Featherweight Champion

Murphey won the World Featherweight title on 13 January 1890 defeating Ike Weir in a fourteenth round knockout at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco, California. In the final round, possibly to show his dominance and contempt for his opponent, Weir did a backflip. Murphey immediately unloaded a serious right as Weir landed, known as the "torpedo punch", which resulted in a knockdown that ended the bout after a count of ten.[6] The purse for the fight was $2,250.

According to one source, Weir, who led through much of the bout, was down repeatedly in the thirteenth round when Murphy rallied.[7] In a rematch, on 2 November 1893, Murphy lost to Weir in a sixth round knockout, which was one of the high points of Weir's late career. In the fourth round, Weir knocked Murphy entirely out of the ring. Weir successfully used his clever ducking and bobbing as a defense in the fight, avoiding Murphy's powerful right which had plagued him in their earlier title bout.[8]

Losing World Feather title, 1890

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After the match with Weir, he defeated Tommy Warren, Tommy White, and Eddie Greaney before returning to Australia in September 1890. Murphy was considered to have forfeited his title because he left the United States to return to New Zealand. However, Australia and New Zealand continued to recognise his title until he lost to Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo in Sydney on 2 September 1890. The bout was recognised as a Featherweight World Title match by Great Britain and Australia. Griffo was knocked down twice in the first three rounds. The fight ended in the fifteenth when a right to Murphy's jaw led him to throw off his gloves and concede the fight.[9]

He would lose to Young Griffo again on 22 July 1891 at the Sydney Amateur Athletic Club in another World Featherweight Title match. The bout would end in a twenty-second round disqualification against Murphy.[3]

Boxing after return to the United States

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He returned to the United States in 1892 to continue boxing. On 6 February 1892, he was knocked out by Johnny Griffith in a 122 pound Featherweight Title match in Brooklyn, New York. Both boxers complained of injuries to their hands, not uncommon considering the thin gloves used in most bouts.[2]

On 31 May 1892, he fought Johnny Murphy in San Francisco in a forty round no contest bout that was billed as a 122 pound World Championship. On 28 December 1892, in San Francisco, he had a rematch with Tommy White, whom he had defeated two years earlier, that ended in an epic thirty-four round no contest. The bout was for a $2,500 purse. In the fifteenth, White lost his momentum and was dropped by Murphy in the following round. From the seventeenth, to the twenty-ninth little fighting was done, both boxers to exhausted or disinclined to give or receive much punishment. The referee said he would allow four more rounds, but stopped the fight on the thirty-fourth as there was too little boxing taking place. No blows were landed in the last eleven rounds, and some in the crowd suspected the fight was fixed. All betting was declared off by the third round by the referee.[10]

In an unusual match on 16 December 1893, in Paterson, New Jersey, with George Dixon, Murphy was disqualified in the third round for a blow to the referee. Dixon had the best of the first round. Trying to break the fighters from clinching in the third round, Murphy hit Referee James Stoddard with a right in the face either accidentally or distracted by the heat of the moment, and infuriated, Stoddard retaliated with two quick blows that landed Murphy under the ropes. The house became wild, but the police managed to keep order. Some papers described the fight as a knockout, though the referee, not Dixon put Murphy on the mat.[11]

Losses to champions Dixon, Santry, Forbes, and Harris

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He fought George Dixon on 22 January 1897 at the Broadway Athletic Club in Brooklyn, losing in a six round knockout. The fight was billed as a 120 pound World Featherweight Title match. Manager Sam Fitzpatrick had predicted that Dixon would have the edge in the bout.[2][12] As the bout was with a former World Champion, it attracted considerable interest, and Dixon led the betting by odds of 2 to 1. Murphy held his own for the first three rounds, but looked fatigued by the last three, while Dixon remained fresh and unfazed by the blows of Murphy. Murphy was knocked down and out in the sixth by a strong left to the stomach.[13]

On 26 November 1898, he was knocked out by a rising Chicago star, Eddie Santry, who would take the World Featherweight Championship, according to most sources, the following year against English boxer Ben Jordan. Murphy's knockout loss to Santry took place in the fourth round at the Commercial Athletic Club in St. Louis, Missouri.

On 29 April 1899, he lost in a four round knockout to future World Bantamweight Champion Harry Forbes at the Chicago Athletic Association in Chicago, Illinois. On 19 May 1899, he lost to 1901 World Bantamweight Champion Harry Harris in a fourth round knockout at the Star Theatre in Chicago.

Return to Australia in 1904

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In 1904, he returned to Australia and continued his boxing career, fighting around fifteen additional bouts. His last battle was with Jimmy Ross in Auckland in 1906.

He died at his home in Auckland, New Zealand, on 26 July 1939 at the age of 75.[3]

Recognition

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Murphy was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.


Professional boxing record

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All information in this section is derived from BoxRec,[14] unless otherwise stated.

Official record

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221 fights 90 wins 51 losses
By knockout 76 30
By decision 12 13
By disqualification 2 8
Draws 24
No contests 31
Newspaper decisions/draws 25

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
221 ND 90–51–24 (56) J Young ND 3 May 8, 1911 His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
220 Draw 90–51–24 (55) Jimmy Ross PTS 4 Aug 24, 1907 His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
219 Loss 90–51–23 (55) Jim Fairlie Morris KO 3 (15) Oct 29, 1907 Show Grounds, Palmerston North, New Zealand
218 Win 90–50–23 (55) Tom Toohey KO 1 (15) Aug 8, 1907 Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand Won vacant New Zealand Boxing Association featherweight title
217 ND 89–50–23 (55) Lovegrove ND 2 (3) Aug 8, 1907 Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
216 Win 89–50–23 (54) Jack Griffin PTS 8 Jun 3, 1907 Showgrounds, Hastings, New Zealand
215 Draw 88–50–23 (54) Jimmy Ross PTS 4 Apr 28, 1906 Mansfield's Rooms, Auckland, New Zealand
214 Loss 88–50–22 (54) Tim Tracey KO 5 (15) Dec 20, 1905 Town Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
213 Loss 88–49–22 (54) Jack Clarke TKO 5 (6) Jul 21, 1905 Theatre Royal, Wellington, New Zealand
212 Win 88–48–22 (54) Walter Doman KO 1 (6) Apr 14, 1905 Masonic Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
211 ND 87–48–22 (54) Launcy ND 4 Mar 6, 1905 Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
210 ND 87–48–22 (53) Tom Toohey ND 4 Mar 6, 1905 Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
209 ND 87–48–22 (52) Charlie Cameron ND 6 Feb 9, 1905 Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
208 ND 87–48–22 (51) Tommy Kee ND 6 Feb 9, 1905 Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
207 ND 87–48–22 (50) Local Amateur ND 6 Jan 11, 1905 Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
206 ND 87–48–22 (49) Teddy Green ND 3 Oct 21, 1904 Gaiety Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
205 Loss 87–48–22 (48) Peter Toohey KO 2 (20) Sep 13, 1904 NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
204 Loss 87–47–22 (48) Tim Hegarty KO 3 (20) Aug 2, 1904 NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
203 Draw 87–46–22 (48) Jack Evans PTS 6 Dec 29, 1903 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
202 Win 87–46–21 (48) Teddy Peppers DQ 2 (10) Oct 8, 1903 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
201 Loss 86–46–21 (48) Pat Hogan PTS 10 Oct 1, 1902 United States of America Date and location uncertain
200 Win 86–45–21 (48) Dave Donovan KO 2 (10) Sep 7, 1902 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
199 Win 85–45–21 (48) Johnny Van Heest KO 4 (10) Aug 3, 1902 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
198 Loss 84–45–21 (48) Clarence English KO 3 (10) Apr 3, 1902 Carroll, Iowa, U.S.
197 Win 84–44–21 (48) Bert Cassell KO 4 (10) Jan 12, 1902 O'Neill, Nebraska, U.S.
196 Loss 83–44–21 (48) Haich Smith KO 1 (15) Sep 13, 1900 Washington Hall, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
195 Loss 83–43–21 (48) Larry Gleason RTD 6 (15) Nov 14, 1899 Grand Opera House, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. Murphy broke his arm and had to retIRE
194 Draw 83–42–21 (48) Sig Hart PTS 20 Oct 20, 1899 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
193 Loss 83–42–20 (48) Sig Hart PTS 15 Sep 14, 1899 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
192 NC 83–41–20 (48) Patsy Magner NC 2 (15) Aug 11, 1899 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
191 Loss 83–41–20 (47) Harry Harris KO 4 (6) May 19, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
190 Loss 83–40–20 (47) Harry Forbes KO 4 (?) Apr 29, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
189 Draw 83–39–20 (47) Frank Stackhouse PTS 8 Apr 11, 1899 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
188 Loss 83–39–19 (47) Kid Moore PTS 15 Apr 1, 1899 Mansfield, Ohio, U.S. Date uncertain
187 Loss 83–38–19 (47) Johnny Van Heest TKO 6 (10) Mar 7, 1899 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
186 Win 83–37–19 (47) Walter Burbeck KO 2 (?) Feb 15, 1899 Springfield A.C., Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
185 Loss 82–37–19 (47) Casper Leon PTS 10 Jan 16, 1899 Peerless A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
184 Loss 82–36–19 (47) Eddie Santry KO 4 (20) Nov 26, 1898 Commercial A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
183 Loss 82–35–19 (47) Jimmy Reeder KO 4 (?) Apr 28, 1898 Mountain City Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
182 Loss 82–34–19 (47) Yock Henniger DQ 4 (?) Apr 12, 1898 Metropolitan Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
181 ND 82–33–19 (47) Bill Baxter Junior ND 4 Mar 9, 1898 Excelsior Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
180 Loss 82–33–19 (46) Will Curley KO 12 (20) Feb 25, 1898 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
179 ND 82–32–19 (46) Young Charlie White ND 3 Jan 17, 1898 Paddington Baths,Queen's Road, Bayswater, London, England
178 ND 82–32–19 (45) Bill Wood ND 3 Nov 1, 1897 National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Trial bout
177 Win 82–32–19 (44) Ellwood McCloskey NWS 6 Sep 13, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
176 Draw 82–32–19 (43) Billy Rotchford PTS 3 (20) Jul 19, 1897 Albany, New York, U.S. The police intervened
175 Loss 82–32–18 (43) Oscar Gardner PTS 20 Apr 10, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
174 Draw 82–31–18 (43) Austin Rice PTS 20 Mar 13, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
173 Win 82–31–17 (43) Bill Barbeck KO 2 (?) Feb 15, 1897 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
172 Loss 81–31–17 (43) Danny McMahon NWS 6 Feb 8, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171 Draw 81–31–17 (42) Dave Wall PTS 10 Feb 6, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
170 Loss 81–31–16 (42) Jack Delaney KO 5 (15) Jan 30, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Not to be confused with Jack Delaney
169 Loss 81–30–16 (42) George Dixon KO 6 (20) Jan 22, 1897 Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. For world featherweight title
168 Draw 81–29–16 (42) Johnny Lavack PTS 20 Oct 8, 1896 Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
167 Win 81–29–15 (42) Jim Conners KO 4 (?) Apr 29, 1896 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
166 Win 80–29–15 (42) Paddy Smith PTS 10 Mar 17, 1896 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
165 Draw 79–29–15 (42) Jimmy Devers PTS 10 Feb 11, 1896 Opera House, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
164 Loss 79–29–14 (42) Solly Smith TKO 14 (20) Dec 23, 1895 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Police intervened
163 Win 79–28–14 (42) Jack Dougherty PTS 10 Nov 13, 1895 Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
162 Win 78–28–14 (42) Billy Sheldon KO 3 (?) Aug 22, 1895 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
161 Win 77–28–14 (42) Billy Sheldon TKO 5 (15) Aug 6, 1895 National Park, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Police stopped the bout while Sheldon was basically out
160 Draw 76–28–14 (42) Tommy White PTS 20 Jul 11, 1895 Grand Opera House, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
159 Win 76–28–13 (42) Jack Dougherty KO 6 (10) May 30, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
158 Draw 75–28–13 (42) Jack Dougherty PTS 10 May 6, 1895 Fair Play AC, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
157 Loss 75–28–12 (42) Tommy Hogan PTS 10 Feb 26, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
156 Win 75–27–12 (42) Kid McGraw KO 4 (?) Feb 5, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
155 Win 74–27–12 (42) Frank McCloskey TKO 9 (10) Jan 3, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
154 Win 73–27–12 (42) Kentucky Rosebud NWS 4 Dec 8, 1894 Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Draw 73–27–12 (41) Jerry Barnett PTS 10 Nov 19, 1894 Atlantic A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
152 Win 73–27–11 (41) Kid Lafeber KO 2 (?) Nov 12, 1894 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
151 Win 72–27–11 (41) Jack McCabe KO 2 (?) Nov 6, 1894 People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
150 Loss 71–27–11 (41) Young Griffo PTS 8 May 7, 1894 Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
149 Win 71–26–11 (41) Peter Manning KO 4 (?) Apr 23, 1894 Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
148 Win 70–26–11 (41) Johnny Breslin KO 2 (?) Feb 19, 1894 Lafayette A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
147 Win 69–26–11 (41) Jack Woods TKO 2 (?) Dec 22, 1893 American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
146 Loss 68–26–11 (41) George Dixon DQ 3 (?) Dec 15, 1893 People's Theater, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
145 Loss 68–25–11 (41) Ed Gorman KO 9 (?) Nov 7, 1893 Grand Opera House, Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
144 Loss 68–24–11 (41) Ike Weir KO 6 (?) Nov 2, 1893 Cribb Club, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143 Win 68–23–11 (41) Jack Collins KO 2 (?) Sep 23, 1893 Union A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
142 Win 67–23–11 (41) Jack Grace TKO 3 (?) Sep 22, 1893 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
141 Draw 66–23–11 (41) Jack Downey PTS 4 Aug 31, 1893 Passaic A.C., Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
140 Draw 66–23–10 (41) Dick Listman PTS 4 Jul 17, 1893 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139 Loss 66–23–9 (41) Jerry Barnett NWS 4 May 30, 1893 Philadelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Loss 66–23–9 (40) Jerry Barnett PTS 4 Apr 29, 1893 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Loss 66–22–9 (40) Johnny Griffin KO 7 (20) Feb 6, 1893 Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost world 122lbs featherweight title claim
136 NC 66–21–9 (40) Tommy White NC 34 (?) Dec 28, 1892 Pacific A.C., San Francisco
135 Loss 66–21–9 (39) Tommy Spider Kelly PTS 6 Jul 25, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S.
134 NC 66–20–9 (39) Johnny Murphy NC 40 (?) May 31, 1892 Pacific A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S. Billed world 122lbs title
133 Loss 66–20–9 (38) Jim Barron KO 3 (20) Feb 16, 1892 Golden Gate A.C., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
132 Win 66–19–9 (38) George Powell NWS 4 Dec 29, 1891 Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
131 Win 66–19–9 (37) Chris Cunningham KO 3 (4) Dec 26, 1891 Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
130 Win 65–19–9 (37) George Powell NWS 4 Dec 26, 1891 Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
129 NC 65–19–9 (36) Jim Burge NC 29 (30) Nov 23, 1891 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
128 Win 65–19–9 (35) Bill Jennings KO 2 (20) Oct 19, 1891 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
127 Loss 64–19–9 (35) Young Griffo DQ 22 (30) Jul 22, 1891 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For world featherweight title
126 Loss 64–18–9 (35) Artie Tully PTS 8 May 4, 1891 Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
125 Win 64–17–9 (35) Nipper Peakes KO 6 (?) Mar 23, 1891 O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
124 Loss 63–17–9 (35) Jim Burge KO 30 (40) Jan 19, 1891 O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
123 Win 63–16–9 (35) Pat Carroll KO 4 (20) Dec 8, 1890 O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
122 Win 62–16–9 (35) Jack Krosen PTS 8 Nov 11, 1890 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
121 Win 62–16–9 (34) Harry Dummy Mace PTS 8 Nov 10, 1890 Crystal Palace,Richmond, Melbourne
120 Draw 61–16–9 (34) Nipper Peakes PTS 10 Oct 25, 1890 Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne
119 Win 61–16–8 (34) Jack Krosen NWS 4 Sep 29, 1890 Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
118 Loss 61–16–8 (33) Young Griffo RTD 15 (?) Sep 2, 1890 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lost world featherweight title;
Murphy continued to claim the title even after this loss for the championship
117 Win 61–15–8 (33) Eddie Greaney PTS 4 May 29, 1890 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
116 Win 60–15–8 (33) Tommy White NWS 4 Apr 21, 1890 Madison Street Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S
115 Win 60–15–8 (32) Tommy Warren KO 4 (?) Mar 14, 1890 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S Retained world featherweight title;
A finish fight
114 Win 59–15–8 (32) Ike Weir KO 14 (30) Jan 13, 1890 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S Won world featherweight title
113 Draw 58–15–8 (32) Frank Murphy PTS 27 (?) Jul 30, 1889 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S Police intervened
112 Win 58–15–7 (32) Johnny Griffin KO 3 (?) Jul 12, 1889 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S. A finish fight
111 Win 57–15–7 (32) John Simon KO 1 (4) May 18, 1889 Waite's Hall, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
110 Win 56–15–7 (32) William Tracey PTS 8 Mar 16, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
109 Win 55–15–7 (32) Warren KO 6 (10) Mar 16, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
108 Win 54–15–7 (32) James Smith KO 8 (10) Mar 4, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
107 Loss 53–15–7 (32) Tommy Williams DQ 4 (?) Feb 2, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
106 Loss 53–14–7 (32) Young Griffo PTS 4 Dec 10, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
105 Loss 53–13–7 (32) Ben Seth KO 6 (8) Nov 26, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
104 Win 53–12–7 (32) Jerry Marshall KO 1 (8) Oct 27, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
103 Draw 52–12–7 (32) Jack Hall PTS 8 Sep 29, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
102 Win 52–12–6 (32) Jim Saxon KO 4 (?) Sep 1, 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New Wales, Australia
101 Win 51–12–6 (32) Billy Baster KO 3 (4) Aug 1, 1888 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
100 Win 50–12–6 (32) John Scotty Faddes KO 3 (4) Jul 28, 1888 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
99 Win 49–12–6 (32) Edward Jones KO 5 (?) Jul 1, 1888 Sloan's Theatre, Invercargill, New Zealand
98 Win 48–12–6 (32) Joe Molloy KO 5 (?) Jun 23, 1888 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
97 Loss 47–12–6 (32) Frank Newton DQ 3 (4) May 24, 1888 Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
96 Win 47–11–6 (32) Harry Brown KO 3 (6) May 5, 1888 Flint's Hall, Wairoa, New Zealand
95 Win 46–11–6 (32) William Edwards KO 3 (4) Apr 28, 1888 Theatre Royal, Gisborne, New Zealand
94 Win 45–11–6 (32) Frank Newton TKO 4 (4) Apr 14, 1888 Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
93 Win 44–11–6 (32) Tony Hogan TKO 7 (?) Feb 4, 1888 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
92 Win 43–11–6 (32) Jim Mitchell NWS 4 Feb 4, 1888 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
91 Win 43–11–6 (31) James Mannix TKO 3 (?) Jan 28, 1888 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
90 Win 42–11–6 (31) Jerry Ford KO 11 (?) Jan 12, 1888 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
89 Win 41–11–6 (31) Roy Brooks KO 1 (4) Jan 9, 1888 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
88 Win 40–11–6 (31) Ed Parker KO 3 (4) Jan 9, 1888 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
87 Loss 39–11–6 (31) Jack Hall DQ 6 (?) Dec 23, 1887 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
86 Loss 39–10–6 (31) Ike Fake DQ 6 (?) Nov 24, 1887 Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
85 Win 39–9–6 (31) A 13 Stone Maori KO ? Oct 4, 1887 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
84 Win 38–9–6 (31) Ike Fake TKO 3 (?) Sep 12, 1887 Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
83 ND 37–9–6 (31) Ed Brooks ND 3 Aug 27, 1887 Oddfellow's Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
82 Win 37–9–6 (30) John Scotty Faddes KO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1887 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
81 Win 36–9–6 (30) Bill Mitchell KO 4 (?) Aug 13, 1887 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
80 Win 35–9–6 (30) Ed Burgess KO 4 (?) Aug 10, 1887 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
79 ND 34–9–6 (30) Ed Brooks ND 3 Aug 3, 1887 Public Hall, Oamaru, New Zealand
78 Win 34–9–6 (29) Fred Bruce KO 7 (?) Jul 28, 1887 Odd Fellows Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
77 Win 33–9–6 (29) Richard Allen KO 7 (?) Jul 26, 1887 Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
76 Win 32–9–6 (29) Local Amateur NWS 4 Jun 28, 1887 Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
75 Loss 32–9–6 (28) Harry Laing KO 3 (4) Jun 6, 1887 Princess Theatre, Wanganui, New Zealand
74 Win 32–8–6 (28) Nat Brooks KO 9 (?) May 21, 1887 Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand A finish fight
73 Win 31–8–6 (28) Charlie Taylor KO 12 (?) Apr 27, 1887 Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand A finish fight
72 Win 30–8–6 (28) Jim Saxon NWS 6 Apr 9, 1887 Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
71 Loss 30–8–6 (27) Young Mitchell TKO 5 (?) Mar 14, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A finish fight
70 Win 30–7–6 (27) Will Brummy Fuller KO 13 (?) Feb 23, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A finish fight
69 Draw 29–7–6 (27) Bill Burgess PTS 36 (?) Feb 19, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
68 ND 29–7–5 (27) Bill Burgess ND 4 Feb 15, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
67 Draw 29–7–5 (26) Young Aitken PTS 4 Feb 12, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
66 Win 29–7–5 (25) George Mullholland PTS 4 Feb 5, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
65 Win 28–7–5 (25) Billy Williams NWS 4 Jan 31, 1887 Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
64 Win 28–7–5 (24) J Pennington KO 3 (?) Jan 26, 1887 Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
63 Win 27–7–5 (24) Sam Stewart KO 18 (?) Jan 24, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
62 Draw 26–7–5 (24) Stevens NWS 4 Jan 22, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61 ND 26–7–5 (23) Stevens ND 4 Jan 15, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
60 Draw 26–7–5 (22) Jack Fuller NWS 4 Jan 8, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
59 Win 26–7–5 (21) Bill Scott KO 2 (?) Dec 1, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58 ND 25–7–5 (21) Willie Brummer Fuller ND 4 Nov 27, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57 ND 25–7–5 (20) George Mullholland ND 4 Nov 13, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
56 Win 25–7–5 (19) Frisco McCaull KO 2 (?) Nov 6, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55 Win 24–7–5 (19) Jack Fuller NWS 4 Oct 30, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
54 ND 24–7–5 (18) Jim O'Brien ND 4 Oct 23, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53 Win 24–7–5 (17) Willie Brummer Fuller KO 14 (?) Oct 4, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
52 ND 23–7–5 (17) Willie Brummer Fuller ND 4 Oct 2, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51 ND 23–7–5 (16) Willie Brummer Fuller ND 4 Sep 18, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
50 ND 23–7–5 (15) Kelly ND 4 Sep 11, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
49 Win 23–7–5 (14) Will Brummy Fuller NWS 4 Sep 4, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48 Win 23–7–5 (13) Will Brummy Fuller PTS 4 Aug 28, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
47 ND 22–7–5 (13) Will Brummy Fuller ND 4 Aug 25, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
46 Draw 22–7–5 (12) Sam Stewart NWS 4 Aug 21, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
45 Win 22–7–5 (11) Bill Burgess PTS 4 Jul 10, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
44 Win 21–7–5 (11) Will Brummy Fuller NWS 4 Jul 10, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43 Win 21–7–5 (10) Richard Deerfoot Rose KO 5 (?) Jun 26, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A finish fight
42 Draw 20–7–5 (10) Richard Deerfoot Rose NWS 4 Jun 19, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
41 Win 20–7–5 (9) Bert Johnstone RTD 3 (4) Jun 5, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
40 Win 19–7–5 (9) Richard Deerfoot Rose NWS 4 May 29, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
39 Draw 19–7–5 (8) Nipper Peakes PTS 17 (?) May 17, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
38 Loss 19–7–4 (8) Jack Hall RTD 2 (4) May 8, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
37 Win 19–6–4 (8) Davis NWS 4 May 1, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
36 Win 19–6–4 (7) Frank King KO 1 (?) Mar 27, 1886 Masonic Temple, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
35 Draw 18–6–4 (7) Unknown Walter NWS 6 Mar 20, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
34 Loss 18–6–4 (6) Jack Hall RTD 1 (4) Mar 13, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33 Win 18–5–4 (6) Walter NWS 4 Feb 13, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
32 Win 18–5–4 (5) Hobart Jack Gallagher DQ 12 (?) Jan 2, 1886 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
31 Win 17–5–4 (5) Johnny The Stranger KO 8 (?) Dec 23, 1885 Public Hall, Onehunga, New Zealand
30 Win 16–5–4 (5) Jack Nicholson KO 4 (?) Dec 5, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
29 Win 15–5–4 (5) Andy Dawson KO 2 (?) Oct 31, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
28 Draw 14–5–4 (5) Dick Sandall PTS 3 Oct 5, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
27 Draw 14–5–3 (5) Richard Deerfoot Rose PTS 6 Sep 21, 1885 Cook Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
26 Draw 14–5–2 (5) William Burns PTS 4 Aug 29, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
25 ND 14–5–1 (5) Local Amateur ND 2 (?) Aug 29, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
24 ND 14–5–1 (4) Richard Deerfoot Rose ND 4 Aug 19, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
23 Loss 14–5–1 (3) Barney Donovan TKO 9 (?) Apr 25, 1885 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
22 Win 14–4–1 (3) Charlie Carter KO 3 (?) Mar 14, 1885 Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
21 Win 13–4–1 (3) Wal Burton KO 4 (?) Feb 7, 1885 Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
20 Loss 12–4–1 (3) Barney Donovan TKO 7 (?) Jan 5, 1885 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
19 ND 12–3–1 (3) Richard Deerfoot Rose ND 4 Jan 5, 1885 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
18 Win 12–3–1 (2) Jim Gardiner KO 3 (?) Aug 1, 1884 Auckland, New Zealand
17 Win 11–3–1 (2) Walter Evans KO 3 (?) Jul 1, 1884 Auckland, New Zealand
16 Win 10–3–1 (2) Joe Guller KO 2 (?) Jun 1, 1884 New Zealand
15 Win 9–3–1 (2) Harry Eccles KO 2 (?) May 24, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
14 ND 8–3–1 (2) Local Amateur ND 4 Mar 22, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
13 Win 8–3–1 (1) Tony Hogan KO 3 (?) Mar 15, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
12 Loss 7–3–1 (1) Tony Hogan DQ 3 (?) Feb 4, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
11 Win 7–2–1 (1) Mick O'Brien KO 4 (?) Jan 9, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
10 Win 6–2–1 (1) Frank Burns KO 25 (?) Jul 14, 1883 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
9 ND 5–2–1 (1) Green ND 4 Jun 9, 1883 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
8 Win 5–2–1 William Burns PTS 4 Dec 4, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
7 Win 4–2–1 Billy Dawson KO 1 (?) May 7, 1882 Auckland Domain, Auckland
6 Draw 3–2–1 Micky Kirby PTS 4 May 5, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
5 Loss 3–2 Hill PTS 4 May 5, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
4 Win 3–1 Sammy Heckles KO 2 (4) May 2, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
3 Win 2–1 Banks PTS 4 Apr 15, 1882 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Loss 1–1 Barney Donovan PTS 4 Apr 15, 1882 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 Morris PTS 4 Apr 11, 1882 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

Unofficial record

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221 fights 107 wins 53 losses
By knockout 76 30
By decision 29 15
By disqualification 2 8
Draws 30
No contests 31

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

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
221 ND 107–53–30 (31) J Young ND 3 May 8, 1911 His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
220 Draw 107–53–30 (30) Jimmy Ross PTS 4 Aug 24, 1907 His Majestys Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
219 Loss 107–53–29 (30) Jim Fairlie Morris KO 3 (15) Oct 29, 1907 Show Grounds, Palmerston North, New Zealand
218 Win 107–52–29 (30) Tom Toohey KO 1 (15) Aug 8, 1907 Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand Won vacant New Zealand Boxing Association featherweight title
217 NC 106–52–29 (30) Lovegrove NC 2 (3) Aug 8, 1907 Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
216 Win 106–52–29 (29) Jack Griffin PTS 8 Jun 3, 1907 Showgrounds, Hastings, New Zealand
215 Draw 105–52–29 (29) Jimmy Ross PTS 4 Apr 28, 1906 Mansfield's Rooms, Auckland, New Zealand
214 Loss 105–52–28 (29) Tim Tracey KO 5 (15) Dec 20, 1905 Town Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
213 Loss 105–51–28 (29) Jack Clarke TKO 5 (6) Jul 21, 1905 Theatre Royal, Wellington, New Zealand
212 Win 105–50–28 (29) Walter Doman KO 1 (6) Apr 14, 1905 Masonic Hall, Stratford, New Zealand
211 ND 104–50–28 (29) Launcy ND 4 Mar 6, 1905 Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
210 ND 104–50–28 (28) Tom Toohey ND 4 Mar 6, 1905 Town Hall, Inglewood, New Zealand
209 ND 104–50–28 (27) Charlie Cameron ND 6 Feb 9, 1905 Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
208 ND 104–50–28 (26) Tommy Kee ND 6 Feb 9, 1905 Town Hall, Midhirst, New Zealand
207 ND 104–50–28 (25) Local Amateur ND 6 Jan 11, 1905 Theatre Royal, New Plymouth, New Zealand
206 ND 104–50–28 (24) Teddy Green ND 3 Oct 21, 1904 Gaiety Athletic Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
205 Loss 104–50–28 (23) Peter Toohey KO 2 (20) Sep 13, 1904 NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
204 Loss 104–49–28 (23) Tim Hegarty KO 3 (20) Aug 2, 1904 NSC, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
203 Draw 104–48–28 (23) Jack Evans PTS 6 Dec 29, 1903 Mechanic's Pavilion, San Francisco, California, U.S.
202 Win 104–48–27 (23) Teddy Peppers DQ 2 (10) Oct 8, 1903 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
201 Loss 103–48–27 (23) Pat Hogan PTS 10 Oct 1, 1902 United States of America Date and location uncertain
200 Win 103–47–27 (23) Dave Donovan KO 2 (10) Sep 7, 1902 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
199 Win 102–47–27 (23) Johnny Van Heest KO 4 (10) Aug 3, 1902 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
198 Loss 101–47–27 (23) Clarence English KO 3 (10) Apr 3, 1902 Carroll, Iowa, U.S.
197 Win 101–46–27 (23) Bert Cassell KO 4 (10) Jan 12, 1902 O'Neill, Nebraska, U.S.
196 Loss 100–46–27 (23) Haich Smith KO 1 (15) Sep 13, 1900 Washington Hall, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
195 Loss 100–45–27 (23) Larry Gleason RTD 6 (15) Nov 14, 1899 Grand Opera House, Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. Murphy broke his arm and had to retire
194 Draw 100–44–27 (23) Sig Hart PTS 20 Oct 20, 1899 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
193 Loss 100–44–26 (23) Sig Hart PTS 15 Sep 14, 1899 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
192 NC 100–43–26 (23) Patsy Magner NC 2 (15) Aug 11, 1899 Sioux City A.C., Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
191 Loss 100–43–26 (22) Harry Harris KO 4 (6) May 19, 1899 Star Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
190 Loss 100–42–26 (22) Harry Forbes KO 4 (?) Apr 29, 1899 Chicago A.A., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
189 Draw 100–41–26 (22) Frank Stackhouse PTS 8 Apr 11, 1899 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
188 Loss 100–41–25 (22) Kid Moore PTS 15 Apr 1, 1899 Mansfield, Ohio, U.S. Date uncertain
187 Loss 100–40–25 (22) Johnny Van Heest TKO 6 (10) Mar 7, 1899 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
186 Win 100–39–25 (22) Walter Burbeck KO 2 (?) Feb 15, 1899 Springfield A.C., Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
185 Loss 99–39–25 (22) Casper Leon PTS 10 Jan 16, 1899 Peerless A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
184 Loss 99–38–25 (22) Eddie Santry KO 4 (20) Nov 26, 1898 Commercial A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
183 Loss 99–37–25 (22) Jimmy Reeder KO 4 (?) Apr 28, 1898 Mountain City Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
182 Loss 99–36–25 (22) Yock Henniger DQ 4 (?) Apr 12, 1898 Metropolitan Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
181 ND 99–35–25 (22) Bill Baxter Junior ND 4 Mar 9, 1898 Excelsior Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
180 Loss 99–35–25 (21) Will Curley KO 12 (20) Feb 25, 1898 Ginnetts Circus, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England
179 ND 99–34–25 (21) Young Charlie White ND 3 Jan 17, 1898 Paddington Baths,Queen's Road, Bayswater, London, England
178 ND 99–34–25 (20) Bill Wood ND 3 Nov 1, 1897 National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London, England Trial bout
177 Win 99–34–25 (19) Ellwood McCloskey NWS 6 Sep 13, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
176 Draw 98–34–25 (19) Billy Rotchford PTS 3 (20) Jul 19, 1897 Albany, New York, U.S. The police intervened
175 Loss 98–34–24 (19) Oscar Gardner PTS 20 Apr 10, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
174 Draw 98–33–24 (19) Austin Rice PTS 20 Mar 13, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
173 Win 98–33–23 (19) Bill Barbeck KO 2 (?) Feb 15, 1897 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
172 Loss 97–33–23 (19) Danny McMahon NWS 6 Feb 8, 1897 Quaker City A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
171 Draw 97–32–23 (19) Dave Wall PTS 10 Feb 6, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S.
170 Loss 97–32–22 (19) Jack Delaney KO 5 (15) Jan 30, 1897 Polo A.C., New York City, New York, U.S. Not to be confused with Jack Delaney
169 Loss 97–31–22 (19) George Dixon KO 6 (20) Jan 22, 1897 Broadway A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. For world featherweight title
168 Draw 97–30–22 (19) Johnny Lavack PTS 20 Oct 8, 1896 Lexington Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
167 Win 97–30–21 (19) Jim Conners KO 4 (?) Apr 29, 1896 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
166 Win 96–30–21 (19) Paddy Smith PTS 10 Mar 17, 1896 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
165 Draw 95–30–21 (19) Jimmy Devers PTS 10 Feb 11, 1896 Opera House, Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
164 Loss 95–30–20 (19) Solly Smith TKO 14 (20) Dec 23, 1895 Olympic Club, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Police intervened
163 Win 95–29–20 (19) Jack Dougherty PTS 10 Nov 13, 1895 Opera House, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
162 Win 94–29–20 (19) Billy Sheldon KO 3 (?) Aug 22, 1895 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
161 Win 93–29–20 (19) Billy Sheldon TKO 5 (15) Aug 6, 1895 National Park, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Police stopped the bout while Sheldon was basically out
160 Draw 92–29–20 (19) Tommy White PTS 20 Jul 11, 1895 Grand Opera House, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
159 Win 92–29–19 (19) Jack Dougherty KO 6 (10) May 30, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
158 Draw 91–29–19 (19) Jack Dougherty PTS 10 May 6, 1895 Fair Play AC, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
157 Loss 91–29–18 (19) Tommy Hogan PTS 10 Feb 26, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
156 Win 91–28–18 (19) Kid McGraw KO 4 (?) Feb 5, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
155 Win 90–28–18 (19) Frank McCloskey TKO 9 (10) Jan 3, 1895 Olympic A.C., Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
154 Win 89–28–18 (19) Kentucky Rosebud NWS 4 Dec 8, 1894 Southwark A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
153 Draw 88–28–18 (19) Jerry Barnett PTS 10 Nov 19, 1894 Atlantic A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
152 Win 88–28–17 (19) Kid Lafeber KO 2 (?) Nov 12, 1894 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
151 Win 87–28–17 (19) Jack McCabe KO 2 (?) Nov 6, 1894 People's Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
150 Loss 86–28–17 (19) Young Griffo PTS 8 May 7, 1894 Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
149 Win 86–27–17 (19) Peter Manning KO 4 (?) Apr 23, 1894 Casino, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
148 Win 85–27–17 (19) Johnny Breslin KO 2 (?) Feb 19, 1894 Lafayette A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
147 Win 84–27–17 (19) Jack Woods TKO 2 (?) Dec 22, 1893 American A.C., Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
146 Loss 83–27–17 (19) George Dixon DQ 3 (?) Dec 15, 1893 People's Theater, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
145 Loss 83–26–17 (19) Ed Gorman KO 9 (?) Nov 7, 1893 Grand Opera House, Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
144 Loss 83–25–17 (19) Ike Weir KO 6 (?) Nov 2, 1893 Cribb Club, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
143 Win 83–24–17 (19) Jack Collins KO 2 (?) Sep 23, 1893 Union A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
142 Win 82–24–17 (19) Jack Grace TKO 3 (?) Sep 22, 1893 Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
141 Draw 81–24–17 (19) Jack Downey PTS 4 Aug 31, 1893 Passaic A.C., Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
140 Draw 81–24–16 (19) Dick Listman PTS 4 Jul 17, 1893 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
139 Loss 81–24–15 (19) Jerry Barnett NWS 4 May 30, 1893 Philadelphia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Loss 81–23–15 (19) Jerry Barnett PTS 4 Apr 29, 1893 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Loss 81–22–15 (19) Johnny Griffin KO 7 (20) Feb 6, 1893 Coney Island A.C., Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost world 122lbs featherweight title claim
136 NC 81–21–15 (19) Tommy White NC 34 (?) Dec 28, 1892 Pacific A.C., San Francisco
135 Loss 81–21–15 (18) Tommy Spider Kelly PTS 6 Jul 25, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S.
134 NC 81–20–15 (18) Johnny Murphy NC 40 (?) May 31, 1892 Pacific A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S. Billed world 122lbs title
133 Loss 81–20–15 (17) Jim Barron KO 3 (20) Feb 16, 1892 Golden Gate A.C., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
132 Win 81–19–15 (17) George Powell NWS 4 Dec 29, 1891 Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
131 Win 80–19–15 (17) Chris Cunningham KO 3 (4) Dec 26, 1891 Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
130 Win 79–19–15 (17) George Powell NWS 4 Dec 26, 1891 Olympic Hall, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
129 NC 78–19–15 (17) Jim Burge NC 29 (30) Nov 23, 1891 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
128 Win 78–19–15 (16) Bill Jennings KO 2 (20) Oct 19, 1891 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
127 Loss 77–19–15 (16) Young Griffo DQ 22 (30) Jul 22, 1891 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For world featherweight title
126 Loss 77–18–15 (16) Artie Tully PTS 8 May 4, 1891 Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
125 Win 77–17–15 (16) Nipper Peakes KO 6 (?) Mar 23, 1891 O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
124 Loss 76–17–15 (16) Jim Burge KO 30 (40) Jan 19, 1891 O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
123 Win 76–16–15 (16) Pat Carroll KO 4 (20) Dec 8, 1890 O'Bierne's Athletic Hall, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
122 Win 75–16–15 (16) Jack Krosen PTS 8 Nov 11, 1890 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
121 Win 74–16–15 (16) Harry Dummy Mace PTS 8 Nov 10, 1890 Crystal Palace,Richmond, Melbourne
120 Draw 73–16–15 (16) Nipper Peakes PTS 10 Oct 25, 1890 Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne
119 Win 73–16–14 (16) Jack Krosen NWS 4 Sep 29, 1890 Crystal Palace, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
118 Loss 72–16–14 (16) Young Griffo RTD 15 (?) Sep 2, 1890 Sydney Amateur Gymnastic Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lost world featherweight title;
Murphy continued to claim the title even after this loss for the championship
117 Win 72–15–14 (16) Eddie Greaney PTS 4 May 29, 1890 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S
116 Win 71–15–14 (16) Tommy White NWS 4 Apr 21, 1890 Madison Street Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S
115 Win 70–15–14 (16) Tommy Warren KO 4 (?) Mar 14, 1890 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S Retained world featherweight title;
A finish fight
114 Win 69–15–14 (16) Ike Weir KO 14 (30) Jan 13, 1890 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S Won world featherweight title
113 Draw 68–15–14 (16) Frank Murphy PTS 27 (?) Jul 30, 1889 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S Police intervened
112 Win 68–15–13 (16) Johnny Griffin KO 3 (?) Jul 12, 1889 California A.C., San Francisco, California, U.S. A finish fight
111 Win 67–15–13 (16) John Simon KO 1 (4) May 18, 1889 Waite's Hall, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
110 Win 66–15–13 (16) William Tracey PTS 8 Mar 16, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
109 Win 65–15–13 (16) Warren KO 6 (10) Mar 16, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
108 Win 64–15–13 (16) James Smith KO 8 (10) Mar 4, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
107 Loss 63–15–13 (16) Tommy Williams DQ 4 (?) Feb 2, 1889 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
106 Loss 63–14–13 (16) Young Griffo PTS 4 Dec 10, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
105 Loss 63–13–13 (16) Ben Seth KO 6 (8) Nov 26, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
104 Win 63–12–13 (16) Jerry Marshall KO 1 (8) Oct 27, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
103 Draw 62–12–13 (16) Jack Hall PTS 8 Sep 29, 1888 Apollo Athletic Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
102 Win 62–12–12 (16) Jim Saxon KO 4 (?) Sep 1, 1888 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
101 Win 61–12–12 (16) Billy Baster KO 3 (4) Aug 1, 1888 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
100 Win 60–12–12 (16) John Scotty Faddes KO 3 (4) Jul 28, 1888 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
99 Win 59–12–12 (16) Edward Jones KO 5 (?) Jul 1, 1888 Sloan's Theatre, Invercargill, New Zealand
98 Win 58–12–12 (16) Joe Molloy KO 5 (?) Jun 23, 1888 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
97 Loss 57–12–12 (16) Frank Newton DQ 3 (4) May 24, 1888 Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
96 Win 57–11–12 (16) Harry Brown KO 3 (6) May 5, 1888 Flint's Hall, Wairoa, New Zealand
95 Win 56–11–12 (16) William Edwards KO 3 (4) Apr 28, 1888 Theatre Royal, Gisborne, New Zealand
94 Win 55–11–12 (16) Frank Newton TKO 4 (4) Apr 14, 1888 Theatre Royal, Napier, New Zealand
93 Win 54–11–12 (16) Tony Hogan TKO 7 (?) Feb 4, 1888 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
92 Win 53–11–12 (16) Jim Mitchell NWS 4 Feb 4, 1888 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
91 Win 52–11–12 (16) James Mannix TKO 3 (?) Jan 28, 1888 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
90 Win 51–11–12 (16) Jerry Ford KO 11 (?) Jan 12, 1888 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
89 Win 50–11–12 (16) Roy Brooks KO 1 (4) Jan 9, 1888 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
88 Win 49–11–12 (16) Ed Parker KO 3 (4) Jan 9, 1888 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
87 Loss 48–11–12 (16) Jack Hall DQ 6 (?) Dec 23, 1887 Princess Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand
86 Loss 48–10–12 (16) Ike Fake DQ 6 (?) Nov 24, 1887 Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
85 Win 48–9–12 (16) A 13 Stone Maori KO ? Oct 4, 1887 Gaiety Theatre, Napier, New Zealand
84 Win 47–9–12 (16) Ike Fake TKO 3 (?) Sep 12, 1887 Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
83 ND 46–9–12 (16) Ed Brooks ND 3 Aug 27, 1887 Oddfellow's Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
82 Win 46–9–12 (15) John Scotty Faddes KO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1887 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
81 Win 45–9–12 (15) Bill Mitchell KO 4 (?) Aug 13, 1887 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
80 Win 44–9–12 (15) Ed Burgess KO 4 (?) Aug 10, 1887 Princess Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
79 ND 43–9–12 (15) Ed Brooks ND 3 Aug 3, 1887 Public Hall, Oamaru, New Zealand
78 Win 43–9–12 (14) Fred Bruce KO 7 (?) Jul 28, 1887 Odd Fellows Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand
77 Win 42–9–12 (14) Richard Allen KO 7 (?) Jul 26, 1887 Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand
76 Win 41–9–12 (14) Local Amateur NWS 4 Jun 28, 1887 Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand
75 Loss 40–9–12 (14) Harry Laing KO 3 (4) Jun 6, 1887 Princess Theatre, Wanganui, New Zealand
74 Win 40–8–12 (14) Nat Brooks KO 9 (?) May 21, 1887 Volunteer Drill Shed, Wellington, New Zealand A finish fight
73 Win 39–8–12 (14) Charlie Taylor KO 12 (?) Apr 27, 1887 Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand A finish fight
72 Win 38–8–12 (14) Jim Saxon NWS 6 Apr 9, 1887 Agricultural Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
71 Loss 37–8–12 (14) Young Mitchell TKO 5 (?) Mar 14, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A finish fight
70 Win 37–7–12 (14) Will Brummy Fuller KO 13 (?) Feb 23, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A finish fight
69 Draw 36–7–12 (14) Bill Burgess PTS 36 (?) Feb 19, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
68 ND 36–7–11 (14) Bill Burgess ND 4 Feb 15, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
67 Draw 36–7–11 (13) Young Aitken PTS 4 Feb 12, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
66 Win 36–7–10 (13) George Mullholland PTS 4 Feb 5, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
65 Win 35–7–10 (13) Billy Williams NWS 4 Jan 31, 1887 Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
64 Win 34–7–10 (13) J Pennington KO 3 (?) Jan 26, 1887 Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
63 Win 33–7–10 (13) Sam Stewart KO 18 (?) Jan 24, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
62 Draw 32–7–10 (13) Stevens NWS 4 Jan 22, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
61 ND 32–7–9 (13) Stevens ND 4 Jan 15, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
60 Draw 32–7–9 (12) Jack Fuller NWS 4 Jan 8, 1887 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
59 Win 32–7–8 (12) Bill Scott KO 2 (?) Dec 1, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
58 ND 31–7–8 (12) Willie Brummer Fuller ND 4 Nov 27, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
57 ND 31–7–8 (11) George Mullholland ND 4 Nov 13, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
56 Win 31–7–8 (10) Frisco McCaull KO 2 (?) Nov 6, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
55 Win 30–7–8 (10) Jack Fuller NWS 4 Oct 30, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
54 ND 29–7–8 (10) Jim O'Brien ND 4 Oct 23, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
53 Win 29–7–8 (9) Willie Brummer Fuller KO 14 (?) Oct 4, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
52 ND 28–7–8 (9) Willie Brummer Fuller ND 4 Oct 2, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
51 ND 28–7–8 (8) Willie Brummer Fuller ND 4 Sep 18, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
50 ND 28–7–8 (7) Kelly ND 4 Sep 11, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
49 Win 28–7–8 (6) Will Brummy Fuller NWS 4 Sep 4, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
48 Win 27–7–8 (6) Will Brummy Fuller PTS 4 Aug 28, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
47 ND 26–7–8 (6) Will Brummy Fuller ND 4 Aug 25, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
46 Draw 26–7–8 (5) Sam Stewart NWS 4 Aug 21, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
45 Win 26–7–7 (5) Bill Burgess PTS 4 Jul 10, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
44 Win 25–7–7 (5) Will Brummy Fuller NWS 4 Jul 10, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43 Win 24–7–7 (5) Richard Deerfoot Rose KO 5 (?) Jun 26, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A finish fight
42 Draw 23–7–7 (5) Richard Deerfoot Rose NWS 4 Jun 19, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
41 Win 23–7–6 (5) Bert Johnstone RTD 3 (4) Jun 5, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
40 Win 22–7–6 (5) Richard Deerfoot Rose NWS 4 May 29, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
39 Draw 21–7–6 (5) Nipper Peakes PTS 17 (?) May 17, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
38 Loss 21–7–5 (5) Jack Hall RTD 2 (4) May 8, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
37 Win 21–6–5 (5) Davis NWS 4 May 1, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
36 Win 20–6–5 (5) Frank King KO 1 (?) Mar 27, 1886 Masonic Temple, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
35 Draw 19–6–5 (5) Unknown Walter NWS 6 Mar 20, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
34 Loss 19–6–4 (5) Jack Hall RTD 1 (4) Mar 13, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
33 Win 19–5–4 (5) Walter NWS 4 Feb 13, 1886 Foley's Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
32 Win 18–5–4 (5) Hobart Jack Gallagher DQ 12 (?) Jan 2, 1886 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
31 Win 17–5–4 (5) Johnny The Stranger KO 8 (?) Dec 23, 1885 Public Hall, Onehunga, New Zealand
30 Win 16–5–4 (5) Jack Nicholson KO 4 (?) Dec 5, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
29 Win 15–5–4 (5) Andy Dawson KO 2 (?) Oct 31, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
28 Draw 14–5–4 (5) Dick Sandall PTS 3 Oct 5, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
27 Draw 14–5–3 (5) Richard Deerfoot Rose PTS 6 Sep 21, 1885 Cook Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
26 Draw 14–5–2 (5) William Burns PTS 4 Aug 29, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
25 NC 14–5–1 (5) Local Amateur ND 2 (?) Aug 29, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
24 NC 14–5–1 (4) Richard Deerfoot Rose ND 4 Aug 19, 1885 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
23 Loss 14–5–1 (3) Barney Donovan TKO 9 (?) Apr 25, 1885 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
22 Win 14–4–1 (3) Charlie Carter KO 3 (?) Mar 14, 1885 Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
21 Win 13–4–1 (3) Wal Burton KO 4 (?) Feb 7, 1885 Academy of Music, Thames, New Zealand
20 Loss 12–4–1 (3) Barney Donovan TKO 7 (?) Jan 5, 1885 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
19 NC 12–3–1 (3) Richard Deerfoot Rose ND 4 Jan 5, 1885 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
18 Win 12–3–1 (2) Jim Gardiner KO 3 (?) Aug 1, 1884 Auckland, New Zealand
17 Win 11–3–1 (2) Walter Evans KO 3 (?) Jul 1, 1884 Auckland, New Zealand
16 Win 10–3–1 (2) Joe Guller KO 2 (?) Jun 1, 1884 New Zealand
15 Win 9–3–1 (2) Harry Eccles KO 2 (?) May 24, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
14 NC 8–3–1 (2) Local Amateur ND 4 Mar 22, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
13 Win 8–3–1 (1) Tony Hogan KO 3 (?) Mar 15, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
12 Loss 7–3–1 (1) Tony Hogan DQ 3 (?) Feb 4, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
11 Win 7–2–1 (1) Mick O'Brien KO 4 (?) Jan 9, 1884 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
10 Win 6–2–1 (1) Frank Burns KO 25 (?) Jul 14, 1883 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
9 NC 5–2–1 (1) Green ND 4 Jun 9, 1883 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
8 Win 5–2–1 William Burns PTS 4 Dec 4, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
7 Win 4–2–1 Billy Dawson KO 1 (?) May 7, 1882 Auckland Domain, Auckland
6 Draw 3–2–1 Micky Kirby PTS 4 May 5, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
5 Loss 3–2 Hill PTS 4 May 5, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
4 Win 3–1 Sammy Heckles KO 2 (4) May 2, 1882 Theatre Royal, Auckland, New Zealand
3 Win 2–1 Banks PTS 4 Apr 15, 1882 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Loss 1–1 Barney Donovan PTS 4 Apr 15, 1882 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 Morris PTS 4 Apr 11, 1882 Lorne Street Hall, Auckland, New Zealand

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ring Magazine: October 1933". boxrec.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Torpedo Billy Murphy". boxrec.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Boxing", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 53, 6 August 1939
  4. ^ "Frank and Billy Murphy", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, pg. 8, 31 July 1889
  5. ^ "They Stopped Fighting", The Daily Inter Ocean, Chicago, Illinois, pg. 6, 31 July 1889
  6. ^ "Ike Weir and Billy Murphy the Star Clowns of the Ring", Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, New Jersey, pg. 8, 13 January 1915
  7. ^ "The Spider Done Up", Bismarck Weekly Tribune, Bismarck, North Dakota, pg. 1, 17 January 1890
  8. ^ White, Charley, "Inside the Ring with the Great Fighters", The Evening World, New York, New York, pg. 7, 7 August 1911
  9. ^ "Fighting Featherweights", Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, California, pg. 1, 28 September 1890
  10. ^ "Featherweights Do Battle", Lost Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, California, p. 5, 29 December 1892
  11. ^ "Billy Murphy Knocked Out", The New York World, New York, New York, pg. 3, 17 December 1893
  12. ^ "Box To-Night", The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, pg. 6, 22 January 1897
  13. ^ "George Dixon Knocks Out Bully Murphy in Six Rounds", Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky pg. 3, 23 January 1897
  14. ^ "Please login".

Further reading

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  • O'Brien, Brian F., Kiwis With Gloves On, published 1960, Reed.
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Achievements
Preceded by World featherweight champion
13 January – 2 September 1890
Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by Oldest living world champion
February 2, 1918 – 26 July 1939
Succeeded by